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 First Night Saratoga
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First Night
Saratoga Buttons are now on sale! You may purchase them at various locations in the area,
at our branch front desks or online. Get your
buttons today!
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Please Help
Us--
We Need Volunteers for First
Night
Saratoga
2010
We still need
to staff venues during the second shift. This event would not be possible
without volunteers like you--willing to give your time to the
community.
Venues needing volunteers:
Lake Ave -
shift is 8 to 10pm; all kids stuff!
Saratoga Music Hall - located right in heart of
Broadway!
St. Paul's
Arts Council Theater
Auto Museum - shift is 8 to
10 pm
Visitors Center
St. Pete's
Parish
The Visitors Center, Art Council and the St.
Peter's are all fantastic since you are located right next to Congress Park, and
when your shift is over at 11:40 pm, you are right there for the fireworks at
midnight!!!
Please join us as a volunteer and help
Saratoga usher in the New Year.
Tora Tucker,
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First Night
Saratoga 5K Run
Registration is now closed--we have
a 1,000
participants
registered!
If you are a participant, you
may click here to verify your
registration.
Thank you
for your support! See you at the race!
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Holiday
Hours
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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Stingrays Home
Swim Meet
Home
meets will be held at the Saratoga Springs Branch on the
following dates:
December 19th
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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Malta Fitness
Branch
is
Expanding!
Anticipated project completion for the
new
Aerobics Studio and additional
babysitting
space is February 1, 2010. More
information...
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Give the Gift of Health
Buy a YMCA Gift Certificate for the
holidays!
What is more
important than your health? This is the gift that truly keeps giving!
Say "Happy Holidays" or "I Love You" with a YMCA Gift
Certificate. You may give a massage, a personal training session, a
membership, swimming lessons, karate or whatever you choose!
Please see any of our branch front
desks for 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 December
22nd.
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 Rates.
To order your discounted tickets
contact Chris Perez at the Phantoms' office at 480-3355 by Friday, January
22nd. ____________________________________________________________________
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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Vacation
Schedule
The Saratoga
Springs Branch has plenty
for the kids to
do!
Monday - December 28th Beading: 10:00 am to
12:30 pm
Teddy Bear/Doll Lunch: 12:00 am to 1:00 pm Bring your lunch &
bear/doll.
The YMCA will provide cocoa and cookies.
Ping Pong 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Dodgeball: 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Tuesday - December 29th
Winter Arts
& Crafts: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Remote Control Cars: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
No place to play with your new remote
control
vehicle, come try it out in the YMCA
Gym!
Bounce Bounce: 10:00 am to 12:00
pm
Ping Pong: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday - December
30th
Bounce Bounce: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Family Dance Class: TBA
Movie on a Big Screen: (Elf - Rated PG) 1:00 to 3:00
pm
Ping Pong: 3:00 t0 4:00 pm
Don't miss the
fun!!!!
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Winter Session
Registration
Be sure to register of the Winter
Session!
Member Registration: December
8th
Program Member Registration: December
15th
Winter Session: January
4th
Give the New Year a healthy start with classes
and programs at
the YMCA of Saratoga!
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Activate
America: Healthy Cookies for the Holidays
Help keep your loved ones' heart healthy this
year with a plate of
these festive sugar cookies topped with a sweet,
lemony glaze.
Using egg whites and a minimum of butter keeps saturated
fat
and cholesterol low, while a touch of whole-wheat flour adds a
fiber
and nutrient boost.
Ingredients
Cookies
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces unsalted butter,
softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg white
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla
extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
Icing
2 cups confectioner's sugar,
sifted
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon
juice
Preparation
1. For cookies, whisk together first 4 ingredients
(through baking soda) in a medium
bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugars together in a separate
medium bowl until
light and fluffy. Scrape down sides
and bottom of bowl, and add the egg white
and vanilla
and almond extracts; beat until just combined.
