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Monday, February 8, 2010  
Melrose YMCA
Y News February 2010    

  • Hoops For Haiti Feb. 13th

YMCA Travel Basketball Fundraiser for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster

YMCA Travel Basketball is sponsoring a fundraiser for victims of the Haiti Earthquake.

On Saturday, February 13, YMCA Travel Basketball players will participate in a free throw-a-thon at the Main St. YMCA gym. Participants will shoot 100 free throws each. They are getting pledges from family and friends based on each free throw made or for a flat amount.

If you know a YMCA Travel Basketball player, please make a pledge today. If you do not know a player and would like to make a donation, please stop by the Main St. YMCA basketball gym located at 497 Main Street in Melrose between 12:00 and 4:00pm on Saturday, February 13th and look for Kevin Hegarty or Jen Thompson. Please help us help those in need during this crisis.

All money collected will be donated to UNICEF, to support their effort to provide emergency supplies to the children of Haiti.



  • Teen Fitness Center Members are now Welcome at our Main Street Facility

This will allow families to spend quality time working out together. Watch our website for upcoming announcement of new youth and teen programs which will take place at the Tremont Street facility.



  • President's Day Building Hours Feb. 15th

The 497 Main Street location will be open normal hours of 5:30 a.m to 10:00 p.m. on President's Day, Monday, February 15th. The Business Office will be closed all day but most business (memberships, payments, etc) may be transacted at the Control Desk.

All classes are on as scheduled.



  • Winter Class Changes and Cancellations

The following classes listed in the Winter Program Schedule have been cancelled:

AeroKids - Monday 3:30 pm

The following classes listed in the Winter Program Schedule have been changed. New information is below:

Mini Sports - Friday 9:45-10:30 am - (Ages 4-5)

The following classes have been added to the Winter Program Schedule:

AeroKids - Wednesday 10:00-10:30 am
Fee: $48.00 members - $24.00 HC members - Class mbr - $96.00

Please check with the Business Office at 781-665-4360 if you have any questions about these cancellations.



  • Spring I & II Class Changes and Cancellations

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

Pike With Parent - Saturday 10:45-11:15 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.



  • 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.



  • 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.



  • 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.

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 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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