January/February Class Registration: Registration for all January/February programs is now in progress; all classes begin Jan. 2 to 9. 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 or call 773-3646, ext 0.
Free Week Jan. 2 to 5for families with children ages 1 to 14: The Y is inviting all families with children ages 1 to 14 to try the Y Jan. 2 to 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Jan. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for free. There will be activities for 6- to 14-year-olds to try while their parent(s) try their own activities plus there will be activities that parents and kids can do together. Choices include family swims, game room play, group exercise classes (ages 10+ with a parent), gymnastics center on Saturday and ballroom dancing on Wednesday, Jan. 4. There are no activities on Friday. Free child care is available for 1- to 5-year-olds while their parent exercises. Call 773-3646 for schedule.
Free Week Jan. 9 to 13 for people ages 50+: January 9 to 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. people ages 50 and over can try a variety of Y classes and activities for free. Choices include lap swimming, use of Jacuzzi, cardio machines, weight room, group exercise classes, bingo, card games, game room play, art journaling and more. Call 773-3646, ext. 0 for schedule.
Trivia Night to benefit Y Veterans Programs: On Saturday, Jan. 14, the YMCA is hosting a fun trivia night to raise financial aid dollars to support its veterans programs. The event will be at the Moose Lodge in Greenfield, doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the first round starts at 7 p.m. sharp. People should put together teams of eight players. The entry fee is $10 per person. The winning team will receive $100. For more info or to sponsor a table, call Jayne at 773-3646, ext 448.
Full Day Preschool Openings: The Y’s full day preschool has a few openings in both its classrooms, 2.9 to 4 year olds and 4- to 5-year-olds. The 2.9- to 4-year-old room has three Monday, Wednesday, Friday openings and the 4- to 5 -year-old room as three five-day openings. 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 info.
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. The water provides the opportunity for many people to move freely in a near weightless environment. No swimming skills are required. After each therapy session class members can relax in the Y’s 10-person 102 degree Jacuzzi to sooth sore muscles and joints. See page 16 of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for all 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 today. It is a water fitness class specifically designed for breast cancer survivors to improve flexibility, strength, stability and cardio endurance. Course fees for 16 classes are $56 for Y members and $72 for Program Associates.