1 YOUR SSY ON THE FLY YOUR BRANCH PUBLICATION FOR SOUTHERN SARATOGA YMCA NEWS OUR MISSION To put Christian principles intro practice through programs that build healthy spirt, mind and body for all. UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES May 1st-June 18th Spring II Session Dates May 3rd, 10:30am Art Class May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm KidzLodge Parents Night Out Open to all! Distance Festival/ Anyone Can Tri in honor of Chris Gleason Sunday, May 7 Events begin at 7:30 a.m. Register at zippyreg.com May 10th, 10:30-12:30pm Blood Pressure Screening in lobby May 14th Happy Mothers Day May 24th, 10-12pm National Senior Day Health Fair 12:30pm Luncheon FREE EVENT Open to the community May 31st Bus trip to see Bandstand on Broadway SOUTHERN SARATOGA YMCA 1 Wall Street, Clifton Park, 12065 May 2017 www.cdymca.org Thank you for helping us surpass our Annual Campaign goal ! Did you know that each year we provide scholarships to individuals in need in our community to be able access programs and services offered at the Southern Saratoga YMCA? Our goal was to fundraise $137,000 by the end of March 2017; I am happy to share with you that our branch raised $152,012! Thank you to everyone who helped make a donation to the YMCA; you have provided a beautiful gift to someone who will need financial assistance over this next year. Here is a list of programs will be able to continue to offer thanks to your generosity: This year we will be able to assist: A homeless child to attend our afterschool program 10 children with life threatening illnesses and their siblings to attend one week of camp at our facility 100 children from the Mechanicville Community Center to learn how to swim 25 children from Waterford-Halfmoon to attend our summer camp program 24 adult cancer survivors will be able to attend the Livestrong at the Y program 150 children will be served in our Running Start program, where children receive back to school clothing and a book bag filled with school supplies Thanks again for your support, together we are building a stronger Southern Saratoga community!
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YOUR SSY ON THE FLY YOUR BRANCH PUBLICATION FOR SOUTHERN SARATOGA YMCA NEWS
OUR MISSION
To put Christian principles intro practice
through programs that build healthy
spirt, mind and body for all.
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES
May 1st-June 18th
Spring II Session Dates
May 3rd, 10:30am
Art Class
May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm
KidzLodge Parents Night Out
Open to all!
Distance Festival/
Anyone Can Tri
in honor of Chris Gleason
Sunday, May 7
Events begin at 7:30 a.m.
Register at zippyreg.com
May 10th, 10:30-12:30pm
Blood Pressure Screening
in lobby
May 14th Happy Mothers Day
May 24th, 10-12pm
National Senior Day Health Fair
12:30pm
Luncheon
FREE EVENT
Open to the community
May 31st
Bus trip to see Bandstand on Broadway
SOUTHERN SARATOGA YMCA
1 Wall Street, Clifton Park, 12065
May 2017
www.cdymca.org
Thank you for helping us surpass
our Annual Campaign goal !
Did you know that each year we provide scholarships to
individuals in need in our community to be able access
programs and services offered at the Southern Saratoga
YMCA? Our goal was to fundraise $137,000 by the end of
March 2017; I am happy to share with you that our branch
raised $152,012! Thank you to everyone who helped
make a donation to the YMCA; you have provided a
beautiful gift to someone who will need financial assistance
over this next year. Here is a list of programs will be able
to continue to offer thanks to your generosity:
This year we will be able to assist:
A homeless child to attend our afterschool program
10 children with life threatening illnesses and their
siblings to attend one week of camp at our facility
100 children from the Mechanicville Community Center
to learn how to swim
25 children from Waterford-Halfmoon to attend our
summer camp program
24 adult cancer survivors will be able to attend the
Livestrong at the Y program
150 children will be served in our Running Start
program, where children receive back to school clothing
and a book bag filled with school supplies
Thanks again for your support, together we are building a
stronger Southern Saratoga community!
