To our Y Community,

As a nonprofit dedicated to keeping our community healthy, safe, and thriving for all, Y members like you make our impact possible. Thank you for staying with us during these incredibly challenging times.

Thanks to your support, the Y has been able to provide free meals to the community, host blood drives, provide childcare to essential workers, and launch virtual fitness classes. You were here for your community when it needed you most, and we remain here for you. 

We miss you and we are happy to announce our team is currently working with state, federal, and YMCA guidelines on a phased plan to start welcoming you back in person as soon as June 1 .

We take the well-being of our community seriously and hope to navigate this unique situation while maintaining a commitment to safety that prioritizes the health and wellness of staff, volunteers, members, and program participants. Once state guidelines are released, we will share all details on our reopening day and times, including our new safety protocols. 

Your health and safety are our top priority.

Be well!

Sabrina Murphy
CEO
Calling All Mask Makers!

We're thankful to all the mask makers out there who have been providing beautiful homemade masks for the Y and the community! We are currently seeking volunteers to create masks for our staff and members for when we reopen. If you need a pattern, they can be sent to you via PDF.

Please contact Marla Davis if you are interested in volunteering.
A Normal Day in Child Care
Your support has made it possible for us to provide child care to essential workers. Here's what the Y is doing to make sure your kids are staying safe, healthy, and having fun. We are:

☀️  Getting outside 
🎨 Staying creative with arts & crafts 
🌡 Taking temperatures throughout the day
🏃‍♀️ Enjoying free play  
🧽 Cleaning surfaces  
🍎 Eating healthy snacks  
🧼 And washing our hands!  

If you or someone you know is an essential worker and needs child care at this time, you can learn more here or email Youth and Family Director
Our First Virtual Swim Banquet
Long Reach Swim Club Coaches Jay Morisette and Sponge Savage and CEO Sabrina Murphy recently hosted a swim banquet for over 100 students and their families who participated in the Y's Long Reach swim program this year.

In this photo, a young swimmer at home received an award for most improved swimmer during the virtual ceremony. 

We also celebrated our graduating Long Reach high school seniors! You can read their bios to learn more about what their plans are post-graduation.
Y Food Program Recognized by the State
The State of Maine recently awarded the Bath Area Family YMCA a Declaration of Appreciation for our food program efforts during the pandemic. We want to thank our Youth & Family Director Kayla Royer and her tireless work on the food program, emergency child care, and summer camp preparation during this time!

Free meals are continue to be offered Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bath Area Family YMCA.
Not on Facebook? Not a Problem!
We're here to help you stay active! If you haven't tried our virtual fitness program, here's how you can enjoy some of our group fitness and mindfulness classes this week:
1. Visit our Youtube Channel for a virtual library of group fitness and mindfulness classes that you can enjoy at your own convenience. Most of the classes listed above will be uploaded to our channel this week.
2. If you're on Facebook, join our Facebook group to livestream
these classes at the times above.
Shouting Out our Community Partners!
Last week, Books on the Bus Maine prepared over 152 books bags to give away to local schools, the Bath Skate Park, and the Bath Area Family YMCA!

Here is Books on the Bus Coordinator Sheryl Ritchie delivering books to our Y to share with our kids.

Children who stopped by the Y to pick up a meal last were also given a free
book bag.

Thank you Books on the Bus!
#GivingTuesdayNow Update
Artwork drawn by a childcare student
We’re grateful to the many donations to our Y’s COVID-19 Relief Fund made in coordination with #GivingTuesdayNow.

Together, you raised almost $10,000 last week to provide meals to children and families, childcare to essential workers and help to those in need during this uncertain time. We will keep you in the loop as we continue to expand these services to our community.

To make a gift anytime, contact  Caroline Kurrus  or visit bathymca.org/giving .

Thank you!