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Saratoga Regional
YMCA . March 2011
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Summer Camp
Reminder
Registration
for the Saratoga Regional YMCA Summer Camp 2011 is ongoing. Sign
up now for nine weeks of an adventure packed summer at Camp Starhitch.
For children having completed Kindergarten through entering 5th grade,
this Camp is held at our Wilton Branch, and runs June 27th
through August 26th, with two length-of-day options for the
convenience of your family: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Registration is on-going, in person at our Saratoga Springs Branch.
Don't miss out on all of the fun this summer!!
For
more information, please call 583-9622, ext. 103.
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Travel Camp
Registration
Registration
for Camp started on February 1 and is still going. If you are
interested, please contact patti@saratogaregionalymca.org,
or paige@saratogaregionalymca.org
for more information.
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Gymnastics
News
Congratulations to the Wilton Gymnastics Team on
doing a great job at their recent meet!
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Aquatic Personal
Training
NEW!! Aquatic Personal Training with Gail
Capobianco.
You can learn shallow and/or deep water exercises tailored to your
personal needs. If you are having difficulty exercising, want a new
and challenging workout routine in the water or are recovering from
an injury this could be just what you are looking for. Aquatic
Personal Training: one on one, $30/hour; two people, $50/hour.
Gail Capobianco is an Aquatic Personal Trainer
certified by Water Arts Fitness Intl. as well as the YMCA and Silver
Sneakers, and got started in aquatics as a collegiate distance
swimmer. She is a member of the AEA and has been teaching a range of
water programs since she was 16.
For
information or to schedule an appointment, please call 583-9622, ext.
103 to contact Gail.
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Girls on the Run
is Back!
Classes begin March 21st, Mondays and Wednesdays
There are only
15 spots that are available on a first-come, first-serve
system. You may pick up packets at the Saratoga Springs Branch,
starting March 7th. We ask that you sign-up for this program at the
front desk and have all paperwork turned in prior to the start of the
program.
This program
is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls. We meet in the Saratoga Springs
Branch Multipurpose Room at 4:30 pm and the program ends
at 5:30 pm.
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Chili Cook
Off & Carnival
March 25, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Saratoga
Regional YMCA will be holding its 6th Annual Chili Cook Off on March
25, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Branch.
The Y is currently looking for individuals or teams who are
interested in participating in the chili competition.
There will be a $7.00 entry fee with 4 chili tastes for
each pot that is entered. Contestants may enter in three
divisions: vegetarian, white and red. Awards will be
given in each division, as well as a "Five Alarm" award
which will be given for the hottest chili of the evening and the
"Golden Pepper" which will be awarded to the best chili of
the evening by the tasters. An award will also be given for the
best dressed chili chef.
Brochure and
Form (pdf)
Contestants are required to supply their own crockpot to
keep their chili warm. All contestants need to have their
chili at the Saratoga Springs Branch by 5:00 pm on Friday, March
25th. Judging will held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The judges will be the
patrons of the evening and they will choose collectively who has the
best chili. At 7:30 pm, the sixth annual "Golden Pepper
Awards" will begin.
In addition, there will a night of family fun with a Gym
Carnival and Bouncy Bounce. There will be lots of activities for the
kids and plenty of delicious chili to taste. The admission for
adults is $5 for 4 chili tastes plus 1 ballot. For kids, 13 and
younger, it is $2 for 3 carnival tickets and chili tastes are
$1. Additional chili tastes may be purchased for $1 and extra
carnival tickets are $3 for 10 tickets. Also, drinks will be
available for purchase.
And don't miss out on the 50/50 Cash Raffle!
The entire community is welcome to participate and
attend. You do not have to be a member of the Saratoga Regional
YMCA to attend this event. Proceeds from this event will
benefit the YMCA of Saratoga's Annual Campaign, We Build People.
We Build People
makes the YMCA experience possible for all, regardless of their
ability to pay.
For more information, please contact Paige Minear at
583-9622, ext. 116 or Patti Laudicina at ext. 110.
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NEW Saturday
Night Kidz Klub
Kids ages
10-15 may join us Saturdays for a themed evening at the Saratoga
Regional YMCA.
On March 5, bring a Friend For Free to TWIN NIGHT
(come dressed alike) & DODGEBALL EXTRAVAGANZA!
On March 12,
we will have an early St. Patrick's Day Celebration with a LUCK OF
THE IRISH CRAZY HAT CONTEST!!
