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HELPING YOUBE AMAZINGPROGRAM GUIDEMERIDEN YMCA

WINTER JAN. 2 – FEB. 19, 2014Registration begins: December 9, 2013

EARLY SPRING MAR. 3 – APR. 19, 2014Registration begins:February 10, 2014

Mary Jo DiPasquale, 2013 BAMMY Award Winner for Best Child Care Director PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Zajac and the Record-Journal

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FULL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS1. NO CONTRACTS

2. Use of all of the wellness facilities (pool, fitness center, indoor track, gym with basketball and/or volleyball setup, racquetball courts, aerobics and spinning studios, dry sauna, locker rooms.

3. FREE CLASSES INCLUDING: INSANITY®, Tabata Bootcamp, Aerobics, ZUMBA®, Spinning, Kickboxing, Aqua Aerobics, AQUA ZUMBA®, Pilates and Yoga classes.

4. Membership to the Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Outdoor Center

5. FREE Fitness Center Orientation & Get Started Plan

6. FREE Family Swim Time

7. FREE Senior Exercise Programs

8. FREE Family Events

9. FREE Date Nights/Kids Fun Nights

10. FREE Playtime on Friday Nights at Exploration Station children’s play area

11. Child Watch babysitting service while you exercise (for very affordable hourly rates)

12. Save $25 per program

13. Save $50 per camp session

14. My Y Is Every Y and YMCA Away Program

FULL MEMBER PAYMENT OPTIONS: The YMCA offers two easy membership fee payment options: •onetime,annualfee •automatic,monthlybankorcreditcarddeduction Mastercard,VisaandDiscoveraccepted.Financialassistanceisavailableforqualifyingindividualsandfamilies.

PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP: Aprogrammembershipisabasicmembershipsothatyoucanregisterforclasses.YoumusthavesometypeofmembershipeitherprogramorfulltosignupforprogramsorcampattheY.

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FIND IT FASTArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Child Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CrossFit® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Middle School Student Programs . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 7-13

Personal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16

Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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ZUMBA® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ASK US ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIPS

• MilitaryActiveDutyandReservesandtheirFamilies

• CorporateMemberships

• MembershipsandProgramsforActiveOlderAdults •SilverSneakers®

•SilverandFit

• HealthwaysPRIME®

YourmembershipattheMeridenYMCAisnotonlyaninvestmentforyouandyourfamily’shealthandwellness,butalsoyourcommunity.YMCAmembershipfeescoveroperationalcostsforallofthegreatthingsyourYoffersandsupportthemanycommunityprogramsprovidedbytheY.

Antoinette Gatling, 2013 Outstanding Educator Award Winner from the Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children.

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CHILD CAREAttheYMCA,wecreatebrighterfuturesasthelargestproviderinMeridenofqualitychildcareprogramsforinfantsthroughmiddleschoolagestudents.Weareveryproudofourawardwinningstaffandprograms:

• MaryJoDiPasquale,ChildCareDirectoratour MartinA.GaffeyChildCareCenter,2013BAMMY AwardWinnerforBestChildCareDirector

• AntoinetteGatling, Head Teacher at Meriden YMCA HeadStart,2013CAEYCOutstandingEducation AwardWinner

• 2012Reader’sChoice1stPlaceAwardforBest Child Care

PRESCHOOLTheMeridenYMCAhasavarietyofpreschooloptionstohelpgetyourchildreadyforalldaykindergarten.YoumaychoosefromhalfdayandfulldayprogramsatourconvenientlocationsinMeriden.Beforeandaftercareisavailable.WeacceptCare4Kidsforallofourprogramsandsomeprogramsareavailableonaslidingscale.

1. South Meriden YMCA Preschool Center PleasecallCourtneyat203-379-0651. (Infants,ToddlersandPreschool)

2. Meriden YMCA Little Rascals Day Care Center PleasecallTinaat203-630-0039or 203-314-1738.(Infants,ToddlersandPreschool)

3. Meriden YMCA Head Start Pleasecall203-238-9166.(Free/slidingscalebasedoneligibility.)

4. Meriden YMCA Childcare Preschool Program (Full Day) Pleasecall203-235-8906.

5. P.A.L.S. (Full and Half Day School Readiness Preschool Programs) Pleasecall203-235-8906.(Slidingscale)

6. Little Spartans Preschool at Maloney High School–ThisMeridenYMCApreschoolprogramisofferedincollaborationwiththeMeridenBoardofEducation,MiddlesexCommunityCollegeandCityofMeriden.Call203-238-9166.(Slidingscale)

7. Little Panthers Preschool Program at Platt High School–ThisMeridenYMCApreschoolprogramisofferedincollaborationwiththeMeridenBoardofEducation,MiddlesexCommunityCollegeandCityofMeriden.Call203-235-8906.(Slidingscale)

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR GRADES K-5•Proven,safe,qualitysupervisionforchildren attendingMeridenPublicSchools.

•OnsitebeforeandafterschoolcareatThomas Hooker,IsraelPutnam,BenFranklinandRoger ShermanElementarySchools.

•CasimirPulaski,JohnBarryandHanoverstudents willattendprogramatBenFranklinandNathan HaleStudentswillattendprogramatRoger Sherman.Bustransportationprovided.

•Homeworkhelp,artsandcrafts,games,outside play,pmsnack.

•Paymentscanbesetuponaweeklyautodraftplan tosaveyoumoney.

Visitwww.meridenymca.orgorcall203-235-6386tolearnmore.

SCHOOL VACATION FUN CLUBTheMeridenYMCAoffersaSchoolVacationFunClubwhereyourchildrenwillhaveablastallday!Activitiesincludeswimming,arts&crafts,playinggamesandsports,watchingmoviesandmore!

