Group interest
AOA Trips/Lunches
Girls (and guys!) just want to have fun! Please join our VERY Active Older Adults on bus trips and excursions which are posted at registration times. Also, check for delicious luncheons and gala parties in our General Purpose Room. See Carol Palmer or Sue Woods for more information.
Knit Wits
A group of enthusiastic knitters, some brand new to the hobby and others who are seasoned veterans. Not only do they knit for themselves they also knit for our troops and other worthy causes. The knit wits look forward to seeing new faces; new members of any age, gender, or ability are welcome. Be sure to join us every Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30AM in the Board Room. For more information contact Charlene Call Member Retention/Wellness Director at 413-568-8631 Ext.305
Green Table Connection
Do you love food? Do you value locally grown, organic food and produce and want to support local farmers? Do you desire to eat nutritious, well-balanced meals in the company of others with shared values of the importance of local, sustainable food? If you’re nodding your head, then consider this: A monthly evening gathering at our beautiful Camp Shepard Chalet to enjoy preparing and then savoring delicious healthy dinners. Each month we will also have a featured speaker who will give a short talk on the subject matter of food during the dessert portion of the evening. Dinners will consist of appetizers, salad, main course and dessert.
Time” 5:30PM-8:30PM
Cost: $25 for members $35 for non-members
Location: YMCA Camp Shepard Goyette Chalet
Facilitator: Becky Clark
For more information including dates, please contact Rosann Scalise at ext 302 or rscalise@westfieldymca.org.
Write Loudly
Turn up the volume on your creativity. The only way to stay creative is to be proactive. What better way to accomplish your writing dreams than amidst a group of fellow writers? Improve your writing with prompts, tips and exercises. Discover how to express and market your writing talents in a relaxed atmosphere with fellow writers. Each class will begin with a short lesson in style, followed by in-class writing time and read-aloud period where writers will provide positive feedback for their peers. Writers will also work on long-term projects that will be reviewed and edited by the group.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00-8:30PM
Cost: Member $59 Non-member $85
Instructor: Sera Rivers
American Classics
Join us in our tribute to American song under the direction of a professional vocal teacher. We will sing and occasionally perform a variety of music from the 1940’s through today. Bring your humor and your voice for light-hearted fun Wednesday mornings.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:30-10:30AM
Location: YMCA Music Room
Cost: Member $2.50 drop in fee each time Non-member $3.00 drop in fee
or Member $35 for 15 weeks Non-member $42 for 15 weeks
YMCA Book Club
The Westfield YMCA book club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM. Please join us for a lively discussion with a diverse group of people. Our book club is free and delicious treats are provided. Look for a flyer in the bins next to the front desk fot the title each month. For more information please contact Charlene Call Member Retention/Wellness Director at 413-568-8631 x305. (Great books, Great discussion, and Great people.) Held in the Board Room.
Watercolor Demystified
Experiment with palette and brush; learn basic watercolor technique including drawing, perspective, composition, lighting and brush techniques and mixing colors.
Ages: 18 and up
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: Member $76 Non-member $94
Instructor: Cathy Guidetti
Includes all art materials
Location: Session 1 – First four classes will be held at the Camp Shepard Chalet, 370 Northwest Road in Westfield and the second four classes will be held in the YMCA Board Room. Session 2 will be in the YMCA Board Room.
Family Fun Make Your Own Watercolor Holiday Note Cards Workshop
As a family, have fun designing and creating three to five original cards that you can send to friends and family for the holidays
.Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon
Cost:
Family (member): 1 adult, up to 3 kids = $35
Family (member): 2 adults, up to 3 kids = $50
Family (non member): 1 adult, up to 3 kids = $45
Family (non-member): 2 adults, up to 3 kids = $60
Additional $10 per child above 3 children
Instructor: Cathy Guidetti
No drawing necessary, supplies are provided
Music Lessons
For children, teens, adults
Individuals may sign up for either private or group vocal, piano/keyboard or guitar lessons
Private lessons are available by appointment. Please contact Amy Tosi, Music Director at ext.308 or atosi@westfieldymca.org to arrange lessons.
Private Vocal lessons (ages 15 +)
Member: $168 for 8 weeks of 45 minute lessons or individuals may enroll in one or more lessons by appointment at $30 per 45 minute lesson
Non-member: $175 for 8 weeks of 45 minute lessons or individuals may enroll in one or more lessons by appointment at $32 per lesson for 45 minutes
Private Vocal lessons (ages 10-14)
Member: $120 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Non-member: $128 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Private Keyboard/Piano lessons (ages 5 +)
Member: $120 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Non member: $128 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Private Guitar lessons (ages 6 +)
Member: $120 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Non-member: $128 for 8 weeks of 30 minute lessons
Group Vocal Lessons (ages 10+)
Day: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM (begins Sept. 6th)
Member: $100 for 8 weeks for 1 hour lessons
Non member $115 for 8 weeks for 1 hour lessons
Group Keyboard lessons (ages 5 +)
Day: Mondays 4:00-4:45PM (begins Sept. 12th)
Member: $100 for 8 weeks for 45 minutes each class
Non member: $108 for 8 weeks for 45 minutes each class
Group Guitar Lessons (ages 6+)
Day: Wednesdays 4:00-4:45PM (begins Sept. 7th)
Member: $100 for 8 weeks for 45 minutes each class
Non member: $108 for 8 weeks for 45 minutes each class
Music Director: Amy Tosi
