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Thursday, March 11, 2010  
Melrose YMCA
Y News March 2010    

  • Volunteer To Help The Y on March 20-21

The 497 Main Street building will be closing at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 20th and be closed all day on Sunday, March 21st. We are setting aside that weekend - March 20-21 - to complete many of the projects that we have been putting off. We need you help to do it. There is lots to be done - painting, cleaning, repairs and general manual labor - to give the Y a shiny new appearance.

Please consider donating 4 hours of your time to help us. Many hands make for light work. The available times are:

  • 8 am to 12 noon - Sat. Mar 20
  • 1 pm to 5 pm - Sat. Mar 20
  • 9 am to 1 pm - Sun Mar 21

Please use our online Volunteer Sign Up Form to indicate your skills and availability to use. We thank you for your time.



  • 497 Main Street Special Building Hours Mar 20-21

The 497 Main Street building will be closing at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 20th and be closed all day on Sunday, March 21st. We are setting aside that weekend - March 20-21 - to complete many of the projects that we have been putting off. Please plan your activities accordingly.



  • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (Gr. 5-13) Mar. 26-28

A special 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (5th thru 12th grade Girls & Boys) will be held March 26, 27 & 28, 2010 at the Sports Center, 152 Tremont Street, Melrose. Fee is $40 per team with a maximum of 4 participants per team. The registration form is available online (.pdf) and must be filled out and signed by all participant's parents. Deadline for entry is March 22, 2010.

The rules for 3 on 3 are available here (.pdf). All team members should read and understand them.

For more details or questions, contact Jen Thompson at jen.thompson@melroseymca.org



  • Gymnastics Job Opportunities

We currently have openings in our gymnastics department. See complete listings in our YMCA Employment section at the bottom of this page.



  • Spring I & II Class Changes and Cancellations

The following classes listed in the Spring I & II Program Schedule have been cancelled for the Spring I session ONLY:

Advanced Gym Stars - Friday 1:15 pm
Aerokids - Tuesday 3:30 pm & Thursday 11:00 am
Floor Hockey - Thursday 3:30 pm
Girls & Boys Basketball - Tuesday 4:15 pm
Gym Kids II - Wednesday 3:00 pm
Gym Stars - Tuesday 1:00 pm
Hop, Skip & Read - Tuesday 10:30 am
Indoor Soccer - Tuesday 2:30 pm
Kids Karate - Wednesday 4:00 pm
Kids Yoga - Wednesday 3:30 pm
Mt. Washington Boot Camp - Saturday 9:30 am
Parent/Child Spectacular - Monday 10:45 am
Parent/Child T-Ball - Tuesday 10:30 am
Parent/Child Yoga - Monday 11:00 am
Pike With Parent - Saturday 10:45 am
Triathlon Workouts - Sunday 8:30 am

The following classes listed in the Spring I & II Program Schedule have been changed. New information is below:

Pike With Parent - Friday 10:00-10:30 am is changed to Friday 10:45-11:15 am

Lap Swim - Tuesday and Thursday 5:45-6:45 pm will be two lanes only.

Please check with the YMCA at 781-665-4360 if you have any questions about these changes and cancellations.



  • Healthy Kids Day Apr. 9th

YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be held on Friday, April 9th at the YMCA Sports Center, 152 Tremont Street, Melrose from 6-9 pm. Full details to follow.



  • Winter Weather Closure Policy

Now that winter weather is here, it's time to restate the YMCA's policy on storm closings.

It is the policy of the Melrose Family YMCA to remain open during inclement weather. Should the city or state declare an emergency, or the safety of our members and staff are in question, it may be necessary for the Y to close. In the event the YMCA does close, cancelled classes will not be made up, credited or refunded.



  • T-Ball Coaches Needed

The Melrose Y is looking for volunteer t-ball coaches for our 2010 T-Ball League starting on May 1, 2010. Contact Jen Thompson at jen.thompson@melroseymca.org



  • Swim Lesson Observation Policy Effective Winter 2010 Session

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.



  • New! Jr. Sports Camp for ages 5-6

jrsports Jr. Sports Camp is an exciting new camp for those youngsters that love to run around and be active! The campers will be learning new sports, rules to the games, sportsmanship, teamwork, and most importantly how to have FUN!! Campers will be spending their time both inside as well as outdoors at the parks. There will also be free swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our indoor pool located at our Y. If your child loves to run around then this is the camp for them! Space is limited! *Current physical exam and immunization record required. Please note: the Health Club class benefit does not apply to summer camps/programs.

This camp will run for eight one week sessions from June 28th to August 20th.

Location: YMCA , 497 Main Street, Melrose (781-665-4360)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee Per Week: Member - $110.00         Non-Member - $170.00



  • 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:

View online or download our School Age Program Brochure (.pdf file)



  • 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.


Gymnastics Pre-School and Team Coach

  • Must have experience coaching gymnastics
  • Must be responsible and committed
  • Must love working with kids and have great communication with parents
  • Salary based on experience
  • Hours can be discussed we have M-S morning and evening hours available. We are looking to hire someone who can work mornings M-F currently with more hours available if needed.

Please contact: Jen Thompson at Jen.Thompson@melroseymca.org if interested


Gymnastics Camp Director

  • Must have experience working in a camp setting
  • Must be 21 or over
  • Must be responsible and have great communication skills
  • Must know how to manage up to 10 staff and 50 kids
  • Must be organized and have a good eye for detail
  • Salary based on experience
  • Hours are 7:30-4:00 M-F
  • Camp starts June 28th - Aug 27th Must be fully committed to working all weeks
  • Free membership for summer

Please contact: Jen Thompson at Jen.Thompson@melroseymca.org if interested


Fitness Center Floor Staff

The Melrose YMCA has an immediate need for a part-time Fitness Center Floor Staff. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, customer driven applicants. As the Fitness Center Floor Staff, you will be responsible for oversight of the members in the fitness area, customer relations, answering questions from members, member safety, equipment cleaning, basic maintenance, overall quality control, and new member orientations. In addition, you will be promoting our personal training and fitness programs to the members. He/She must be enthusiastic, energetic, and have passion for health and fitness. He/She must have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with various member populations. He/She must be willing to work without close supervision and have the ability to take initiative. The available shifts for this position are as follows:

  • Mon 8am-2pm
  • Wed 8am-3pm
  • Thurs 8am-2pm
  • Fri 8am-2pm
  • Sun 9am-1pm

This is a part-time position, which pays $8.50/hour. Free membership to the Y is included with over 4 or more hours per week. If you are interested, please contact Mike Fleming 781-665-4360 x16 email: Elfmikeal@aol.com




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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