Kids will
participate in activities which will utilize the gym, fitness center,
pool, and cyber cafe. There will be music, karaoke, ping pong, a
snack bar, and a Wii, among other things! 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. For more information, please contact Mel
LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or mel@saratogaregionalymca.org.
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We Build People
What is the We Build People Campaign?
Our annual
scholarship campaign is the major fundraising campaign of the YMCA.
Funds raised help those who need it most by providing financial
assistance to youth, teens, families and other individuals and
ensures that no one is denied the opportunity to share in the
YMCA experience due to the inability to pay.
In 2010, we gave out over $850,000 in scholarships and naval
subsidies. This program provided over 900 scholarships.
Your
tax-deductible contribution to the YMCA Annual Scholarship Campaign
is a great investment in your community because it helps those who
need it most--potentially your family, friends, neighbors and
co-workers.
"There
is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting
people up."
- John Andrew
Holmes
This is your
chance to make a difference by investing today in the lives of
children, teens, adults, families, seniors and making our community a
better place!
To make a
pledge either visit one of our branches, download our donation form
or use our online form.
If you have any questions please call 518-583-9622, ext. 131.
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The youth programs are collecting buttons to be used for
craft projects. Please drop off any button donations to the Saratoga
Regional YMCA, attention: Lisa Nichols, or contact Lisa at 583-9622,
ext. 102.
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Are you interested in improving your Golf skills? We can
help! A Golf Wellness program will soon be offered at the
Saratoga Springs branch and it will include:
- On-Course
conditioning exercises
- Nutrition
and hydration choices while on the course
- Identifying
and preventing injuries
- Wellness
tips to improve your overall enjoyment of golf
We will be
offering one-on-one sessions for $30.00 with the possibility of group
sessions depending on participation.
Contacts: John
Higgins at johnh@saratogaregionalymca.org
or Lucias Ciccarelli at lucias@saratogaregionalymca.org
for more information.
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Zumbathon is BACK!
Friday, March 4, 2011
This event is from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Saratoga Springs Branch. $20
to participate: You may register in person at any of our branches, or
call us at 583-9622. $25 if you sign up the day of the event.
Sign up now!!
All proceeds will benefit our 2011 Annual 'We Build People'
Scholarship Campaign.
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It's Kayak
Season!
Get ready for
the kayak season with Johnny Miller! This is an open pool class for
all kayakers. Participants practice rolling, play boating and work on
skills and must have their own white water kayak and all necessary
equipment, including helmet. You may register for one or any
combination of dates at the Saratoga Springs Branch. For more
information, please contact Johnny Miller at 424-3986 or at jm@johnnymilleradventures.com.
Dates:
April 5, April 12,
April 19, and April 26
Days/Times:
Tuesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm
Fees:
$22/night-membership is not required
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Are Your Valuables Locked Up?
We strongly urge members to lock up their valuables.
Lockers may be secured by members, using their own lock, while they
are in the building. Locks must be removed when leaving the building
each day.
Mini lockers are available at some branch locations, at no cost. For
a token, please see the front desk.
If you leave valuables in your vehicle, please make sure
these items are out of sight.
The YMCA is not responsible for valuables left unattended.
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Battenkill Branch News
Barre class is coming to Battenkill!
Join us as we
lengthen and strengthen our whole bodies through this workout that
uniquely fuses exercise techniques from Pilates, Dance, Traditional
Group Fitness Formats and Yoga, using ballet barres, chairs, light
weights, tubes & bands, as well as our own body weight.
Barregalates will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the
Aerobics Studio, beginning on March 15th!
We're also
expanding our Group Cycling schedule. The following classes will be
offered beginning in March:
Fitness Cycle:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00-6:45 pm
Circuit Cycle:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:00-7:45 pm
Express
Fitness Cycle: Wednesdays: 6:00-6:30 pm
Fitness Cycle:
Thursdays: 10:00-10:45 am
Express
Fitness Cycle: Fridays: 11:00-11:30 am
Fitness Cycle:
Saturdays: 10:00-10:45 am
Fitness Cycle:
Sundays: 9:00-9:45 am
Other changes
include:
The 5:30 am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Cycle classes will now begin at 5:15
am and are all level 3 classes.
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Corinth Branch News
Construction begins on Computer Cafe
Renovations begin
March 1st at the Corinth Branch on the Computer Cafe which was
donated by the Hudson River Credit Union. There will be 8 new
computer stations included in the new Cafe, so make sure
to check it out when it's all finished!
