Celebrate 179 Years of Strengthening CommunitiesChoose a time and place that works best for you and your family! Invite your friends and neighbors to join, too. Everyone knows the words to “Happy Birthday”!
9:30am-11:30am Join the Soundview Family YMCA at Foote Memorial Park for a walk, geocaching and a meditation. Foote Park on Melrose Place, Branford. Celebratory cupcakes will be provided!
11:00am Visit the Valley Y Childcare Center to sing and enjoy cupcakes
11:30am At the Woodruff Family Y, the Water Fit Class will sing with the Y staff and others who join the fun
Many of our Preschool and School Age Child Care sites will also be participating. If you’d like to participate in the celebration, please ask your Child Care Director! We’ll be singing one of our favorite songs and would love for you to join.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors.Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem. A final goal of the program is to assist participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life.
In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants a supportive environment and a feeling of community with their fellow survivors, Y staff and members. Y cancer exercise trainers work with each participant to fit the program to their individual needs. Trainers are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise and supportive cancer care. Classes will be offered weekdays with daytime and evening classes.
The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program includes:
• Two 75 minute classes per week
• Full access to the Y seven days a week
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
• Available for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment or have completed their treatment.
• Strong personal desire and commitment to attend classes
• Obtain a signed medical clearance form
• Participate in an interview with our Intake Specialist, complete a confidential health assessment and program registration forms.
To learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, contact Joanne Orenstein, Director of Health & Wellness jorenstein@cccymca.org or 203 445 9633.
2023 Fall Session Now accepting enrollments. Intake Dates: July 15—September 25 / Session Begins: September 26, 2023
Pickleball Clinics Coming this Summer!These 4 week clinics will teach players about the game of pickleball with Certified Pickleball Coach, Susan Rotunda! Beginners will learn the basics of the game, while intermediate or advanced players will have the chance to fine-tune their skills and learn new techniques.
WHEN: Wednesdays 8:45am—10:00am (Intermediate)
Session 1 June 21—July 12
Session 2 July 19—August 9
Saturdays 2:00pm—3:15pm (Beginner)
Session 1 June 24—July 15
Session 2 July 22—August 12
FEE: Members – $50 per session/Program Participants – $100 per session
Register at the front desk or online. Contact Rose Bogardus for more information at rbogardus@cccymca.org
Introduction to Personal TrainingIf you’ve been on the fence about trying Personal Training, this is your sign!
For new clients we offer an introductory program for your first 4 hours at $210 so you can experience the benefits of working with a personal trainer. Our Certified Personal Trainers will assess your wellness goals and develop a customized plan to meet your needs to help you achieve success, no matter where you are on your wellness journey.
For more information, please contact Joanne Orenstein, Health & Wellness Director, jorenstein@cccymca.org or 203 445 9633 x 2718
Pickleball ClinicNewbies wanted! Do you want to learn how to play Pickleball with other beginners? Some of our more experienced players will help guide you through how to play this up and coming sport. Please spread the word to others who may want to take advantage of this opportunity to try something new. If you have experience in the kitchen, sorry, this is NOT the class for you!
WHEN: Tuesdays
TIME: 10:00 -12:00
Please reserve your spot using our on line system, or call the front desk and we will be happy to help you.
Interested in volunteering? Please call Lydia and she will get you on the schedule.
AN ADAPTED YOGA CLASSThis class is designed to meet the needs of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. The aim of practicing yoga is not merely to assume specific poses, but rather to combine breathing, posture, movement and awareness achieve relaxation and body awareness. Practicing yoga can give you to the tools to help manage everyday tasks that include balancing to stand or walk, strengthening and alignment for standing up and sitting down, and core strength for everything you do.
We will be offering MS Yoga in person at the Y on Mondays10:30am and on the Zoom Platform on Wednesdays.
Please contact Joanne Orenstein, Director of Health & Wellness, for more information jorenstein@cccymca.org
YMCA360 ON-DEMAND AND LIVEAt the YMCA we believe that when people experience all that our Y has to offer, they will be drawn into supportive, healthier relationships with one another and their community.
YMCA360 is an on-demand video platform for our Y community. YMCA360 offers 1500+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes and more to serve you wherever you are. Whether you are at home or on the road, take the Y with you along with your favorite classes, instructors and more. Watch this brief introduction!
These programs are free to all full-facility members of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs.
From your desktop, laptop, tablet, smart TV or mobile device, YMCA360 is available wherever you are with an internet connection. Instructions for access:
Please reach out to the Y with questions or check our YMCA360 FAQs for CCCY Members. If you have a recommendation for a new program, please let us know.
TRXTRX will get your body in the best shape! A suspension training system that combats your body, challenging your strength, power, balance and flexibility.
Members can reserve a space in a class on our schedule page. Space is limited so we encourage you to sign up ahead of time.
Open BasketballOpen gym time is available at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA in our half court basketball gym.
The Lakewood– Trumbull YMCA half court basketball gym now has open hours available for our members to shoot some hoops and have some fun. Basketballs are available for you to use. We encourage social distancing. Youth under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.
Free Introductory TrainingAs a New Y Member, we would like you to achieve your wellness goals and get the most out of your Y investment. Please sign up for F.I.T. (Free Introductory Training) Sessions so that we can help you get started.
Play Pickleball at the Y!Pickleball is played on a court with a net lowered to 34″ at center. It’s played with a perforated plastic whiffle ball and composite paddle.
It’s easy for beginners, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for the experienced.
Members can reserve a spot on our scheduling page. Space is limited and we encourage social distancing. We have balls and paddles to use or you can bring your own. The court is set up in the basketball gym at our Family Program Center.
So You Can Balance the Important Things.BALANCE & FLEX TOGETHER will grow you longer and stronger with an invigorating 60-minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey. Getting Started Details
Try Balance & Flex Together! Class days and times are listed in the Group Exercise Schedule posted on our schedules web page.
So You Can Be Strong for Them!STRENGTH TRAIN TOGETHER maximizes your workout results within 60 minutes of impactful strength training. You’ll get stronger while improving movement when you combine traditional strength training with functional exercises using an adjustable barbell, weights and body weight. Getting Started Details
Try Strength Train Together! Class days and times are listed in the Group Exercise Schedule posted on our schedules web page.
Reach your wellness goals with us! Weight Loss ProgramThis program is designed to help those seeking a healthier weight to achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and form sustainable, healthy habits. Participants will build skills for a successful lifestyle change.
Program Overview:
Join today and get started on creating lasting change!
Detailed information can be found in our Program Guide, at our Member Service Desk or by calling the Y.
Inspire, Motivate, MaintainIf you are 14, 80 or in between, and if your goal is to lose weight; gain strength; improve balance; flexibility and agility; rehabilitate a new or old injury, or just push yourself – a Y personal trainer can help you get there.
Our certified personal trainers will help develop a personalized program that is perfect for you. They will support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to help you feel and live better! A trainer will work at your pace, on your schedule, to encourage and motivate you to be all you can be.
Schedule a FREE evaluation today! We’ll discuss your goals and define a training program tailored just for you!
