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 luncheon gathering that meets four times a year to enjoy preparing and then savoring delicious healthy lunches. Luncheons will consist of appetizers, salad, main course and dessert.

Time: 12:00-1:30PM

Cost: $15 for members $20 for non-members

Location: YMCA GP room

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: Thursday

Time: 7:00-8:30PM

Cost: Member $63 Non-member $89

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 $46 for 20 weeks Non-member $56 for 20 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: 16 and up

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:30-8:00PM

Cost: Member $80 Non-member $98

Instructor: Cathy Guidetti

Includes all art materials

Introduction to Art: Mixed Media

This class will introduce students to beginning art skills and tools. In this activity-based studio art class, the students will be introduced to clay, drawing, painting, collage and more and will also learn color theory; primary and secondary, cool and warm colors. Students will be given the opportunity to explore, create, and achieve. Part of each lesson, the students will learn about artists, art appreciation and history.

Ages: 8-12 years old
Day/Time: Saturdays 11AM-12:00PM
Cost: Member $48 Non member $58

Saturday Beginning Arts Class

A fun new class for the younger ones. Children will discover the world of art through basic materials and techniques. They will explore color, shape, and texture while drawing, painting, cutting and more! This class is a great opportunity to both help children succeed in the classroom and prepare children for the classroom setting. The children will be able to express their creativity through guidance and will be encouraged to expand their imagination while listening, learning and sharing. Part of each lesson, the children will learn about artists, art appreciation and history.

Ages: 4-5 years old
Day/Time: Saturdays, 10AM-11:00AM
Cost: Member: $44 Non Member $54

Rhythm and Rhyme: A Parent and Child Musical Experience

Share your love of music with your child! Each age appropriate 30 minute class will include finger plays, songs,
simple dances and fun with rhythem instruments to help your child develop language, social, fine motor and gross
motor skills in a warm and lighthearted environment designed to engage and spark your child’s imagination.

Section 1
Ages: 3-5 accompanied by a parent music partner
Day: Tuesdays 10:00-10:30AM
Location: Music Room
Member: $40 for 8 weeks
Non Member: $48 for 8 weeks

Section 2
Ages: 12-36 months accompanied by a parent music partner
Day: Tuesadys 10:30-11:00AM
Location: Music Room
Member: $40 for 8 weeks
Non Member: $48 for 8 weeks

Music Lessons

See Education and Leadership tab on Menu for bios of music instructors and additional information about our music program

For children, teens, adults

Individuals may sign up for either private vocal, piano/keyboard,guitar, violin or clarinet/flute/brass instruments. Lessons are ongoing through the year. Please contact Amy Tosi, Music Director at ext.308 or atosi@westfieldymca.org to arrange lessons.

Private Vocal lessons (ages 10 +)

Member: $174 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: $182 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 5-9)