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Meet the Staff of the Southern Saratoga YMCA
Darrah Osgood
Teen Coordinator
Mike Scidmore
Program Director
Aaron Ditch
Membership Director
Sarah Heslin
Executive Director
Cheryl Misiewicz
Member Services Mgr.
Kim Dandino
Childcare Director
Guy Beattie
Property Director
Libby Volkmann
Kidzlodge Director Allison Reinhardt
Wellness Director
Alex Ranucci
Aquatics Coordinator
Christopher Mann
Wellness Coordinator Pam Capuano-Hodge
Aerobics Coordinator
Jenn Kendrick
Aquatics Director
Lori Delehanty
Membership Coordinator
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Would you be interested in being a part of the Southern Saratoga YMCA family?
The Capital District YMCA wants all interested applicants to know they are seeking a diverse workforce and are actively recruiting candidates in accordance with diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity policies.
Jobs openings listed below:
Front desk: Membership Services Representative, Facility Coordinator
Aquatics: Lifeguards, Swim Instructors
Childcare:
Property:
Programs:
Wellness: Wellness Coach, Pacers Coach, Group Exer-cise Instructors
Please fill out an application at the front desk and provide it to the appropriate department director.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA honors
young leaders for their volunteerism
We had a great turnout for our 12th Annual Student Awards Breakfast. We recognized 17 Students and 7 Educators at the
Vista Restaurant at Van Patten Golf Course in Clifton Park. The four high schools represented at the event were Ballston Spa,
Stillwater, Waterford-Halfmoon and Shenendehowa.
This would not be possible without community help. Thank you to New Country Toyota Of Clifton Park for sponsoring the Event.
Congratulations to Blade Osborn, Senior from Ballston Spa High School on being chosen the 12th Annual Student of the year and Don Flynt, High School Principal from Shenedehowa High school!
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Employee of the Month: Roland Lee
Congratulations to Roland Lee, our Cause Driven Leader for the month of April. Roland is our even-ing property staff and while he works he exempli-fies the concept of Cause Driven Leader. Roland is always thinking two steps ahead, always moving at a knowledgeable pace, is very upbeat and he has a contagious personality that makes you want to jump in and work alongside him. Roland is very re-spectful and handles himself with great man-ners. We are so lucky to have Roland as an em-ployee of the Southern Saratoga YMCA!
Healthy Laughs
Member of the month: Dan Streett
Dan is a long time member for 22 years. He is very active in our Pacers running group in the mornings. He can be seen almost every day throughout the week. Dan has also been active as a volunteer with our YMCA. Last year he helped man the intersection of Moe Road and Clifton Country Road for our Dis-tance Festival, which is a very busy intersection for this event. Based on Dan’s background he has been instrumental with the organization of this years event and provided his time and knowledge to the organization of this large undertaking. We thank Dan for his time and volunteer efforts as well as his longstanding dedication to our Southern Saratoga YMCA.
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A prisoner was finally released after
serving his time in jail. He stood
outside the gates, yelling, “I'm
free! I'm free!!”
A little kid walked up happily
next to him and joined in
saying, “I’m four! I’m four!”
April’s Raffle
Basket Winner!
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Active Older Adult Corner: provided by Lori Delehanty
PROPER NUTRITION CAN
CHANGE OUR MOODS
According to the National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion, 86% of American
healthcare dollars are spent treating
chronic diseases. Seven out of 10
deaths are related to ongoing chronic
health conditions. We struggle daily
to feel better. We hurt, we are ex-
hausted, we can’t get up in the morn-
ing and we can’t fall asleep at night.
If someone is chronically sick, they
can’t possibly be happy and mentally
well. It is important to understand
that there is a direct correlation be-
tween physical wellness and being
happy. Healthy equals happy. The
root causes of chronic physical dis-
eases are typically the same as for
chronic mental health issues, and it
may well be that suboptimal nutrition
is at the root of these issues. If we
fix the physical manifestations of
chronic problems be eating whole
food nutrition with specific supple-
mentation, mental wellness will im-
prove. Most natural health practition-
ers tell their patients, “Disease and
health both start in the gut, you
choose.”
Great nutrition leads to great health.
Poor nutrition leads to poor health.
The health of the digestive tract, or
gut, is especially meaningful when
discussing mental wellness.
https://www.cdc.gov/
chronicdisease/
Wednesday, May 3rd, 10:30
Art Class
Wednesday, May 10th, 10:30 — 12:30 pm
Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, May 24th
National Senior Day Health Fair 10:00—12:00
Luncheon at 12:30. Please sign up at front desk.
Wednesday, May 31st,
Bus trip to Broadway, bus departs by 8:30am
see desk for details on event.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
SHRIMP TORTELLINI PASTA
.1 pkg. (9 oz) refrigerated tortellini
.1 c frozen peas
.1 lb. uncooked shrimp (31-40 count), peeled &
deveined.
.2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Cook tortellini according to package direction, adding
peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in large non-stick pan, heat 2 TBL. Of oil
over med./high heat. Add shrimp, cook and stir 2
minutes. Add garlic, cook another 1-2 minutes longer
until shrimp turn pink.
Drain tortellini mixture; add to skillet. Stir in salt, thyme,
pepper and remaining oil. Toss to coat.
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Meet Colleen! Colleen Springborn is one of Southern Saratoga’s dedicated Pickleball players, who has gone above and beyond the role of member, and transformed into a beloved volunteer.
She wasn’t always into Pickleball. At first, her exercise routine was minimal. “I would come in and use the treadmill, watch Regis and Kathy Lee and then I would go home,” said Colleen. A few years ago, she had to take some time off to recovery from a few surgeries. When she returned, she witnessed her first game of Pickleball and she was immediately hooked. “I did-n’t know what it was at the time, so I asked,” said Colleen. “They said that someone would be here teaching on Monday night, so I signed up.” Four and a half years later, she’s here, helping the sport grow. When Pickleball first started at the Southern Saratoga YMCA, there were only 30 to 40 people who were interested in playing the game. But just last year, they had around 120 people who wanted to learn the game. “People would come in and want to learn how to play, but it was hard for them to come in and join a game with people who already knew how to play,” ex-plained Colleen. “There was no one to teach them.”
That’s when Colleen stepped in. Although Colleen doesn’t consider herself a teacher, she takes the time to teach new players the rules and basic techniques so they can hold their own on the court. She worked with YMCA staff members as an ambassador for the players, recently becoming an official Member Ambassador, as part of a program started by Mem-bership Director, Aaron Ditch.
“The reason I work at the YMCA is because of great people like Colleen Springborn,” said Aaron. “Colleen volunteers by organizing programs like Line Dancing, helps teach Beginner Pickleball, organizes socials events and acts as a conduit between the Y and our Pickleball players, all without fanfare. It takes a special person to want to do those sorts of duties and Colleen has that special talent.”
She has taken her role as a volunteer very seriously. She lobbied for more gym space and more times to play, allowing the sport to reach its full potential. “There’s always a line of people waiting with their paddles for a chance to play. That gets quite frustrating,” said Colleen. “So we’ve been working with Mike Scidmore to get more gym space.” Her role as a member advocate never stops. “She’s the energizer bunny of volunteers,” said Mike. “She just keeps going and going.” That’s not all. Colleen also spearheaded a social gathering for Southern Saratoga Pickleball players that they call “The Social”. “It gives people a chance to meet people off the court. It kind of breaks the tension,” said Colleen. “When you know someone socially, it’s kind of hard to get mad at them on the court.”
Thanks to the Y, Colleen has found a new passion that she can share with her friends and family alike.
“It’s friendly here. It’s a nice place for people to get together and physically do stuff,” said Colleen. “The staff has been nothing but kind and cordial. They really want to make it so that it’s the best it can be.”
