Points of Interest

Coach Di cover story

Oneida Y 5k Turkey Trot p2

Zumba Event—Dancing for the

dogs & cats p2

Wine & Beer Tasting event p2

A message from our newsletter sponsor

BRiDGES p3

CEO, Hank Leo on his 4th book p3

Why Hydrospin? P4

Winter coat drive p4

Fun Pasta fund-raiser p4

Rome Y lifeguard qualifies for sec-tionals p5

The YMCA of the Greater Tri -Valley November 2013 Newsletter

November 2013 Volume 4, Issue 11

DATES TO REMEMBER

November 4th New

Session begins November 28th

CLOSED April 4, 2014 Don

Connolly Determina-tion Celebration

Thank you to all the members that had a guest accompany them to the Y during the “Bring a Friend Week”. The Rome

and Oneida Family Y’s enjoyed 90 guests during that week. Some joined our Y family!! The “Bring a Friend Week” was

our way of saying thank-you to our members for be-ing a part of the Y.

As everyone is aware we lost a won-derful friend, mentor, coach and gen-tleman very recently. Prior to his passing, we dedicated the Oneida Y Wellness Center to Coach Di. Now it is aptly named “The Frank J. DiChris-tina Wellness Center” At least a hun-dred people gathered for the dedica-tion. Frank was there with his wife Joan and one of his daughter-in-laws,

Victoria. Our resident photographer, Frank Valentino took pictures and our resi-dent baker, Judy Gorton, baked a fabulous cake along with cupcakes. Frank and Judy or “Frudy” are also Oneida Y members that Coach Di trained and supported. During Coach Di’s tenure at the Y he trained hundreds of folks, helping them to overcome their personal battles—whatever they may have been. Frank had a way of making you feel special and ALWAYS had something positive to say. So many people will miss him. If you would like to view photos of the dedication ceremony click on the link below https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=fvalent01&target=ALBUM&id=5929509220227457969&authkey=Gv1sRgCLThrbyC4uuR2AE&feat=email

As the cold, snowy, slushy weather approaches please remember to “carry in” the footwear you will be wearing inside the Y. This helps keep your Y clean and cuts down on maintenance costs!

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Step Up For Our Y Capital Campaign Project Update

_____________________________________ Rome: Projects slated for 2013: The elevator renovations have begun. The tar-

get date for completion is mid-November. New western red cedar wood for the men’s

sauna is on order, to be delivered in 4-6 weeks. New paging system in Rome is on its’ way to

being completed. The proposal for lighting upgrades throughout

the building has been accepted and should be underway shortly. In the meantime we have replaced several bulbs throughout the facility. Doesn’t it look brighter?

Oneida: Welcome Desk renovation plans have been ac-

cepted and materials are on order. Getting quotes to add 8 cameras to our exist-

ing 8 cameras. Repairs are on-going thanks to Bob!!

Oneida Family YMCA 5K Turkey Trot Saturday, November 23, 2013

8am Race Time Sponsored by the YMCA Oneida Dolphins

Swim Team

Pick up a race form at the Oneida Family YMCA, 701 Seneca Street, Oneida, NY

13421. Drop off or mail application to the Oneida Y. Make checks payable to the

Oneida Family Y. Pre-registration Deadline is November 11th

$20.00 pre-registration for members $25.00 pre-registration for non-Members Race Day Registration: $30.00 (T-

shirt not guaranteed)

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A word from our newsletter sponsor: BRiDGES To Prevent Tobacco

T h e B r a i n - B u s t i n g E f f e c t s o f C i g a r e t t e s

You know smoking hurts your heart and lungs, but new research from Johns Hop-kins University finds that lighting up increases your odds of developing mood and anxiety disorders, too. The more cigarettes you regularly smoke, the more sus-ceptible you are to mood problems, the researchers say. People who puffed one to nine cigarettes a day had a 64 percent higher risk of any mood disorder (like anxiety or panic disorder); smoking 30 or more daily increased odds more than two-fold. Chronic exposure to nicotine may change the nicotine receptors in the brain so they become less responsive to neurotransmitters associated with mood, leading to depression. Link to article

The More They See, the More They Smoke The first national study to examine how specific marketing strategies in convenience stores and other retail settings affect youth smoking, concluded that the more cigarette marketing teens are exposed to in retail stores, the more likely they are to smoke.

