Welcome Week 2025

From September 12-21, all CDYMCA branches are free and open to the public! Want to see what the Y is all about? Here's your chance to see us at our best! Check out the amazing community events happening at CDYMCA branches throughout Welcoming Week.

NEW & REJOINING MEMBERS: SAVE UP TO $100 WITH NO JOINER FEE!

Welcoming Week promotes cross-cultural understanding and community cohesion by bringing together neighbors in a spirit of unity. This is a GREAT time to be a member of the Y and celebrate the communities we represent and embrace!

Bethlehem

9/12 | Open Skate: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & Movie Night in the Pavilion: Lilo & Stitch (2025) – 5:30 PM

9/13 | Open Skate: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

9/14 | Open Skate: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

9/15 | Rock N Ride Cycling (Billy Joel): 9:00 AM

9/17 | Rock N Ride Cycling (Queen): 8:30 AM & Zumba w/ Maira: 8:45 AM

9/19 | Membership Appreciation Picnic: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Guilderland  

9/12 | 6 PM-8 PM | Family Fun Night

9/15 | 6 AM | Blackout GRIT w/ Vanessa Wade - 'All black, all focus, all GRIT'

9/16 | 8:30 AM | Wear BRIGHT Colors Zumba w/ Catherine Geysen

9/16 | 10:35 AM | Dress In Your High School Senior Style - Silver Sneakers Classic w/ Jill Cullen

9/18 | 8:20 AM | Forrest Gump Soundtrack Cycling w/ Dave Handen

9/18 | 11:45 AM | 70's Music & Style Yoga w/ Lisa Borrello

9/19 | 9:25 AM | Yacht Rock Cycling w/ Karen Haag

9/19 | 6:05 PM | Blackout GRIT w/ Vanessa Wade - 'All black, all focus, all GRIT'

9/19 | 4 PM –6 PM | BBQ Dinner Drive Thru – pre orders suggested!

 

Glenville

9/12 | 9-9:45 AM | Zumba - "Rep your Heritage" - Dress to the country that represents YOU!

9/16 | 9 AM-9:45 AM | Spin "Ride Around the World" - Registration Required

9/17 | 9:30-10:15 AM | Aqua Aerobics "Splash around the World"-  Registration Required 

9/19 | 9-9:45 AM |vPride Ride - an Inclusive spin class for ALL, be ready to "Express Yourself" and show your "True Colors" - Registration Required

Also, be on the lookout in the lobby for community-building games and activities.

 

Greenbush

9/15 | 4:15-5 PM | Reggaeton Ride - Registration required

9/18 | 8:20-8:50 AM | "Core" Values

9/18 | 9-10 AM | Global Rhythm Zumba

9/18 | 7:15-8 PM | BodyCombat

 

Greene County

9/15 | All Day | Coffee in the Lobby

9/16 | All Day | Grab a Snack (fruit in the lobby)

9/17 | 11 AM-1 PM | Smoothie Tasting

9/18 | All Day | Coffee in the Lobby

9/19 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Potluck & Recipe Sharing

9/19 | 5:30 PM | Family Movie Night: Coco (Registration required)

 

Southern Saratoga

9/15 | 5 PM-7 PM | Lego Masters

9/16 | 5 PM-7 PM | Dumpling Making

9/17 | 5 PM-7 PM | Bracelet Making

9/19 | 5 PM-7 PM | Family Badminton  

9/20 | 11 AM-11:45 AM | Family Music and Movement

 

Open Badminton: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30

Gaga Ball: Available to the public outside on the playground

Zumba Classes offered throughout the week! Schedules | Capital District YMCA

 

Troy

9/12 & 9/19 | 11:45 AM–1 PM | Family Swim
9/12 & 9/19 | 3 PM–4:50 PM | Youth & Family Time

9/13 & 9/20 | 8 AM–12 PM | Walk-In Wellness Orientation
9/13 & 9/20 | 8 AM–10:45 AM | Group Exercise (Drop-in)

9/14 & 9/21 | 7 AM–10 AM | Pickleball
9/14 & 9/21 | 8 AM–12 PM | Walk-In Wellness Orientation

9/15–9/18 | 7 AM–7 PM | Walk-In Wellness Orientation
9/15–9/19 | 7 AM–7 PM | Group Exercise (Drop-in)
9/15 | 3 PM–7:50 PM | Youth & Family Time
9/15 | 4 PM–6:10 PM | Family Swim

9/16 & 9/18 | 8 AM–1 PM | Pickleball