First Steps to Healthier EatingOctober 26: Shop on a Budget- A nutritious diet certainly can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! I will give you quick and easy tips to cut costs on your grocery bill and how to eat well on a budget.
November 30: Self-Care Routine During the Holidays- The holiday season. It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year”. But between buying gifts, trying not to break your healthy habits (or the bank), and attending family gatherings, it can also be the most stressful time of the year. I want to help you feel your best this holiday season with some self-care tips to reduce stress.
December 28: How to Meditate- When we meditate, we inject long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we connect better, we improve our focus. I will walk you through the basics on how to meditate.
TIME: 12:00PM
COST: Free
For more information or to register, contact Christina Murphy E cmurphy@cccymca.org.
Beginner Pickleball for Adults
Pickleball is considered to be the fastest growing sport in America. It’s a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton rolled into one fabulous game, played on a court 1/4 the size of a tennis court. Four (4) session program will cover basic Pickleball skills – building a strong foundation. You’ll quickly be able to play the game with confidence.
Week 1: Game rules & Understanding the Court, Scoring, Paddle use, and Dinking
Week 2: Serving and Return of Serve
Week 3: Transition and 3rd Shot Drop
Week 4: Blocking the Bangers and Punch Volley
DATES: Four (4) Sundays
Week 1: November 6
Week 2: November 13
Week 3: November 20
Week 4: November 27
TIME: 11:00am – 12:30pm
FEE: Member $100 / Program Participant $200
Pickleballs and Paddles will be provided. Limited to 8 players. Registration is required. Bill Sadick, Certified Instructor
Find Your Connection. Find Your Y.The YMCA connects people to a great sense of purpose and to each other to make our community stronger.
Learn more about our Programs for adults, children and families. Please browse our Fall 11 Program Guide: Soundview Fall 2022 Program Guide
FALL 11 SESSION – October 24-December 18
PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES – Facility Member: October 3 / Program Participant: October 1
Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury in people over age 60. The Soundview Family YMCA will offer a week filled of activities, lectures and classes to help.
Monday: Ivy Rehab-String Step presentation (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM) Work with individuals to assess and address items that could put them off balance including medication side effects, vitamin deficiency, poor vision and talk about rehabilitation approaches that include:
Therapeutic exercise to improve strength
Balance-specific training to improve balance and vestibular function
Home safety and recommendations to remove throw rugs, install grab bars and handrails. And more!
Tuesday: AOA Stretch & Stability (12:15 PM – 1:00 PM) Get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee, and hip joints all in a fun and social setting.
Wednesday: Lobby Demonstration (10:00 AM -12:00 PM) By exercising, you can improve your balance and your strength, so you can stand tall and feel more confident when walking. Join us in the lobby for a demonstration of effective, balance building exercises you can do in your own home.
Thursday: Hearing Screening with John Caswell from Discount Hearing (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Friday: Clean Your Eye Glasses (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM): Complimentary eye glass cleanings with Denise in the lobby
Registration Required
CONTACT: Denise Bowen E: dbowen@cccymca.org P: 203 481 9622
Here at the YMCA, we understand that sorting through all the conflicting nutritional information out there can be both confusing and frustrating. We are here to H.E.L.P.
Perhaps you want more energy. Maybe you have those nagging sweet cravings that you can’t seem to get under control. Or, perhaps it’s time to finally figure out how to look and feel great in your own body. Does any of this sound familiar?
Two 60-minute sessions will get you on track to:
FEE: FREE
To schedule an appointment, contact Christina Murphy , Health Nutrition Coach at cmurphy@cccymca.org or visit the Front Desk or call 203 481 9622.
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 1000+ 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.
A class designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and balance.
Care partners are welcome to participate.
Registration required.
For more information contact Colleen Villano, Director of Healthy Living at cvillano@cccymca.org.
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.
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 Have a Fighting Chance.Defend Together burns a ton of calories and builds total body strength. Tap into the hottest mixed martial arts movements done at a rapid-fire pace to maximize your cardio fitness. This electric experience is addictive and collaboratively a high-energy 60 minutes of fun. Getting Started Details
Try Defend 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.
So you can explore life to the fullest!ACTIVE TOGETHER is an innovative 60-minute workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds total body strength and enhances movement health for daily life. Inspiring music and supportive coaching will insure you succeed with simple, athletic exercises that use dumbbells, bodyweight and The STEP®. Getting Started Details
Try Active 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!
