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First Night Saratoga and 5K Run Volunteers and
Participants
 Volunteers, thank you for
all of your hardwork and dedication! Because of you
this event is possible and successful.
The proceeds made from First Night Saratoga and the 5K
Run are used to subsidize programs, making them affordable for
all. Everyones contribution either by volunteering or
participating helps to make a difference in the lives of many in our
community.
We would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to
everyone! And we wish you and your family the best in 2010!
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First Night Saratoga 5K Run
Check out the winners and participants from the 5K Run. More info...
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Stingrays Home
Swim Meet
Home meets will be held at the Saratoga Springs Branch
on the following dates:
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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Anticipated project completion for the new
Aerobics Studio and additional babysitting
space is February 1, 2010.
More information...
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Phantoms' Ticket
Drawing!
For the holidays--we are giving away 2 free tickets
to the Phantoms' Hockey Game!!! Be sure to register at any
of our branches! The drawing
will be held on January 27th.
For more information, please contact Sarah Jurica
at 583-9622, ext. 134 or at sarah@ymcasaratoga.org.
Adirondack Phantoms to Offer
Special Ticket Pricing to YMCA Members for January 23rd Game
The American Hockey League is back at the Glens Falls
Civic Center with your Adirondack Phantoms!
The Phantoms are offering all YMCA members discounted
tickets of $13 per ticket for adults (which is a savings of $8) and
kids 14 and under are only $11 per ticket. These discounts are
for the game on January 23rd and the Phantoms will take on the Albany
River Rats.
To order your discounted tickets contact Chris
Perez at the Phantoms' office at 480-3355 by Friday, January 22nd.
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Come in the Saratoga Springs
Branch on January 20th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to meet and get a Phantom
player's autograph!
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YMCA Members Receive Discount from AT&T
YMCA MEMBERS can save 7% on qualified charges.*
Visit your local AT&T store at:
3057 Route 50 Wilton Plaza, Wilton, NY 12866
Mention code: 2444586
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Winter Session Began on January 4th
Give the New Year a healthy start with classes and
programs at
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
A Life Saving New Year's Resolution
Nearly 4,000 women in America will die this year from
cervical cancer. These cancers are, largely, preventable, and raising
public awareness can save lives. It's why the U.S. Congress has
designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month.
Cervical cancer is the only cancer known to be primarily caused by a
common virus, the Humanpapillomavirus (HPV). In the United States,
11,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2010 from HPV
caused tumors. HPVs are sexually transmitted via skin-to-skin
contact. Recent research indicates the virus also cause some cases of
cancers of the mouth, anus, head and neck in men and women.
Most women, and men, acquire a HPV infection during their lifetimes.
Fortunately, most HPV infections are benign and disappear spontaneously.
Some, however, persist. Of more than 100 known HPVs, only about 15 are
high-risk viruses. Cervical cancers caused by high-risk HPVs usually
develop slowly and may grow, often asymptomatically, for years prior to
medical detection.
Pap test screening is the first line of defense against cervical
cancer. Pap tests are recommended for women every other year after the
age of 21. Regular gynecological Pap tests detect most cell changes due
to HPV long before they become cancer. Early detection of these precancers
can be effectively treated before they become malignant. Unfortunately,
four out of five women do not receive their regular Pap Test. In 2009
more than half of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer either never
had a Pap or were not screened in the last five years.
In recent years, breakthrough vaccines have been developed that protect
against the HPV types responsible for an estimated 70% of cervical
cancers.
There is no correlation between the genital human Papillomavirus (HPV)
and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The National
Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) founded in 1996, is a grassroots
nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for,
cervical cancer and HPV disease. For additional information phone Rachel
Biety, 818-909-3849 and visit our website at www.nccc-online.org.
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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 for January 5th,
9th, 26th, and February 5th due to High School meets that will be
held at the Wilton Branch.
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YMCA of Saratoga:
New Year's Challenges
New Year, New You 2010 Challenge
This challenge will be held January 4th through
February 14th. All members are welcome to participate.
This challenge will be organized in a bingo style
game. Participants will be responsible for completing any five
activities by the end of each week. Participants will then pick up a
sticker from the front or wellness center desks. All winners of
the challenge will be entered into a raffle to receive a grand
prize.
You may sign-up for the challenge at any of our
branch wellness center desks beginning on Monday,
December 21st. The winner of the challenge will be announced at
the wrap-up party on February 25th at 6:00 pm in the Cyber Cafe at
the Saratoga Springs Branch.
January Team Rowing Challenge
Attention rowers and all of you who want to try a new
workout. The annual January Rowing Challenge starts January 1st and
runs through January 31st, 2010. We, as the Saratoga Springs YMCA team,
are competing against several thousand teams worldwide through
Concept2. If you haven't tried rowing before you will find it to be a
great whole body workout. Start off the new year with the challenge and
join the camaraderie of the rowing team. This competition is open to
all YMCA of Saratoga branches.
