march ~ april member newsletter

ourvoice

YMcA in greenfield

451 Main Street, Greenfield MA 01301

March - April 2013

413-773-3646

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our voice | A newsletter for members and volunteers of the YMCA in Greenfield

2013 StronG kidS & fAMilieS AnnuAl cAMpAiGn kickoff The Strong Kids and Families Annual Campaign kicks off on March 14th and runs until April 5th. Each spring our YMCA conducts it’s Strong Kids and Families Annual Campaign. All the money raised is used to support Y youth programs and to provide funds so people of all income levels can participate at our YMCA.

Our 2012 campaign was successful, raising $132,000. However, the amount of Sliding Fee Scale support provided has increased over 80% since the 2007-08 recession to over $330,000 a year. The gap between what we raise ($132,000) and what is needed ($330,000) keeps growing. It has become very clear that in order to keep meeting our mission of building strong kids and families in Franklin County we will need to increase what we raise each year.

the YMcA in Greenfield is the largest youth serving agency, one of the largest providers of childcare and the largest provider of preventative wellness programs in franklin county, serving over 9,200 people last year. We have been able to achieve all of these things while being located in one of the poorest counties in the state. We cannot achieve our future goals for Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility without raising more money in our annual campaign.

Beginning March 14th over 100 YMCA volunteers will be giving their money and time to try to raise $140,000 for this year’s campaign. The goal is to contact at least 1,200 of their friends and fellow Y-members. When they contact you, would you please consider making a contribution? If it’s your first gift to this campaign please consider $60 or more. If you have been a regular donor please consider what you have been giving to our Strong Kids and Families Annual Campaign. Is it possible for you to increase your pledge 10% or more?

THE DIFFEREnT GIvInG CATEGORIES ARE

$25-$124 Friends of the Y $1,000 Jim Allen Society

$125 Century Club $2,500 Jim Allen Silver

$250 Patron $4,000+ Jim Allen Gold

$500 Sponsor

Will you consider moving up a level?

All pledges can be paid quarterly, monthly by bank draft, or credit card.

YMCA In GreenfIeld

SuMMer CAMp 2013

excitinG for kidS eASY for pArentSWe offer 10 exciting weeks of camps for kids ages 6 - 14, fun half-day Sports Camps, afternoon camp (Camp Recess), Gymnastics Camp, Camp Apex, 10 Specialty Camps at Apex, plus our newest camp, Healthy Kids Camp for kids with a high BMI.

All full day campers receive free luncHeS & all campers can have free lAte cAre from 4-6 pm.

See pages 6 & 7 for more details.

“My husband was laid off and has to take any part-time job to help cover our bills. I work, but we’re struggling to make ends meet and child care is a big expense for our family. We were so relieved to learn that the Y has financialassistance.Ireallydon’tknow what my family would do without the Y. not only are the teachers the best, but I really feel like they care about my kids and our situation. They lISTen!” Olivia B.

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The YMCA in Greenfield Heritage Club Board.

Y-HeritAGe clubAnyone can join; everyone can make a difference with a deferred gift to the Y.

In 1995, Rosamonde “Rose” Pydyck joined or Y’s Heritage Club simply by having her banker send us a letter stating that she had put the Y in her estate plans for an undetermined dollar amount. In September of 2007 Rose passed away at the age of 96 at the Buckley Health Center. In December of 2012, our YMCA received a check for $80,000 to be added to our endowment funds to generate annual earnings to supplement our Sliding Fee Scale - support we provide to over 2,000 people each year.

Rose was born in West Springfield on January 9, 1911,the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Girardeau) ledoux. She graduated fromWest SpringfieldHigh School in 1928.OnJune11,1934 shemarried John F. Pydych in SacredHeartChurch.Theyshared47yearsofmarriedlifeuntilhispassingin1981.AstheybegantheirmarriedlifeinGreenfieldtheyowned and operated the devens St. Market and worked side bysidefrom1934until1956.Followingthepassingofherhusband, she became involved in many organizations. She was a charter member and past president and treasurer for AArp, former secretary for the Senior Craft Shop in Turners Falls, former secretary and treasurer for the GreenfieldSeniorClub,formerclerkandtreasurerfortheHighStreetCemetery and a member of the Guiding Star Grange of Greenfield. Shewasa communicantofHolyTrinityChurchandamemberoftheRosarySociety.RoseandJohnwereavidcampers and belonged to the Catamount Sportsman’s Club in Colrain. The hobbies rose loved to do the most were knitting and crocheting. She made hundreds of hats and mittens for young children, lap robes and exercise balls for seniors and donated everything she made to many organizations.

