Pittsfield Family YMCA http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org Fri, 18 May 2012 13:07:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Get a free July 4 race shirt! http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/get-a-free-july-4-race-shirt/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/get-a-free-july-4-race-shirt/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 15:16:50 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2842 Are you planning to run in the 5K Annual Independence Day Run on July 4? The Y will give you with a free T-shirt! Let us know your size by Friday, June 8, and we’ll order your shirt for you! Contact: Randy at 413-499-7650 x12.

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/get-a-free-july-4-race-shirt/feed/ 0 Fit-Tastics http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/fit-tastics/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/fit-tastics/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 14:25:26 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2840 Continue reading →]]> The Y is excited to announce Fit-Tastics, as part of our Y-Nastics programs, made possible through the generous donation of gymnastics equipment from Pittsfield High School. We offer a variety of age-appropriate classes for children ages 18 months old to young adults. Our gymnastics classes are led by Kaylyn Kern, a USA gymnastics certified instructor with 11 years of experience. The next series of registrations will open May 30.

Fit-Tastics (15+ years): More information coming soon!
When: Tuesdays, June 19-Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: $100. Non-members: $125

Memberships
One-month teen membership: $15 or $15/month on automatic payments
One-month young adult membership: $35 or $31/month on automatic payments*
One-month adult membership: $60 or $41/month on automatic payments*
*Join fees apply.

Where
Pittsfield Family YMCA, 292 North Street, Auditorium

To Register
Please bring completed registration forms to the Y. Classes are first-come, first-serve.

Additional Information
Participants should wear tight-fitting clothes that can be tucked in, have bare feet and have their hair pulled back.

Contact
Kaylyn Kern, kkern@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org, 413-499-7650 x33
Michelle Kettler, mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org, 413-499-7650 x33

Downloadable Information
Coming soon!

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/fit-tastics/feed/ 0 May 17: The Y at Third Thursday http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-the-y-at-third-thursday/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-the-y-at-third-thursday/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 21:01:34 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2820 Don’t miss these exciting Y events at Third Thursday:

  • Raffle for annual youth membership and youth program
  • Childcare Open House: 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Breakdancing presentation: 6-6:30 p.m.
  • Focus Is Our Children presentation: 6:30-6:45 p.m.
  • Camp Sumner Information
  • Wing Fling (June 16) Information
]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-the-y-at-third-thursday/feed/ 0 May 30: ‘It’s All About You’ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/its-all-about-you/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/its-all-about-you/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 20:34:15 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2809 Continue reading →]]> Get your tickets now to attend “It’s All About You”, the 5th annual fundraising event presented by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. on Wednesday, May 30 from 5:30-9 p.m. Participants will receive complimentary mini spa services from local health and beauty experts, including the Cranwell and Elle Day Spa. The first 250 ticket purchasers receive a free gift tote with goodies, including 15% off membership dues at the Y! Speakers include Vicky Baird, Life Coach; Dr. Basil M. Michaels; Maria Sirois, Kripalu and Lori Morelli, Wellness Nurse. Raffle items include a 3-month adult membership plus Fit & Fab session to the Y. Tickets: $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Get your tickets from www.downtownpittsfield.com, New Berry Place or Deirdre’s. Proceeds benefit programs, activities of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

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Who
Boys and girls 7-14 years old.

Instructors

  • Matt is one of the Y’s USA Gymnastics instructor and pro member. Safety certified with 23+ years of experience, he knows all the aerial moves (front flips, back flips, mistys, rodeos, etc.).
  • Neil began Free Running a few years ago and his passion for it drew him towards the Martial Arts. Neil now instructs Jiu Jitsu and Muay Tai. He specializes in ground work and all the fundamentals that lay the building blocks for this unique sport.
  • Andres is the Y’s Breakdancing Instructor and also practices Free Running and Parkour. He adds a flare of dance throughout his free running and breakdancing moves that allow each individual to fully express their creativity.

