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YMCA of Saratoga: Member Surveys
Please
disregard the previous survey that you reveived and may have completed.
If you
have already completed the survey, we ask that you take a few
minutes to fill it out again. We would like to clarify that you
are filling out the survey for a specific branch--either the Saratoga
Springs or Wilton Branch.
We
apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate the
time you have taken to provide feedback to your YMCA.
Thank you
in advance for taking the time and
effort to
participate, if you have any questions
please
don't hesitate to contact Kelly Armer at
kelly@ymcasaratoga.org.
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 First Night Volunteers Needed
The air is starting to get crisp; the days are growing
shorter; and soon there will be snow on the ground. It is hard to
believe that the New Year is just around the corner! The YMCA of
Saratoga is well underway with plans for First Night Saratoga
2010: Starry Starry Night, and we need your help. This event
would not be possible without volunteers like you--willing to give your
time to the community. Please join us again as a volunteer and help
Saratoga usher in the New Year.
Like last year, we will be running 2 shifts, the first is from
6 to 9 p.m. and the second is from 9 to 11:40 p.m.
If you have a preference, please indicate which venue you would like to
volunteer at and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
If you are interested in volunteering this year for a 3 hour shift,
please contact us by phone, 518-290-0152 or email, fnvolunteers@ymcasaratoga.org.
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First Night Saratoga 5K Run
Register TODAY! Register early--don't miss out--only
1,000 runners! Save time and register online--it's FAST, EASY and there
are no additional fees!
More
information...
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November 2, 2009: Fall II Programs Begin
November 26, 2009: Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Stingrays Home
Swim Meet
Home meets will be held at the Saratoga
Springs Branch on the following dates:
December 5th
December 19th
February 13th
The pool will be closed from noon to 6:00 p.m. for
the duration of these meets.
Come cheer for the Stingrays!
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 Are you ready
Join us for the Fall Bike Challenge on
Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m.
How it works: The competition
will be 60 minutes of cycling with up to 20 teams. There may be 6
people max per team. Grab up to 5 friends, start training, and be
ready to ride! The winning team is determined by total distance
attained over the 60 minutes.
It will be held in the Aerobics Studio at our Saratoga Springs
Branch. Prizes to the winning team, plus participation gift!
Please sign-up your team, including all members' names, at your
branch's Wellness Desk by Monday, November 16th.
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Phantoms' Ticket Raffle to Benefit Annual Support
Campaign
Seeley Office Products is donating 2 tickets to be raffled
off to members during each month of the hockey season. These tickets
are for the Adirondack Phantom Hockey match at the Glens Falls Civic
Center on Friday, Nov. 27th. The tickets are Silver Sections Seats-the
2 tickets are a $30 value!!!!
The raffle tickets are $2 for 1 and $5 for 3. You may purchase them at
all branch front desks and proceeds will benefit the We Build People
Annual Campaign Fund.
The drawing will be held on November 25th. Good luck-if
you don't win in November-you can try again in December! Get your
raffle tickets today!
For more
information, please contact Sarah Jurica at 583-9622, ext. 134 or
at sarah@ymcasaratoga.org.
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 Get Your
Bon-Ton Coupon Booklets at the YMCA of Saratoga
Shopping and making a
difference!
Be sure to pick up this valuable coupon booklet for just
$5 and it includes a $10 off coupon as well as multiple 20% off
coupons. The coupons may be used during the Bon-Ton's special One Day
Community Day Sale on Saturday, November 14th. Coupons may also be
used online. In addition, there is a "pre-sale"
advantage customers may participate in starting on November 8th.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save money and support the
YMCA of Saratoga! You may purchase the booklets at all of the branch
front desks. For more information, please contact Sarah Jurica at
583-9622, ext. 134 or at sarah@ymcasaratoga.org.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for
the Sensory Walk
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held on Friday,
October 23rd at the Saratoga Springs Branch to celebrate their new
Sensory Walk. The idea of the Sensory Walk was conceived by Julie
VanDeusen and designed, organized and built by Eagle Scout Chris
Getman.
The Sensory Walk runs along the north side of the YMCA property between
West Avenue and the parking area near the Child Care Center. The
paved path allows this new outdoor addition to the Saratoga Springs
Branch to be handicapped accessible. The Sensory Walk allows
participants to take some time and enjoy a leisurely stroll as they
stop, look, listen, touch and smell and learn more about their
surroundings. It will be updated with the changing seasons. Everyone
in the community is welcome to enjoy this fun and interactive
walk.