Thank you, rose, for planning ahead to help our YMCA provide programs for children, families and senior citizens forever more.

You do not have to be rich to join the Heritage club, if you own a home or have some savings,

leaving the Y a bequest can make a difference, i.e. $200,000 home x 5% = $10,000 gift to our Y!

For more info about the Heritage Club, please contact Bob Sunderland at 773-3646.

2013 StronG kidS & fAMilieS AnnuAl cAMpAign

cAMpAiGn leAderSHip teAMcampaign chairDan Kunhardt

Major Gifts division chairnancee Bershof

division leadersBill DoyleSue DillonPenny RickettsJohn Cormican

captainsMarian BoydRich BrunetteGina CampbellTodd Clark Gregg CrawfordMike CurrieJay DillonBob GilmoreMissy TetreaultDee LetourneauSusan HolmquistMichele JohnsonClare ManzLynn Stowe TombMarilyn WhiteTammy Campbell

Your support makes a difference right in franklin county.At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. Your help and/or gift to the Y will have a meaningful, enduring impact in Franklin County.

If you would like to help make a few phone calls to your fellow Y-members seeking contributions for this most important campaign please give your name to the Welcome Center staff.

The Strong Kids & Families Annual Campaign provides the funds to support many of our youth programs and to make it possible so people of all income levels can take advantage of the programs and services at our YMCA each year.

This campaign truly helps improve the lives of children, and families. Please help if you can and give generously when called between March 14 and April 5.

“ lAStinG perSonAl And SociAl cHAnGe cAn onlY coMe About wHen we All work toGetHer to inveSt in our kidS...”

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volunteer of tHe MontH

dAn kunHArdtDan has been a member of the Y for 6 years. He is on our Board of Directors and is the chairperson of the Membership Committee. Dan is also the Campaign Chair person for our 2013 Strong Kids and Family Campaign. Dan has recruited a wonderful campaign team of 4 division leaders & 16 team captains. (see page 2) Dan goes above and beyond in everything he does and for that reason he is our December volunteer of the Month. Thank you Dan!

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pleASe Help feed tHe HunGrYnext YMcA sponsored “community Meal” is April 10Our next YMCA hosted “Community Meal” will be on Wednesday, April 10 at the Second Congregational Church. We need Y members to prepare casseroles, salads, fruit, desserts and bread for approximately 80 people.

Lack of food and tight family budgets have increased the need for food donations in Franklin County.

Please consider making a dish so that we can help those less fortunate. If you have any questions, please call Mariellen at 773-3646 ext. 415.

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do you have an extra hour a week or a month?

do you want to feel a sense of accomplishment

do you want to feel good about yourself?

do you want to be with people who enjoy what

they’re doing?

If so, vOlunTeerInG at our YMCA may be the thing for you!

We have over 300 great volunteers

and are looking for more people to join

us. We have openings at the Welcome

Center, in youth sports, helping children

with homework after school, helping our

preschool, phone callers to help with our

annual Strong Kids & Strong Families

Campaign, Community Meals and many

other upcoming Y and community events.

For more info about volunteering, call

Mariellen at 773-3646, ext 415.

Y Ambassadors volunteering their time at this years Girl’s Day Out.

ed toMbSEd is a former Greenfield Savings Bank President. He was a member of our Board of Directors for 9 years and is currently a Y Trustee. He is the driving force and chief fundraiser for our “Greening the Y” Campaign. Because of his hard work over the past year, this spring and summer we will be replacing 12 of our oldest HvAC systems which will save a great deal of energy dollars and help “green” our planet.

Thank you Ed for all you do. You are well deserving of our January volunteer of the Month Award.

volunteers putting together and serving meals for our “Community Meal”

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MeMber of tHe MontH:drew Campbell

“IhadweightlosssurgerybackinJulyof2012,andtheY has played a major role in my success. With the help of phyllis and Sarah (in the nautilus Center) I have developed acomprehensiveprogramtosupportmyfitnessgoals. now I am able to run – something I haven’t been able to do sinceIwasayoungchild.Iranmysecond5KinDecember andhavemysightssetona10K,ahalfmarathonandbeyond!”

