News from the RYE YMCA

February 2023

February is American Heart Month❤️

The Rye Y Story Project

Gabriella's Story

"I see members from all walks of life and that is beautiful."

I was very sick for over a year and I thought, they thought, I might die. When I finally started healing and was looking for a job, the Y reached out to me from Indeed.com. At first I wasn’t sure, I’d never been in reception. I’d worked at Starbucks and worked at a movie theatre. I wasn’t sure about the Y environment, especially because I’d learned that I had a couple of physical disabilities.

Rye Y Story Project 10th Anniversary

Exhibit

Stop by our exhibit in the stairwell later this week and read dozens of stories from our members. If you have shared your Y story during any of our Story Project years, please join us for a celebration at the Y Studios at 2pm today.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION STARTS FEBRUARY 8

Ages 2-14

Kinder, Discovery STEAM, Sports, Adventure & Gymnastics Camps.

New this year: Kinder Camp at our new Nursery School in Mamaroneck!

Learn more at

www.ryeycamp.org

February Vacation Fun

February 20-24

9am-4pm - extended care available

Vacation Fun Club: grades K-6 - Register

Basketball: ages 5-11 - half or full day

Gymnastics: ages 5-11 - spots still available for half day. Register

Teen Snow Tubing Trip

February 14-28: Share the LOVE of Heart Health!

Refer a friend to Personal Training and you both get a 15% discount!

Click here for details

Join the Rye YMCA and Rye Derby Founder and Three-time Olympian Eamonn Coghlan for the 35th Annual Rye Derby & Healthy Kids Day Sunday, April 30th

5M and 5K at 9:15am; 1M Family Fun Run/Walk at 11am.

Click here to register

Families, Children & Teens

First Family Friday - February 3
Parents Night Out - February 17
Middle School Teen Night - February 11
Family Fitness Classes, - February 21 & 24
ASA Spots available
Child Watch and Tot Drop in the Y Studios
Open basketball time in the gymnasium
Family swim time

Click here to view the February Family Calendar

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The Rye Y's New Nursery School in Mamaroneck

Ages 18 months - 5 years, morning or afternoon options

The program has started! Registration is now open for current session and fall 2023.

Click here for details.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Making a Difference a Stitch at a Time

Over three Tuesdays in January, 19 volunteers, ages 17-86, gathered at the Y Studios for knitting, crocheting and lively conversation. They were there to make baby booties, caps and blankets for the expectant mothers served by Open Door Family Medical Centers as part of the Rye Y’s Togetherhood Community Service program. For more information about Togetherhood, contact Denise Woodin.

IN THE NEWS

Rye YMCA Mamaroneck Nursery School Receives Edible Garden Funding

On Saturday, January 28, CEO Sabrina Murphy accepted a $1,000 donation from the Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation. The gift will be used for a hands-on edible garden program at our nursery school at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mamaroneck and will promote physical activity, healthy eating and problem solving. Photo: Dan Chiaravalle, Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner and Sabrina Murphy, Rye Y CEO

UPDATES

Getting to the Rye Y

Con Ed started gas main replacement work on Purchase Street in early January (West Purdy to Locust). The work is expected to take about 10 weeks and there may be times when it will be necessary to take a detour to get to both 21 Locust and/or the Y Studios.

Job Opportunities

Find your potential at the Rye Y! We are now hiring for full-time and part-time positions including:

Full time: Assistant Teacher, Head Teacher, Child Care Site Supervisor-Rye Neck

Part time: School Age Child Care Instructor, Group and Private Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Personal Trainer, Water Exercise Instructor.

Click here for details.

Safety First

Strollers are not allowed in the Y. Please leave in the covered area outside.
Everyone entering the Y MUST check in at the Member Services Desk. ALL members must check in using their membership card, the Rye Y app or last name. ALL others must check in using a sign-in sheet.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone at the Rye Y safe!

Keep Our Community Healthy

Stay home if you are feeling sick.
Report symptoms and exposure to COVID-19 to your doctor and follow their guidance.
Follow hand sanitizing and hand washing protocol.
In the Fitness Center, wipe down equipment before and after usage.

Thank you for your cooperation!

RYE YMCA

|21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580

914-967-6363 www.ryeymca.org