3. Add flour
mixture, and stir until incorporated.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill
for at least 4 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 325°. Line 2 baking sheets
with
parchment paper.
5. Dust a work surface with flour. Turn out chilled
dough
directly onto work surface. Roll dough out to a 1/4-inch
thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut shapes in dough,
and gently transfer them to baking
sheets. (You can reroll
the scraps, just be sure to chill in
between.)
6. Bake cookies for 12 minutes or until
set but not browned.
Remove cookies from oven, and cool for
5 minutes. Transfer
the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For
the icing, whisk together all the icing ingredients in a
large bowl until
completely smooth. Mixture should have
consistency of a glaze. (If it's too
thin, add a bit more sugar.
If it's too thick, add a few more drops of lemon
juice.)
8. Transfer
icing to a pastry bag (or a zip-top plastic bag with
a small hole in one of the bottom
corners). First, outline the
cookie or desired design, then fill it in. Let
icing harden before
serving. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container for
up to
3 days.
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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 on Dec. 15th,
Jan 5th, 9th, 26th, and Feb. 5th due to High School meets that will be held at
the Wilton
Branch.
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Looking for
a year end tax deduction?
Make a donation to our We Build People Scholarship Campaign
Fund in 2009, and you'll owe less tax dollars to Uncle Sam! The YMCA of
Saratoga is a is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit (charitable) organization and your
donation to the YMCA will qualify as a charitable
donation.
Whether you are facing high
taxes or simply want to help the YMCA and your community, please make a gift
now! You'll feel good about helping
others and receive a charitable tax deduction for
2009.
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Join the YMCA of
Saratoga's
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. ____________________________________________
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: Now Offering
Zumba®!
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!
It will begin January 7th and will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm
at the Malta Fitness Branch.
Wilton Branch: Gymnastics Pre-School Open Gym Time
CancelledGymnastics Pre-School Open Gym Play Time will be cancelled over
the holiday break from Monday December 21st through Friday January 1st. We will
resume Open gym on Monday January
4th.
Wilton Branch: Parents' Night OutParents' Night Out will be held every Wednesday and
Thursday from December 2nd through the 23rd for members only. Reservations are
required! 5-8 pm, all 3 hours for a $15 flat fee. For more information, please
contact Wendy Delaney at 587-3000, ext. 157 or at wendy@ymcasaratoga.org.
Babysitting Hours
Change
We had a slight change on 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.
Saratoga Springs
Branch:
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.
Saratoga Springs
Branch: Pool Schedule
Beginning on November 16th, the lap lane
availability will change on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00
pm. Please pick up your revised pool schedule or view it online.
Also, our pool area, including pool, sauna, steam room and
whirlpool, will close Monday, December 21st and will reopen on Monday, January
4th.
The following are times that our adult lap swimmers may
use the pool at the Glens Falls YMCA. Our members will need to present their
membership cards at their front desk.
Monday: 5-9am and 8:30-10pm
Tuesday: 7-9am, 1-2pm and
8:30-10pm
Wednesday: 5-9am and 8:30-10pm
Thursday: 5-9am, 1-2pm and
8:30-10pm
Friday: 7-9am and 12-1pm
Saturday: 4-7pm
Sunday:
8-10:30am
The Glens Falls YMCA will be open on Thursday,
December 24th, until 2pm; Thursday, Dec 31, until 5pm; and Friday, January 1st ,
from 9am-2pm.
Thank you for your
patience!
Saratoga Springs Branch: Healthy Kids and Family Nights
Healthy Kids
Night will not be held on December 26th.
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 |
December 15
Winter Program
Member
Registration
(All
Branches)
December 25
Closed for
Christmas
(All Branches)
December 31
First Night
Saratoga Celeberation
and 5K Run
(All Branches)
January
4
Winter Session Begins
(All Branches)
Programs That May Interest
You:
Power
Sculpt &
Stretch
10:30
a.m.
Wilton 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 declared in a 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
Eve6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Christmas Day - Closed New Year's Eve6:00 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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