Members and visitors will start to see “Members of the Month” around the Y. If you have a story or success that you would like to share please leave us a note in front of nautilus or email [email protected] to be featured.

Letter received on January 21, 2013

DearFriendsattheGreenfieldYMCA: I was called last week by a woman who was doing a phone survey for theYMCAinGreenfield.Iwasveryimpressedbythiskindofoutreachand grateful for the opportunity to give some input to the Y.

I wanted to add something to the “survey” that I didn’t think to mention over the phone. One of the things I like best about the YMCAinGreenfieldisthatitseekstoliveoutitspolicyofnon-discrimination.AttheYMCAinGreenfieldIhaveseenindividualsofdifferent ages, genders, ethnicities, mental and physical abilities, andbodytypes.IusedtothinkthatGreenfieldisfairlyhomogenous,but having seen such a diversity of people at the Y, I realize that perhapsGreenfieldsimplydoesnothavethatmanyplacesthatfeel safe and comfortable to such a wide range of people. I have seen more diversity in the Y building than in any other building in GreenfieldandIthinkthatsaysalotaboutlivingoutyourvalues!That the YMCA creates a safe place for diversity is something tonurtureandcelebrate.IwouldencouragetheGreenfieldYtocontinue doing what it can to encourage not just the participation of those who might otherwise be socially or economically marginalized, but also to encourage greater interaction among people across their differences.

ThankstoallthestaffwhohelpmaketheGreenfieldYMCAworksowell and be so inclusive, and kudos on seeking to make it better by ongoing consultations and invitations for input.

KCN,YMCAinGreenfieldMember

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“ I was a member of your recent volunteer exercise Study Group. It was a very posi- tive experience. All of the members and staff were very nice and helpful. I proved to myself I could actually stick to an exercise and be self motivated. It has shown me I can lose inches and pounds by just showing up and doinga45minute workout3-4timesper week. This is a great facility and wonderful opportunity for all in this depressedarea(financially). My thanks to all!” - Tammy S.

“i cAn loSe incHeS And poundS bY juSt SHowinG up...”

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Dawn Dorsey meets a new Exercise is Medicine member to discuss health issues and a fitness plan.

exerciSe iS Medicine progrAMThe Y-Exercise is Medicine Program is a twelve week physician referral wellness program conducted by the YMCA in Greenfield. The referred patients start with a free thirty minute consultation with Y’s Exercise Specialist, Dawn Dorsey or Jayne Trosin. Dawn and Jayne evaluate their physical needs and wellness goals to determine the best of five wellness tracks they should start in. Any of the five tracks are twelve weeks long and costs non-members $99. Support is available using the Sliding Fee Scale chart which can cover up to 70% of the program fee. The five tracks are Water Therapy/Water Fitness classes, Group Exercise classes, the First Step Fitness program, the Y-Boost program conducted in the nautilus Center or Diabetes Care Program/Life Management. At the tenth week of the twelve week track participants meet with Dawn/Jayne again to discuss how they want to continue their wellness journey. Whatever track people choose, Y staff monitors attendance and fitness gains. If attendance wanes, there are follow-up phone calls. All Exercise is Medicine program participants get weekly wellness tips e-mailed to them each of the twelve weeks. Physicians also receive a summary of their patients progress and success at the conclusion of the program.

Top 10 diseases TreATed or prevenTed by regular exercise

1. Coronary Artery disease 2. Stroke 3. HighbloodPressure 4. Diabetes 5. Arthritis

6. Osteoporosis 7. HighCholesterol 8. Obesity 9. Depression 10. Cancer

“ The diabetes Care program at the YMCA was instrumental in my ability to get a handle of the progression of this condition. until that class, I really didn’t understand the fundamental facts about diabetes, including how it affected my body systems, what the risks are and the things that I could do to minimize them. The combination of information from trained professionals, a library of information, feedback on diet and overview of meal planning, and support and clarity on the role of exercise in managing the condition enabled me to make informed decisions. i took control of this condition, no longer thinking that the there was an inevitable conclusion to the outcome of this condition. the changes involved the way i ate, exercised and i minimized the impact of carbs on my body.

