Downtown Syracuse YMCA

Thank you for your patience as we learn more about how the updated orange zone guidelines will impact our branch operations. We will have more information for you as soon as it is available. Thank you for being part of our Y community!

There's still time to place a bid in the YMCA Art Studios Auction. Bidding ends Sunday 12/13 at 8pm! https://www.facebook.com/events/528704651424797/?active_tab=discussion

We are still working on fixing the issue with our website. Again, you may click through the warning your browser gives you - the issue is not malicious and we are working on the update. You can also access Daxko directly for program registration by visiting https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5222/ProgramsV2/Home.mvc

We are having a temporary issue with an expired security certificate on our website at ycny.org and are in the process of resolving it. Please know that you can safely continue on to the website if your browser will allow you to click through - the issue is not malicious, just an update needing to be made. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Join Kathy for this fun and challenging Total Body Strength workout! Enjoy!

Santa Claus is coming to town! Friday, 12/18 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the North Area Family YMCA in Liverpool, and Sunday, 12/20 from 10am-12pm at the Northwest Family YMCA in Baldwinsville. Grab a cookie kit to go, and don't forget your camera for a photo op with Santa! Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3nkMR42

Our Residence Director Harlan Dunn recently visited Bridge Street to share more about all of the ways our members and community can support the men and seniors that call the Y home this holiday season. Learn more about how you can help! https://ycny.org//supporting-our-residents-during-holiday-

You’re not alone. There are services available that can help if you’re in need. Check out some helpful resources in our area: https://bit.ly/3meXHaJ (English) or https://bit.ly/2TkVKgQ (Spanish) #FiveDaysofAction To find more resources and activities, visit our website: ycny.org/blog/five-days-action

With the announcement made over the weekend, we are pleased to bring back our Indoor Group Exercises classes again! Please note that due to new regulations class sizes may be smaller than they previously were. You can sign up and reserve your spot for your favorite class today! Click the link below to find all of our offerings. https://ycny.org/prog/health-fitness/group-exercise-classes

Take some time today to ask, How are you feeling? These honest, on-going conversations with kids strengthen bonds. Fill out the Family Code of Conduct worksheet together as a family. You don’t have to fill it out all at once - take it One Day at a Time. https://bit.ly/3dPzeGh (English) or https://bit.ly/3jp9RfF (Spanish) #FiveDaysofAction You can find all the resources from the week so far on our website: https://bit.ly/3dVCM9N

Safe adults are the ones kids know they can trust if they need help. Learn more about what it means to be the safe adult in your child’s life, and use these worksheets to help your kids recognize safe adults: https://bit.ly/2HvDIG5 & https://bit.ly/2Hs50xc #FiveDaysofAction You can find a compilation of the week's resources so far on our website: https://bit.ly/3dVCM9N

We’re all taking things one day at a time. With changes to your regular routines, are you looking for ways to keep your kids busy and safe at the same time? Check out a sample daily calendar of activities here: https://bit.ly/37yYcII (English) or https://bit.ly/2IPeD9p (Spanish) #FiveDaysofAction If you missed yesterday's prompt, you can find it here: https://ycny.org/blog/five-days-action

Are your kids spending more time online or in front of a screen? Take time today to talk to your kids about the joys and dangers of the internet. Find tips for starting the conversation here: https://bit.ly/37zWVBl (English) or https://bit.ly/35uGV0u (Spanish) #FiveDaysofAction

Next week, from October 26-30, we will be participating in 5 Days of Action. The Five Days of Action is a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. We will sharing daily resources for parents, caregivers, and communities to take things One Day at a Time. These tips, tools, activities, and resources will be shared here and compiled on our website for you to share.

The Downtown Branch is happy to announce the winners of the Fall Into Fitness With the Y Challenge! Give a thumbs up and congrats these awesome members!

Congratulations to our YMCA of CNY team for finishing 3rd in running and 2nd for cycling in the One NY CARES Virtual Challenge! Individuals still have until December 24th to complete the challenge - keep up the amazing work! https://leaderboard.onenycares.com/

We're inviting our members and community to join us for a virtual Annual Meeting on October 21st. Register to attend today! https://ycny.org/annualmeeting

The YMCA of Central New York's Youth And Government program is open for registration for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades 9-12. Youth And Government is a national YMCA program that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. New York State YMCA Youth & Government provides the education, the problem-solving experience, and the social arena for New York’s future leaders to develop and strengthen their skills and confiden...ce to better serve their communities. The Youth And Government group meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00pm online and in-person at the Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville and the Northwest Family YMCA in Baldwinsville. Registration online is required. For more information, please contact Tess Kenney (Northwest) - [email protected], or Noelle Downey (Hal Welsh East) - [email protected].

Have you seen the banners hanging up at the Y when you go to work out? Those belong to our banner partners- local businesses and community members who help support the Y throughout the year. We would like to thank FASTSIGNS of Syracuse for their continued support of the YMCA of Central New York. If you would like to learn more about getting involved with our banner partnership program, please contact Tess Kenney - [email protected].