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Thursday, July 2, 2009  
Melrose YMCA
Y News July 2009    

  • Y Closed July 4th and 5th

The Melrose Family YMCA will be closed all day on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th. Normal hours resume on Monday, July 6th.



  • Melrose Summer Programs to be licensed by Melrose Health Department

Our Melrose summer programs - Summer Drama Club, YMCA C.L.U.B. and YMCA Cricket - will be licensed by the Melrose Health Department for recreational camps. These camps must comply with the Regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.00) and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

Regulations can be obtained at 617-624-6000. Parents may request copies of background checks, health care policies and discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances. Melrose After Camp/Program Care will now be called Melrose After Program Care.

In addition to the Parent Agreement Form and Registration Form, parents will need to provide a copy of your child's updated physical (within the last two years from September 2007) and updated immunization records to attend the above camps. These forms must be on file prior to your child attending camp.

Should you have any questions or need any further information please feel free to contact Ellen DiNocco at 781-665-4360 or via email at ellen.dinocco@melroseymca.org.



  • Summer Sizzler Membership Special
summer special


  • Summer Babysitting Information


  • Mount Washington Hike

Rescheduled for July 11th Due to Weather

Join Mike McDonough for the Annual Mount Washington Hike on Saturday, July 11th at 8:00am.

This is the Ultimate Fitness Challenge! The hike starts at Pinkham Notch Trail to Tuckerman's Ravine. Tuckerman's Ravine is a halfway rest station. People have the option to continue the rest of the way to the summit of the mountain or they can go back down the trail to the parking lot. The hike totals 8 miles. This is a very hard hike. People who are in excellent condition still find it a physically challenging event. The scenery is beautiful with water falls and scenic views towards the top of the summit.

So, if you really want to challenge your fitness level, please join us. Contact Mike McDonough or Mike Fleming for more information at 781-665-4360 x16.



  • Stress Management Class in July


  • New! Summer Tai Chi and Kung Fu Classes!

NEW! Tai Chi & Kung Fu Classes

7 Week Session Starting July 10th

Tai Chi: Friday morning 7:30-8:45 a.m.
Tai Chi: Saturday morning 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Kung Fu: Saturday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Wudang Style Tai Chi Chuan Class: An introductory class in Wudang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Qiqong practice. This unique style of Tai Chi and Qiqong, practiced by the Daoist monks at Wudang Mountain, China, is flowing, dynamic, powerful, gentle and utilizes both the external body and one's own inner energy in its practice. This training opens up the joints, strengthens structural as well as power muscles and promotes relaxation, stress reduction and self confidence. Instructions includes learning the Wudang Five Animals Qiqong set, basic Tai Chi exercises, and beginning the 28 Movement Wudang Tai Chi Form. Martial arts applications will be taught as well as breath and energy control, focus and relaxation methods and power development. Classes will include warm ups, stretching, forms and technique practice and cool downs. A style that can be practiced either more upright and relaxed, or deeper stanced and dynamic, Wudang Tai Chi and Qiqong practice is suitable for all types and levels of practitioners.

Bai Long Quan Style Kung Fu Class: An introductory course in Bai Long Quan Kung Fu, a style that includes elements of Choy Li Fat, Gar, and Okinawan Kempo. Five animals techniques can be found throughout the powerful forms that emphasize flowing movement, dynamic tension, breath control, and qi development, powerful strikes, stances and kicks. Benefits of regular practice are more power and energy, increased stamina and speed, enhanced ability in regards to focus and confidence, greater leg strength, flexibility, and a strong and stable core. Instruction includes learning basic hand strikes and kicking techniques, forms practice, basic self defense, technique applications, breath and energy control, and conditioning exercises. Classes will include warm ups, stretching, basic exercises, forms and technique practice, conditioning exercises and cool downs.

Registration is required to attend classes. Please see our Business Office or register online.



  • Melrose YMCA Lifts Financial Fear

Summer is coming and that means camp. Part of the Melrose Family YMCA's mission is to improve the quality of life for families and the community. With many families not sure of their future economic situation, the Melrose Y wants you to know we are sensitive to your needs. If you should lose your job and find that you cannot send your child to camp we will refund your entire fee. Just contact the Business Office for details. So, sign your child up now and secure their spot this summer.

