Saturday
July 31,2010  
Melrose YMCA
Melrose YMCA
Y News July 2010    

  • Red Sox Pavilion Experience Raffle

RAFFLE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 2ND. DRAWING TO BE HELD THAT DAY.



  • Y Summer Sizzler Membership Special


  • Summer Program Class Cancellations

The following classes listed in the Summer Program Schedule have been cancelled for both the SUMMER I and II SESSION:

Youth/Young Teen Classes:

Boot Camp - Monday 4:30 pm
Circuit Kids - Thursday 10:00 am
P.E. 101 - Wednesday 4:30 pm
Take A Hike - Tuesday 10:00 am
Yoga For Kids - Friday 12:00 pm



  • Melrose Y Members Receive a 10% Discount at Saugus Y Outdoor Pool

Melrose YMCA members will receive a 10% discount* on the Saugus YMCA 2010 Outdoor Pool Center membership. A full family membership for the Outdoor Pool is $450 but Melrose YMCA members will pay only $405. Discount applies to all other levels of membership, too. The complete list of rates and a membership application is available for download (.pdf) here. Application must be presented at or mailed to the Saugus YMCA, 298 Main Street, Saugus 01906.

*Must be with a Melrose YMCA membership that is paid in full for the year or have been on bank draft for at least 6 consecutive months. Members on bank draft for less than 6 consecutive months must pay the remainder of the year in order to qualify for the discount.



  • Emma's Orchard In The YMCA Courtyard

The folks from Emma's Orchard have returned to the YMCA courtyard on Main Street, bringing with them some of the nicest fruits and vegetables you'll find anywhere. They will be setting up their stand every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (weather permitting) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to give them a try.



  • Swim Lesson Observation Policy

The Melrose YMCA asks that parents exit from the pool deck once their child has entered the water with their teacher.

  • This allows your child to remain focused on their swim lesson. It also helps keep the noise and distraction level down on the pool deck.
  • Please be sure your child uses the bathroom and showers before class.
  • If your child needs to use the bathroom during class, we will page parents and they will need you to come in and attend to them. Parents of children under 6 must remain in the building during your child's lesson.
  • You may come watch from the pool deck the last 5 minutes of lessons; also you may stay for the entire lesson during assigned Peak Week.

If you have any question or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Aquatics Department at 781-665-4360.



  • Melrose Y Now on Facebook

The Melrose Family YMCA now has a Facebook page. Catch up on the latest happenings. Facebook or just use the Facebook search box to look for Melrose Family YMCA.



  • Help The Y While You Cyber Shop!
Igive.com

Are you an on-line shopper? If you make any on-line purchases you could be donating to the Y at the same time. All you have to do is visit iGive.com and chose the Melrose Y as your charity of choice. Then proceed to the on-line store of your choice and make your purchases. The YMCA will get a percentage of your entire purchase. You can still get all of the sale prices and discounts that are promoted by the retailer, that won't effect the donation to the Y.

The important thing to remember is that you must go to iGive.com first, before you buy anything, every time. Or, you can choose an option that will send a pop-up notice to your computer screen if you visit the website of a participating retailer. Then simply click on the pop-up and let the shopping begin!

The iGive.com web site lets you choose from the over 680 retailers (including Ebay, Overstock.com, Godiva, Staples, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Lands End, Snapfish). Pick the ones you shop with and just make your purchases. The donation is automatic.

Why not give it a try! Think about it, you can buy what you need and help the Y all at the same time! Thank you for your support.



  • School Age Program News:


  • Registration for the 2010-2011 Stoneham School Age Program is now open

Registration for the 2010-2011 Stoneham School Age Program is now open. Registration form and rates may be downloaded here.



  • YMCA Employment

Many people ask about employment opportunities at the Melrose Family YMCA. Fortunately for us, our staff vacancies are few and far between.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

Water Aerobics instructors for morning and/or evening shifts:

Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00 am
Monday & Wednesday 7:30-8:30 pm

Contact Vicky Brienza, pool coordinator, at 781-665-4360.


We welcome you to fill out an application with the department of your choice to remain on file in the event an opening occurs in the future.

Please see our Staff Directory web page for information on how to contact our department heads. A YMCA employment application is available for download in .pdf format.


  • Special Military Memberships

The Melrose Family YMCA is offering special six-month memberships to the immediate families of activated military personnel currently involved in the war in Iraq. Military families interested in using the YMCA's facilities need to present their military identification cards and activation papers when signing up for the membership. For more information, contact Ellen Casey, membership director, at 781-665-4360.

  • The Melrose Family YMCA Welcomes Your Suggestions

We are always interested in hearing feedback - ideas, comments, criticism, suggestions - from any of our members. We would love to hear from you. You can fill out a comment slip in the lobby of our Main Street facility and drop it in the suggestion box. These slips are read only by the YMCA President. Or you can send us a letter to our 497 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 address. Or you can send us an email at kathleen.gorman@melroseymca.org - Please let us know how we are doing!

 


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