Winter: Dec. 23-24, 26-27, 31, 2013 Early Spring: January 20, February 17-21, April 14-18, 2014 Time: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Full Member Fee: $25 Program Member Fee: $55

SNOW DAY CLUB TheSnowDayClubprovidesafundayforyourchildren(gradesKthroughgrade5)whenschooliscanceledduetoasnowday.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: 110 West Main Street Full Member Fee: $25 per day Program Member Fee: $55 per day

Registration,healthform,andpaymentmustbesubmittedinadvance.SecondSnowDayClubregistrationmustbepaidinfullby5:00p.m.bytheendofthefirstSnowDay.Therearenorefunds.Thereisa$15feeforlateregistrations.Toregistercall 203-235-6386orvisitusat110WestMainSt.

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTNurturing the potential of every child and teen.

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SUMMER CAMP SummerCampattheYisafunanduniqueexperiencethatgiveschildrenandteenstheopportunitytodiscovertheirfullpotential,meetnewfriends,seeoldones,andcreatememoriesthatlastalifetime.

Saturday, January 25th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early Registration for Mountain Mist Day Camp

Callusat203-235-6386tofindouthowtosavewithearlyregistration.AskusaboutourE-ZPayPlantoo!

CHILD WATCH PROGRAM (childcare while you workout)TheMeridenYMCAprovideschildcareforyourchildages3monthsto9yearsoldinasafenurturingenvironmentinourChildWatchRoom.ThisserviceisforYmemberswhileyouareattheYandis$3perhourforthefirstchildand$1.50perhourperchildforeachadditionalchild.

HoursareMondaythroughSaturday9:00a.m.to12:00p.m.andMondaythroughThursday4:00to8:00p.m.

TOT DROPTot Drop is offered to Meriden YMCA full members whoneedchildcarewhiletheyarenotattheYduringafternoonsfrom12to4p.m.Reservationsarerequiredaminimumof24hoursinadvanceandparent/guardianmustbeavailablebycellphone/beeper.Cancellationsmustbemade24hoursinadvanceaswell.Feeis$10perhourperfamily.

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIPSPANISHLearningasecondlanguageatayoungagecanbenefityourchildineveryareaoftheirlife.OurSpanishclassesofferafunlearningenvironmentandage-appropriateskillbuilding.TransportationavailablefromschooltoYuponrequest.

Winter: January 7 – February 25 (no class February 18) Early Spring: March 4 – April 22 (no class April 15) Day/time: Grade K through 2 Tuesday, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Grade 3 through 5 Tuesday, 5:00-5:45 p.m. Full Member Fee: $34 Program Member Fee: $59

READING ROCKSReadingisafundamentalskillandbuildingblockforalllearning.Helpyourchildimprovetheirreadingskillswithtutoringprovidedbycertifiedandlicensedreadingteacherfromourlocalschoolcommunity.Byappointment. 5 tutoring sessions for $150


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ARTS ACADEMYUnleashyourcreativesideandartitup!

CLAY CLASSGetyourhandsdirtyandhavefunlearningbasichandbuildingmethodstomakefunctionalanddecorativesculpturalpieces.Saturdays9a.m.to12p.m.(ages5-9)or12:30to3:30p.m.(age10+).

Winter: January 5 – February 16 Early Spring: March 9 – April 27 (no class April 20) Full Member Fee: $65 Program Member Fee: $90

CLAY, DRAWING AND MOREHavefunexpressingyourartisticsidethroughclay,drawingandmore!Forages10+.Tuesdays4to6p.m.

Winter: January 8 – February 26 (no class February 19) Early Spring: March 5 – April 30 (no class April 23) Full Member Fee: $65 Program Member Fee: $90

DRAMA / ACTING WORKSHOPThegoalandfocusofthisprogramwillbetoofferolderstudentsingradesfivethoughtwelveanopportunitytofurtherenhancetheiractingskillsbyengagingintheatreexercises,scenework,anddramaticproductions.Theywillbestudyingandapplyingactingtoolssuchasspeech,movement,charactermotivation,trainingandmore.Theendresultwillbeaperformancetobepresentedtothecommunityinthespring.Pleasevisitourwebsiteformoreinformation.

Instructor: Sam Baker Dates: January 11 – May 3 Time: Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m. Grades: 5-12 Full Member Fee: $65 Program Member Fee: $90

MUSIC LESSONSWeofferBeginnerPiano/Keyboard,BeginnerGuitar, Beginner&IntermediateDrum,VoiceorMusicWritinglessons.Thirty-minutelessons.Byappointment.

Full Member Fee: $105 for 7 weeks, only $15 per lesson! Program Member Fee: $175 for 7 weeks, only $25 per lesson!

MERIDEN YOUTH THEATERTheSpringProductionwillbeGuysandDollsJr. Saturdays9:00a.m.-12p.m.attheMeridenYMCAArtCenter.Forages5-18.

Kick-Off Registration: December 7 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon Auditions: December 29, 30 – by appointment only Callbacks: January 4 Show: April 11, 12, 13 Full Member Fee: $65 Program Member Fee: $90

CallCarolynat203-237-7192formoreinformationandtoscheduleanauditionappointment.