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Slater, SJ, et, al., “The Impact of Retail Cigarette Marketing Practices on Youth Smoking Uptake,” Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 161:440-445, May 2007 http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=570320

Hank Leo, CEO, has recently released his third nationally published book, entitled “God Called.” It is a memoir of his spiritual journey, having grown up in Oneida, and finding his way through inspirational experiences and stories of God’s influence on his life. The new book will be available on Amazon.com, as well as other online ser-vices and local retail venues. A fourth book, entitled “Return to Allen Park” -a follow up to “Home When the Streetlights Come On” is planned for early 2014. His second book, “In Your Hands,” is a children’s book, with the human spirit as the subject as told through the eyes of his Siberian Husky, Louie. Mr. Leo’s books are available on Amazon.com and Kindle, as well as Barnes & Noble, online.

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AQUATICS

Colleen Herzog, Aquatics Director 315.363.7788 ext 230

cherzog@ymcatrivalley.org ____________________________________________

Swimming Lessons begin the week of

November 4th and run through December 21st _____________________________________________________________

Pool Schedule The November pool is out. Pick up a copy at the Welcome desk. Watch for addi-tional swim times posted in the lobby and on the Aquatics board by the locker rooms. Hydro-Cycling Drop inches and tone legs and thighs!! New Session starts Tuesday, Nov 5th. Register by November 3rd to avoid a $10 late fee.

Colleen Herzog, Oneida Y Aquatics Director shares this about hydrocycling: First, while doing hydrocycling exercises most of our body is immersed in the water. Water environment not only reduces pressure on the joints while exercising, but also creates additional resistance making the mus-cles work more effectively. Hydrocycling is proved to help burn fatty tissue quickly while keeping joint strain at the safe level. It, therefore, could be an ideal form of exercise for those of us for whom training outside the water environment is not really recommended due to involving too much pressure on the bone struc-ture. Hydrocycling is considered greatly beneficial for people wishing to improve their general fitness level as well as those fighting overweight and obesity. 600 – 1,200 kcal are being burnt during one session of hy-drocycling (depending on the intensity of the exer-cises.) While hydrocycling the skin and muscles are consis-tently being “massaged” by, the water set in motion by the participants themselves. It increases blood supply and nourishment within the muscles and skin, which helps reduce the cellulite especially in the lower parts of the body. Hydrocycling is a wonderful form of training for people with injuries and those who have suffered from long-term immobility as well as elderly

CPR , AED & First Aid Schedule for 2013 Sundays at the Oneida Y, recertification is at 8am and new certification: 9:00am –3:00pm Next class is November 24th Class schedule for 2013: December 15, 2013 COST: Non-Staff: CPR/AED $35 CPR/First Aid/AED $45

people. Hydrocycling is a wonderful form of training for people with injuries and those who have suffered from long-term im-mobility as well as elderly people. It helps fight muscles atro-phy by significantly increasing the level of strength in the mus-cles, not to mention a great beneficial effect on the respiratory and cardiovascular system of the entire body and great fun as well. Consider all the benefits of hydrocycling and simply join. It may turn out to be your cup of tea.

The Oneida School Age Child Care Program is cur-rently holding their annual winter coat drive. They are collecting winter coats of all sizes through the end of November. The coats will be donated to local coat drives in our community. It’s a great time to “clean out” your closets! Please bring them to the Oneida Y School Age Child Care Program or simply drop them in the boxes in the main lobby. Questions? Please con-nect with Stephanie Neff, SACC Director at 363-7788 ext 232 or smanion@ymcatrivalley.org

Back by popular demand “Fun Pasta” fundraiser. Proceeds help support the Oneida Y SACC Program. Orders will be taken from November 4th through November 25th. Forms are available at the Oneida Welcome Desk. We have a link for Online Sales. Out-of-town relatives and friends can now order directly from the company and WE GET THE CREDIT! 40% of these sales go directly to us! (excludes shipping cost). There is a flat rate shipping charge of $6.95, but they ship within a couple of days, and our relatives can easily support our group! http://www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/oneidaymca

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AQUATICS

Jen Ringrose, Aquatics Coordinator 315.336-3500 ext 230

jringrose@ymcatrivalley.org ____________________________________________

Swimming Lessons begin the week of

November 4th and run through December 21st

Splash Pool Parties at the Y.

Rome: Friday, Saturday and Sun-day Oneida: Saturday and Sunday For all ages, additional charge for parties over 20. Must provide your own refreshments and paper goods. Advanced reservations and de-posit required. Please visit the Welcome Desk at the Oneida or Rome Y for more information and a quote.