 Chris lives in Rexford, NY and attends Hudson Valley
Community College. His parents are David and Susan
Getman. Julie lives in Malta, NY with her husband George.
Chris Getman
gets congratulations from the preschool students at the YMCA of
Saratoga for the new Sensory Walk.
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Share Your Thoughts
Tell us what you love about the YMCA! We
would really like to hear from you.
We may use your comments for marketing purposes, so if
you prefer that we don't use your name, please let us know.
Please send your comments to Janet Sprague,
PR/Marketing Director at janets@ymcasaratoga.org.
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Gymnastics Home Meets
Gymnastics classes are cancelled on Dec. 15th, Jan 5th,
9th, 26th, and Feb. 5th due to High School meets that will be
held at the Wilton Branch.
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Looking for a year end tax
deduction?
Make a donation to our We
Build People Annual Campaign Fund in 2009, and you'll owe less tax
dollars to Uncle Sam! The YMCA of Saratoga is a is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit (charitable) organization and your donation to the
YMCA will qualify as a charitable donation.
Whether you are facing high
taxes or simply want to help the YMCA and your community, please
make a gift now! You'll feel good about helping others and
receive a charitable tax deduction for 2009.
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Saratoga Springs Branch: Line
Dancing
Check out Beginning Line Dance on Fridays at 11:00
a.m. Line dances are popular at weddings and swing and country
dance clubs. They are group dances; you do not need a partner; and you
can line dance to a wide variety of music. Come and learn the Macarena,
electric slide, tush-push and others! Don't forget--it's great
exercise!
Saratoga Springs Branch:
Healthy Kids and
Healthy Kids Night will resume the
November 7th and will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost
will be $5/members or $8/non-members and program members.
Family
Night will resume the October 2nd and will be 6:30 to
8:00 p.m. These nights are FREE!
Saratoga Springs Branch: Babysitting
Certification Course Dates
We are now offering more dates for the YMCA of Saratoga
Babysitting Certification Course. We will offer the program on the
following dates from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: November 21st or December 12th
Cost: $25 per person
Ages:
11-15 years old
This is a Red Cross certified course and participants are encouraged
to volunteer for 6 hours at our Saratoga Springs and/or
Wilton Branch Babysitting Rooms.
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs Branch: Sunday
Shoppers
Sunday Shoppers is a program where children may
come to the YMCA from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. while their
parents run errands, do their weekly grocery shopping or stroll
the shops downtown. We will have planned activities for the
children (between the ages of 8 weeks and 9 years old).
We will play outside, do a craft, watch a movie and
provide a snack. The cost is $15 per child and you may register
at the front desk. Space is limited so register early. You will
also need to complete a registration form for this program,
which is available at the front desk.
Sunday Shoppers Dates:
November 15th
December 13th
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs Branch: Parents'
Night Out
Parents' Night Out is an opportunity for parents to have a
night out! Bring back date night, ladies or guys night out, or
movie night. Every Parents' Night Out event will have a theme and
children can enjoy activities related to the theme through games,
crafts or a movie. Parents' Night Out is for children ages 8
weeks to 9 years old. You must reserve a spot(s) prior to the
night of the event. Spaces are limited.
Days/Times: November 7th, December 5th - Saturdays at 6:00 to
8:30 p.m.
Fees:
$15/child
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 for more
information.
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YMCA of Saratoga
Calendar
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November
2
Fall II Programs Begin
(All Branches)
November 21
Bike Challenge
(Saratoga Springs Branch)
November 26
Closed for the Thanksgiving
Holiday
(All Branches)
December 8
Winter Member
Registration
(All Branches)
Programs That May Interest You:
Balls and Bands
Tuesdays at
Malta Fitness Branch
Circuit Training
Wednesdays at
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YMCA of Saratoga
Inclement
Weather
Policy
When there is inclement weather, the decision to close our
facilities and/or cancel programs will be decided by the COO.
This decision is based on the state and local recommendations that we
are declared in a state of emergency. The following media
will inform you of the closing and/or cancellations if you cannot get
through to the YMCA: Capital News 9, The Times Union, WFLY 92, 810 WGY,
WNYT TV, WRGB TV, WRVE, WTEN TV, B 95.5 and WXXA TV.
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Holiday Hours for All Branches
New Year's Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easter - Closed
Memorial Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4th of July
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Labor Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Eve
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Day - Closed
New Year's Eve
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: There are no programs or group fitness classes
on these days.
Be sure to check with the branch to verify their holiday
hours.
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