CHILDREN’S DANCE PROGRAMTheseclassesaredesignedtointroducechildrentotheworldofdancewhileprovidinganenjoyable,interactiveexperiencewiththeirpeers.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytolearnanddevelopbasicdancesteps,socialskills,aswellasmotorskills.(14weeksession)

EARLY SPRING PERFORMANCE IN APRIL (Date to be announced) January 4-April 5, 2014 (14 weeks) Tap & Ballet – Intro/Beginner & Intermediate (Ages 3 & 4) • 10:15-10:45 Saturday Full Member Fee: $60 Program Member Fee: $85

TAP, BALLET (Ages 3 and 4) • 10:50-11:20 Saturday Full Member Fee: $60 Program Member Fee: $85

TAP, BALLET & HIP HOP (Ages 5, 6 & 7) • 11:40-12:25 Saturday Full Member Fee: $80 Program Member Fee: $105

TAP, BALLET & HIP HOP(Ages 8-10) • 12:30-1:30 Saturday Full Member Fee: $100 Program Member Fee: $125

COMING FALL 2014 THE “NEW” YMCA DANCE ACADEMY!Instructors: Amber Ganaros & Chantel Martin


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SWIM, SPORTS & PLAYSWIMMINGYOUTH SWIM LESSONS Preschool Aquatics

SKIPPERS: Shrimp (6-18 months)

KIPPERS: (18-24 months), Perch (2-3 years old)Thegoaloftheage3-and-underprogramistoincreasetheleveloftrustbetweenparentandchildinthewater,createapositiveexperienceforthechildinthewaterandintroducebasicwatersafety.Thefocusoftheseclassesisfun,exercise,parenteducationandwateradjustment.Classtime:30minutes

PIKE, EEL, RAY, STARFISH: (3-5 YEARS OLD)Thegoalistodevelopfundamentalswimmingskillsthatwillprovideafoundationforswimmingasalifelongactivity.Classtime:30minutes

PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM (6+ years old)

POLLIWOG: Thisclassisdesignedforthosewhocannotswimaloneorareuncomfortableinthewater.

POLLIWOG 2: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedPolliwog1,butcannotswimthelengthofthepoolwithoutsomeflotation.

GUPPY: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedthePolliwoglevelorcanswim1lengthbeginnerstrokeand1lengthbackstrokewithnoflotation.

MINNOW: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedtheGuppylevelorcanswim2lengthsbeginnerstrokewithrotarybreathingand2lengthsswimmingandkickingontheirback.

FISH: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedtheMinnowlevelorcanswim4lengthsfrontcrawlandbackstrokecontinuously.

FLYING FISH: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedtheFishlevelorcanswim2lengthsbreaststroke,butterfly,backcrawl,andfrontcrawl.

SHARK: ThisclassisforthosewhohavepassedtheFlyingFishlevelorcanswim2lengthsofbreaststroke,butterfly,backstrokeandelementarybackstroke.

Pool rentals available.

SWIMMING SCHEDULEWinter: January 2 – February 19 Early Spring: March 3 – April 19 Full Member Fee: $53 Program Member Fee: $78

MONDAY Winter: January 6 – February 17 Early Spring: March 3 – April 14 9:30-10:00 Shrimp/Kipper 10:00-10:30 Pike 10:30-11:00 Eel 12:30-1:00 Guppy 1:00-1:30 Eel 4:00-4:30 Ray 4:30-5:00 Polliwog 2

TUESDAY Winter: January 7 – February 18 Early Spring: March 4 – April 15 4:00-4:30 Guppy 4:30-5:00 Minnow

WEDNESDAY Winter: January 8 – February 19 Early Spring: March 5 – April 16 4:00-4:30 Eel 4:30-5:00 Polliwog

THURSDAY Winter: January 2 – February 13 Early Spring: March 6 – April 17 4:00-4:30 Guppy 4:30-5:00 Fish/FF

SATURDAY Winter: January 4 – February 15 Early Spring: March 6 – April 19 8:30-9:00 Pike, Eel, Ray, Guppy 9:05-9:35 Shrimp/Kipper, Eel, Polliwog, Polliwog 2 9:40-10:10 Pike, Guppy, Ray, Polliwog 2 10:15-10:45 Eel, Ray, Polliwog 2, Guppy 10:50-11:20 Pike, Eel, Shrimp/Kipper, Perch, Starfish 11:25-11:55 Minnow, Fish & Flying Fish, Shark


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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Child Private Swim Lessons One-on-oneattentionisprovidedforthechildwhomayneedextrahelptoreachthenextlevelortoachievethenextswimminggoal.PrivatelessonscanbearrangedforyouthroughourAquaticsDirector.

Age Group: 3 years of age and older Full Member Fee: $30 per 30 minutes $110 for 5 classes Program Member Fee: $55 per 30 minutes $135 for 5 classes

Adult Private Swim Lessons One-on-oneattentionisprovidedfortheadultwhomayneedextrahelptoreachthenextlevelortoachievethenextswimminggoal.PrivatelessonscanbearrangedforyouthroughtheAquaticsDirector.

Full Member Fees: $35 per 45 minutes $130 for 5 classes Program Member Fee: $60 per 45 minutes $155 for 5 classes

SWIM TEAM – APRIL TheMeridenYMCASealsSwimTeamisdesignedtoprovideallswimmerswiththeopportunitytobeapartofateam,tocompeteandmostimportantlyhavefun!Boysandgirlsages5-18withtheabilitytoswimonelapofthepoolwithoutstoppingarewelcome.ForthemorecompetitiveswimmerswealsogivetheopportunitytocompeteinmoremeetsbyofferingUSAswimming.

Bronze Group Consistsofupto4daysof1hourpractices

Pre-Silver Group Consistsofupto5daysof1hourpractices

Silver Group Consistsofupto5daysof11/2hourpractices

Gold Group Consistsofupto5daysof2hourpractices

Newswimmersarealwayswelcome.Weofferongoingregistrationwithpro-rating.AFullMembershipisrequired.FormoreinformationcontactMeganMcDermott,AquaticsDirectorat203-235-6386ext.12orvisitwww.meridenymca.org

ADULT SWIM CLUB (Masters)Thisprogramisdesignedforthoseadults19yearsofageorolderwhowishtoworkwithacertifiedcoach.Thepurposeoftheprogramistopromotefunandpossiblycompetitionforallparticipantsatanylevelofability.

