August 2019
 Spotlight
Rye YMCA Welcomes New Fitness and Wellness Director
The Rye YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Mirabito as Fitness and Wellness Director. In her new role, Kelsey will oversee the Y's Fitness Center, Freestyle Fitness Zone and ExerZone. She will also supervise a team of personal trainers, assist with community health initiatives and develop member wellness programs. Read more

 Highlight
FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION
We offer hundreds of programs for all ages, starting September 7. Here is a sampling:

Baby/Adult: Baby and Me Gym, Music & Movement, Water Exploration, Gym and Swim, Baby Sports and more!

Pre-School:  Cooking, Kiddie Crafts, Music & Movement, Swimming, Pre-Ballet, Tumble Tots, T-Ball, Ninja Parkour, 
Soccer and our Pre-School Enrichment Program.  

Elementary School Age:  Chess, Art, Dance, Swim, Swim Team, Gymnastics, Gymnastics Team, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Basketball League, Karate, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Yoga and more!

Teens:  Swim, Swim Team, Gymnastics, Gymnastics Team, Karate, Middle School Basketball, Teen TRX, Teen Strength and Conditioning, Teen Leaders Club, American Red Cross Safety classes and more!

Adults:  Basic Training, Boxing Skills & Drills (new), Dynamic Kick & Combat (new), MELT Method,  High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Early Morning Boot Camp, Personal Training, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Power Zone Training for Cycling,  YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program, Karate, Swim instruction, Enhance Fitness, American Red Cross Safety classes and more! 

Click here to view the program guide.  Member registration starts Wednesday, August 7.  Non-Member registration starts August 14. Online registration is not available for youth aquatics; please  click here for typeable registration form. (Members - please submit form for swim registration lottery by 8/6. Must have an evaluation.) Classes start September 7.
   
August Events
FAMILIES, CHILDREN & TEENS
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  • Parent's Night Out
  • Pre-School Enrichment Program Registration
  • Gymnastics Team Tryouts
ADULTS
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  • Access to Care Health Fair - volunteers needed
  • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
  • Nutrition Seminar
  • Mah Jongg/Canasta
  • Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
  • YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
In the News
RYE YMCA Members and Camp Families Fight Hunger Together
Rye YMCA members and camp families donated 116 grocery bags and boxes filled with non-perishable food items during a recent food drive for Bread of Life. Held on July 18 and 19, the project teamed the Y's Togetherhood Committee with its summer camp for double the impact.  Read more

Updates
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERIOD
Our annual summer maintenance period begins  August 17 and runs through Labor Day (some projects may actually go a little longer). There will be a variety of projects going on including painting, re-finishing the gymnasium and group-ex studio floors, draining and cleaning both pools, duct cleaning, new equipment deliveries, minor carpentry work, etc.  Some of the highlights this year include:  
  • Fitness Center will be closed for one day later this month for regular maintenance and the installation of new cardio equipment including treadmills recumbent bikes, upright bikes and myride bikes. 
  • Pool Maintenance
    • Brookside Pool will be closed starting at 1pm August 17 through September 6. In addition to regular maintenance we are installing a new  dehumidification system.
    • Pa Cope Pool with be closed August 30-Sept. 6 for regular maintenance.
      During the period both pools are closed, we encourage members to take advantage of Nationwide membership and use other Y pools in the area
  • Parking Lot: A section of the lot will be closed August 29 and 30. The ENTIRE parking lot will be closed August 31 thru September 2 for re-sealing and re-striping.

    The full schedule will be posted online and around the building on or before August 5. 
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    Click here for additional updates. 
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    We have moved to a NEW mobile app . Click here on your mobile device for a direct download.
    View schedules, check in, register for programs and receive notifications about facility closures.
    • Say YES to push notifications - this is the quickest way to learn about facility closures and program cancellations.
    •  Click on Cards and input your name and membership card number if you wish to use the app to check in. 
    • Delete the old Rye Y App. The new app will have a DAXKO label
    Rye YMCA | 914-967-6363 | news@ryeymca.org | http://www.ryeymca.org
    21 Locust Avenue
    Rye, NY 10580