What's Happening at the Y

Thanksgiving Schedules & Hours of Operation

Facility Update for November 23-24

The Y will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 23 to allow our employees to enjoy the holiday with friends and family.

Friday, November 24: Y Open 7:30 AM-9:00 PM

POOL SCHEDULE

Valles Lap Lanes:

7:30-8:00 AM 5 Lap, 1 Therapy

8:00-10:00 AM 1 Lap

10:00 AM-12:30 PM 5 Lap, 1 Therapy

12:30-2:00 PM 4 Lap

2:00-5:00 PM 5 Lap, 1 Therapy

5:00-9:00 PM 4 Lap, 1 Therapy

Valles Well Lanes:

7:30-8:00 AM 5 Lap, 1 Therapy

8:00-8:45 AM 3 Lap

8:45 AM-9:00 PM 5 Lap, 1 Therapy

GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE

7:30-9:30 AM Adult Basketball

9:30 AM-12:00 PM Open Gym

12:00-2:00 PM Adult Basketball

2:00-7:00 PM Open Gym

7:00-9:00 PM Adult Volleyball

GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE

Group Exercise Center:

9:00 AM Thanksgiving Cardio Special with Tetiana

10:00 AM Group Power with Allyson

11:00 AM Zumba with Nicole

5:30 PM Zumba with Vicky

Mind Body Center:

8:15 AM Vinyasa Yoga with Lucy

9:45 AM Barre Fusion with Craig

11:00 AM Pilates Mat with Francis

12:15 PM Vinyasa Yoga with Paula

5:00 PM Yoga Flow with Lucy

Valles Pool:

8:00 AM Deep Water Fitness with Craig

Cycling Center:

9:00 AM Cycling with Mary Ann

Wagner Room:

11:15 AM Chair Pilates with Sarina

Zone:

8:00 AM Zone Challenge with Kelly

12:15 PM Metabolic Conditioning with SJ

KIDS CLUB

Kids Club will be closed on Friday, November 24.

Please be sure to check the Y's website or mobile app for any up-to-date schedule changes.

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Build Strength This Winter

Winter Programs & Activities 2023-2024

Winter Programs & Activities begin November 27

Register today | Check out new programs for kids, teens, and adults!

New Youth & Teen Programs:

- Lunch Bunch (Ages 2-3)

- Musical Bears, formerly Music & Movement (Ages 3-5)

- Animal Kingdom (Ages 3-5)

- Lego Legends (Ages 3-5)

- Coed Volleyball (Grades 5-8)

- Middle School Percussion Group (Grades 5-8)

- Archery Programs (Grades 5-8)

New Adult Programs:

- New Player & Intermediate Pickleball Classes

- Men's 40+ Adult Basketball League: contact Lenwood Latta by email.

- Pedaling for Parkinson's (Coming Soon)

- A Matter of Balance (Coming Soon)

Plus, enjoy your favorite returning programs!

Youth Sports, Wellness, & Recreation:

Backyard Sports (Ages 3-5) Limited Spots Available

Golf (Ages 5-8)

Holiday Break Basketball Clinic (Grades 1-8)

Youth Yoga (Ages 10-13)

FIT Pass Program (Ages 12-13)

Ski & Board Club (Grades 5-8) Limited Spots Available

Middle School Madness (Grades 5-8)

Swim Lessons:

Parent/Child* & Preschool (Ages 6 months-5 years)

Begins in December.

Red Cross Certification Programs:

Junior Lifeguarding (Ages 11-14)

Babysitting (Ages 11-15)

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

Lifeguarding Recertification (Ages 15+)

Basic Life Support Training (Ages 16+)

Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Ages 16+)

First Aid, CPR, AED, & Opioid Overdose Training (Ages 16+)

First Aid, CPR, & AED Training for Adults

Adult Water Activities:

Adult Swim Lessons

Masters Swim

Adult Health, Well-Being, & Fitness:

Personal Training

Small Group Training

Pilates Apparatus

Chronic Disease Support Programs:

Diabetes Prevention Program: contact Eva Saint by email.

Exercise for Parkinson's

Livestrong at the YMCA: contact Eva Saint by email.

Register Today! Registration is available online at at our Member Services Desk.

Register for Winter Programs

We'd Love Your Feedback!

In an effort to gauge how we are doing and understand what we can do better, we are conducting our annual survey to learn more about your experience with the New Canaan YMCA.

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and your feedback will help guide us in our efforts to better serve you and the community at large.

Complete the survey and enter to win a $250 New Canaan YMCA gift card!

Click below to access the survey.

Membership Survey

Gifts from the Heart a World Apart

Holiday Bazaar to Benefit Facing the Future (FAFU) Education Center

Saturday, December 2

Bazaar - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Live Music by Nick Depuy - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Shop the bazaar this season and you'll spread holiday cheer not only in your local neighborhood, but across the globe as well.

While shopping, enjoy live music by the talented singer/songwriter, Nick Depuy!

You're sure to find a holiday gift from our reasonably priced selection of:

Handmade Jewelry and Crafts from FAFU's teens and participants of the Women's Empowerment Program.

Coffee Gift Bags

Home-Baked Cookies by Y Staff & Members

All proceeds will provide much-needed items for FAFU, our partner school located in the Kibera settlement located in Nairobi, Kenya. Over 350 vulnerable children are currently enrolled at FAFU, a school considered to be an oasis in the middle of Kibera—Africa's largest slum. For more information about FAFU, click here.

For additional information, contact Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email.

Aquianas Holiday Spectacular

Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team

Sunday, December 10 | 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Celebrate the holiday season with our very own nationally-ranked artistic swimming team! Enjoy two holiday-themed performances and get an early preview of the team's routines for the upcoming competitive season.

Location: Valles Pool

Free & open to all!

More at the Y

Coffee for a Cause

Supporting Facing the Future (FAFU) Education Center

$10 per bag, available for purchase at our Member Services Desk while supplies last!

Purchase a half-pound bag of Zumbach's newly roasted African blend coffee as a gift or treat for yourself.

These make great gifts for hosts/hostesses, teachers, coworkers, or as grab bags for stocking stuffers!

All proceeds will benefit our friends at Facing the Future (FAFU), our partner organization in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Enjoy a cup of coffee while knowing that your support will help build a better life for a needy child across the globe.

For additional information about our partnership with FAFU, click here. To make a donation to FAFU through our Annual Support Campaign, please contact Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email.

Holiday Gift Wrap Drive

To Benefit Families Through New Canaan Human Services

Please consider donating new gift wrap materials to help New Canaan families in need enjoy the holiday season.

ACCEPTING DONATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30

Wrapping paper
Gift bags
Ribbon
Bows
Tissue
Gift tags
Tape

All donations are greatly appreciated! A collection box will be located in the Y's lobby.

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