PracticeSessions/ContinuousEnrollment: Monday-Wednesday7:30-8:45p.m. Thursday8:00-9:00p.m.

PleasecallMeganat203-235-6386x12formoreinformation.

GYM & SWIMGym and Swim - Parents and Toddlers Inthefirsthalfhour,parentandchildparticipateinsongsandactivitiesinthegym,andthentransitiontothepoolforwaterexploration.Classesenhanceyourchild’ssocial,physical,grossmotorandcognitivedevelopment,throughself-discovery,interactionwithnewfriends,songsandgames!Gym&Swimalsostrengthenstheparent-childbonddevelopinghealthyattachmentpracticesandself-confidence.

Times: Saturdays 8:15-9:40 a.m. Winter: January 4 – February 15 Early Spring: March 8 – April 19 Full Member Fee: $53 Program Member Fee: $78

SPRING STROKE CLINIC (APRIL)Beginner Stroke Clinic is for the swimmers who are newtothesport.Duringthisweekthechildrenwilllearnvarioustechniquestoperformallfourcompetitivestrokes:freestyle,backstroke,breaststrokeandbutterfly.

Intermediate Stroke Clinicisdesignedforreturningswimmers.Ourprimaryfocuswillbestroketechniquestartsandturns.Rulesofcompetitionaswellasgoodsportsmanshipwillbeintroduced.

Advanced Stroke Clinicisdesignedforcompetitiveswimmerswhoarelookingtoperfecttheiroverallperformanceandtoachievetheirpersonalgoals.Wewillworkonturnoverrate,underwaterpull,liftforces,streamlines,andeliminatingdragforces,whileemphasizingteamspirit,goodsportsmanshipandteamcamaraderie.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contacttheAquaticsDirectorattheMeridenYMCA.ToregisterforthisprogramcalltheMeridenYMCA@203-235-6386.


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YOUTH SPORTS PARENT AND CHILD BASKETBALL TRAINING Thisprogramisdesignedfor3yearoldboysandgirls.Havefunparticipatinginweeklybasketballactivitiestohelpyourchildlearnthebasicsofbasketball.

Dates: Sundays January 5 – February 2 Time: 9:00-9:45 a.m. Full Member Fee: $29 Program Member Fee: $54

For more information please call the Meriden YMCA at 235-6386orvisitourwebsiteatwww.meridenymca.org

YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAININGChildrenwillhavefunlearningthebasicsofbasketballfromCoachKevin.Theboysandgirlswillparticipateinweeklypracticesandscrimmagegames.

Dates: Saturdays, January 4 – February 8 Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 10:00-10:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 11:00-11:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 12:00-12:45 p.m. (4-6 year olds) 1:00-1:45 p.m. (7-9 year olds) 2:00-2:45 p.m. (7-9 year olds) Dates: Sundays, January 5 – February 2 Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m. (10-12 year olds) 11:00-11:45 a.m. (10-12 year olds) Full Member Fee: $29 Program Member Fee: $54

AfieldtripwillbeplannedonSaturday,Feb.1stinsteadofclass.

MERIDEN YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUEChildrenwillhavefunparticipatinginorganizedbasketballgameseachweek.Eachteamwillfollowarotatingschedule,andenjoylearningtherulesofthegamewithCoachKevin.

Dates: Saturdays, February 15 – March 29 Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 10:00-10:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 11:00-11:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 12:00-12:45 a.m. (4-6 year olds) 1:00-1:45 p.m. (7-9 year olds) 2:00-2:45 p.m. (7-9 year olds) 3:00-3:45 p.m. (7-9 year olds) Dates: Sundays, February 9 – March 30 Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m. (10-12 yr. olds) 11:00-11:45 a.m. (10-12 yr. olds)

Full Member Fee: $49 Program Member Fee: $74

NoclassonSunday,March2,2014. Signuptoday!

GYMNASTICSParent and Tots (7-weekSession)Thisclassisanintroductiontogymnasticsforbothparentandchild.

Winter: January 6 – February 18 Early Spring: March 4 – April 15 Ages: 18 months to 2 years of age Times: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 p.m. Location: Meriden YMCA Gymnasium Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $60

Beginner Gymnastics Thisbeginnerclassisofferedforchildrenfrom3yearsofageandup,whohavelittleornoexperience.

Winter: January 6 – February 18 Early Spring: February 25 – April 9

Beginner I: Mondays 5:00-5:45 p.m. (3 years to 5 years)

Beginner II: Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 p.m. (6 years and up)

Location: Meriden YMCA Gymnasium Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $60


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INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICSThisclassisdesignedforchildrenwith2yearsormoreofgymnasticsexperience.Coacheswillevaluatetheirskilllevel.

Winter: January 6 – February 17 Early Spring: March 3 – April 14 Times: Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m. Location: Meriden YMCA Gymnasium Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $60

MERIDEN YMCA GYMNASTICS TEAM TeammembersperformUSAGymnasticscompulsoryroutinesandcompeteintheYMCAleague.

Registration Dates: Oct. 1, January 1, April 1, July 1. We offer ongoing registration with pro-rating. Times: Monday 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 3:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Meriden YMCA Gymnasium Fee: $130

ALL GYMNASTS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR PLACEMENT ON THE TEAM. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthegymnasticsprograms,contactKevinScarpatiattheMeridenYMCAat203-235-6386.