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Malta Branch News
The Spring I group fitness schedule is out and will
begin on Monday, February 28th.
Fitness Cycle
on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm is back! It will be replacing the 5:00
pm Core & More class.
Tabata on
Fridays at 6:00 am has been changed to Interval
Circuit. Interval Circuit is a class with intervals of high
intensity cardio mixed with sculpting intervals. The cardio and
sculpting drills will be in a 4 minute duration. The sculpting
will be a 4 minute drill on the same muscle group to bring it to
fatigue. The cardio will be sure to challenge you and make you
sweat!
We have added
four new Lemond cycle bikes!
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Wilton Branch News
We invite
members to take advantage of available tennis courts between 5:00
am-8:00 am on week days and 6:00 am-8:00 am on weekends. Reservations
are available for only $16/hour by calling our front desk at
587-3000, ext. 250, or by reserving courts on line at www.saratogaregionalymca.org;
click on 'tennis court reservations' on our home page quick links.
Group
Training: Looking for Motivation to Become Healthy? Join
one of our group trainings. We are currently
forming Morning (6:00 am), Afternoon (11:30 am), and Evening
(5:30 pm) groups. You will work with our Health & Wellness
Director using various "tools" such as kettle bells,
dumbbells, bodyweight exercises, and some fun cardiovascular
activities to get the heart pumping.
There is a minimum of 4 people to a group for a total of
6 sessions. But, if you can get some friends to join you and we
have a total of 7-8 people in a group, we will add 2 more sessions
for a total of 8 sessions! The cost is $80 per person. For more
information please contact Chris Defibaugh at 587-3000 ext 155 or chris@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Parents Night Out
March 25th, 5:00-7:30 pm
Need a night out? Parents Night Out is a great
opportunity to do so or just enjoy a night out without the kids.
While you enjoy a night out, bring your kids to the Y for games,
crafts and a snack. This program is available for ages 8 weeks to 10
year olds. Please register at the front desk. Registration closes 48
hours prior to the program. The cost is $15 per child.
New Wilton Babysitting Hours
Effective March 21st - Based upon the usage
of the Babysitting Room at the Wilton Branch, we will have new hours
in Babysitting, effective March 21st, 2011.
The new hours will be:
Monday-Friday 9:15 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-8:00 pm
(reservation only)
Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm (reservation only)
Please note we will still continue to offer Parents
Night Out once a month on Fridays.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Wilkinson
at 583-9622, ext. 124.
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Saratoga Springs Branch News
Babysitting Certification Course
March 19th,
9:00 am-3:00 pm
This is an American Red Cross certification course for
ages 11-15 year olds. Be sure to bring a lunch, snack and drink
because we will break to eat. The cost of this program is $40 per
person and you may register now at the front desk.
Parents Night Out I
March 5th,
6:00-8:30 pm
Need a night out on the town? Parents Night Out is a
great opportunity to do so or just enjoy a night out without the
kids. While you enjoy a night out, bring your kids to the Y for
games, crafts and a snack. This program is available for ages 8 weeks
to 6 year olds. Please register at the front desk. Registration
closes 48 hours prior to the program. The cost is $15 per child.
Parents Night Out II
March 5th,
6:00-8:30 pm
We also have a Parents Night Out for the older kids! For
kids ages 7-10 years old we offer age appropriate activities, which
include swimming. Please register at the front desk. Registration
closes 48 hours prior to the program. The cost is $15 per child.
Sunday Shoppers
March 20th,
1:30-4:00 pm
Are your children bored with shopping? Bring them to
Sunday Shoppers at the Saratoga Springs Branch while mom and dad run
errands, do their weekly grocery shopping or visit the shops
downtown. We have planned activities such as games, crafts and a
provided snack. For kids ages 8 weeks-10 years old. Please register
at the front desk. Registration closes 48 hours prior to the program.
The cost is $15 per child.
Please note that the Parents Night Out for April 24th is
cancelled, due to it falling on Easter Sunday.
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Malta Child Care
Malta Child Care currently has
openings in the Preschool 3 year old program and the Infant 2
program (ages 11 months-18 months).
This is a full day program running from 6:30 am to 6:00
pm and includes breakfast, lunch and a snack. The cost of
preschool is $200 weekly.
Let our certified, experienced staff nurture your
children and prepare them for success in Kindergarten. Children
learn to recognize and write letters, numbers and their
name. They are engaged in age-appropriate activities including
swimming and gym classes.
For more information or to schedule a tour contact Amy Wert, Malta
Branch Director, at 583-4342, ext. 181 or amy@saratogaregionalymca.org.