This transition was particularly poignant for me who watched my entire family suffer severe consequences from diabetes, including amputation, heart disease and lives cut extremely short. if you have diabetes and have not yet received an education covering this information, please give yourself this gift to ensure the best quality of life possible.”

lR,YMCAinGreenfieldMember

i took control of tHiS condition...diAbeteS cAre proGrAM This is our comprehensive diet, exercise and education program for people who are pre-diabetic and people that have been diagnosed with Type II Diabe-tes. Studies have shown that regular exercise can help 58% of pre-diabetics from becoming diabetic. Also many type II diabetics can reduce the amount of medication they need to take through exercise and diet. Let the Y staff help you. The program consists of three basic small group exercise classes per week, monthly support group meetings facili-tated by Diabetes nurse Educators, plus:

• Weekly Weigh-Ins.• Initial Body Measurements.• Weekly food journaling reviewed by Diabetes Educator. Blood sugars will also be documented.• Diabetes Support Groups Must pre-register at the Welcome Center. BSFMC Senior Class discount applies. For more information please call Jayne Trosin, Fitness Director at 773-3646 ext 448.

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S u M M e r c A M p p l A n n i n G c H A r t f o r fA M i l i e S

†Entering First Grade | no Camp July 4th | For more information visit ymcaingreenfield.org or call 413 773 3646: Camp Apex/Sports Camp/Healthy Kids Camp call Dave at ext 436; Gymnastics Camp or Camp Recess call Kelly at ext 423; Summer Preschool call Janet at ext 431

week / date

Apex Mini Camp 1 6/17

Week 16/24

Week 27/1

Week 37/8

Week 47/15

Week 57/22

Week 67/29

Week 78/5

Week 88/12

Apex Mini Camp 28/19

camp

cAMp Apex Ages 6 to 14†

Member prog. Assoc. non Member2 week Sessions $300 $320 $340Mini camp - 1 week $150 $160 $170

Apex Mini Camp June 17 - 21 (1 Week) Mini Camp 1

Apex Session 1 June 24 - July 5 SAfArI AdvenTureS

Apex Session 2 July 8 - July 19 OCeAn explOrATIOn

Apex Session 3 July 22 - August 2 ICe AGe

Apex Session 4 August 5 - August 16 CIrCuS! CIrCuS!

Apex Mini Camp August 19 - 23 (1 Week) Mini Camp 2

Y-SpeciAltY cAMpS At cAMp Apex Ages 8 to 14

Member prog. Assoc. non Member2 week Sessions $330 $350 $3701 week Sessions * $165 $175 $185

* June 24 - June 28 KARATe

July 8 - July 19 leGO® CAMp * July 8 - July 12 TRACK&FIelD * July 15 - July 19 TOuCHFOOTbAll July 22 - August 2 WIlDeRNeSSSKIllS * July 22 - July 26 bASKeTbAll * July 29 - August 2 WIffleBAll

August 5 - August 16 ROCKN’ROllbAND * August 5 - August 9 SOCCer * August 12 - August 16 reCeSS GAMeS

(SPeCIAlTYCAMPSSubJeCTTOCHANGe)

cAMp receSSAges 6 - 14

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Membernoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90

Offered all 8 weeks June 24 - August 16

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GYMnASticS cAMpfull dAY HAlf dAY MiniAges 5 to 14 Ages 6 to 14 Ages 3.5 to 6

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Memberfull day $165 $175 $185Half day & Mini $116 $127 $150


HAlf dAY SportS cAMpAges 6 to 14

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add camp recess $135 $155 $175

Week 1 June 24 - June 28 MulTI SpOrTS Week 2 July 1 - July 5 (4 days) bASKeTbAll

Week 3 July 8 - July 12 WIFFlebAll/KICKbAll

Week 4 July 15 - July 19 MulTI SpOrTS

Week 5 July 22 - July 26 dOdGeBAll

Week 6 July 29 - August 2 reCeSS GAMeS

Week 7 August 5 - August 9 bASKeTbAll

Week 8 August 12 - August 16 WIFFlebAll/KICKbAll

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†Entering First Grade | no Camp July 4th | For more information visit ymcaingreenfield.org or call 413 773 3646: Camp Apex/Sports Camp/Healthy Kids Camp call Dave at ext 436; Gymnastics Camp or Camp Recess call Kelly at ext 423; Summer Preschool call Janet at ext 431

week / date

Apex Mini Camp 1 6/17

Week 16/24

Week 27/1

Week 37/8

Week 47/15

Week 57/22

Week 67/29

Week 78/5

Week 88/12

Apex Mini Camp 28/19

camp

cAMp receSSAges 6 - 14

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Membernoon - 4 pm $70 $80 $90


