Riverdale Y! Newsletter August 2014

F IAugust 2014 (Av) 5774 News from The Riverdale Y

In This Issue

Y!Notes 2-3

Fitness this Summer 4

Summer Shows 5

Y!Kids Summer Fun 6-7

Summer into Fall 8

Adults 60+ 9

Scroll of Honor 10

5625 Arlington AvenueBronx, NY 10471718.548.8200www.riverdaley.org

SUNDAY SUMMER HOURS:6:30 AM to 6:30 PMthrough August 31st

SAVE THE DATE!Fall Open House at the Y! Sunday, September 7th

Keep the Summer Fun Going!It’s hard to believe that we are almost half-way through with our summer camps. So much has been seen and accomplished and there is so much excitement still to come. Teen Travel has already been to Club Getaway, Toronto & Niagara Falls. Summer Stage is now keenly focused on their production of Peter Pan. Camp Kehilla keeps raising the bar each day with all of the special programs and partnerships they consistently add. Camp Kelanu has been safely working with our youngest campers, preparing them for their next steps and RYDC has been helping campers learn how to problem solve while also developing new skills.

Time is running out to register for our End of Summer programs for those weeks between Camp and School. The Y! offers five amazing options, including two opportunities that are completely new — Camp Kehilla Extra and Theater! Information on each program can be found at www.riverdaley.org/endofsummer. Spots are limited!

Looking to Fall, we have already been preparing our after-school programs. We’re trying to add some new enrichment opportunities while fine-tuning some of our traditional offerings. We have added “Theater” to Y!Care @ PS 24 as an included enrichment program with your registration. Additionally, if you register for enrichment classes at PS 24 on days you have Y!Care, you’ll receive a 50% discount on your class. We want you to take advantage of all the Y has to offer, so we have a special membership opportunity exclusively for Y!Care families. Visit www.riverdaley.org/afterschool for more information.

As Riverdale’s premier destination for youth programming, we have you covered, any time of year. Don’t miss our September 7th Fall Open House to learn about all that we have planned!

You’re Welcome Here!

Joe SmithDirector of Camping and Family & Youth Services

A note from the Y!’s BoardAs August rapidly approaches, positive change is happening at the Y. Deann Forman, the Chief Operating Officer of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the Riverdale Y starting mid-September. The Y will immediately benefit from her experience, energy and passion. The men’s locker room is finished and it looks spectacular. Lastly, a project to fix the front windows and parapet wall should begin by September. Enjoy the rest of the summer and we’ll see you at our Sunday, September 7th Fall Open House!

Bradd GoldBoard President of the Riverdale YM-YWHA

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5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 718.548.8200 riverdaley.org

OPEN HOUSESunday, September 7

After School

Music

Seniors Arts

Sports Dance Fitness

Early Childhood Center

SwimTheater

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This year’s vendors include:Bread Alone

Fresh baked breads and pastries

Ronnybrook FarmsKosher dairy products

Migliorelli Farm, LLCHomegrown vegetables and fruits

The Cheese Guy As seen in the NY Times!Organic kosher artisanal cheeses

Doc Pickle Fresh Kirbies, jalapeños & olives

Dines Farms Beef, sausages, chicken cuts &

more.

The Orchards of Concklin Fruits, vegetables, and pastries

Wright’s Orchard Fruits, vegetables,

Homemade baked goods & jams

e-Desserts Homemade desserts

Playful Events Hand-crafted Jewelry

riverdaley.org/market

Remember to bring your Riverdale Y! membership card to receive discount!

9:00am to 2:00pm MS/HS 141

at Independence Ave & W 237 StThrough November 16th

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Work out, have fun, and do it together!It’s always the most fun to work out in a group!

Katherine trained & certified as a CTY at Santa Monica Yoga. Her specialities include Vinyasa, Hatha, and Ashtanga. Her Mixed Level Yoga class is an hour of movement and breathing building strength & flexibility in a judgement-free zone.

Jodi DeCrenza is a multi-dimensional fitness professional with 30 years experience, and certified in yoga, pilates, aerobics, spinning, boxing, and rebounding. In Jodi’s group classes you’ll find a unique exercise program tailored to individual needs.

Eva has beebeen practicing yoga for over 8 years and teaching for the past three years. Eva is also a full time Latin teacher in Bronxville where she teaches mindfulness workshops and yoga classes to students and staff.

Aliette has been a Step Aerobics instructor since 2006 and started Zumba in 2008.Zumba is an exhilirating workout that improves your health and your body in a fun, dancing environment, and Aliete is licensed in four styles!

Tamika has been teaching group exercise classes including body sculpt, step/floor aerobics and Zumba for 11 years. An AFAA certified for group exercise and she is also certified to teach Silver Sneakers cardio and Yoga stretch.

ZUMBAYOGA

Tri-Fusion & Power Yoga

Belly Dancing Boxing, Interval Circuit & Below the Belt

Supreme Sculpt & Silver Sneakers

Phillip has been working for the Riverdale Y since 2012. Specializing in strength and functional training, he instructs several of our most popular evening group classes for members interested in high-impact mind-body training.

Patricia Smith is a 35 year fitness veteran, and has spent the 3.5 years with us here at the Y!. Her long list of credentials includes certifications in Silver Fitness for Older Adults and Yoga Stretch. Catch one of her popular Silver Sneakers and Total Body classes!

Noora is a professional Middle Eastern Dancer and Instructor. She has performed for various theatres, festivals, and shows throughout the world. Noora is committed blending music, culture, fitness and fun! Come try for yourself!

Fall Fitness Schedule resumes 9/1. Don’t miss Zumba Jam at the Y! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 7th!

Aqua Zumba (& Zumba), Pilates, Total Body & YogaSusan has been teaching group fitness classes at the Riverdale Y! for over eight years! She teaches at the Y! 5 days a week, so you’re bound to run into her. Like all of our amazing group fitness instructors, Susan provides workout adjustments based on individual needs and encourages you to find the workout that’s fun — it’s the best way to get fit!

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AugustBy popular demand, July show continues!Student Work — Watercolors, acrylic, pastel and oil paintings20% of the artwork sales go to the Riverdale Y!

SeptemberSummer Student Photography — images from Stacey Natal’s Photography Camp classes!

Inquire about Stacey’s photography class at ourFall Open House on September 7t!

A musical revue by Riverdale Rising Stars alumni

Summer Stock 2014!

riverdaley.org/gallery18

Final Show

August 3rd

3 Shows only!Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 PMSunday, August 10 at 1 & 5 PM

Buy tickets at:

riverdaley.org/peterpanjr

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Register for Camp 2015 at our September 7 Open House for special rates!

Summer Camp...so far!Music with Kulanu Kehilla explores! Teen Travel learns First Aid!

RYDC Luau! Summer Stage rehearses for their production of Peter Pan, Jr.!

SUMMER SWIM CLINICS — gain a competitive edge

Register today at riverdaley.org/swim

Butterfly ClinicAugust 11 – August 20

6:30pm – 7:45pm6 sessions

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Keep the summer fun going!Last chance to register is Friday, August 8th!

The Riverdale Y! has special camp weeks dedicated to our most popular camp interests:Photography, Theater, Art, Hoops, and a special EXTRA week with Camp Kehilla!

Camp Kehilla EXTRANature, Arts & Sports!

August 11-15

Hoops WeekAugust 25-29

Young Artist Weekwith Joy Langer

August 18-22

Theater Intensive Weekwith Riverdale Rising StarsAugust 11-15

Photography Weekwith Stacey NatalAugust 25-29

Become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard for a

dynamic and rewarding job!

Final course of the season starts August 12th.

Learn more and register at riverdaley.org/learnarc

Must 15+ years old.

Learn about all our camp extension options and register today! riverdaley.org/endofsummer

Summer Swim!

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Next year’s after school programs are already filling up! Perfect for children K–5th grade who crave additional learning, fun and enrichment after school, Kids’ Space at the Riverdale Y! and Y!Care at PS 24 are the leading after school programs in the Riverdale/Kingsbridge/Yonkers area.

Reserve your child’s spot today! riverdaley.org/asp

Is your child a soon-to-be 2-, 3-, or 4-year-old? Join the Riverdale Y!’s Early Childhood Center for the next academic year!

We offer a warm place for learning, popular teachers known in the community, flexible schedules for attendance,

and early and late stay options to help busy parents.

Make the most of the Y! We offer special after school preschool enrichment programs like swim, dance, sports and more! (We also offer special classes for adults like Infant & Toddler CPR)

riverdaley.org/ecc

There’s still time

to register

for preschool!