YOUTH RACQUETBALL LESSONS & LEAGUEFamiliarizationwithrulesandbasicskills,forehand,backhand,servingtechniques.Actualplayandmini-tournamentwillbeincluded.(ages7andup)

Winter: January 3-Feb. 14th Early Spring: Feb. 28th-April 11th Time: Fridays 4:45-5:45 p.m. Full Member Fee: $30 Program Member Fee: $60 Instructor: Jacquie Rosado Ektelon sponsored Multi Junior Olympic competitor. Playing since 9 years old. Location: Meriden YMCA Racquetball Court #1 Protectivegogglesandracquetrequired.

KARATEKarateisbeneficialformalesandfemales,youngandold.Youwillbecomeawareoftheimportanceofsoundmindandbody,andbecomestrongernotonlyphysicallybutalsomentally.Location: YMCA Multi-Purpose Room

Winter: January 2 – Feb. 15 Early Spring: Feb. 25-April 12, 2014 BEGINNERS: Tues. & Thurs. 5:30-6:15 p.m., Sat. 10:00-10:45 a.m. INTERMEDIATE: Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00-11:45 a.m. ADVANCED & ADULTS: Tues. & Thurs. 7:00-8:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00-11:45 a.m. Fee for Beginner/Intermediate/Adult Levels: Full Member Fee: $55 Program Member Fee: $80

TOTS (3 TO 5 YRS. OLD): Mondays 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Winter: January 6-February 17th Early Spring: March 3-April 14th Full Member Fee: $40 Program Member Fee: $65 Instructor: Sensei Raymond Rodriguez

YOUTH LACROSSELacrosseisthefastestgrowingsportinAmericaandnowit’sinMeriden!JoinourtravelprogrambroughttoyoubytheMeridenYMCAandtheBoys&GirlsClubofMeriden.Childreningrades3through6willhavetheopportunitytoplayintheConnecticutValleyYouthLacrosseLeague.

Leagues: Bantam League for grades 3 and 4 Junior League for grades 5 and 6

For more information contact:SteveMarkojaattheMeridenYMCAat203-235-6386orat [email protected]


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YMCA S.P.R.I.N.T. PROGRAMDoesyourchildliketorun?S.p.r.i.n.t.isanoutdoorrunningprogramforkidsages6-11yearsoldthatteachestechniqueandenduranceforanupandcomingrunner.Theclasswillconcludewithaminiraceattheendofthe7-weeksession.

Early Spring: April 26 – June 7 Location: Mountain Mist Outdoor Center Time: Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Full Member Fee: $25 Program Member Fee: $55 Instructor: Allen Frommelt Questions? Contact Carrie Marquardt (203) 235-6386 ext. 18

YOUTH WRESTLING FOR GRADES K-5Learnthebasicsofwrestlingincluding:take-downs,escapesandreversals.Sportsmanship,teambuildingandconditioningwillbesomeofthemajorfocusesofthisprogram.Amini-tournamentwillbeheldonlastdayofsessiontoutilizeallskillslearned. YMCAGymnasium. (Matshoesandheadgearrequired–7weeksessions)

Winter: January 8 – February 19 Early Spring: March 5 – April 16 Times: Grades K-5, Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Full Member Fee: $30 Program Member: $60 Instructor: John Zvonek, Varsity Wrestler, Certified Personal Trainer and Chris Malenfant

YOUTH PROGRAMSBAKE SHOP / LITTLE CHEFS COOKINGA5weekprogramdesignedforchildrenandyouthages4-12.Thisprogramwillgiveparticipantsahandsoncooking/bakingexperience.Theprogramwillteachchildrenthatcookingcanbecreative,fullofdiscovery,andawholelotoffun.

Winter: January 6 – February 10 Early Spring: March 3 – April 7 Times: (4-7 yr. olds) Mondays, 4:00-4:45 p.m. (7-12 yr. olds) Mondays, 5:00-4:45 p.m. Full Member Fee: $34 Program Member Fee: $64 CallCourtneyat203-379-0651formoreinformation.

CLUB YBackbypopulardemand,ClubYishere!ComehavefunwithyourfriendsattheMeridenYMCAonFridaynightsduringtheschoolyear.Swimming,Basketball,Volleyball,VideoGames,DJandDancing.Funeventssuchas3on3BasketballTournament,DodgeBallTournamentandmore.

Time: Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Meriden YMCA Grades: 6-8 Fee: $2 per person Non-Members Welcome


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FAMILY TIMEEnjoysomefamilytimetogetherattheY:freefamilyevents,openswimtime,playbasketballorracquetballtogether,havefuninourExergameFitnessArcadeandrelaxatourMountainMistOutdoorCenterinthesummer.Anothergreatwaytohavefunwithyourchildrenistotakeaclasstogether.TryZUMBATOMIC®.

HEALTH, WELL-BEING, & FITNESSAMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASSLearnleadershipskills,howtodiaperandfeedinfants,howtohandlechokingemergencies,rescuebreathing,basicfirstaidandlotsmore.Bringapen,notebookandabaglunch.ContactCarrieMarquardtat 203-235-6386ext.18orsendanemailto [email protected].

Ages: 11 – 15 years old Date: February 1, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Meriden YMCA 110 West Main Street Fee: $39 Full Meriden Y Member $69 Program or Non Member Includes: Babysitter’s Training Handbook, DVD & Emergency Reference Guide.

AQUA AEROBICSWinter: January 2 – February 21 Monday-Friday Early Spring: February 24 – April 18 Monday-Friday

SUSPENDED MOTION (Deep): 8:30-9:15 a.m.

WATER WARRIORS (Shallow): 9:15 -10:00 a.m.

