Starting Monday, May 21st!

Responding to the overwhelming need for more activities geared towards 11 & 12 year olds, we have designed a new Wellness Center schedule that will accommodate those youths and their families.

Children ages 11 & 12 will now be allowed to use selected equipment in the Wellness Center under the supervision of our Personal Trainers. See schedule below:

In addition to these new Wellness Center times we are designating some weekend Family times for parents and children ages 11 & 12 to work out together on approved fitness equipment. See schedule below:

Families are required to go through a Wellness Orientation prior to use.  Please sign up for yours at the Welcome Center.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Peter Sebert, Healthy Lifestyles Director @ 603-283-5257 or psebert@keene-ymca.org

Saturday, October 13th   

Start At: 10:00am

The course:

This combination of rails, trails and roads equates to a very scenic 5k run. The start and finish are in the Keene Family YMCA parking lot. The route starts along flat quiet neighborhood streets and quickly heads up your first of two hill climbs on a gravel / dirt road, at the top of your first climb runners leave the dirt road for a journey through the woods on a single track trail. Runner’s second climb begins when they exit the single track to find themselves back on quiet paved streets. At the top of the last climb runners head back into the woods for a pleasant flat run on the Cheshire rail trail; runners are then rewarded with a nice long downhill on a dirt road. Runners finally exit the woods and are back on flat neighborhood streets for the final leg of the race.

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

10-19       20-29      30-39      40-49      50-59      60 and up

***At the conclusion of the run there will be a free ¼ mile Tot Trot for anyone 10 or under***

Cost:  $15.00 for all members   $20.00 for non YMCA members   $20.00 for all race day registrations

Sign up at the Keene Family YMCA Welcome Center

The first 75 runners to register will receive a race T shirt.

Refreshments will be provided for all competitors along with 1 course side water station.

Beat the Heat at our First Indoor Triathlon!

All month long during June & July  Cost $15 per person

Register at the Welcome Center and then sign up for  your swim, bike and run event times.

Divisions:

Iron Kids—Individuals or teams comprised of children 14& under

Adults—Individuals or teams comprised of anyone over the age of 14

Families—teams  of 2-3 family members doing different legs of the race.

The Course:

Over 14 years—10min swim, 20min stationary bike, 15min track run

Under 14 years—5min swim, 10min stationary bike, 10min track run

This time allows our youth to have fun using our gymnastics equipment outside of a formal class schedule. Qualified staff will be on hand to ensure safety and proper usage of the facility. Join us for one day or for the whole session and pay as you go. Each section is first-come, first- served, drop-in with a max  of 25 participants. Price is per person.

We will no longer offer mixed age group open gyms for safety reasons.

The Keene Family YMCA is offering After School Care for 2012-2013 – Grades K-5th

After Care

Open from End of School till 6:00 pm

Both full-time and part-time options available.

Activities may include: swimming, gym games, outdoor time, science projects, art, cooking, homework help, walking field trips, snack and more!!

Chesterfield After School Program – Held at Chesterfield School – Open from End of School till 5:45 pm

For more information, or to register, please contact:  Vicki Racano – 603-283-5241 or vracano@keene-ymca.org

THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITY

To:              Keene Family YMCA Members

From:         Helene Mogridge, Executive Director

Re:             Building Changes effective Monday, April 16, 2012

Due to safety concerns regarding its location and our inability to effectively provide service and support to its users, we will be closing the Youth Wellness Center (located across from the Racquetball/Squash Courts) effective Monday April 16, 2012.

We will be moving several pieces of equipment to the north side of the Adult Wellness Center and will be placing a few pieces around the perimeter of the track.

Having the equipment in more visible areas will allow our wellness staff to provide proper guidance and supervision.

This change will open up opportunities for other program spaces which, we believe, will enhance your experience at the Y.

Within the next 10 days, the space currently serving as YOUTH WELLNESS will become a dedicated SPIN ROOM.  By leaving the bikes in place, damage to the equipment and the floors will be minimized.  In addition, this will give us increased flexibility to add new spin classes as needed.

If you are currently using the equipment in the Youth Wellness Center and have concerns about what other opportunities exist for you at the Y, please talk to Stacy Wilbur, Wellness Coordinator (swilbur@keene-ymca.org  /  283-5258) or Peter Sebert, Healthy Lifestyles Director, (283-5257 / psebert@keene-ymca.org).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make the Keene Family YMCA a safe, productive, enjoyable facility for all.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience these changes may cause.

Thank you for your continued support of the Keene Family YMCA!

Keene, N.H.- The Board of Directors of the Keene Family YMCA has selected Hélène Mogridge as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Keene Family YMCA.

Hélène most recently served as the Vice President of the YMCA of Northern Westchester in White Plains, NY. She has more than 30 years of dedicated service to the YMCA movement in organizations across New England.

Mogridge has also held the positions of:

• District V.P and Branch Director for the YMCA of Northern Westchester
• Senior Program Director at the Bangor, Maine YMCA
• Senior Program Director at the Rye, New York YMCA
• Aquatic Director at the YMCA of Greater New York’s Cross Island Branch.

Hélène has a BS in Human Services from Springfield College.

The YMCA is a family affair with Hélène. Her husband Chris is a former YMCA CEO and their son Alan is a Branch Executive with the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA.

With a new 65,000 sq. ft. facility and membership at record levels, the Board of Directors knew it had to find the right person for this critical role. Board Chair Stephen Bragdon was a member of the search committee.

“The search committee of the Keene Family Y spent months on the search process. Over forty candidates applied many of whom were extremely qualified. Helene was our first choice. We are lucky to have her as our CEO and the board is looking forward to working with her to insure our mission is successfully implemented.

Hélène is excited to start her service with the Keene Family YMCA.

“I am honored to have been chosen as the new CEO of the Keene Family YMCA. When I first visited Keene in January, I fell in love with the atmosphere and the character of the town. Once I visited the YMCA, I knew that this is where I belonged. As a lifelong participant and advocate for personal health and wellness, I am also looking forward to taking a  leadership role and becoming a partner in Vision 2020, to ensure that we live in the nation’s healthiest community by the year 2020.”

Hélène and her husband Chris are moving to Keene and look forward to being a part of the community.

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