To participate Y members need to create a personal online
logbook at concept2.com and designate the Saratoga Springs Y as their
team. The team captain will do this for those who do not have
computer access. For fun we will also have log sheets near the rowers,
but remember the only meters that count are the ones that are logged on
your personal online log book at concept2.
New to rowing? We'll be glad to help you get started! The
rowing team is a great group of Y members ranging in age from 15 to
84.
An "End of the Challenge" Rowing Party with
PRIZES will be held-date and time TBA.
Please contact the team captain, Jennifer Warner with any
questions. Jennifer may be reached at 518-441-9274 or
jwwarner@nycap.rr.com.
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YMCA of Saratoga: Preschool Openings
We have limited openings at our Wesley
Intergenerational Preschool site for 3 and 4 year olds. For
more information, please contact Colleen Girvin at 583-9622, ext.
114 or at colleen@ymcasaratoga.org.
Malta Branch: Zumba® in the
New Year!
Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and international
music with easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic, fun, and effective
cardio workout. Zumba classes feature an interval training format
incorporating fast and slow rhythms and resistance training.
These are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning
fat.
Zumba® participants will achieve long-term benefits while
experiencing an absolute blast in an exciting hour of calorie-burning,
body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate!
Be ready to have fun and sweat your way to a healthier you!
Classes will begin January 7th and will be held on
Thursdays at 5:30 pm at the Malta Fitness Branch.
Malta Child Care: Toy Donations
As you are cleaning out your children's toys, making room
for all the new goodies they received over the holidays, feel free to
donate gently used items to Malta Child Care Center! We are
specifically looking for Little People sets, plastic animals,
recyclables, dress up clothes, games with all pieces, puzzles, books,
easels, etc. For more information, please contact Heather Eddings
at 583-4342 or at heather@ymcasaratoga.org.
Thank you for your help!
Wilton Branch: You May
Now Reserve Your Court Time Online!
Effective on January 4, 2010, members will be able to make
tennis court reservations online. Please request a user account if
you would like to participate. If you already have a
user account, do nothing; you will automatically have access. If
you have questions, please contact the Wilton front desk at 587-3000 or
Rolland LeBlanc at ext. 156.
Wilton Branch: Babysitting Room
Closed
The YMCA of Saratoga's Wilton Babysitting Room will be
closed on
Saturday, January 9th and the evening of Friday, February 5th due
to a gymnastics meet. Babysitting will be available at the YMCA of
Saratoga's Saratoga Springs branch during normal hours. You are
welcome to use the alternative accommodations for these dates.
Reservations must be made in person outside the babysitting room on
sign-up boards. Space is limited. For more information,
please contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124.
We made a slight change in our evening hours--our
babysitting hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 7:30
p.m.
Saturday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
NEW! Babysitting Programs
Mad Scientists - Fridays at 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
The YMCA Babysitting program at the Saratoga Springs Branch now
offers a chance for your little ones (ages 3-5 year olds) to take a
break from the Babysitting Room and explore the world of science. We
will explore different science topics through hands on activities,
including simple experiments and crafts. The cost is $15 per child.
Amazing
Adventures - Mondays at 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Let's have an adventure! Journey to the bottom of the ocean, go on
safari or fly to the moon. During this program at the Saratoga
Springs Branch we will use our imaginations to go on adventures as
well as some other hands on activities. The cost is $15 per
child.
Pool Schedule
The pool area reopened on Monday, January 4th with a
newly painted ceiling! Thank you so much for your patience!
Saratoga Springs Branch: Healthy
Kids and Family Nights
Healthy Kids Night Kids ages 10-17 may join us every
Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening out at the YMCA of
Saratoga. Kids will participate in age-appropriate activities which
will utilize the gym, fitness center, pool, track and cyber cafe.
Children of all ages must be signed in and out by an adult (over 18
years of age) and there is a no re-entry policy. The cost will be
$5/members or $8/non-members and program members.
Family Night: Come join us for a fun filled Friday night! This program
will include family gym time, games, swimming, track time, and arts and
crafts. It is held from 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: January 23rd and February 27th
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:
January 17th and February 6th
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs
Branch: Parents' Night Out
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: January 9th and February 6th
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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January 4
Winter Session Begins
January 6
Preschool Registration for current preschool participants,
siblings or siblings of alumnae.
In-person registration only.
(Saratoga Springs Branch)
February 2
Summer Camp and Specialty Camp Registration
(All YMCA Branches)
February 3
Preschool Open House: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
(Saratoga Springs Branch)
February 9
Spring I Member Registration
(All YMCA Branches)
February
10
New registrants may register for preschool.
In-person registration only. (Saratoga Springs
Branch)
February
15-21
No program classes (All YMCA
Branches)
February 16
Spring I Program Member
Registration
(All YMCA Branches)
Programs That May Interest You:
Intro to Gravity
5:10 pm
Saratoga Springs Branch
Gravity Group
5:30 pm
Tuesdays
30 min.
Saratoga Springs Branch
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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 in a declared 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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