GYMnASticS cAMpfull dAY HAlf dAY MiniAges 5 to 14 Ages 6 to 14 Ages 3.5 to 6

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Memberfull day $165 $175 $185Half day & Mini $116 $127 $150


HAlf dAY SportS cAMpAges 6 to 14

1 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Member9 am - noon $70 $80 $90add camp recess $135 $155 $175

Week 1 June 24 - June 28 MulTI SpOrTS Week 2 July 1 - July 5 (4 days) bASKeTbAll

Week 3 July 8 - July 12 WIFFlebAll/KICKbAll

Week 4 July 15 - July 19 MulTI SpOrTS

Week 5 July 22 - July 26 dOdGeBAll

Week 6 July 29 - August 2 reCeSS GAMeS

Week 7 August 5 - August 9 bASKeTbAll

Week 8 August 12 - August 16 WIFFlebAll/KICKbAll

extended cAreAll camps (Preschool excluded) offer the option of early care for an added fee.

early care runs from 6:15 - 9 am. Only $30 per week and it includes free breakfasts.

Early Care will be held in the Y’s Game Room.

late care runs from 4 - 6 pm and it’s free for all campers!Late Care for Camp Apex will be held at Camp Apex.

All other camps will have Late Care held in the Game Room.

For more info, see the 2013 Camp Brochure or call 413-773-3646

ymcaingreenfield.org SuMMer cAMp 2013

for more info see the 2013 camp brochure or call 413-773-3646

preScHool SuMMer proGrAMAges 2.9 to 6

Member prog. Assoc. non Member2 week Sessions $355 $380 $400Mini camp $177.50 $190 $200AM or pM extended $60 $75 $85AM and pM extended $75 $85 $95

Mini Camp June 17 - June 21 WelCOMe SuMMer Session 1 June 24 - July 5 WIld, WIld WeST

Session 2 July 8 - July 19 AHOYMATeY’S-lIFeATSeA

Session 3 July 22 - August 2 beATRIxPOTTeR’SbIRTHDAY

Session 4 August 5 - August 16 WHeReTHeWIlDTHINGSARe

HeAltHY kidS cAMpAges 9 - 14

2 week Sessions Member prog. Assoc. non Member1 - 4 pm $115 $125 $150

Session 1 July 1 - July 12

Session 2 July 15 - July 26

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YMcA cAMpS MAde A differenceCody,age6,wasahomelesschildlivinginalocalmotelinGreenfieldthissummer.HewasabletoattendCampApexutilizingfinancialaidandascholarshipofferedtohim.Helovedcamp.Hisfavoritepartwasthewaterslipandslide.Hewouldeagerlywaithisturnwithasmilethatwentfromear to ear. You could hear him yell “Again! Again!” as he ran back up the hill to slide again. Cody quickly made lots offriendsandenjoyedeverythingfromarts&craftstoswimmingtoarchery.Hewasarealdelighttohave,atrue“camper” who sang the loudest, lined up the quickest and always had that special smile on his face.

TheYhelped18“motelkids”(ages6-12)learn,growandthrive by spending up to six weeks at Camp Apex in the summer of 2012.

new tHiS SuMMer!HeAltHY kidS cAMpfor children with an above average BMI

The goal of Healthy kids camp is to provide a safe environment for children and families to learn about making healthy choices, learn the basics of eating healthy, and to make a commitment to exercise as a family on a daily basis.

This camp will help families utilize the principle of “5,4,3,2,1,0”; to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day; to drink 4 glasses of water a day; to have 3 servings of low-fat dairy daily; to limit screen time to 2 hours per day; to exercise at least 1 hour every day; and to consume 0 sugary drinks such as soda or fruit juices.

