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COMMUNITY
NEWS WHAT’S NEW AND EXCITING AT THE STATEN ISLAND YMCA
IN THIS ISSUE
Staten Islanders Score a Hole-In-
One for Local Kids and Families
A Treasure Trove of New Classes
at the Staten Island Y
SI YMCA and New York Life
Partner to Bring Holiday Cheer
A Celebration of Recovery
Lights! Camera! Action! At Y After
School
Recognizing Our Volunteers
From Planting to Harvesting:
PS 39 Teaching Gardens
Photo Collage: Kids Celebrate the
Holidays at the Staten Island
YMCA!
Become a Y Champion
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with anyone who you think may
find it useful.
QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS, IDEAS?
Contact Andrea Ganzman,
the editor, at
Staten Island YMCA
3939 Richmond Avenue
Winter 2014
ymcanyc.org/statenisland
The Staten Island YMCA 2013 Golf Outing raised funds for the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Attending from left are: John Semerad, executive director of the Staten Island South Shore YMCA; Anita Harvey, senior executive director of the Staten Island YMCA, Victor Vientos, Golf Outing Co-Chair, and Jack Lund, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater New York.
STATEN ISLANDERS SCORE A
HOLE-IN-ONE FOR LOCAL KIDS AND FAMILIES
Golf for good was the theme of the Staten Island YMCA
2013 Golf Outing, held October 7 at Silver Lake Golf
Course. More than 100 golfers turned out to support
the Y’s Annual Campaign, and braved the rain to help
support local children and families.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Staten Island
YMCA’s Annual Campaign, which ensures that no one is
turned away from the Y’s services due to an inability to
pay.
Following golf, attendees enjoyed dinner at the Staaten.
The chairs of this year’s event were Dan Bilotti and Victor Vientos.
More than 100 golfers participated in the Staten Island YMCA 2013 Golf Outing at Silver Lake Golf Course.
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A TREASURE TROVE OF NEW
CLASSES AT THE STATEN ISLAND Y
This is an exciting winter at the Staten Island Y! Starting in January, we will
be offering a slew of new classes for kids, teens and adults. Here’s just a
sneak peak at what we have to offer.
South Shore YMCA
Ballet N Tone — This dance and fitness class mixes classical ballet
moves with Pilates, contemporary dance, yoga, body
conditioning and other disciplines to tone and sculpt the body.
Individualized TRX Suspension Training — Train with a
TRX Certified Personal Trainer during this workout that
leverages gravity and body weight to perform exercises for a
fast and effective total-body workout.
Creation Station — Kids can have fun creating art projects
using different mediums and materials in this new class.
My Little Academy — This creative class is for children
who have achieved independence in our socialization program
and features enriched activities with hands-on learning.
Little Hikes and Little Pucks — These two new youth
programs introduce kids to flag football and hockey. The
programs are designed to help your children learn teamwork
and gain a love of sports.
Lifeguard Preparation — For youth and teens interested in
becoming a lifeguard comes this new class, which will further
their swimming skills while working on lifeguard prerequisites.
Broadway YMCA
TRX Group Training — Build a rock solid core and increase your
muscular endurance during this group class that runs in 4-week
sessions. You’ll be at the top of your game in no time!
Beginner Latin Dance — This new class, led by instructor
David, will teach you the basics of Salsa and other popular
dances.
Pre-School Soccer — A popular sport for young children,
soccer involves running and kicking, as well as eye and foot
coordination. It holds a young child’s interest and provides a
lot of fun.
Mini Scientists — This class provides hands-on
exploration of the wonders of science. Experiments,
fascinating discoveries and real learning await your youngster.
Spinning For Kids — Spinning is a safe, healthy and low-
impact form of exercise for kids. Plus, it builds physical fitness, improves
social skills and develops life-long healthy habits.
Healthy Cooking for Kids — This “no cooking, cooking class”
will have your child participating in food preparation, table
etiquette, measuring and nutrition while making a “no cooking”
recipe.
To learn about these classes and more, call the South Shore Y at
718-227-3200 or the Broadway Y at 718-981-4933.
SI YMCA AND
NEW YORK LIFE
PARTNER TO
BRING HOLIDAY
CHEER
The Staten Island YMCA and New York Life teamed up to host a Story Time with Santa Pajama Party on Friday, December 13, at the South
Shore Y. More than 250 people turned out for the event and took part in arts and crafts, cookie decorating, a visit from Santa, a reading by Mrs. Claus and more.
