Tag Archives: Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA

Pre-Diabetes Program at the Y

Posted on July 20, 2010 by The Changeling

The Y now has a program to assist people at risk for diabetes. This pre-diabetes program helps people develop healthy lifestyle changes:
What is the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (Y-DPP)?
The New York State Y-DPP was designed and researched by the Indiana University School of Medicine to aid in the prevention of diabetes for individuals who [...]

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Summer Memberships Available at the YMCA

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Changeling

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If you haven’t already, now’s the time to join the Y!
Bedford-Stuyvestant YMCA
1121 Bedford Avenue (at Monroe Street)
718-789-1497

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YMCA Class Registration is Open

Posted on April 20, 2010 by The Changeling

YMCA class registration for the May / June session has opened. This includes registration for swimming classes (ages 6 months through adults), youth dance classes, and youth karate classes. For more information visit the Bed-Stuy YMCA at 1121 Bedford Avenue (at Monroe Street) or call 718-789-1497.

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Healthy Living Series at the YMCA

Posted on March 6, 2010 by The Changeling

Check out the Y’s Healthy Living Series every Tuesday in March. Click the flier below to enlarge.

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford Avenue (at Monroe Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-9422

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Celebrate America on the Move Week with the YMCA

Posted on September 19, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 19, 2009; 8:00 am; ]
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New Yorkers are still fighting the battle of the bulge. According to the July 2009 Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s report, the number of obese adults in New York rose by 5.2 percent from last year. To help New Yorkers adopt healthy lifestyle habits, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA [...]

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Moms on the Move at the YMCA

Posted on May 22, 2009 by The Changeling
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Creator of The Backyardigans to Participate in YMCA’s Saturday Morning Story Time

Posted on April 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 2, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon’s series “The Backyardigans” will be taking part in this Saturday’s story time at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA.

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YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Takes Place This Saturday at Von King Park

Posted on April 17, 2009 by The Changeling

On Saturday, April 18th at Von King Park, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA invites the communities of Brooklyn to participate in YMCA Healthy Kids® Day, the nation’s largest health day for children and families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day includes fun, engaging and creative activities for children and families and promotes year-long wellness and healthy living. YMCA [...]

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YMCA Strong Kids Swim-a-thon Event This Saturday!

Posted on February 26, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 28, 2009; 8:00 am to 9:30 am. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Head on over to the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA and take part the Strong Kids Swim-a-thon this Saturday. They’re having a raffle and there will be a concession stand and you’ll watch the Piranha swimmers in action. There’ll be a morning session and an evening session so make sure to stop by. Proceeds support the [...]

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