Colleen’s efforts are not only supported by the staff, but she also has the support of her fellow Pickleball players.
“I am very thankful for the handful of players that have always pitched in and been there to help me with what ever I needed at any time, because I could never do all this by myself,” said Colleen. “I really enjoy what I do and I am happy I have the opportunity to do it.”
Come celebrate with YMCA staff and fellow members for our 2016 Member-
ship Picnic. Free food provided by Tex’s Longhorn BBQ.
Attend with friends and family to enjoy:
FREE FOOD (1st come 1st serve)
Hot dogs & hamburgers, enjoy the playground, rock climbing
wall, petting zoo and pony rides, bounce houses yard games and more….
Free Event
to Members!
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These numbers are produced based on total visits to the YMCA per
month.
This is where we highlight our Top 20 members that use our facility each month.
These members are dedicated to their health and well being and should be com-
mended for hard work and efforts. Be sure to congratulate them on their dedi-
cation.
Biswas, Amit 36
Chawla, Navjeet 36
Singh, Krystle 35
Wuerdeman, Teresa 33
Burke, Maria 31
Nichols, Duane 31
Barringer, Charles 30
Earnest Jr, Samuel 30
Macuirles, Louise 30
Kim, Jeongyoon 29
Bangalore Ranga-raja, Iyengar 28
DeMatteo, Dean 28
Kim, Jong 28
Bennett, Michael 27
Hays, Ralph 27
Ipsen, Anna 27
Moehring, Thom- 27
Molloy, Lauren 27
Nunez, Raoul 27
Kim, Yoohee 26
Lloyd, Sylvie 26
Paduano, Thomas 26
Sano, Benjamin 26
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Property Department
Southern Saratoga YMCA
Nature/Walking Trail
Job Openings The property department has four job openings.
We are looking for (Y) minded staff to help fill our department; if that’s you,
please apply.
We have the following opening’s.
Maintenance Technician
Two Overnight Custodians
Opening Custodian
Please see front desk for application or email resume to gbeattie@cdymca .
Guy Beattie
Property Director
The Southern Saratoga
YMCA walking trail is
ready for walking, jog-
ging, or running once
again. Please take the
time to enjoy this area
as we had many volun-
teers put a lot of effort
into this project. An in-
formative brochure is at
the desk for your use.
This is a great trail for
families.
Enjoy!
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Childcare Department
Y-TIME SPOTLIGHT-OKTE
Each month the staff at Okte decorate one of their storage cabinets. Along with making
Their space festive and inviting, they also try to share positive messages in one way or
another. This month, the children “tweeted” about each other. They were able to share
positive thoughts and compliments with others by writing them on foam bird cut-outs. These
tweets built a sense of community, positive self-esteem and learning to find the good in
those around them. We had “Tweets” that in-cluded praise for friends and staff alike. One final tweet came from our Site Supervisor.
We are so proud of our Y-Timers!!!
They are learning and living the four core val-ues of caring, honesty, respect and responsibil-
ity at all times.
Child of the Month
Sabrina Shakerly
Sabrina is a 3rd grad-er with an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile. She is often found playing, talking and spending time all sorts of kids at Y-Time. She makes ef-forts to include all kids. She gets along well with other chil-dren and staff alike. They say that the way you treat others when no one else is looking is the true measure of a person. At Y-Time, we watch. We are so proud of Sabrina!
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WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month!
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone density. People with low bone density stand a greater chance of fracturing their bones. The elderly and frail are at greater risk from falls which can lead to bone fracture.
The aim of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is to promote good bone health through the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.
Through Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, people are encouraged to understand the
risk factors associated with this condition. Preventative measures which promote healthy bones
include sufficient calcium intake, achieving adequate levels of vitamin D, and performing bone
healthy exercises.
WHAT IS CINCO DE MAYO?