Full Member: FREE Program Member: $100

AQUA PM: Monday – Thursday 7:30-8:30 p.m. Full Member: FREE Program Member: $60

AQUA ZUMBA®

Monday 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday 10:00-10:45 a.m. FREE to all Meriden YMCA Full Members

BIGGEST WINNER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGEAreyouoverwhelmedwithallthedietandexerciseinformationthatsurroundsyoueachday?Haveyoudietedandexercisedyourselfup,downandalloverthescaletimeandtimeagain?Areyoutiredofprogramsthatrestrictyoufromenjoyingmealswithyourfamily?ThenmaybeitistimefortheYtohelpyouliveahealthierlife!12Weekprogram.

Winter: January 22 – April 9

Time: Wednesday evenings 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Location: 110 West Main St.

Full Member Fee: $110 per person Non-Member Fee: $139 per person

Includes12weekfullmembership.Somerestrictionsmayapply.

•IndividualswillbegroupedintoteamsandassignedaTeamtrainerwhowillguideyouinexerciseandnutrition,(verysimilartotheBiggestLoser),forthedurationofthechallenge

•Weeklyweigh-ins(cannotmissmorethan4)

•Weeklygiveawaystothehighestloserincludingpersonaltrainingsessions,YBucksandmore.

•Fieldtrip

•SurpriseTeamChallenges(prizeswillbeawarded)... ANDLOTSMORE!

•Prizesforthetop2individualswholosethemostamountofweight.Finalweightlosseswillbecalculatedbypercentages

GET MOTIVATED. GET FIT. GET HEALTHY. EVERYBODY WINS!

For more information see Carrie in Fitness 203-235-6386x18.

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving our nation’s health and well-being.

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COUCH POTATO TO 5KThinkingofstartingarunningprogramorwanttocompeteinyourfirstroadrace?Wewillgetyoutherewithournewconditioningandtrainingprogramdesignedfornewrunnersorrunnersgettingbackintoit.

Winter: January 8-February 19th Early Spring: March 5-April 16th Time: Wednesday, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Instructor: John Zvonek Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $65 Meetsintheindoortrackandwilltakeplacebothinsideandoutsideweatherpermitting.CallCarrieinFitnessforadditionalinformationat(203)235-6386ext.18.

CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMThisprogramisdesignedforindividualswhohaveexperiencedacardiaceventandcompletedphasesIandIIofacardiacrehabilitationprogram.Thisprogramisalsoidealforthosewhosufferfromheartdisease,hypertensionordiabetes,fibromyalgiaorstrokes.

Times: Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Full Member Fee: $15 per month Program Member Fee: $35 per month (Must have a program membership) Instructor: Phyllis Drescher

Phyllisholdsamastersdegreeinexercisephysiologyandisacertifiedphysicaltrainerwithover18yearsexperienceincardiacrehabilitation.Youwillexperienceoneononeattentioninagroupsetting.

CROSSFIT® KIDS FITNESS PROGRAMWhetheryouareanovice,juniornoviceorvarsityathlete,CrossFit®Kidsisforgingthefutureoffitness.Flexibility,endurance,strengthandlotsoffunareallpart of the Meriden YMCA CrossFit®Kidsprogram.

“Whatareyouwaitingfor!”

Winter: January 6th-February 22nd Early Spring: March 3-April 19, 2014 Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $65 Ages: (6-8) Saturday 10:15-11:00am (9-11) Wednesday 4:30-5:15 (12-14) Friday 4:30-5:15 (15-17) Monday 7:00-7:45

Classlocationis88StateStreetMeriden.PleaseregisterattheMeridenYMCAfrontdeskat110WestMainSt.

CROSSFIT®

CrossFitMeriden,88StateStreet,Meriden,CT06451

SignuptodayattheMeridenYMCAforOnRampclasses.You’llget6classesforonly$30!It’sagreatwaytoprepareyouforCrossFitgroupclassesandseeifyoulikeit.

Upon completion of the On Ramp classes you can add unlimitedCrossFittoyourMeridenYMCAmembership!CrossFitonlyoptionsareavailable.Call203-235-6386x16.Learnmoreatwww.meridenymca.org

DATE NIGHT EVERY MONTH!Meriden YMCA members with full family memberships canenjoyamonthlydatenightthelastSaturdayofeachmonthfrom6:00to9:00p.m.atExplorationStation.

TheMeridenYMCAchildcarestaffwillprovidebabysittingforchildrenagesthreemonthsto10yearsoldfor$25perfamilyfortheevening.

The children must be Meriden YMCA members as part of yourfamilymembership.Preregistration is required.

EAT SMART•Frustratedbecauseyoucan’tmeetyourweightlossgoals?

•Areyouconsumingtheproperratiooffats,proteinsandcarbohydratesdaily?

•Isyourbodyburningthroughyourfatstoresandbuildingmuscle?

Let us help you meet your nutritional needs with one of ourowncertifiedAASDN,(AmericanAcademyofSportsDietitiansandNutritionists)Specialists.

Fee: $99for3sessions

CallCarrieinFitnesstobookyourappointmenttoday!


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MASSAGE THERAPYLicensedMassageTherapistsChristineHicks,MeredithMorottoandLizCarlsonofferavarietyofmodalitiestoassistwithstressreductionandrelaxation,muscleachesandsportsrecovery.Booka30minutesessionbeforeorafteryourworkoutora60or90minutetherapeuticmassage.

PleasecontactCarrieMarquardtinFitnesstobookyourappointmenttodayat(203)235-6386ext.18oremailherat:[email protected]

30 minute table or chair massage: Member: $35 Non-Member: $45

60 minute table massage: Member: $60 Non-Member: $70

90 minute table massage: Member: $85 Non-Member: $95

OurMassageTherapyRoomislocatedattheMeridenYMCAArtsBuildingat14-16W.MainSt.,Meriden,CT.

