New Canaan Community YMCA Weekly E-Newsletter - September 8, 2022

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From: New Canaan YMCA

New Canaan Community YMCA
Weekly E-Newsletter
September 8, 2022

What's New at the Y

Stay Active & Engaged This Fall

Fall 2022 Youth Sports & Recreation Programs

Youth Sports:

- Girls' Volleyball Beginner (Grades 5-8)

- Girls' Volleyball Intermediate (Grades 5-8)

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions about Girls' Volleyball, contact Lenwood Latta at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Register for Girls' Volleyball

Youth Recreation:

Adventure Club (Grades 5-8)

Cooking Community (Grades 5-12)

Non-Traditional Sports Club (Grades 1-8)

Red Cross Babysitting Course (Ages 11-15)

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

Register for Youth Recreation Programs

Learn to Dive at the Y

Whirlwind Diving Bronze Level (Ages 9 & Under)

Registration for our beginner-level diving program is currently available!

Whether your child wants to learn how to dive to join their summer program next year, or loves the water and wants an activity to learn body awareness in a fun atmosphere, this program is for you!

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Time: 4:30-5:15 PM

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions, contact Adam Vance at 203-920-1658 or by email.

Register for Whirlwind Diving Bronze Level

More at the Y

Strong Swimmers, Confident Kids

Fall 2022 Swim Lessons

Registration for swim lessons is still available with limited spots for the following levels:

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions, contact Emily Daymonde, Aquatics Director, at 203-920-1652 or

Register for Swim Lessons

Building Memories Together

2022 Grandparents Day Celebration

Join us for a child's tea party at this special event for grandparents and their grandchildren! Registration required*

Date: Monday, September 12

Time: 3:00-4:30 PM

Location: Wagner Room

RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 9

*One attendee must be a New Canaan YMCA member. Registration to be done at the Front Desk or online under member's account.

For additional information, contact Diana Riolo, Assistant Director of Development & Community Impact at 203-920-1653 or by email.

ForeverWell September Event

Plant Arranging Demo by Copia Florist

Join us for a plant arranging demonstration from Copia Florist located in South Salem, NY. Together, we'll learn how to display plants like a pro!

Date: Tuesday, September 13

Time: 12:15-1:15

Location: Wagner Room

*A light lunch and refreshments will be provided to attendees

To RSVP, please stop by or call the Y's Front Desk at 203-966-4528. RSVP deadline: Friday, September 9.

Youth @ the Y & Middle School Night

Kick Off Your School Year at our September Events!

Youth @ the Y (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, September 17 - 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:

October 22 - November 12

Middle School Night (Grades 5-8)

Saturday, September 24 - 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:

October 29 - November 19

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.

Serve It, Win It, Love It!

Badminton Open Play for Members

Interested in playing Badminton at the Y? Join us for open play on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM and Saturdays from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Gymnasium!

Badminton Open Play

Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM

Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 PM

Location: Gymnasium

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

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.

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.

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.

Dates to Remember
Grandparents Day Celebration

Monday,
September 12:
3:00-4:30 PM

Join us for a child's tea party at this special event for grandparents and their grandchildren!

*Registration required online or at the Front Desk.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 9.

ForeverWell Lunch & Learn

Tuesday,

September 13:

12:15-1:15 PM

Join us for plant arranging by Copia Florist!

RSVP by stopping by or calling our Front Desk at 203-966-4528.

RSVP deadline: