YMCA heads into next phase of reopening
Last year's YMCA Halloween Parade (Norwich Family YMCA Photo)
NORWICH – The next phase of the Norwich Family YMCA’s reopening plan took effect on Monday, with a virtual event planned for this month along with the ability for members to reserve a basketball basket and join in karate.
According to Norwich Family YMCA Executive Director Jamey Mullen, the Y is slowly able to reopen as coronavirus numbers remain below New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s requirements.
Mullen said a notable change in the third phase of the Y’s reopening plan is that basketball is back, and members are now able to reserve half courts, with two people or one family per basket.
He said that individuals interested in signing up for a spot may visit norwichfamilyymca9622.setmore.com/ or call (607) 336-9622, and that karate will be back from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursday starting on October 15, but will take place without sparring.
He added that the annual Norwich YMCA Halloween Parade and Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place virtually with winners of the events to be announced on Saturday October 31 on the Y’s Facebook page and website.
“Don't forget our annual Halloween parade will be virtual this year with door decorations, house decorating, and costume contests,” said Mullen. “All pictures need to be submitted by Oct. 25 for both contests.”
“Our judges will then review all submissions and decide on the winners.”
He said for the Halloween costume, kids in grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade will also be allowed to participate, and to register for the Virtual Halloween Parade individuals may email norwichymcaseniorprog@citlink.net with their name, address, and phone number with a note on what contests they’re submitting to.
Those with questions may also contact Tom Revior at (607) 336-9622 ext. 1029. Costume categories to include funniest, most original, spookiest, cutest, best family costume award, and judge’s award.
Virtual parade categories to include non-school award, family award, school award, and business award.
Mullen said in addition to the newly reopened sections of the Y, activities that reopened in the last phase will be allowed to remain open.
“We are excited that our opening has gone well, our members are enjoying the facility, exercise classes, fitness center, walking track, and pickleball too.”
He said starting earlier last month the facility’s hours changed to 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Norwich Family YMCA Executive Director Jamey Mullen, the Y is slowly able to reopen as coronavirus numbers remain below New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s requirements.
Mullen said a notable change in the third phase of the Y’s reopening plan is that basketball is back, and members are now able to reserve half courts, with two people or one family per basket.
He said that individuals interested in signing up for a spot may visit norwichfamilyymca9622.setmore.com/ or call (607) 336-9622, and that karate will be back from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursday starting on October 15, but will take place without sparring.
He added that the annual Norwich YMCA Halloween Parade and Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place virtually with winners of the events to be announced on Saturday October 31 on the Y’s Facebook page and website.
“Don't forget our annual Halloween parade will be virtual this year with door decorations, house decorating, and costume contests,” said Mullen. “All pictures need to be submitted by Oct. 25 for both contests.”
“Our judges will then review all submissions and decide on the winners.”
He said for the Halloween costume, kids in grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade will also be allowed to participate, and to register for the Virtual Halloween Parade individuals may email norwichymcaseniorprog@citlink.net with their name, address, and phone number with a note on what contests they’re submitting to.
Those with questions may also contact Tom Revior at (607) 336-9622 ext. 1029. Costume categories to include funniest, most original, spookiest, cutest, best family costume award, and judge’s award.
Virtual parade categories to include non-school award, family award, school award, and business award.
Mullen said in addition to the newly reopened sections of the Y, activities that reopened in the last phase will be allowed to remain open.
“We are excited that our opening has gone well, our members are enjoying the facility, exercise classes, fitness center, walking track, and pickleball too.”
He said starting earlier last month the facility’s hours changed to 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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