What's New at the Y

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Building Activity

Presented by Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R.)

Monday, January 16; 2:00-4:00 PM

Location: Wagner Room

Gather for reflection and fun in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s honor. Join Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R.) for an interactive and intergenerational mind mapping project at the Y. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Event is free and open to all!

See you there!

For additional information or any questions about the event, reach out to S.T.A.R. by email.

January Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course (Ages 11-15)

Become a Confident, Fun, and Creative Babysitter!

Monday, January 16; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

Enjoy being with kids? Looking to earn extra cash? Take the Red Cross babysitting certification course at the Y and become "the best of the best." You'll learn specific techniques and skills to become certified in First Aid. Parents will feel assured when they hear that you have earned this life-saving certification. If you want to be a confident, fun, and creative babysitter, sign up now!

Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk through Sunday, January 15. Register today!

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Red Cross Babysitting

More at the Y

Dante's Café Operated by EB222 Café

Coffee, Smoothies, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks & More!

Dante's Café Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00-2:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00-2:00 PM (seasonal hours)

About EB222 Café & Catering

EB222 offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, smoothies, snacks, and much more, including weekly lunch specials and weekend breakfast specials. EB222 also offers full catering services for corporate events and special occasions.

Meet Chef Enrique Blasio, a highly-motivated and professional chef with a real passion for high-quality service. Chef Blasio has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. His diverse experience expands from management of local deli and corporate cafes to working as a chef and sous-chef at five-star country clubs and exclusive catering services.

Chef Blasio will always strive to provide excellent service and an overall high-quality culinary experience. His commitment to excellence is defined as, "Anyone can cook, but unique and high-quality experience can only be provided when you have the love and passion for what you do."

Diabetes Prevention Program

to Launch January 25, 2023

Supportive Lifestyle Intervention Program

If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you!

We are excited to announce that we will be offering the YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) beginning January 25. This evidence-based program helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and modest weight loss. The program provides a supportive environment where participants work together with a trained lifestyle coach in a group setting to achieve the following goals:

- Reduce body weight by 5-7%

- Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

Spots are still available for the class beginning January 25! To find out your participation readiness, fill out the self-assessment form. For any questions, additional information, and if you are interested in enrolling in the DPP program, please contact:

Eva Saint,

Wellness Director

203-920-1623

[email protected]

Melisa Pelikan, RN

Wellness Nurse Coordinator

203-920-1642

[email protected]

Best. Summer. Ever.

Summer Camp 2023 Registration

Registration for Year-Round Members is currently available.

Registration for Summer Youth Members Begins:

Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00 AM

Whether it's making new friends, learning how to swim, or building self-confidence, each child grows at New Canaan YMCA summer camps; developing skills and memories that last far beyond the summer. Join us for your best summer ever at the Y!

Camp Mini: Ages 3-5 (Pre-K)

Camp Y-Ki: Completed Grades K-5

Leader-In-Training: Completed Grades 6 & 7

Counselor-In-Training: Ages 14-15

Artistic Swimming Camp: Boys & Girls, Ages 6-12

Camp Jam for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs: Ages 13+

Special Cares Support for Campers with Special Needs: Special cares support is offered at Camp Mini and Camp Y-Ki for ages 3-14 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about inclusive support services offered at our camps, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email.

Registration will be available online or at our Front Desk.

View 2023 Summer Camp Brochure

Commit to Fit 2023

Start Off the New Year with Fitness!

Make it your resolution to commit to fitness this new year with support from the Y!

THE PROGRAM

Complete 39 workouts or more between January 1-April 15, 2023. Track your workouts on our New Canaan YMCA mobile app manually or through a connected device!

Any 30-minute workout counts: at the Y, outside, at home, YMCA360 on-demand and livestream classes, and more... The opportunities are endless!

THE REWARD

Make a commitment to wellness while feeling great, getting in shape, and building a routine to keep you motivated all year long.

THE BONUS

Complete 39 workouts and you will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a special Y prize!

HOW TO JOIN

- Download the New Canaan YMCA mobile app for iPhone or Android

- Click the Community tab along the bottom menu bar

- Click Commit to Fit 2023 under Challenges

- Click join and you're in!

Join the challenge and start your year off right!

For additional information and any questions, please contact Bridget Philipp at 203-920-1626 or by email.

Lost and Found

If you LOST it, we may have FOUND it!

If you are missing any items that you think you could have misplaced while at the Y, please take a look in our Lost & Found cabinet. The cabinet is located in the Wet Hallway (on the way to the pools) at the Y. Items found include various articles of clothing, water bottles, and goggles. Please note that unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the month.

Support for Ukraine

Click here to read more about the Y’s support efforts in Ukraine and please consider making a gift online to help provide emergency support to those affected by this crisis.

Facility
Schedule Updates

Scooter Pool

Monday, January 16
Closed 2:30-3:30 PM for Y programming.

Valles Pool

Upcoming NCHS Boys Home Swim Meets

Valles Pool

Adult lap swim will end early at 2:45 PM and resume at 7:30 PM on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 25

Friday, January 27

Friday, February 10

Wednesday, February 15

Group Exercise

NEW CLASSES!

Nia at 11:00 AM on Fridays with Irene.

Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga at

5:00 PM on Fridays

with Luna.

Group Centergy at

7:45 AM on Saturdays with Mimi.

Qigong at 9:00 AM

on Thursdays

with Helen.

Gentle Yoga at

12:00 PM on Thursdays with Luna.

Group Groove at

11:00 AM on Tuesdays with Kristin.

Let's start off the new year stronger together! Click here to view group exercise schedule.

Red Cross Certification Course

Monday, January 16

8:30 AM-2:30 PM

Click here to register today! Registration deadline: Sunday, 1/15.