Healthy Kids Camp will help campers and their families make better food choices, while keeping the family budget in mind. Campers will learn fun new ways to exercise; things that the whole family can enjoy at home, by participating in fun active games that will keep them moving. In addition to the gym activities, each day campers will spend time in our Kid Fit workout center; with strength training and cardio exercise.

Good things happen when we help families unplug and play together. Kids and adults benefit from contact with nature as well as unstructured play and exploration.

HeAltHY kidS dAY®

April 27 • 3 - 6 pMYMCAs are celebrating Healthy Kids Day on April 27 with free community events at over 2,000 YMCAs around the country that help families find fun through active play and educational opportunities and inspire them to carry that spirit of fun throughout the year.

Through Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids, the Y challenges families to tAke on SuMMer by addressing critical gaps in kids’ health and education. Summer is the perfect time to make playing and learning a family goal.

As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we encourage all families to attend Healthy Kids Day on April 27 at the YMCA in Greenfield. For more information check out ymcaingreenfield.org.

HeAltHY kidS dAY®

A YMcA initiative

eArlY bird cAMp SpeciAlOnSaturday,March16theYMCAwill be holding a Camp registration day from9-Noon,forchildrenwhoare part of a Y family Membership only.

Sign your child(ren) up for one week of camp and receive one week of camp free*!

Payment for one week of camp must be pAId In full on March 16 to get this offer. If you would like to register your child for more than the 2 weeks of camp, a $30 deposit is required for each week.

* Coupon will be issued for the free week. Limit one free week per child. Coupon is non transferable and non refundable. no changes are allowed after registration. no other discounts apply. not valid for Preschool Summer Program.

2013 Camp Apex Tribe

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Y-preScHool teAcHerS: cHAnGe liveS everYdAY. I am a preschool teacher! I see the world through children’s eyes, it is intense and beautiful and fleeting. I teach a new person how to engage and interact with the world. I teach children how to be gentle and kind, to appreciate music and books, and to respect boundaries. A preschool child’s brain can make between ten and twenty thousand new connections every second they are awake. That’s an incredible amount of “teachable mo-ments” where I can actually change the course of that child’s life. It is an awesome responsibility and I take it seriously. It is sometimes stressful but always rewarding.

Preschool Parent recently wrote:

“My husband and I both work full time and because of this we need childcare. This past September, our son was just old enough to be enrolled in the Y’s full day preschool. I knew he was going to be the youngest at the school and I did have my reservations like all mothers do aboutsendingtheirfirstchildtoschool.The Y’s preschool has early care which allows me to drop him off early so I can get to work on time. every day he is excited to go to school, he comes home happy and loves to tell me all about his day. Once a week during the school day, he gets a swimming lesson! It is so great that they are teaching him how to swim andtoberespectfulinthewater.Healso has a gymnastics lesson each week (his favorite!) and gets to run around and play. The school has ‘theme’ days that keep him entertained and crafts that I would have never thought about doing with him. The difference I have seen in my childinjust4monthsistenfold–fromhis gross motor skills to his vocabulary to pOTTY TrAInInG! The teachers are great and engaging. If I ever have a question or concern all I have to do is bring it up and they are forthright with answers. It is a pleasure to be part of the Y’s preschool, thank you!”

SH,YMCAinGreenfieldMember &PreschoolParent


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Y teen leAderS clubY teen leaders clubleaders Club is a life changing, learning experience for 12-18yearolds. Be part of a team that learns to plan Y events like Family Fun nights at the same time getting involved with the community with various service projects. Make new friends and bring new rewards to their community service endeavors.

Dave Garappolo, Leader’s Club advisor, will guide and help you find a sense of purpose and self-worth. Each month the club will do a service project as well as a fun group activity. Over-nights and a special End-of-the-Year trip are planned for the year. With regular, consistent participation, Leaders will receive a free Y Facility Membership. call dave at 773-3646, ext. 436 to join or for more details.

big big bigpArkinG cHAnGeS coMinG tHiS SuMMer!

This summer/fall the long awaited $50,000,000 new Court House Project is set to begin. Some time between July and Sep-tember the current Court House parking lot will be fenced off and never again be available for night time/weekend Y Member over flow parking. Y members will need to park in the town parking lot across from Hope & Olive. If the Y’s two back lots are full, the town presently charges for parking 8 am - 6 pm Monday thru Saturday. We are negotiating with the town to see if any modifications to these hours could be made. Stay tuned for more info.