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The Saratoga
Regional YMCA is dedicated to teaching the 4 core values of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility.
This month we
celebrate:
HONESTY
To tell the truth, to act in such a way that you are worthy of
trust. Making sure your choices match your values.
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Calendar
March
4, 2011
Spring
Zumbathon
Saratoga
Springs Branch
March
25, 2011
Chili
Cook Off and Carnival
Saratoga
Springs Branch
April
5, 2011
Spring
II Member Registration
All
YMCA Branches
April
11, 2011
School
Age Registration for New Registrants
Saratoga
Springs Branch
April
12, 2011
Spring
II Program Member Registration
All
YMCA Branches
April
16, 2011
Healthy
Kids Day
Saratoga
Springs Branch
April
18-23, 2011
No
program classes
All
YMCA Branches
April
24, 2011
Closed
- Easter Holiday
All
YMCA Branches
April
25, 2011
Spring
II Programs Begin
All
YMCA Branches
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Saratoga
Regional YMCA
Inclement
Weather Policy
When there is inclement
weather, the decision to close our facilities and/or cancel programs
will be made 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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Breakfast Bread
By
Jodie Fitz
1 Price Chopper wheat pizza dough
2
cups of turkey breakfast sausage or turkey bacon
3
Price Chopper eggs
1
cup fresh baby spinach, chopped finely (NuVal Score 100)
1/8
cup Price Chopper fat free milk
1
½ cups Price Chopper part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Remove
the casings on the turkey breakfast sausage and cook up, stirring
occasionally to keep the meat loose. If you are using turkey
bacon, cook it as directed and then cut into small pieces. Set
the meat aside.
Preheat
the oven to 375 degrees.
Roll
the dough out onto a floured surface. If you are using a stone
pizza round you can actually roll the dough directly on to the stone
surface. Set aside.
Using
a fork, whip the eggs and milk together. Cook them over medium
heat with Price Chopper non stick cooking spray scramble styled.
Add
a layer of meat onto the rolled dough surface, leaving a half cup to
the side. Then add a layer of eggs on top of the meat. Next
add a layer of ¾ cup of spinach and sprinkle one cup of the cheese on
top of the spinach. Fold in a third of the pizza toward the
center. Sprinkle the excess sausage, spinach and cheese on top of
the dough layer. Fold over the other third of pizza to create a
long rolled loaf. Pinch the dough across the top and at the ends
to seal the contents in side and help prevent the cheese from leaking.
Bake
for 30 minutes, until the crust is hard and golden brown.
Note:
This recipe is great to make on a Sunday and served warm at the
beginning of a busy week.
Homemade
dough:
1
¼ cups Price Chopper all-purpose flour
1
cup 50/50 wheat/white flour mixture
1
½ teaspoons Price Chopper sugar
¾
teaspoon salt
2/3
cup warm water
3
tablespoons Price Chopper olive oil
1
package pizza crust yeast
Simply
stir the yeast, warm water, sugar, salt and olive oil together.
Add in the flours and mix together with a spoon. Knead the dough
until smooth on a floured surface.
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Holiday Hours for All Branches
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.
New Year's Day
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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Share Your
Thoughts
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 e-mail
your
comments to
Janet Sprague,
Development/Marketing Director.
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How to Keep
Your New Year's Resolutions
Create a food and
activity journal.
You don't need to write down calorie counts, you just need to get a
good handle on what's going into you body and when as well as what
you're doing each day to burn it off. Doing this will immediately will
make you more aware of yourself and your efforts.
Have clearly defined
goals.
Don't just say, "I want to lose weight" - put a number on it.
Don't just say you want to "get fit" - turn your goals into
specifics, rather than just nebulous ideas.
Set short-term and
long-term goals.
Often the worst opponent in the weight loss game is the sheer magnitude
of what lies in front of you. If you have 100 pounds to lose, don't
focus on the big number, focus on the first 10 pounds. Precise, small
goals make bigger goals attainable.
Be realistic with those
goals.
There's no use in setting yourself up for failure. You may want to lose
30 pounds in a month like the contestants on some weight loss
reality shows, but that's probably not going to happen on your
own. Give yourself the time to make it to your goal safely, rather than
rush it and end up injured or frustrated when results don't happen over
night.
Find someone to support
you.
This person could be a trainer or a nutritionist, but if that's out of
the question for you, at least try to get a regular workout partner or
someone with whom you can discuss your diet.
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