A newsletter for Y members and friends

MCBURNEY YMCA

125 West 14th Street

November 2011

212.912.2300 | McBurneyYMCA@ymcanyc.org

www.ymcanyc.org/mcburney

IN THE LOOPSKIP THE HOLIDAY LINES THIS YEAR!Black Friday & Cyber Monday specials

Y help you with your holiday shopping! On Black Friday, November 25th, we will be offering our non-member introductory 5 pack of one on one personal training, Pilates, or massage for just $299 (reg. $375). These make a great gift for friends and family, even if they are not already Y members!!!

This special deal will be available in the branch for ONE DAY ONLY, so make sure you get in to get the savings. Simply can’t get here on Friday? The McBurney Y has got your back. We will be offering the same deal as an online only special on Cyber Monday, November 28th. Check out www.ymcanyc.org/mcburney to take advantage of this special deal.

THANKSGIVING RECOVERY PARTY AT THE Y!Bring your friends and family to the Y on Friday, November 25th and work off that turkey! We’ll

demos, eat some healthy snacks, and have lots of fun at our party. Forget about shopping on Black Friday, come check out the Y!!! It’s fun, it’s FREE and it’s open to ALL.

Come anytime from 5:30 am – 11:00 pm to check out our great facilities and anytime 1:00 pm-

GUESS WHO’S COMING SOON!Guess who is coming to McBurney in December? Yes it is Santa and Friends! This holiday season Santa and friends will offer fun activities for children ages 0 – 12 at the McBurney YMCA. Everyone is invited. Look out for more information in the coming weeks on the McBurney Website, Facebook page and Youth and Family bulletin board. Hope to see you there! Ho! Ho! Ho!

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR FLU SHOTS!

Flu Shots will be administered by NuCare Pharmacy, and will be free for those with Medicare or Medicaid. All others will be $24.99. Date: Thursday, November 10th Time: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: Kuttner Room

TEEN PROGRAMS MAKE A DIFFERENCEMcBurney YMCA is making a difference this school year at the Washington Irving High School campus. Everyday McBurney YMCA staff work with students on college/career readiness and building leadership skill through the YMCA Y Scholars and Leaders Club programs. Additionally, we now offer a variety of after school clubs such as Homework Help, GSA, and Jewelry Making.

What’s more?! This November, over 10 McBurney YMCA Teens from the Washington Irving Campus will travel upstate to take part in a weekend long Rally where they will participate in activities focused on building spirit, mind, and body. Teens have been fundraising afterschool and on the weekends to help offset the cost of this trip - Thank you to all members who have donated.

FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING? NEED TO SHARPEN SKILLS?TRY A DRAMA CLASS!

Our new class “Explore the world of drama” will help bring out

work, we will develop the skills in concentration, awareness, and communication. Each class prepares the body as a creative instrument with a physical and vocal warm up. The instructor will select material that explores the dramatic ideas of character, need/objective, and tactics as we transform ourselves and

Alfred Rutherford at 212-912-2319 for more information.

Dates: Saturday (8 week session)Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmPlace: Studio 2Fee: Members: $80 – 1x a week Non-Members: $150 – 1x a week

CITY SENIORS SOCIAL CLUBTHANKSGIVING LUNCHEONOpen to all seniors - join us for a very special lunch!

Date: Wednesday, November 16Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: Kuttner Room

AND THE WINNER IS...The drawing for the Group Exercise Bingo Game will be held on Friday November 4th! Winners will be contacted and announced on the Welcome Board on Monday November 7th.

session, a Pilates session, or one free month of membership. Good luck!