New Canaan Community YMCA
Weekly E-Newsletter
August 24, 2023

What's Happening at the Y

Calling All LemonAiders!

Neighborhood LemondAid Stands for FAFU

Camp is Over, but Summer Isn’t!

Host a LemonAid Stand now through Labor Day to benefit the vulnerable children at the New Canaan YMCA’s partner organization, Facing the Future Education Center (FAFU), located in Kenya’s Kibera settlement – the world’s second largest slum.

It's Easy!

- Contact Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email to pick up your LemonAid stand kit (while supplies last.

- Return LemonAid funds raised for FAFU to the New Canaan YMCA by Friday, September 8.

To learn more about FAFU and our partnership, click here.

Facility Schedule Updates

Group Exercise Schedule Update

*Check our schedules online or on our mobile app for up-to-date sub changes.

Forese Family Pools
Closed
Now-November 1

Click here to stay up-to-date about the Forese Family Pools closure.

Dates to Remember

2023 Fall Activities

Registration is currently available online and at our Member Services Desk.

Classes begin Wednesday, 8/30.

Click here to view our fall brochure.

Support the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Toy & Lego Drive

Now through August 28

Please support Whirlwind Diver, Kaelyn Talisse’s Toy & Lego Drive to benefit Family & Children’s Aid (FCA), a non-profit organization that provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Western & Central Connecticut. For more information about FCA, click here.

Please drop off new or gently used donations in the tall box located in the Y's lobby, now through Monday, August 28.

Thank you for your support!

Building Memories Together

2023 Grandparents’ Day Celebration

Friday, September 15; 3:30-4:30 PM

Join us for a child's afternoon tea party at this special event open to all grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 3 – Grade 4! This is a free event, open to the community. *Registration required.

Location: Wagner Room

*Registration available online or at the Member Services Desk. Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 12.

For additional information, contact Diana Riolo, Assistant Director of Development & Community Impact at 203-920-1653 or by email.

Register for Grandparents Day

Health and Wellness Book Club

Brought to you by the New Canaan Library & the New Canaan YMCA

Join us for our next Health and Wellness book club meeting!

Wednesday, September 20; 10:00-11:00 AM

We will discuss Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

New York Times bestselling author James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Copies of the book are available for loan at the library.

Location: Wagner Room

Open to the community. Register today!

For additional information and any questions, contact Melisa Pelikan, Y Wellness Nurse Coordinator, by email.

Register for Health & Wellness Book Club

Brand New Programs Launching

This Fall!

Fall Programs & Activities 2023

New Youth Recreation Programs

- Lunch Bunch (Ages 3-5)

- The Dino Den (Ages 3-5)

- Let's Build: Legos (Grades K-3)

- Percussion Power (Grades 5-8) Try the first 4 weeks for free!

- Circle of Song (Grades 5-8) Try the first 4 weeks for free!

- Middle School Master Crafts (Grades 5-8)

New Red Cross Certification Courses

-Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED Training for Teens (Ages 12-17)

- Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Ages 16+)

- Red Cross Basic Life Support Training for Healthcare & Public Safety (Ages 16+)

- Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, & Opioid Overdose Training for the Professional Rescuer (Ages 16+)

- Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED Training for Adults (Ages 18+)

New Chronic Disease Program

- Coming Soon: Pedaling for Parkinson's

Additional Programs

Check out additional youth programs including preschool soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, yoga, Youth @ the Y, Middle School Night, and more.

Additional adult and senior programs include swim lessons, Masters Swim, personal and small group training, pilates apparatus, and pedaling for Parkinson's.

View our fall brochure and register today!

Registration

Registration is currently available online and by stopping by or calling our Member Services Desk at 203-966-4528. Classes begin Wednesday, August 30.

View our Fall Brochure

More at the Y

Find Your Team This Fall!

Caimans Swim Team Try-Outs

The New Canaan YMCA Caimans Swim Team provides a supportive, instructive, and fun environment for swimmers of all abilities.

Under an experienced and dedicated coaching staff, the Y provides competitive and non-competitive programs for all ages, from developing strokes to competing nationally; all while gaining confidence and learning the importance of teamwork.

Join us for our end-of-summer swim team try-outs, taking place on the dates below:

Days:

- Wednesday, August 30

- Thursday, August 31

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Fee: $35

For additional information, any questions, and to schedule your try-out, contact Coach Liz Blau at 203-920-1645 or [email protected].

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting

Available for Ages 6 Months or Older

Kids Club drop-in babysitting is available for Y members while they use our facility. Children must be 6 months or older and able to sit independently.

Summer Location:

Kids Club will be located on the Y's lower level in our on-site babysitting space for the summer.

Days & Hours:

Monday-Friday; 8:15 AM-12:15 PM

Fees:

Kids Club is free for those with a current Family Membership and $15.00/90 minutes for all other members.

Contact:

For additional information and any questions, contact Suzy Pfeifer, Senior Director of Childcare, at 203-920-1649 or by email.

Learn More About Kids Club

Welcome to Our New Online Membership System

An Improved Registration Experience

We have launched a new online membership system to improve your Y experience!

Our new system is easier to navigate and provides an improved registration experience for our members and program participants.

What you need to know and how to get started:

All current New Canaan YMCA Members will need to set up a new online account to manage their membership and register online.

Please review the steps below to set up your new online account.

Step 1:

Ensure you have a valid email connected to your New Canaan YMCA membership account. If you do not have a valid email, are unsure, or would like to change your primary email address, please call our Front Desk at 203-966-4528 and we'll help you out!

Step 2:

Navigate to the new registration system. Visit www.newcanaanymca.org/registration or click the button below to set up your new account.

Step 3:

Log in to your account. Enter the email or phone number associated with your New Canaan YMCA membership and select "Forgot your password?". You must then select "Email me a reset password link" and follow the prompt in your email to reset your password.

Step 4:

Enter your new password. Upon creating and entering your new password, you will be ready to search and register online for programs and activities at the Y!

We're here to help!

We know that learning a new system can sometimes be challenging. Please call us during business hours with any questions at 203-966-4528 and we will be happy to help you out!

Set Up My Account Now

'Y' Not Work at the Y!

Employment Opportunities: Join our Team!

Looking for that special job in a special place? ‘Y’ not work here at the New Canaan YMCA? We have job openings!

- Kids Club On-Site Babysitting Staff (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-12:30 PM)

- Kids Unlimited After School Childcare Staff (Monday-Friday 2:30-6:00 PM)

- Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Childcare Assistant Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time)

- Wellness Associate

- Lifeguards (Early Morning & Afternoon)

- Aquatic Instructor

- Artistic Swimming Coach

Did you know? All New Canaan YMCA employees receive a free membership, program discounts, and more!

Apply Today!