September/October Programs: All fall adult and youth classes and programs are starting Sept. 4 to 10. Information can be found in the Program Brochure at ymcaingreenfield.org or by picking up a copy at the YMCA. Some of the changes/additions this year include “Live Strong,” Healthy Bones and Balance, Cycle Together (spinning), a new youth swim lesson format, new gymnastics classes, kids Kung Fu and Tae Kwon Do, more volunteer opportunities and more group exercise classes. Financial aid is available for all classes and programs; the sliding fee scale can cover 20-70 percent of the fees. Call 413-773-3646, ext. 0, for more information.
Youth Soccer: The Y offers three age groups (ages 4 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 10) of coed youth soccer. All of the age groups meet at the Greenfield Community College soccer fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Soccer is a great sport for children with lots of cardio and very little standing around. League fees are $30 for Y Gold Family Members, $60 for Y Silver members and $90 for nonmembers. Financial aid is available to cover up to 70 percent of the fees.
Full Day Preschool: The Y is taking registrations for the 2018-19 school year. There are two air-conditioned classrooms, an outdoor play area, weekly swim and gymnastics lessons and daily P.E. School hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; also available is early care from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and late care from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The preschool meets on snow days as well. Call Lisa at 413-773-3646, ext. 431 to schedule a tour.
“Live Strong” at the YMCA: Cancer survivors know the tremendous toll the disease and treatment can take on the mind, body and spirit. “Live Strong” can help with the healing process and help people reclaim some health and strength. “Live Strong” is a free 12-week program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 18. Funding provided by donors to the YMCA. Call Jayne Trosin at 413-773-3646, ext. 448 for more info. There is space for 12 people.
Gymnastics Team Placement: The YMCA in Greenfield’s Tumbling Tigers Gymnastics Team is holding two days of team placement evaluations. The team is open for youths ages 6 to 16. There are eight competitive levels for several age groups. Evaluations will be on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. Call Caitlyn at 773-3646, ext. 423, with questions. See Page 16 of the brochure at ymcaingreenfield.org for more information.
Youth Swim & Gymnastics Lessons: “Strong Kids Equals Confident Kids” is the motto for this year’s Y swim and gymnastics lessons. The Y offers lessons for youths ages 1 to 12, September through June. The September/October session begins Sept. 4-11. See the brochure at ymcaingreenfield.org for all swim and gymnastics information or call 413-773-3646, ext. 0.
Water Therapy Classes: Water therapy classes are for anyone who wants to exercise gently in an aquatic environment. The soothing buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure of water make this program ideal for relieving pain, stiffness and fatigue. The water provides gentle resistance to build muscle strength and support joints to encourage free movement. Balance, flexibility and core strength will be improved. The Y offers Water Therapy I classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 4:45 p.m. Water Therapy II classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 3:45 p.m. See Page 13 of the brochure for details and prices or call 413-773-3646, ext. 0. Financial aid is available.