YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Youth Sports Classes start NEXT week! Register now!
Teen VIBE - Meet the authors
Chill for Change Fundraising continues through Sunday!
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HEALTHY LIVING:
Heart Health Treadmill TIPs
Member Moment with Jay Keiser
Register: MX4 & GROUP EX
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Y: Advancing Inclusion for All
#WeWearBlack - Feb 26th
Giving Opportunities at the Y
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Review Last Week's E-news
Scroll to bottom to see what you missed and review stories covering Racial Justice, Now Hiring, Childcare Registration for Before & After care and Summer 2021, Online Grief Support Program, OEC Supporting Wellness Fact Sheet, Membership Specials and Ys reporting .00638% Covid Positivity Rate.
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PEE WEE SOCCER
(AGES 4-6 YEARS)
9:45am-10:30am
PEE WEE FLOOR HOCKEY (AGES 4-6 YEARS)
10:45am-11:30am
Saturdays, starting Sat. February 27th through Sat. March 20th (Or Sat. March 27th if a makeup class is needed)
PEE WEE BASKETBALL
(AGES 4-6 YEARS) -
2:00pm-2:45pm
SPORTS SPECTACULAR! (AGES 4-6 YEARS) - 3:00pm-3:45pm
Wednesdays, starting Wed. March 3rd through Wed. March 24th
(Or Wed. March 31st if a makeup class is needed)
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TEEN VIBE NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT
Full STEAM Ahead: Preparing the next generation by Gianna Thomas
I am Gianna Thomas, a tenth grader at Middletown High School who loves STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math). I like how these different fields connect with one another to move innovation forward. In today’s society, it can often feel like youth/teens are overlooked as future leaders in these fields, so I’d like to reiterate my point – I love STEAM!
I joined TEEN VIBE to create materials for my fellow peers and local community about
STEAM-related news and information from a teen’s point of view. The content I will be creating is comparable to what a person might find on traditional media outlets, just with a bit of teen flair and perspective.
Visit out website to read the full article by Gianna and 1st edition of TEEN VIBE https://bit.ly/teenVIBE TEEN VIBE is currently recruiting additional members to cover unique topics and stories that teens may find interesting.
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CHILL FOR CHANGE 2021 We couldn't have asked for a better day for our 7th Chill for Change! Thank you to all our jumpers, volunteers, and supporters for making a difference in the lives of our campers! A special thanks goes out to our sponsors Butler Construction and Prime Source CT. As always, the Chill for Change would not be possible without support from the Portland Volunteer Fire Department! Thank you! We had over 30 jumpers registered and have currently raised over $22,000.00. This would not be possible without our jumpers who braved the cold. And of course, we wouldn’t have had a record breaking year without all of you who donated to the cause and supported us with words of encouragement! Thanks you so much! Donations are still being accepted through Sunday, February 28th. https://www.campingersoll.org/chill-for-change
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#HealthyHeartMonth Learn the details of how to use all the features of the treadmills in our Cardio Studio at the YMCA. Do you know how to find your target heart rate to strength your heart during a cardio workout? Our Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator, Marianna offers some simple and solid tips. Middlesex YMCA Youtube Healthy Living Playlist for great resources to keep you healthy & strong!
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#HealthyHeartMonth For the past 30 years, Jay Keiser has been coming to the YMCA. His favorite "gadget" at the Y is the Espresso Bike in the Cardio Studio. Hear why he loves to keep his heart healthy using the Espresso Bike and how he supports the Y as an enthusiastic advocate and leadership donor. Visit Middlesex YMCA Youtube Healthy Living Playlist for great resources to keep you healthy & strong!
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Benefits of MX4
Classes location-Performance Zone
REGISTRATION OPEN for classes
3/1 - 3/26
Discover MX4 Small Group Training for a fresh, motivating experience that delivers results you can see. MX4 combines awesome training with exciting 30 minute workouts to help you increase power, strength and endurance while burning fat and improving cardiovascular fitness.