In addition, New York Life "adopted" 16 Staten Island families affected by Hurricane Sandy for the
holidays. Through their Season of
Giving initiative, New York Life employees helped to fulfill the holiday wishes of these families and presented them with gifts during the party.
Plus, New York Life employees -- who volunteered their time to help during the event -- presented each child at the event with a gift to take
home at the end of the night.
One parent who was affected by
the storm told the staff, "Words
cannot express how truly thankful
we are for everything you and New
York Life have done to make
my family's Christmas this year
extra special."
New York Life volunteers presented gifts to families effected by Hurricane Sandy during a holiday party on December 13.
Mrs. Claus, with help from her elf, read “The Night Before Christmas” as the children listened quietly.
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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! AT Y AFTER SCHOOL
The Staten Island Y After School programs presented “Lights On! After School” on October 17, and one school received a special visit
from city Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav.
The students performed skits that correlated to the theme of “Film Genres: Lights, Camera, Action!” Different types of films were
explored including comedy, action, animation, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
Students performed songs and dances about the different film genres and their artwork was
displayed to further enhance the performances. During the weeks leading up to the showcase, Y After School students explored these different genres, while incorporating components such as math, literacy and science into their lessons.
Ms. Mullgrav and DYCD Assistant Commissioner Andrew Miller visited PS 19, which is overseen by Helen Larino. Also on hand to view the performances were Staten Island
YMCA Senior Executive Director Anita Harvey, Broadway YMCA Executive Director Joseph Verhey and PS 19
Principal Mary Petrone.
Second and third-grade group the Seals do a skit about Fantasy films.
From left: DYCD Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav; PS 19 Principal Mary Petrone; PS 19 Y After School Coordinator Helen Larino; Staten Island Broadway YMCA Executive Director Joseph Verhey, and Staten Island YMCA Senior Executive Director Anita Harvey.
A CELEBRATION
OF RECOVERY
Hope and Recovery were the
themes of the YMCA Counseling Service’s Recovery Celebration on October 3, as more than 100 people gathered in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church to salute participant’s accomplishments and look forward to an addiction-
free future.
The evening was kicked off by a performance from members of Amethyst House, which was followed by awards given out to all program completers and achievers.
YMCA Counseling Service participants were invited to share their stories during the event. They spoke about their struggles with alcohol and substance abuse and how the YMCA Counseling
Service helped put them on the right path.
The YMCA Counseling Service has been offering help to those affected by addiction on Staten Island since 1980. Its services include those for adults, at-risk
youth and children affected by a family member’s addiction.
To learn more about the YMCA Counseling Service, call 718-948-3232.
Jacqueline Fiore, executive director of the YMCA Counseling Service, speaks during the 2013 Recovery Celebration.
RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS
On December 4, the Staten Island YMCA held a volunteer recognition dinner at the Staaten. Those in attendance included YMCA staff and members of our Board of Managers and Committees of Management, volunteers who ensure that the Staten Island YMCA succeeds in its mission
surrounding youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Thank you all for a great 2013!
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BECOME A Y
CHAMPION
The Staten Island YMCA is kicking off its Annual Campaign this January and we need your help to help local kids and families!
Not every Staten Islander can afford the low cost of Y programming and that’s where our Y Champions come in. Y Champions are volunteers who help us fundraise so that no one is turned away from the Y’s services due to an inability to pay.
On Thursday, January 30 at 7 pm, our South Shore YMCA (3939 Richmond Avenue) will be hosting Y Champion Coaching.
To register, visit ymcanyc.org/ychampioncoaching.
If you can’t make the coaching session, but still want to give, visit ymcanyc.org/statenisland and make your donation today!
Students in the PS 39 Y After School program recently learned how delicious
home-grown fruits and veggies can be as part of the American Heart Association’s Teaching Gardens program.
The students planted the fruits and veggies back
in May and cared for them until it was time to harvest them in November.
“Our After-School students had an
amazing time learning how to grow their own
Students in the PS 39 Y After
School program harvested
the fruits and vegetables
they planted as part of the
American Heart
Associations’s Teaching
Gardens program.
produce and the ease in which it can be done,”
said PS 39 Y After School Coordinator
Robert Palmeri. “Our goal was to show our students the joys of
growing their own food, while promoting a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating
habits.”
Less than 1 percent of children have ideal cardiovascular health today, according to the American Heart Association. The Teaching
Gardens initiative aims to teach students how to plant seeds, nurture plants, harvest food and
ultimately understand the value of good eating
habits and the
importance of physical activity.
FROM PLANTING TO HARVESTING:
PS 39 TEACHING GARDENS
PHOTO COLLAGE: KIDS CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE STATEN ISLAND YMCA!