Holiday Memberships: The Y is now selling two-, four- and six-week memberships for students (age 15 and up) and family members home for the holidays. These memberships include use of the basketball court, weight room, cardio center, lap pool, Jacuzzi and 60 group exercise classes per week from yoga to Group Power. Pricing options are 2 weeks $29, 4 weeks $50 and 6 weeks $70. Call 773-3646, ext. 0, for info.
YMCA Gift Certificates: YMCA gift certificates can be purchased for membership dues, class and preschool fees, even 2017 summer camps. They make great gifts for people of all ages. Starting at $20. Call 773-3646, ext. 0, for more information.
Full Day Preschool Openings: The Y’s full-day preschool has a few openings in both its classrooms, 3- to 4-year-olds and 4- to 5- year-olds. The school provides daily P.E. and weekly swimming and gymnastics lessons. In addition, there is early and late care as well as snow day care to help working parents. Another benefit is all five-day, full-year students get a free Y family membership so parents and siblings can use the Y seven days per week for fitness and family fun. Call Lisa at 773-3646, ext. 431, to schedule a tour or get more information.
January/February Class Registration: Registration for all January/February programs began Dec. 12 for Y facility members and will begin Dec. 19 for all others. Youth classes include swimming and gymnastics lessons, basketball skills, parent/child gym or swim classes, active games or healthy kids classes, full day preschool and more. Classes for adults include water fitness or therapy, weight loss programs, diabetes care classes, Parkour, martial arts or ballroom dancing. Check brochure at ymcaingreenfield.org for all details.
Sore Joints/Chronic Pain?: Gentle movement is essential for people trying to deal with arthritis, joint issues or chronic pain. The Y offers water therapy classes at six different time slots each week; three Level One slots and three Level Two slots. The water provides the opportunity for many people to move freely in a near weightless environment, yet the water provides resistance for strength development. No swimming skills are required. After each therapy session, class members can relax in the Y’s 10- person 102-degree Jacuzzi to soothe sore muscles and joints. See page 16 of the brochure at ymcaingreenfield.org for details or call 773-3646.
Aqua Breast Cancer Survivor Class: This class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 3. It is a water fitness class specifically designed for breast cancer survivors to improve flexibility, strength, stability and cardio endurance. Course fee for 16 classes is $56 for Y members and $72 for Program Associates.
Type II Diabetes: The Y’s Diabetes Care Program is a comprehensive diet, exercise and education program for people who have been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Through exercise and diet, many Type II diabetics can reduce the amount of medication they need to take. The Y staff will help you reach new health goals. For more information, call Dawn at 773-3646, ext. 428. The program consists of three small group exercise classes per week, weekly weight-ins, initial body measurements, food journaling and monthly healthy eating educational presentations. The program meets in a private room with quality cardio and strength equipment. Program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 to 4 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This eight-week program is free for Y members and $99 for non members.