Please see our website for monthly specials and features.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STRENGTH TRAININGTrainedfitnessstaffwillprovideinstructionwithfreeweights,Cybexstrengtheningequipmentandcardioequipmenttoensurepropertechniqueandencouragepositivelife-longexercisehabits.Graduatesofthismiddleschoolprogram(forgrades6through8)mayusethefitnesscenterMondaythroughFriday5a.m.to5p.m.andanytimeduringhoursofoperationonSaturdayorSundaywithaparentorguardian.

Winter: January 2 – February 18 Early Spring: March 4 – April 10 Location: Meriden YMCA Fitness Center

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15-4:00 p.m. Full Member Fee: $30 Program Member Fee: $55

PACE PROGRAM (Physical Activity Changes Everything)*For children ages 7 to 14 yrs. old and their parent(s)* Winter: January 20 – February 24, 2014 Early Spring: March 24 – April 21, 2014

Has your pediatrician told you that your child is overweight,needstoeathealthierandexercisemorebutyoudidnotknowwheretoturn?TheMeridenYMCA’sPACEProgramcanhelpyourfamily.

TheMeridenYMCAisnowacceptingenrollmentsforourFREEfiveweekPACEProgramtohelplocalfamiliesfightchildhoodobesityandlivehealthierlives.

Thisprogramincludesnutritioneducation,physicalfitness(includinguseofourExergameFitnessArcadeandexercisetoworkintoyoureverydaylife),tipsforgroceryshoppingandpreparinghealthyaffordablemeals,howtonavigatearestaurantmenuandmore.

Formoreinformationaboutthisprogram,pleasecontactCarrieat203-235-6386x18orcmarquardt@meridenymca.org.Spaceislimitedto10families/participants.

PERSONAL TRAININGTraining Packages Offered: 1HourSession$40 5OneHourSessions$175 10OneHourSessions$275 *Allratesareperperson,paymentoptionsareavailable

OurPersonalTrainerswillmotivateyou,answerallquestionsconcerninghealth,exercise,diet,nutritionandmakeupagoalorientatedhealthandwellnessprogramforyou!

Progresscharts,body-fattestingandfitnessassessmenttestsareavailableuponrequestwithyourtrainingpackage.(Askyourinstructor)


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PILATESLookingtoobtaincorestrength,improveflexibility,reducestressandachieveoverallfitness?ComeandlearnthePilatesway.

Pilatesisamethodofexerciseandphysicalmovementdesignedtostretch,strengthenandbalancethebody.(17weeks)

Winter: January 2 – February 13 Early Spring: February 25 – April 10

Choose your class time below: Monday 5:30 p.m. (intermediate) Tuesday 9:30 a.m. (advanced) Thursday 9:00 a.m. (beginner)

Location: Meriden YMCA Aerobics Studio

Full Member Fee: Free Program Member Fee: $50 Preregistration is required.

YOGA IThisLevelIYogaisdesignedforbeginners.Thisclasswillteachthebasicsofasanas(posture)andparanayama(breathing)techniques.Learntobecomestronger,increasestaminaaswellasflexibility,reducestressandincreaseyourenergy.Pleasewearcomfortableclothing.

Winter: January 2 – February 15 Early Spring: March 1 – April 12

Location: Yoga Studio

Time: Wednesday 5:30-6:30 (Traci Valery) Thursday 5:30-6:30 (Theresa Needels)

Full Member Fee: FREE Program Member Fee: $50 Preregistration is required.

YYogaStudioislocatedattheYArtCenterat14-16WestMainStreetjustblocksfromourmainbuilding.

YOGA IIThisLevelIIYogaisdesignedforthoseindividualswhohavealreadycompletedabasicbeginner’spracticeandwanttodeepentheirlevelofpostures.Classwillincludeashortmeditation,vinyasawarm-upandthenprogressintomoreadvancedposes.

Thisclassisnotrecommendedforthoseindividualswhohavenotparticipatedinayogaprogrambefore.

Winter: January 8 – February 19 Early Spring: March 5 – April 16 Time: Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Traci Valery) Full Member Fee: FREE Program Member Fee: $50 Preregistration is required. TheMeridenYMCAYogaStudiolocatedattheYArtCenterat14-16WestMainStreetjust2blocksfromourmainbuilding.

POWER YOGAThisclassemphasizesmobility,strengthandrangeofmotionthroughstrongdynamicflowingmovements.InthisVinyasaPowerYogaclassposesflowfromonetoanotherinconjunctionwithbreathdevelopingcorepowerandchallengingthebodyandmind.

Winter: January 4-February 15 Early Spring: March 1-April 12 Time: Saturdays 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Location: At the Y Yoga Studio located at the Y Art Center Full Member Fee: Free Program Member Fee: $50 Instructor: Traci Valery

ZUMBA GOLD® FOR SENIORSTime: Mondays10:30a.m.

FREE to all Meriden YMCA Full Members

ZUMBATOMIC® (Parent and Child ZUMBA®)ZUMBA®isanexciting,funclassthatgetsyoumovingandgroovingtoLatinfusedrhythms.Havefunwithyourchild(ages5andup).

Winter: January8–February19 Early Spring: March5–April16

Time: Monday4:45-5:15p.m.

Fees: Full Member Fee FREE ProgramMemberFee$30 We also offer: ZUMBAFITNESS®,ZUMBATONING®,AQUAZUMBA®&ZUMBATOMIC®


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OurYMCAbelievesingivingbackandsupportingourneighborsinourcommunity.Whetherit’syourtime,talentortreasure,therearemanywaystomakeourcommunitystronger.

