Photo: Performance Team participants at the May Third Thursday

Thank you Nike, Caitlin from Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Barbara Kirshner from Culinary Theraplay, Ty Allan Jackson from Big Head Books, Karen and Jen from the Junior League of Berkshire County, Jen from Operation Better Start, Tricia from Hillcrest Dental Care, and the Pittsfield Family YMCA staff!

Step Into Shape: A class that incorporates various body movements utilizing step platforms at a high intensity pace. Participants will enjoy the benefit of an intense cardio and full body workout.

Tabata Boot Camp: Tabata is interval training and is one of the most effective types of high intensity interval training. Through a variety of simple, yet intense exercises, each class will blast the calories and provide noticeable results in a short amount of time. Whether your goal is muscle tone, weight loss, or both, this class will provide what you are looking for.

About the Coach
Coach Joanna Ezinga is a Level 2 Certified USA Triathlon Coach. She has successfully coached triathletes in every discipline from sprint to ironman. She was a nationally ranked Age Group Triathlete in 2010. With more than 25 years of running and triathlon experience, she has both the  knowledge and experience to make your training program a success.

Who
Open to all men and women, beginners or experienced.

When
Saturday, July 13-Wednesday, Aug. 21
Twice weekly: Onota Lake, Queechy Lake and Stockbridge Bowl
Swimmers: Wed. 4:30-5:30 p.m.  Sat. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Bikers: Wed. 5:45-6:45 p.m. & Sat. 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Runners: Wed. 7-8 p.m. & Sat. 8-9 a.m.

Cost
Members: $140/person ($420/team). Non-members: $165/person ($495/team), plus the cost of the Y’s Sprint Triathlon

Register
By July 18 at the Y. Space limited to 12 each of swimmers, bikers and runners. Register as a full team or for the disciplines you need.

Contact
Michelle Kettler: 413-499-7650 x33 or mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org
Joanna Ezinga: 518-610-1355 or joanna@ezingafitness.net

About the Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by Berkshire Bank
Saturday, Aug. 24 at Onota Lake, Burbank Park, Pittsfield. 8 a.m. (bikes racked by 7:30 a.m.) Race fees are $115 per team, plus $12 USAT fee per person. Register on www.active.com or at the Pittsfield Family YMCA. For more information, click here:

Downloadable Information
Corporate Challenge Training Program Registration form

Who
Beginner (No experience necessary): ages 5-12 years

When
Saturdays, 2:30-3:15 p.m.  May 4, 18, 25 and June 8 

Register
At the Y

Cost
Members: $20, Non-members: $45.

Contact
Kaylyn Kern: 413-499-7650 x45, kkern@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org

Downloadable Information
Ballet I & II registration form

Kids!

• PLAY with your friends in this interactive experience as you make your OWN snacks!
• CREATE a recipe booklet that you can take home and make again and again

When
This one-hour program is part of the Pittsfield Family YMCA’s downtown school vacation week and will be held at the Y, 292 North Street, on Thursday, April 18.

Register
Sign up your child for the school vacation week as soon as possible! The Kids in the Kitchen program will be held FREE to your child as part of their week.

The Kids in the Kitchen program is fully funded by the Junior League of Berkshire County in collaboration with Barbara Kirshner, Culinary Coach/Founder of Culinary Theraplay and Culinary Developer for Doggity’s as seen on PBS Sprout and NBC Kids.

The JLBC is committed to improving the quality of life in our community through initiatives benefiting the health and well-being of women and children. To learn more, go to www.jlbc.info

The winners are:

3-5th Grade
1st place: Esperanza
2nd Place: Ella
3rd Place: Zavia

Kindergarten-2nd Grade
1st Place: Helena
2nd Place: Levi
3rd Place: Sydney

The goal of this poster contest was to engage the Pittsfield Family YMCA after-school program participants in a fun activity that incorporates nutrition education. This activity highlighted National Nutrition Month. It was part of the Balancing the Equation nutrition education efforts. This was done through the Carol M. White Physical Education Grant awarded to the Pittsfield Public Schools, with community partners: Pittsfield Family YMCA, Operation Better Start at Berkshire Health Systems, and Pittsfield Community Television.

The poster contest was open to the Y’s after-school program in grades K-8. They were instructed to depict a nutrition and physical activity message using the “Get your Plate in Shape” theme.

Congratulations to everyone!!

Physical Activity + Proper Nutrition = Total Health

Above: Esperanza’s masterpiece

Above: Ella’s masterpiece

Above: Zavia’s masterpiece

Above: Helena’s masterpiece

Above: Levi’s masterpiece

Above: Sydney’s masterpiece

Above: Helena and Zavia

Coaches Craig Crawford and Dan Rogacki competed along with Masters swimmers Alison Dixon, Joanna Florio-Jefferys, John Olander and Tricia Wyatt. Dan Rogacki received the Male High Point trophy and set 8 New England records. Craig Crawford dominated the breaststroke events, breaking New England records for the 50, 100 and 200 breaststroke races. Tricia Wyatt placed first in her age group for the 50 Fly (with a time less than 1 second off of the New England Record.) Tricia broke the minute mark in her 100 free with a 56.01. Joanna Florio-Jefferys beat all of her seed times and had many personal bests, plus she set new team records in the 200 IM and 200 Fly. Alison Dixon set 10 new team records and placed fourth in the 200 Breast.

The Pittsfield, MA office of Raymond James is pleased to announce the Raymond James  “SECOND ANNUAL” MONOPOLY® Game Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the  Pittsfield Family YMCA.

GRAND PRIZE: Cranwell Champagne Weekend Getaway!
Two night stay for two, full breakfast buffet for two each morning and 20% off spa services and greens fees. At the Spa at Cranwell, you’ll have full reign over its heated indoor pool, whirlpool tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and fitness center. Complimentary bottle of chilled champagne awaits you each evening. Enjoy a welcome box of chocolates from Chocolate Springs.Package valued at $565.

When
Thursday, May 2, 5:30 p.m.

Where
Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield

Details
The tournament will include one 90-minute preliminary round of the MONOPOLY® game that each participant is required to play.  After calculating results, the top six competitors will play for the title of MONOPOLY® champion.

Cost
$30 per person.

Register
To register or for more information, please contact Tami Lee at (413) 236-5612 or tamara.lee@raymondjames.com or Michelle Green at (413) 499-7650 x13 or mgreen@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org. Individuals may register at the Y.

Volunteer
Volunteers are also needed! For more information, download the volunteer form here: Monopoly Volunteer Form 

Downloadable Information
Monopoly Individual Registration form
Monopoly Sponsor Registration form
Monopoly Volunteer Form

Mogul Sponsors include:
Martino Glass Co. Inc.
BCARC

Hotel Sponsors include:
Timothy J. Shugrue, Attorney 

House Sponsors include:
Bardwell, Bowlby & Karam
Lee Bank

We invite you to participate in this unique charity event. It promises to be an enjoyable evening which will include prizes, raffles, hors d’oeuvres and awards.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.

The MONOPOLY name and logo the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements on the board and the playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. for its property trading game and game equipment. (C)2012 Hasbro, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Used with permission.