Silver Bay YMCA

The four course community dinner on Tuesday, December, 15th only has 20 more seats available. If you're looking to make a reservation, don't wait! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/four-course-community-dinner-t

Spots are filling fast for our second community dinner event. Join us on Tuesday, December 15th for a wonderful meal, beautiful music, and great company.

It's Election Day! Make your voice heard today and #GetOutTheVote!

We are humbled by the incredible kindness of so many people who celebrated Silver Bay on Giving Tuesday! Silver Bay would not be the extraordinary place that it is today without the people who make up our amazing community. It is because of you that we continue to foster this kind, caring community where all have the confidence to develop to their fullest potential and to connect with who and what they love. It is through these acts of generosity, like those demonstrated by ...so many on December 1st and throughout this entire year, that we can keep Silver Bay strong. On Giving Tuesday, you proved that we are indeed stronger together.

We are so proud to share the link to a video created by the American Ballet Theatre . As you'll see some of the choreography and filming was done at Silver Bay during our partnership this past fall. Congratulations! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O0fXIIemdE&t=51s

Our Development team has revamped the donations page on our website, making it easier than ever to make a gift to Silver Bay! And with Giving Tuesday coming up, there's never been a better time to make a donation! Here is how you can get ready to give: 1. Mark your calendar! GivingTuesday is December 1, 2020. Save the date! 2. Give. On December 1, go to www.silverbay.org/give-now and support Silver Bay with a gift that makes you feel good.... 3. Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on December 1 by sharing what Silver Bay means to you and why you love Silver Bay. We encourage you to share your stories and use the hashtag #SilverBayStrong and #givingtuesday See more

Happy Halloween! Have you seen a ghost during a visit to Silver Bay? Or maybe you've encountered something mysterious and unexplained while wandering the campus at night? Share your spooky Silver Bay story below!

By talking with other adults and our kids, we are setting expectations for everyone about what keeping kids safe means. This helps us all be prepared to protect kids under any circumstances. Want to learn more? Take the Protecting Children During a Crisis training at no charge: https://www.d2l.org//ad/protecting-children-during-crisis/ #FiveDaysofAction

Planning a family get-together or celebration for the holidays? Silver Bay still has cottages available for rent this holiday season! Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage, high-speed WiFi that will allow you to stay connected, and the natural beauty of Lake George and the Adirondack mountains! Call (518) 543-8415 and book your stay today!

Kids’ behavior can help you understand how they’re feeling, even when they can’t tell you. Learn more about the signs of abuse and how to recognize them at www.FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

As the autumn leaves begin falling away, here's a few more pictures of the colors before they "leaf" for the year!

Our fall issue of Bay Windows, Our Finest Hour, is now available! Featuring stories of the resolve and resiliency of the people of Silver Bay and a glimpse into our history of striving, surviving and thriving. Take a peek inside! https://issuu.com/silver-bay-ymca/docs/bay_windows_fall_2020

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. www.FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

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 at www.FiveDaysofAction.org. #FiveDaysofAction

Join Garth Allen and Bruce Tamlyn for our Weekly Devotionals series! These videos will be playing as a live premiere on Wednesdays at 12pm EST. We hope you can join us as Garth and Bruce pray, sing and bring their message to you!

Join our Spiritual Life Reading Group on Friday, October 30th at 10 A.M. on Zoom! Follow the link below to join in on the Zoom call! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88133996033

The family of Mark Johnson has provided the following as a celebration of his life: Mark C. Johnson, 1947-2020 Mark Charles Johnson departed this world on October 12, 2020 at his beloved cottage near North Creek, NY following a lengthy battle with cancer. His life-long fascination with ideas, history, language and people created networks that motivated and sustained him. He read voraciously and wrote poetry throughout his life, made excellent pies and enjoyed foraging, maki...Continue reading