Amy Marcoccia, a lifeguard for the Rome Family Y, is on the Rome Free Academy swim team. She recently qualified for the sectionals. Congratulations Amy!!!

Youth and Teen Nights at the Rome Y Youth Night is for students in grade K-6. This is a “drop off” program. Parents/guardians may drop their child/children off and pick them up at the conclusion of the program. Saturday evenings Time: 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $4 per child for members and non-members Youth enjoy the interactive game room, gym games, the pool plus much more. Teen Night is for students in grades 7-12. Saturday evenings Time: 8:00-10:00pm Cost: $4 per child for members and non-members. Teens enjoy basketball, volleyball, swimming, the teen center, the teen weight room and more. MUST PRESENT STUDENT ID FOR ENTRY. Both Youth and Teen Night run until May.

October is National Fire Safety Month On Friday, October 25th the School Age Child Care children had no school. As part of National Fire Safety Month the Rome Fire Department hosted a fire safety and awareness presentation at the Rome Family Y for our school age child care participants. The School Age Child Care Program includes snow days, half days, early dismissal and single vacation days. The December, Feb-ruary and April vacation weeks are not included in monthly fees. For more information on the YMCA School Age Child Care Program please see page 6 of this newsletter for contact person in your area.

(L ) Brianna Rivecca and K’yania Hines experience the inside of a fire truck

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YMCA School Age Child Care

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2013/2014 SCHOOL YEAR The YMCA School Age Child Care Program provides before and after school care for your 5 to 12 year old (s), transportation is provided to and from school where applicable and is available for the following schools: Oneida Area: Durhamville, North Broad Street, Seneca Street, Willard Pryor, St. Patrick’s, E.A. McAllister Ele-mentary, J.D. George Elementary, Stockbridge Valley Central School District and Madison Central School. Rome Area: Bellamy, Denti, Gansevoort, John E. Joy, Ridge Mills, Stokes, Staley Upper Elementary School and Rome Catholic. New Hartford Area: Conkling, Jones, New York Mills, Clinton, Sauquoit, Bradley, Myles, Hughes, Westmore-land Road, Marcy, Deerfield and Harts Hill Elementary. Cost of the program is based on member and non-member rates. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

It is almost winter recess at school - December 23 through January 3

Register your child/children NOW for Child Care during winter break. YMCA School Age Child Care for Winter Recess is available at all three Y locations, Rome, Oneida and New Hartford. Care will be available on Decem-ber 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th and on January 2nd and 3rd. Rates and activities vary by location. Register now so you don’t miss out!! Please register by December 16th in Rome and New Hartford and December 18th in Oneida to avoid a $5 per day late fee. Oneida Family Y: Stephanie Manion, (315) 363-7788 ext 232 or smanion@ymcatrivalley.org Rome Family Y: Nicolina Calandra, (315) 336-3500 ext 226 or ncalandra@ymcatrivalley.org New Hartford School Age Child Care, Danielle Trzcinski (315) 797-4787 or dtrzcinski@ymcatrivalley.org

This past Columbus day, the Oneida Y school age child care participants spent the day at the Y. Many activities were planned. Among them, the chil-dren measured out the length and width of the

Santa Maria, the largest of the three ships that ”sailed the ocean blue in 1492”. They quickly realized that an 80’ X 23’ boat is not very big with a crew of 40. They also baked “ship’s biscuits” and tasted salt beef, com-mon foods that may have been eaten during Columbus’ voyage. Ms. Colleen and Mr Brett taught boat safety and ways to keep safe in the water. The children decided their favorite part was learning to jump in the water safely! To find out more about how to register for SACC vacation-day programming, visit our website for up-coming no-school dates and activities.

O u r P a r t n e r s

WWW.YMCATRIVALLEY.ORG

Rome Family YMCA 301 W Bloomfield Street Rome, NY 13440 Phone: 315.336.3500 Fax: 315.339.4076 Oneida Family YMCA 701 Seneca Street Oneida, NY 13421 Phone: 315.363.7788 Fax: 315.363.7352 New Hartford School Age Child Care Site 25 Oxford Road New Hartford, NY 13413 Phone: 315.797.4787 Fax: 315.507.2986

If you would like to receive this newsletter via email or if you know anyone that does please email your request to mgolden@ymcatrivalley.org or call 315.336.3500 ext 232. Copies of this newsletter are also available at the Welcome Desks in Oneida and Rome and on our website at www.ymcatrivalley.org

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