The Melrose Y Summer Camps and Programs are filled with fun summer activities from arts and crafts to swimming and field trips. There are summer camps for all ages. Camp Little Fry is for ages 3-5 (a half day program), YMCA Cricket is for ages 5-8 and Summer Program in Stoneham for ages 5-12. There are activity specific camps like Junior Gymnastics Camp for ages 4-6 (a half day program), Gymnastics Camp for ages 7-12, Sports & More Camp for ages 7-12, YMCA C.L.U.B. for ages 8-12. New last year, and very popular, is Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13-15. All programs and camps include a multitude of activities. For specifics on the program, schedule and fees please visit our 2009 Summer Camps and Programs page or call the Y Business Office at 781-665-4360.

The Y offers scholarships to people who would like to participate in YMCA programs but find that the money is just not there. But we can't help you if you don't ask. Everything is confidential, no one will know. If you need summer camp assistance contact Robin Torosian at 781-665-1616 x13. For membership assistance contact Nancy Madden at 781-665-4360 x13. We also want you to know current Y members can have their membership extended for 3 months free after losing their job.

To support the scholarship fund, we will be selling paper sneakers during the month of May. All of the proceeds will be directed to summer camp scholarships. Please stop by the Melrose Y at 497 Main Street and buy a sneaker for a deserving child.



  • Melrose Y's 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Melrose Y's 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament  took place on Monday, June 1st at Bellevue Golf Club. This tournament raises greatly needed funds for the Y scholarship program.

Thank you to all of the golfers, volunteers and especially the staff and members of Bellevue Golf Club for making this event happen. Thank you also to our Sponsors whose generosity make this a fun and successful day.

Major Sponsors: Northern Bank and Trust, Pine Insurance and D & R General Contracting.

Breakfast Sponsor: Ryder

Hole-in-one Car: Sentry Lincoln Mercury

Golf Ball Sponsor: Melrose Cooperative Bank

Hole Sponsors: Ahern Painting Co., Amber Orton Re/Max, Blue Bell Cleaners, Capuano Mason Construction, Cataldo Ambulance Service, Century 21, Sexton & Donohue, Cleveland Fence, Eastern Bank, Gately Funeral Home, Hughes & Co., Huntress Insurance, Hunt's Photo & Video, Johnson O'Connor Feron LLP, Langton & Douglas Contracting, Madden Family, Melrose Cooperative Bank, Melrose Glass, Montvale Tire, Oak Grove Villages, Stoneham Bank, Whitworth Family, YMCA of the North Shore.

Barbecue Sponsors: Foodmaster Supermarkets and M & M Liquors.

Gifts-in-kind: Brueggar's Bagels and Honey Dew Donuts.



  • Summer Family & Open Swim Correction

The printed and .pdf versions of the Summer Program Brochure list a Family and Open Swim on Fridays from 4:15-4:45 p.m. This time is not available. We regret any inconvenience. All other times listed are available.



  • Teen Fitness Center Closes For Summer

The Teen Fitness Center at 152 Tremont Street will be closing for the summer after Friday, June 19. Begining Saturday, June 20 all teen members will be able to use the Main Street Fitness Center throughout the summer.



  • Kindergarten Program Now Registering for 2009-2010

The Melrose YMCA Child Care Center is now accepting enrollment applications for our Kindergarten Program for the 2009-2010 school year. Registration form and information is available online. For additional information, contact Cathy Flynn, Melrose YMCA Child Care Director, at 781-665-8522 or email cathy.flynn@melroseymca.org.



  • Summer Drama Program 2009 Show Schedule

Each week, we plan to choose a few scenes and songs from a musical, rehearse them, create basic scenery to go along with them, and then present our work on Friday afternoons:

Week 1: Mary Poppins
Week 2: Wizard of OZ
Week 3: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Week 4: Beauty and the Beast
Week 5: Seussical the Musical
Week 6: Bye Bye Birdie

See complete details on the Summer Drama Program and all our other Summer activities on our 2009 Summer Camp and Programs web page



  • Emma's Orchard In The YMCA Courtyard

Emma's Orchard has returned to the Melrose YMCA Courtyard. Their schedule this year will be Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00am (setting up) until 3:00pm or until the crowd dies down. Wednesday will serve as a rain date for Tuesday.

