What's New at the Y

Caimans Swim Meet

Facility update for 10/1

The Y will be hosting a swim meet Saturday, October 1. As a result, the following facility update will take place:

Valles Pool: Closed Saturday, 10/1, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. The Valles Pool will reopen at 5:00 PM for lap swim.

Forese Pool: Operating normal schedule

Participants have been instructed to park off-site at Saxe Middle School.

Go Caimans!

Class Schedule Updates

Group Exercise

Balance & Flex

Moving from 6:15 PM to 6:00 PM on Mondays, effective 10/3

Instructor: Mariella

Location: Mind Body Center

Zone Challenge

New class at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, effective 10/5

Instructor: Mariella

Location: Zone

More at the Y

Learn, Grow, & Have Fun at the Y

New Fall Preschool Programs

Register for the following preschool programs new to the Y this fall beginning in October!

Make a Mess Arts & Crafts (Ages 3-5)

Age-appropriate, carefully supervised, and messier than a mob of monkeys in an art supply store, this program offers a structured environment for kids to get their hands dirty while making new friends and wild creations. We'll be making projects using everything from bubbles, paint, mud, shaving cream, and more!

Register for Make a Mess Arts & Crafts

MOSSA

Launch Party

Saturday, October 8

7:45 AM: Group Power

9:00 AM: Zumba

10:00 AM Group Blast

11:00 AM: Centergy

Sign up available on the day of the event.

Growing with STEM (Ages 3-5)

Do you have a preschooler who is interested in clouds, or why they have a shadow? If so, this program is for them! Growing with STEM will launch your child into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with age-appropriate activities and games.

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions about fall preschool programs, contact Matt Busse at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Growing with STEM

Dates to Remember

Caimans

Swim Meet

Saturday, October 1

7:30-3:30 PM

Valles Pool

Please note, due to the swim meet, the Valles Pool will be closed during this time. The Forese Pool will be operating normal schedule.

Go Caimans!

Hunger Action Month

Support the Fight to Stop Hunger

In awareness of September's Hunger Action Month, please join us in supporting the New Canaan Food Pantry's fight to stop hunger in our community!

Please consider donating non-perishable food items or items recommended below. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Accepting Donations Now - September 30

- Boxed oatmeal
- Boxed non-refrigerated milk
- Cereal
- Apple juice
- Canned fruit
- Mayo
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil
- Salad dressing
- Crackers/saltines
- Boxed cake mix
- Kid snacks
- Breakfast-to-go snacks (small boxed/cup cereals, granola bars, trail mix, etc.)

Please drop off food donations in the box located in the Y's lobby.

School Vacation Camp Fall 2022 Dates

Yom Kippur

Wednesday,

October 5

Election Day

Tuesday,

November 8

For more information on 2022-2023 School Vacation Camp, click here. Registration available online or at the Front Desk.

COVID-19

Vaccine Clinics

Tuesday, October 11

12:00-6:00 PM

Wagner Room

No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome!

Fall Fitness Fest

MOSSA Launch Party

Join us on Saturday, October 8 for a MOSSA launch party featuring four new group exercise classes!

Bring a friend and enjoy this fun and energetic launch party! Open to New Canaan YMCA members on a first come, first served basis. Sign up available on the day of the event.

Mossa Launch Party Class Line-Up:

7:45 AM: Group Power • Group Exercise Center

Combines traditional strength training with full-body, innovative exercises using an adjustable barbell, weight plates, body weight, a step, heart-pounding music, and expert coaching from your favorite Y instructors.

9:00 AM: Zumba • Group Exercise Center

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away.

10:00 AM: Group Blast • Group Exercise Center

This highly effective workout will get your heart pounding and sweat pouring as you improve your cardio fitness, agility, coordination, power, and strength with exciting music and motivational coaching from your favorite Y instructors.

11:00 AM: Centergy • Group Exercise Center

Incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body movement journey. Note: please bring your own mat.

For additional information and any questions, contact Kristin Schnitzler, Group Wellness Director, at 203-920-1636 or by email.

Swim Lessons

Fall Session 2:

Session 2 Registration:

Currently Available

Session 2

Classes Begin:

Wednesday,

October 12

Fall 2022

Programs & Activities

Session 2

Classes Begin:

Wednesday,

October 12

Register today! Click here to view our Fall Program Brochure.

Registration is available online or at the Front Desk.

ForeverWell

Events

Tuesdays,

12:15-1:15 PM:

October 18

New Canaan Library Improv Workshop

November 15

New Canaan Historical Society History of Fashion

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Hosted by Griffin Health & the New Canaan YMCA

Tuesday, October 11 • 12:00-6:00 PM

Location: New Canaan YMCA

Vaccines will be administered by Griffin Health and will include:

• Ages 6 months-12 years: children's doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

• Ages 12 and older: updated bivalent Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Please bring a health insurance card, your vaccination card, and photo ID if you have them, but it is not necessary to have health insurance, a vaccination card, or an ID to receive the vaccine.

No one will be turned away for lack of insurance, vaccination card, or ID.

For additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine, or if you have any questions, visit www.griffinhealth.org.

Youth @ the Y Fall Dates

Saturdays,

6:30-9:00 PM:

October 22

November 12

For more information on this program for youth in Grades 1-4, click here. 

Registration available online or at the Front Desk. To register online, click on the desired date listed above.

Youth @ the Y & Middle School Night

Kick Off Your School Year at our September Events!

Youth @ the Y (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, October 22 • 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. 

Upcoming Youth @ the Y Dates: November 12

Register for Youth @ the Y

Middle School Night (Grades 5-8)

Saturday, October 29 • 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. 

Upcoming Middle School Night Dates: November 19

Register for Middle School Night

Middle School Night Fall Dates

Saturdays,

7:00-9:30 PM:

October 29

November 19

For more information on this program for youth in Grades 5-8, click here. 

Registration available online or at the Front Desk. To register online, click on the desired date listed above.

Access YMCA360

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.

Help us Keep your Address Up-to-date

Have you had a recent change of address or plan to in the future? Please remember to include the Y on your notification checklist and contact our Front Desk with the new information. The Front Desk can be contacted at 203-966-4528 ext. 0.

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.

Hunger Action Month: The Y is collecting food donations until tomorrow, September 30! Thank you to all who have donated food this month in support of the New Canaan Food Pantry's fight to stop hunger in our community.