VOLUNTEER AT THE YWhenyouvolunteerattheY,youprovideleadershipandtalentvitaltoempoweringpeopleandcommunitiestolearn,growandthrive.ContacttheMeridenYMCAtolearnaboutvolunteeropportunitiesthatmakeadifferenceinourcommunity.

DONATEWhenyougivetotheY,youcontinuetostrengthenourcommunityandmoveusallforward.Yourgiftwillhaveameaningfulenduringimpactrightinyourownneighborhood.AttheY,nochild,familyoradultisturnedaway.Werecognizethatforcommunitiestosucceed,everyonemustbegiventheopportunitytobehealthy,confident,connectedandsecure.

WAYS TO GIVE:1. Support one of our Annual Campaign Charity Events duringtheyearsuchastheMartini&MassageCharityBenefit,GolfTournament,orSurfandTurfDinner.

2. Send a donation to the Y. YoumaymakeadonationinhonoroforinmemoryofalovedonewhowasastrongbelieverandsupporteroftheMeridenYMCAanditsmissionandvision.

3. Donate online at www.meridenymca.org

4. Planned Giving (Heritage Club) TheMeridenYMCAestablisheditsHeritageClubtohonorthosefriendswho,byincludingtheYMCAintheirfinancialandestateplanning,haveensuredourprogramsandserviceswillpositivelyimpactthelivesoffuturegenerationstocome.Aplannedgiftcanalsobringfinancialbenefitstothedonorandtheirfamily.

Therearemanydifferenttypesofplannedgiftsincluding:abequestwheretheYreceivesagiftprovidedforinthedonor’swill;lifeinsurancepolicieswheretheYisnamedasabeneficiary;tax-freegiftsfromretirementplans;andrealestate.

Ourplannedgivingstaffwillbehappytomeetwithyouandyourfinancialadvisortodesignaplanthatisuniquelytailoredtomeetyourphilanthropicobjectives.PleaseseeSueChesterformoreinformationorcallherat203-235-6386.

2014 MERIDEN YMCA MINI-SPRINT INDOOR TRIATHLONSwim.25miles(400meters=16laps)/Bike6.5miles/Run1.6miles

When: Sunday March 2, 2014 Where: Meriden YMCA 110 West Main Street, Meriden Age brackets: 13-17 M/F, 18-38 M/F, 40+ M/F Entry Fee: Meriden YMCA Members $25 per person Non members $55 per person

Proceeds benefit our Annual Support Campaign.

Rules: Fastest combined time in all 3 events will determine the winner. Participants must be able to run, swim, and bike.

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYGiving back and providing support to our neighbors.

$2,500 Transforms the lives of 12 families fighting childhood obesity

$1,000 Helps 3 children enjoy the magic of summer camp

$750 Provides 1 child a month of preschool for a brighter future

$500 Allows 12 children to have swim lessons

$250 Gives 6 children a youth sports experience

$100 Subsidizes a 3 month membership for a new foster family to bond

HERE IS HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP OUR COMMUNITY

NEW SMALL GROUP TRAINING OPTIONS

TREADMILL BOOT CAMP:6 weeks – Intermediate/advanced (6 participants minimum - 10 max) Full Member Fee: $35 Program Member Fee: $60

KETTLEBELL TRAINING:6 weeks – Intermediate/advanced (6 participants minimum - 10 max)

PERSONAL TRAINING FOR 2: 10 sessions (both parties must train during the same sessions) Fee: $310 – For more information contact Carrie 203-235-6386x18 [email protected]

J.M.S. TRAINING SYSTEMHaveyoubeentoldyouneedajointreplacementorhaveyouundergonejointreplacementsurgery?Jointmobilityandstabilitypersonaltrainingsystemisdesignedwithyouinmind.Youwilllearnspecificmuscleactivationexercisesdesignedforstrength,mobilityandstabilityoftheafflictedarea.Instructor: Theresa NeedelsFormoreinformationaboutthisprogram,pleasecontactourHealth&WellnessDirector,CarrieMarquardt,at203-235-6386x18.

FOCUS FORWARDFocusForwardisaHealth&Wellnessprogramforcancerpatients.Theprogramisdesignedtoimprovethewell-beingofmenandwomenrecoveringfromcancertreatmentsandsurgery.Thismultifaceted10-weekprogramistaughtbycertifiedpersonaltrainersandcertifiedcancerexerciseexpertswhowillguideeachparticipantthroughexerciseandrelaxationtechniques.Theoutcomeisdesignedtoeducateandgraduallyintegrateahealthylifestyleintothelivesofindividualsrecoveringfromcancerandthosewiththechronicconditionlymphodema.Acertifiedmassagetherapistwhospecializesinlymphaticdrainagemassagewillalsobeavailabletothoseparticipantswhoqualify.Formoreinformationaboutthisprogram,pleasecontactourHealth&WellnessDirector,CarrieMarquardt,at203-235-6386x18.Meriden YMCA

110 West Main Street, Meriden CT, 06451 tel 203-235-6386 | fax 203-235-6517 | meridenymca.org Becomeourfanonfacebook.com/YMCA.Meriden

UPCOMING EVENTS!1. Open New Year’s Day

2. Mountain Mist Camp Early Registration January 25th

3. Indoor Triathlon March 2nd

4. Family Movie Night in the Pool

5. Member Appreciation Events

6. Healthy Kids Day / City Health Fair

HEALTHY STARTS HEREWHAT’S NEW FOR 2014?Ask Carrie how to try CrossFit® for FREE! Call 203-235-6386 x18.

1. CrossFit® Kids Fitness Program (see page 12)

2. Racquetball Lessons with Jacquie Rosado (Multi Junior Olympic competitor) (see page 9)

3. Small Group Training Options

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