This year Emma's looks forward to including breads, honey and syrup from local businesses. Just think, fresh blueberries with french toast!



  • Children's Swim Classes

Beginning with the Spring II Session all children's swim lessons will be refered to using the child's age rather than the YMCA Lesson Names (Shrimp, Kipper, Inia, Pike, Ray, etc.). There will now be classes for Parent/Child, Preschool and School Age. We feel this will be much easier for parents to understand when enrolling their child. If you have any questions contact the business office at 781-665-4360 or email Co-Aquatics director, Jeff Mackey at jeff.mackey@melroseymca.org



  • Class Program Catalog Reminder

The Melrose YMCA will no longer be mailing the Class Catalog automatically to everyone. If you would like to continue to receive it in the mail please tell us by filling out the form that appears on the last page of the current Class Catalog, the printable form on the website (.pdf file) or the form in the Y lobby and returning it to the Business Office. This is our effort to reduce the use of paper. As an alternative, we will send out an email notice to members when the Class Catalog has been posted on the website.



  • 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)



  • 2009-2010 School Age Program

We are currently accepting open enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year. The After School Program will be located at 497 Main Street next school year. There is the possibility of the Sports Center on Tremont Street being used for older kids if the interest level requires additional space.

Registration Information:

  1. Submit a completed registration form in person with the registration fee of $50 for each child. Registration fees will be credited to June 2010 tuition.
  2. Enrollment will be confirmed upon registration. Your receipt will be mailed to you with a confirmation letter.
  3. Program and transportation slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Children who can not be accommodated in the program will be placed on a waiting list. No registration fee is required for the waiting list.

Enrollment sites and hours:

Beebe School Office

  • Until June 22: Mon-Fri, 1pm-6pm
  • June 23- Aug 21: Mon-Thur, 8-9am/3:30-6pm and Fri, 8am-6pm

Business Office

  • Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Tuition Rates:

After School Rates (monthly)
1 day/week $100
2 days/week $180
3 days/week $270
4 days/week $350
5 days/week $400

Snow Days: $51 per day
Vacation Programs: $61 per day

  • Tuition is to be paid by the first day of each month.
  • Monthly tuition is based on the total number of service days per school year divided into 10 equal monthly payments. The months of December, February, April and June are not prorated for school closures and vacation weeks as these days are not counted in the total number of service days.
  • Extended care on early release days is included in the monthly fee for children enrolled on those days.
  • Full day care on school holidays, vacation weeks and school cancellation days are offered at an additional fee.


  • Stoneham School Age Program Registrations For 2009-10 Year

Stoneham program registrations for 2009-2010 are now being accepted at the Stoneham Site, 39 Pleasant St - Third Floor in Stoneham. This state-licensed program provides transportation from all Stoneham schools and features low child:teacher ratios, child-focused program space, art projects, gym games, healthy snacks, computers, homework help, literacy and math enrichment activities and special interest clubs. For more information contact Michelle Duncan at 781-279-2720.

The 2009-2010 School Age Program information can be found here: (all are .PDF files)

School Age Program Brochure (Melrose & Stoneham)
Stoneham School Age Program Rates & Registration Form (including Kindergarten)



  • 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:

Group Leader or Assistant Group Leader at the Melrose YMCA School Age Program in Stoneham - preferably over 21. Must be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Additional hours are available on school vacations and during the summer. For more information, contact Michelle Duncan, Site Director at 781-279-2720

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.


  • Are You an Alumni of the Melrose Family YMCA?

The Melrose Family YMCA has embarked on a mission to rediscover its past. Are you a Melrose YMCA alumni? You are if you were part of the YMCA prior to finishing high school. Did you participate in swim team, gymnastics team, Leader's Club, Y staff member, Tri-Hi-Y, day camps, etc.? If you did, then you are one of our alumni.

We want to keep track of our alumni to see what they are doing now. We are looking for people who graduated in the Class of 2002 or before. We would like to hear from everyone no matter how long ago you were here - '50's, '60's, '70's, whenever! Please take a minute to fill out our online Alumni Form. We guarantee that none of your information will be used by anyone other than the Melrose YMCA.

  • 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 DiNocco, 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 info@melroseymca.org - Please let us know how we are doing!

 


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