New Canaan
Connecticut
New Canaan Community YMCA Weekly E-Newsletter - January 19, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
January 20, 2023
From: New Canaan YMCA
ForeverWell Lunch & Learn
Health & Wellness Trivia
We're kicking off the new year with a fun discussion and trivia questionnaire hosted by our Wellness Department! Come join the fun and test your health IQ; and enjoy food, prizes, and more!
Free & Open to New Canaan YMCA members.
Topic: Health & Wellness Trivia
Date: Wednesday, January 25
Time: 1:15-2:00 PM
Location: Wagner Room
*Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
RSVP today! Stop by or call our Front Desk at 203-966-4528. RSVP deadline: Friday, January 20.
For additional information and any questions, contact Carolynn Kaufman at 203-920-1656 or by email.
More at the Y
Diabetes Prevention Program
to Launch January 25, 2023
Supportive Lifestyle Intervention Program
Begins next week, spots still available!
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
Melisa Pelikan, RN
Wellness Nurse Coordinator
Dante's Café Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC
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 Catering, LLC
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."
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 9, 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!
Don't have a smartphone to track workouts through the app? Stop by our Wellness Center desk to receive a Commit to Fit workout tracking card.
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.
'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!
-My Playroom Attendant
-Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Teacher
-Lifeguard
-Group Fitness Instructor
Did you know? All New Canaan YMCA employees receive a free membership, program discounts, and more!
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.