November/December Program Registration: Still time to register for Session 2 youth and adult classes. See the updated “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for details or call 413-773-3646. The Y offers financial aid that can cover 20 to 70 percent of the fees for all classes and memberships.
Youth Gymnastics Classes: The YMCA offers youth gymnastics lessons for boys and girls ages 3-12. All of the classes meet in the Y’s top-notch gymnastic center. Gymnastics classes improve children’s power, balance, strength and confidence. All of the classes have a small student/teacher ratio. The next eight-week session is starting now. Preschool classes for 3 to 5 year olds meet on Mondays at 3:30p p.m. Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. For beginner, intermediate and advanced schedules and more details, go to page 17 of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org or call 413-773-3646.
After School Childcare: The Y has a few openings in its After School Childcare Program. The program serves children in K-6th grades from Greenfield, Turners and Gill schools. The program utilizes the Y’s game room, Kid Fit Center, social room and basketball court each day for activities. There is easy pick up for parents via the rear entrance to the YMCA. Children are divided into groups by age and by interest for a fun filled afternoon. Call Kara at 413-773-3646, ext. 452, or Dave at ext. 436 for enrollment info. See page 21 of “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for prices.
Full-Day Preschool: The Y has three five-day slots and a few Tuesday and Thursday slots available. 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.
Pickleball: Pickleball is a fun, tennis-like game played with a wiffleball and wooden paddle and is easy to learn and a good workout. Visit www.usapa.org to find your Pickleball Rating. Please see gym schedule at ymcaingreenfield.org for details of levels. On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (October-May) from 6 to 8:15 p.m. are Pickleball Social Nights at the Y. Other available times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 9:20 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Free for Y members, and a $10 day pass is required for nonmembers. For more information, call Dave at 413-773-3646, ext. 436.
Women’s Basketball Night: On Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., the YMCA is hosting a Women’s Basketball Night for ages 19 and over to see if there is an interest in an ongoing program. Options could be weekly pick-up games, in-house Y league, an Athol/Greenfield Y league, etc. Nov. 28 will be free for all women, future nights will be free for Y member and $10 per night for others. Contact Dave at 413-773-3646, ext. 436.
Youth Weight Management Program: The YMCA, in partnership with Baystate Children’s Hospital and Kohls Cares, is now taking registrations for the MIGHTY program. The first six-month program will begin in January for boys and girls ages 10 to 13 who struggle with weight issues. MIGHTY is a free family program that meets twice a month for two hours. First hour is exercise, and second hour is meeting with a nutritionist or a behavioral change specialist. For more info contact Dawn Dorsey at 413773-3646, ext. 428.