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“ I don’t necessarily have the best past, but through volunteering for leaders Club at any and all areas of the Y and at events such as Community Meals alongside my leader friends, I have been striving to rectify that and work towards a better future, through volunteering as well as our monthly leaders fun nights (where we go to sports games, mall trips, etc).

i’ve had a blast and formed strong, meaningful friendships that have helped to shape me as a person.”

leviHoward

under conStruction

Leader Aiden Kennedy and 6 year old Andrew having fun in the Game Room

red croSS lifeGuArd trAininGGreat certificate to have for summer or part time employment. Upon successful completion of this class participants receive Red Cross certifications. This course is for strong swimmers ages 15+. Training in Standard First Aid and CPR-for-the- Professional is provided. This 36-hour course includes lectures and pool time. Starts February 26.

day Time TuTh 6:30 - 9 pm Fee: M $350 • nM $385

Space is limited so register early. The course ends in time so course graduates can apply for summer indoor and outdoor jobs.

Older Swimmers are encouraged to take the course! Marcia took this course in 2012 and is now one of our regular life guards.

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2013 Girl’S dAY outThe YMCA in Greenfield’s seventh annual Girl’s Day Out was a huge

success on January 27. We had 25 different vendors showcasing and

selling their wares and over 250 participants shopping and taking

advantage of all the special fitness offerings. Women of all ages

were pampered with massages, tried a variety of Group Ex Classes

and experienced Home Depot demos and cooking demonstrations.

Fun was had by all! See you next year!

tHe followinG lAdieS won prizeS 3 Month Gold Membership vicky Flynn3 month Silver Membership Emily Garmalo8 weeks of Group Ex Free Joan Arsenault, Rose Levasseur$50 off Camp Sandra Gaffey, Janet veauby Free Gymnastics & Aquatics Class Jenny Keinsley, Cathy Mitchell, Kelly Giguere, Ethel DillensneiderFree Y T-Shirts Sue Pasteri, Ella McDaniel, Karen Lepore-Yeglinski, Pat Williams, Linda Beaudion

good friendSSHAre tHe YMcAMarch 1 - 10, 2013You could win 100 Y-bucks!Invite one or more friends or family members to join you for your workouts during these days and you can enter to win 100 Y-Bucks and other prizes. Guests must be 19 or older. See the Welcome Center for more information.

Working out with friends

hasmanybenefits:support,

encouragement, accountabil-

ity and even a little healthy

competition! Be a

GOOd frIend

and bring in

someone to

share YOur YMCA

with everyday March 1 - 10.

HAve You HAd Your MeMberSHip picture tAken Yet?If not, please do so by April 1st.

In order to add another layer of protection for our members and the 100 children who are here each day as part of our licensed child care programs, our insurance company wants us to upgrade our database so we have a picture of each member on file.

Please stop by the Welcome Center by April 1st and have a quick picture taken. This way our staff can easily tell if someone is using a lost or stolen membership card. Your photo will not show up anywhere except on our computer screen when you scan your card to get into the Y.

Thank you!

new this year we had demonstrations by The Home Depot, as well as, local celebrity chefs. Both were well received.

Sample Group Exercise classes were offered from 12 - 3 pm for all girls!

Over 25 vendors had products that appealed for ladies

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February18 RegistrationforMarch/Aprilclassesbegins

February24 Session3classesend

February25-March3 Session4(March/Aprilclasses)begin

March 1 - 10 Bring A friend Week! You could win 100 Y-Bucks!

March9 FamilyFunNight.Freeforallfamilies! 6:30-8:30pm

March11-15 SeniorWeekattheYMCA-Specialevents,prizesandcoffee 9am-noon

March13 Pizza&Play:ShamrocksandSeeds!Makefestivedecorations. 6-8pm

March14 2013StrongKids&FamiliesCampaignKicksoff

March16 CampRegistrationDayforthosewithYFamilyMemberships(seepage8) 9am-noon

March 23 YMCA relay for life Team Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun (callMariellenatx415formore) 9am-7pm

March 31 Closed for easter

April27 HealthyKidsDay(seepage8) 3-6pm

Y Facility Members can register at any time for any program session of the school year.

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