Riverdale Y's Early Childhood Center invites children 0-2 years old (and their parents or caregivers) to stay cool and crawl, climb, run & play in our safe indoor play space. Get to know other children in your age group from our community.While you’re here, sign up for information about our Center and to take a tour! You can also learn about Camp Kulanu, our Early Childhood Summer Camp and make plans for next year!

Fridays, 9:00am–10:30am through August 15. Stay & Play at the Riverdale Y! is free and open to the community. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

CARE

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Highlights in August

If a heat wave occurs, the Senior Center to persons under age 60 who might need to ‘beat the heat’ and extend Senior Center hours to make sure that our membership has a place to keep cool.

Regular Senior Center Programs:

SocialSummer DanceAugust 6th @ 1:15 PM Juan Giovanni leading with Oldies, Standards & Latin music

ShowlAugust 13th @ 1:15 PM Magic Illusions, tricks, special effects, feats of disappearance and production.

Field TripAugust 25th, leaving at 9:30 AMWestbury Gardens of Long IslandA guided tour of the 70-room English manor and landscaped grounds.FEE.

For information about the Riverdale Y!’s programs for the 60+ visit riverdaley.org/over60

Gentle Chair Yoga!

Marie Sevy, our on-site Social Worker for the Senior Center (x204) also leads our monthly book club! This month, we’re reading and discussing The Round House by Louise Erdich. Senior Center Members have the books delivered to the Y!Sarah Leiner is the Social Worker for the Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home, which is a collaboration of several agencies in our community to ensure a continuum of care to vulnerable seniors.For more information, call Sarah at 718.548.8200 x250.New class offering! Poetry Appreciation, Fridays at 10:30 AM — Share your favorite poems, original compositions and discuss different poets and themes.

We have been fortunate to have had seasonable temperatures so far this summer, but there is always a chance for an August heat wave. In case of heat emergency, the Riverdale Y! is here to help, in partnership with New York City.

During a heat wave (three days with temperatures or heat indices over 95 degrees Fahrenheit, the Y! serves as a New York City Cooling Center.

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Platinum “Nedivim” ($10,000 or more)January and Harold AkselradHarvey BekerThe Derfner FoundationBradd GoldMiriam and Alan GoldbergThe Geoffrey Gund FoundationRobert JacobsDaniel Rose, Rose Associates Inc.Gold “Bonim” ($5,000-$9,999)William AbramsonArthur BloomHarry FederGerald GoldsmithJack GormanSusan HinksonJoan and Jerome R. Jakubovitz FoundationEsther JoelJudy KaufthalDavid LibmanHenry Nias FoundationJanet SpitzerMiriam WestheimerSilver “Shomrim” ($2,500-$4,999)Dr. Paul HertzBruce Lane

Bronze “Machzikim” ($1,000-$2,499)Educational Jewish Center and Talmud Torah, Inc.The New Kalman Sunshine FundKeelan KavanaghThe Schorsch Family Donors “Tomchim” (under $1,000)Michael AdlerAnne Claire Lester FoundationPhyllis BookspanNaomi Erickson

Thank you for a wonderful year of giving in 2013-2014. Your contributions make our agency’s programs, scholarships, repairs and renovations possible. Thank you for helping us keep our community strong and vibrant.It is with gratitude we thank our growing list of major supporters for the 2014-2015 fiscal year:

If you are interested in pledging a gift to support Riverdale Y programming, please contact our CFO, Kenneth Tauber at [email protected].

What could be a better tribute than supporting your Jewish community center? A card will be sent to those you honor, telling them of your gift to support the Y’s important programming. For information, contact Marilyn Raider [email protected] or (718) 548-8200, ext. 211.

Sarah G. Gund

OfficersBradd Gold, PresidentWilliam Abramson*, ChairmanGerald P. Goldsmith, Vice President Janet Spitzer, Vice PresidentDavid Libman, TreasurerSusan Hinkson, Secretary

TrusteesArthur BloomHarry Feder*Jack GormanRobert JacobsEsther JoelJudy Kaufthal* Miriam Westheimer*

President’s Advisory CouncilHarvey BekerJeffrey A. Moerdler*Daniel Rose*

Honorary TrusteesRuben Diaz, Jr.Jeffrey DinowitzJune EislandEliot Engel Adriano EspaillatG. Oliver Koppell

* Past President

Senior Management StaffJacob Rosenberg Chief Operating OffficerKenneth Tauber Chief Financial Officer