When
Saturdays, June 9-July 28 from 2:30-4 p.m.

Where
Pittsfield Family YMCA, Gymnasium

Cost
8-week session commitment:
Members: $135. Non-Members: $160.

Register
Register/Sign In at the Y’s Welcome Center.

Contact
Michelle Kettler, mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org, 413-499-7650 x33
Kaylyn Kern, kkern@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org

Downloadable Information
Free Runners registration form

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/free-runners/feed/ 0 May 24: Childcare Open House http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-24-childcare-open-houses/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-24-childcare-open-houses/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 19:16:12 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2800 Continue reading →]]> Stop by the Y to learn about our accredited Childcare Program, available to children starting at 1 month of age! We have immediate infant and toddler openings! All Open House participants will be entered in a RAFFLE to win one free annual youth membership and youth program!

Open House Details

Thursday, May 24, 9 a.m.- noon. Tours last 15 minutes. Our childcare director and staff will be available to answer questions.

About our Accredited Childcare

  • Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Full-time and half-time spaces available with a two-day per week minimum.
  • Licensed with the Early Education and Care Office of Massachusetts (EEC). The EEC’s mission is to lead the way in helping children and families reach their full potential. We are fully committed to this goal.
  • Accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As a family service provider, we seek to provide an environment in which your child will excel.
  • Affiliated with Project Snack, which guarantees your child will receive a healthy, nutritious snack every day. Under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, its mission is to alleviate hunger and safeguard the health and nutritional well-being.
  • Participants receive a free youth membership to the Y.

Contact

Childcare Director Laurie Vanuni at 413-499-7650 x27

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/may-17-24-childcare-open-houses/feed/ 0 A cleaner YMCA with BCArc http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/a-clean-ymca-with-bcarc/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/a-clean-ymca-with-bcarc/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:47:20 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2775 The Y recently hired Berkshire County Arc to help clean our facility. We’re excited with this new partnership, providing you with a better Y experience while fulfilling our social responsibility of creating community opportunities.

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Tickets now on sale! Saturday, June 16, 7 p.m. to midnight at Berkshire Community College. Music by Whiskey City. Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. We welcome our new participating restaurants: Spice Dragon and Coyote Den! Welcome back to our returning restaurants: Halpins, Price Chopper (in Pittsfield), SkyLine, Tahiti, The Well, Betty’s Pizza Shack, The Old Forge, Sloane’s, Perigee, The Heritage, Arizona Pizza (in Lanesboro), Mission, Krispy Kone, and Liberty Pizza!

 All proceeds benefit our Reach Out for Youth Campaign which provides financial assistance for memberships, childcare, summer camp, youth sports and more.

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/june-16-wing-flingvolunteers-needed/feed/ 0 Swim Team http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/swim-team/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/swim-team/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:27:38 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2711 Continue reading →]]> The Y offers the developmental Polar Bears Swim Team for children ages 6-18 years old. Practice is scheduled according to age and ability with certified and experienced swim coaches. Registrations open until June 15. Swim team dates: May 14-July 31. Read more here.

]]> http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/swim-team/feed/ 0 Zumba Instructor http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/zumba-instructor/ http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/zumba-instructor/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:06:17 +0000 mgreen http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/?p=2669 Continue reading →]]> The Pittsfield Family YMCA is looking for a Zumba Instructor. This is a part-time position with an hourly wage. Scheduled days that we are looking for is Thursday evenings from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Description of job duties:
The Pittsfield Family YMCA is seeking applicants to instruct Zumba classes. Zumba is a fitness program that is inspired by the aerobic movements of Latin Dance.

Qualities needed for this position are:
This position would require the instruction of Zumba to members and guests at the Pittsfield Family YMCA of all skill levels.

Required Qualifications:
Zumba instruction license is required.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send their resume to Michelle Kettler at mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org Please put “Zumba Instructor” in the subject line. Come join our team! The Y is a great place to teach.

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