Individualized training in a small group setting. NOW ONLY 2 MEMBERS IN A CLASS
- Motivation from a trainer and peers within the group
- Variety of unique training tools including a functional training system
- Incredible workout in only 30 minutes
- Cost effective
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INDOOR GROUP EX
Classes located in the GYMNASIUM
REGISTRATION OPEN for classes: 3/1 - 4/1
While these classes are available to Y members at no additional cost, we are asking that everyone REGISTER online for classes.
Registration is OPEN for first four weeks of classes.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with more details about the class and health and safety policies and procedures.
**No charge for class. Registration will determine how many members to expect and to determine if there is enough interest to offer the class.
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Y-USA President & CEO Kevin Washington was recently featured in @TIME. "The history of the YMCA—like the history of America —is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all." #BlackHistoryMonth
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JOIN US ON FRIDAY 2/26
The Y's African American Resource Network (AARN) cast a vision in 2020, as a response to the societal awakening to systemic racism, imploring all Ys to become anti-racist, multicultural organizations that intentionally lead and boldly model diverse and inclusive cultures that impact and strengthen the foundations of our communities.
The AARN acknowledges the history of racism in the US which permeates every system including our organization. We acknowledge that in order to dismantle these systems of oppression we must work in solidarity against all forms of social inequality and oppression.
We invite you and your Y to join us for We Wear Black on Feb 26, to take a stand against injustice and racism in all forms.
We Wear Black to bring awareness to systemic racism and oppression of Black people in the United States and around the globe. Join us. Take a Stand.
On Feb 26, our Y staff will wear Black, take a photo, and post with a short statement on why they wear black. JOIN US Be sure to hashtag #WeWearBlack and tag @globalymca and @MiddlesexYMCA.
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Click on the image to GIVE or learn more about
GIVING opportunities!
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We are here for the community. If possible, please be here for us! This spring, when nonprofits and other organizations closed their doors to slow the spread of Covid-19, YMCAs across the country lost revenue from memberships and fees for programs that were canceled. The Northern Middlesex YMCA is currently down 2 million dollars in revenue. Now more than ever, we need your support to make sure the YMCA is able to continue to serve the community for years to come. This loss of resource has created both short and long term challenges for our organization.
During these unprecedented times, your support helps the Y continue to offer:
- safe health and wellness programming,
- childcare for working families
- food and healthy living support for the men residing at the YMCA
We are here for the community. Please be here for us.
Despite all odds, the Northern Middlesex YMCA remains dedicated to serving the needs of your community and the people in it. As a 501 (c)3 charitable non-profit, the Y needs your support to keep going. Please join us TODAY to make a difference in your community.
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Addressing Racial Inequities in Health Care Join the YMCA of Greater New York and a panel of health experts on February 23 at 3:30 PM for a virtual discussion on addressing racial inequities in health care.
A panel of health experts will discuss how inequities in our health care system are affecting communities of color, with a focus on COVID-19, life expectancy, and maternal care — and how the Y can help close the gap in access to quality and sustainable care. Panelists:
Sharon Greenberger, YMCA of Greater New York, President & CEO (moderator). Eboné Carrington, NYC Health + Hospitals | Harlem, Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Julia Iyasere, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Dalio Center for Health Justice, Executive Director
Errol Pierre, Healthfirst, Senior Vice President of State Programs
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Do you want a career that holds a bright future not only for yourself, but also for kids, families and the community? |
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The Middlesex Y is a cause-driven community organization, where we work each day to make a meaningful difference in the lives of every person who walks through our doors.
Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job - you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
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We provide a values-based environment where caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into everything we do. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. At the Middlesex YMCA, our staff members-of all ages and from diverse |
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backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.
Visit our WORK at the Y page for more information about JOINING our TEAM!
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Summer 2021-Camp Ingersoll Registration is OPEN for everyone! Click image for details!
Kids Korner Before & After Care Middletown Schools returning 4 days per week. We have openings at all locations. Click HERE to learn more. YMCA Preschool School Readiness @ the YMCA and MacDonough School is now accepting registrations for 2021-2022 School Year. LEARN MORE.
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Proud to say that Ys in CT collectively have a .00638 positivity rate with ZERO cases originating at a Y. Now is a great time to join or rejoin and focus on keeping your healthy! Learn more:
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