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in the
United States and Mexico, commemorating
Mexico's 1862 victory in the Battle of Puebla
during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco de
Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico and a celebration
of Mexican culture in the United States.
Fri-
day, May 5 is Cinco De Meyo. How do you want to
celebrate? Start the celebration early. Join us with
Gene and Kristen in a Cinco Spin class from 5-
6:30 a.m. Sign ups will be Friday, April 28.
The Southern Saratoga YMCA is
supporting the President’s Council on
Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of
National Physical Fitness and Sports
Month. During the month of May, we
challenge all adults to get 30
minutes of physical activity every
day.
Physical activity is for everyone. No
matter what shape you are in, you can
find activities that work for you.
Together, we can rise to the challenge
and get more active during the month
of May!
Examples:
Take a family bike ride
Walk the dog
Play a game of mini golf
Try badminton
Play tag or hide and seek
Attend a YMCA class
Grab your May physical activity
calendar today from the Wellness
desk. Every completed calendar
will be entered into a drawing to
receive 5 (1) hour personal training
sessions ($180 value) with the trainer
of your choice!
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Program Department
Bring this
coupon when
registering
your birthday party and
receive $10 off!
Healthy Kids Day was a Blast!Saturday, April 29, 2017
NOTHING CHARGES UP KIDS LIKE SUMMER—AND
HEALTHY KIDS DAY® IS THE Y'S OFFICIAL START TO
THE BEST SUMMER EVER! WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND
WANTED TO SAY A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR ALL
THOSE THAT CAME OUT AND MADE IT A SUCCESSFUL
EVENT! HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!
Karate Chop!
Sign Up Today
for our Adult and
Youth Beginner
or intermediate
Karate classes
today!
See front desk
for more info
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 2017
May 6, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM—
KidzLodge Parents Night Out
May 9, 3:00-6:00 PM—Child ID
Night
May 12, 7-9:30 AM—Mother’s Day
Breakfast
May 20, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM—
KidzLodge Parents Night Out
May 29—Memorial Day—KidzLodge
will be closed
June 2017
June 2, 8:30-11:30 AM—Vision
screening
June 15, 6:15-7:30—Kinder-Camp
Open House
June 21—AM and PM Kindergarten
attend school on a regular schedule.
Last day for AM Kindergarten.
June 22—Last day for PM Kindergar-
ten. PM Kindergarten attends school
in the morning.
June 23, 4:00 PM—Pre-K Gradua-
tion
July 2017
July 4—KidzLodge will be closed for
Independence Day
July 27, 6:15-7:30—Kinder-Camp
Open House
Kidzlodge Early Learning Center
EARTH WEEK
Blue Heron Classroom
In recognition of Earth Week, our Blue
Herons kinder-care class went on a long
walk around KidzLodge and the Southern
Saratoga YMCA and collected litter. As a
treat after that, they visited the playground at
the Y. They had lots of time to enjoy the out-
doors and were clearly enjoying the benefits of a
beautiful day.
Woodchuck Classroom
In celebration of Earth Day, our Woodchucks pre-
school classroom learned about recycling and pol-
lution. They used all recycled items for all of their
projects, like their robot named Clyde! They prac-
ticed sorting recyclables and talked about how
keeping our Earth clean and pollution free helps
us and all plants and animals stay healthy.
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Aquatics Department
We are ready and excited as we get into our 2016-2017 season and much larg-er than last year! The team is at max capacity so please bare with us while we
Does your child have one or two specif-ic things they need to work on in order to move up in swim lessons? Luckily, we offer clinics to give your child the extra practice they need. Our diving clinic is designed to help get your child diving into the water like a pro; as well as our Endurance clinic will help your child with treading water and swimming for longer periods of time without getting tired. These will be of-fered towards the middle of our swim lesson session on May 28th for both age groups 5-7 and 8-12. Our only re-quirement is that all children must be able to swim independently. See our program guide for dates, times, and prices!