Dinner Makes a Difference

Family Dinner Night

Friday, November 18 • 5:00-7:00 PM

Join us for family dinner night at the Y featuring a Thanksgiving feast! Event is FREE & open to our community's families.

Family Dinner Night is inspired by “Family Day,” a national movement that informs parents that the simple, little things you do with your kids make a big difference, including the importance of family dinners.

Registration is required for all participants attending Family Dinner Night and is available online or at the Front Desk.

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse, Youth/Family & Camp Director, at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Family Dinner Night

Introducing the Y's Wellness

Nurse Coordinator

Melisa Pelikan, RN

Meet Melisa Pelikan! Melisa is our on-site, registered Wellness Nurse Coordinator from Stamford Health. She comes to our Y with 30 years of experience in treating people in both inpatient and outpatient settings, community outreach and education, clinical research, and patient advocacy. She spent much of her time working with people in neuroscience and related specialties while also spending time in urology and infectious disease practices.

Given her career-long interest in neuroscience and the chronic nature of many of the disease processes, she developed an interest in sustainable health and wellness habits for co-existing and thriving with alterations in health. Melisa supports practical, person-centered suggestions for success in seeking and maintaining health and she recognizes and values an informed approach.

Melisa offers varied office hours at the Y for members to stop by and chat, ask a question, or get a referral:

-Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 PM

-Thursdays from 7:00-10:00 AM

LET'S CHAT ABOUT THAT!

New Canaan YMCA members are also welcome to join Melisa for informal discussions surrounding medical and emotional wellness on Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 AM in Dante's Cafe.

More at the Y

Achieving Greatness Together

Youth Basketball League 2022-2023

For Boys, Grades K-12

For Girls, Grades K-8

The goal of the Y-Ball program is to develop the whole basketball player; providing each participant with an opportunity to improve basketball skills, develop gameplay, and build friendships, all while having fun and fostering a love for the game.

Registration for the Y's 2022-2023 Youth Basketball League (Y-Ball) is currently available online on the Y's membership portal.

Important Dates:

-K-8th registration ends Friday, November 7

-High School registration ends Thursday, December 8

Click here for league information, the 2022-2023 registration packet including required forms, and the volunteer coaches form.

For additional information and any questions, please contact Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Register for the 2022-2023 Y-Ball League

Beyond the Mammogram

Stamford Health Lecture Series

Join Dr. Mia Kazanjian, Chief of Breast Imaging for Stamford Health, for a presentation on mammography, the value of sonography, MRI, nuclear imaging, and where we stand with artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic imaging along with her expectations for the future.

Stamford Health Lecture:

Topic: Beyond the Mammogram

Date: Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 PM

Location: Wagner Room

Lecture is free and open to the community. Registration is recommended.

For additional information and any questions, contact Meilsa Pelikan, Wellness Nurse Coordinator, 203-920-1642 or by email.

Register for Beyond the Mammogram Lecture

NEW! Diabetes Prevention Program

Information Sessions Ahead of January 2023 Launch

We are excited to announce that we will be offering the YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in the New Year. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle intervention program that can help you actively engage in moving towards your personal health and wellness goals. Participation in this program at the YMCA will connect you with a lifestyle coach and a greater community of like-minded health-seekers that will motivate you in your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you! This small-group program can help you eat healthier, find new ways to engage in regular physical activity, and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Led by trained lifestyle coaches, the program strives to help participants achieve two primary goals:

-Reduce body weight by 5-7%

-Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

Information Sessions:

We are hosting information sessions on Monday, November 14 at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. You will have an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the coaches, and ask questions.

If you would like to sign up an upcoming information session or are interested in enrolling in the DPP program, please contact Eva Saint, Wellness Director, at 203-920-1623 or by email

Youth @ the Y & Middle School Night

Have Fun with Friends at the Y!

Youth @ the Y (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, November 12 • 6:30-9:00 PM

Elementary schoolers will be divided into groups and led by Y staff to various stations around the Y where events will be run by specialist staff. Activities include use of the Forese Family Pool, Group Exercise Center, Wagner Room, Gymnasium, and Kid Zone.

Advance registration is mandatory and available online or at the Front Desk. $30/Members & $40/Non-Members.

Register for Youth @ the Y

Middle School Night (Grades 5-8)

Saturday, November 19 • 7:00-9:30 PM

One Saturday each month, middle schoolers get the Y all to themselves, with access to the Wellness Center, Group Exercise Center, Basketball in the Gymnasium, Forese Pool, and Wagner Room. Not only will there be plenty of fun games and activities but also a concession stand with snacks, drinks, and pizza!

Advance registration is available online or at the Front Desk. $15/Members, $25 Non-Members, & $30/All at Door.

Register for Middle School Night

Play Bridge, Anyone?

Aspiring Bridge Card Game Club

If you would like to help launch a Bridge Club here at the Y, please stop by or call Mary Coleman's office, Membership Director, at 203-920-1630.

Lost and Found

If you LOST it, we may have FOUND it!

If you are missing any items that you think you could have misplaced while at the Y, please take a look in our Lost & Found cabinet. The cabinet is located in the Wet Hallway (on the way to the pools) at the Y. Items found include various articles of clothing, water bottles, and goggles. Please note that unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the month.

'Y' Not Work at the Y!

Employment Opportunities: Join our Team!

Looking for that special job in a special place? ‘Y’ not work here at the New Canaan YMCA? We have job openings!

Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

If you love working with children, we want to hear more about YOU! The New Canaan YMCA's Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool program is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and nurturing candidates to join our team.

Our classroom teachers work together to provide a program to foster children’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Our childcare classes participate in YMCA programming departments, including professional swim instruction, Bouncing Bears gymnastic time, music classes and more, all within the regular weekly schedule.

Early Morning Lifeguards (Part-Time)

Calling all early birds! If you are a Rise-and-Shine morning person, the New Canaan YMCA may be the right fit for you! Flexible hours & a great part-time opportunity for students, retirees, or anyone wanting to stay actively employed while still having a large portion of their day free for other interests.

Apply Today on our ADP Job Portal!

Support for Ukraine

Click here to read more about the Y’s support efforts in Ukraine and please consider making a gift online to help provide emergency support to those affected by this crisis.