THE EASTSIDER
January, 2014
VANDERBILT YMCA 224 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE VANDERBILT YMCA
Vanderbilt offers Super Bowl Weekend Guest Room Rates
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Vanderbilt offers Super Bowl Weekend Guest Room Rates
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Vanderbilt offers FAFSA Nights for Students Interested in Going to College
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Author, Karen Elizaga Has Book Signing at Vanderbilt
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Preschool Kids Night Out (Ages 2-4) Friday, February 7, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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School Age Kids Night Out (Ages 5-11) Friday, February 21, 2014 6:00-9:00 PM
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Don’t have tickets to the game but want to partake in the Super Bowl XLVIII festivities? Come stay at the Vanderbilt YMCA located in the heart of the Super Bowl celebrations. Vanderbilt’s guest rooms are within walking distance to Times Square, Bryant Park and the Super Bowl Boulevard, a football extravaganza held on Broadway between 34th and 47th street from January 29 - February 1, 2014, 12PM - 10PM. The accommodations include complimentary breakfast, single and bunk bed rooms, free access to health and wellness facilities, housekeeping service, shared bath facilities situation on each floor, 24 hour security and access to all public transportation. Call now and be sure to mention ‘SUPER BOWL.’! For more information call 212-912-2500 or visit ymcanyc.org/association/guest-rooms.
Valentine’s Day Card Making & Cupcake Decorating Party Friday, February 14, 2014 6:00-8:00 PM
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January, 2014
Vanderbilt offers FAFSA Nights for Author, Karen Elizaga Has Students Interested in Going to College Book Signing at Vanderbilt
January 1st marked not only the beginning of a new year but also the opportunity for our students to complete one more step on their road to college. Every January 1st, the Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available for the following academic year. As many of you know firsthand, to get any financial aid from the federal government and often even private aid like scholarships from the college and universities themselves, students have to fill out the FAFSA. This year the YMCA of Greater NY will be hosting 13 FAFSA Completion nights throughout the city along with support from the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The Vanderbilt Y is hosting two FAFSA nights. One FAFSA night will be at the Y and open to everyone in the community. A second FAFSA night will be offered at the Julia Richman Education Complex for students who attend high school at that campus. The Vanderbilt Y is committed to helping families complete this integral piece of the college access puzzle. Below, you can find the days and times of our FAFSA completion nights. For more information – please reach out to the contacts listed below. FAFSA Completion Nights at the Vanderbilt Y CONTACT NAME AND TITLE Kyle Christian Teen & Sports Director kchristian@ymcanyc.org Candy Hilikas Site Director chilikas@ymcanyc.org
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VANDERBILT YMCA Mon, 2/25 224 East 47th Street Start: 6:00PM New York, NY 10017 End: 8:00PM VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL 317 East 67th Street New York, NY 10065
Fri, 2/7 Start: 5:30PM End: 7:30PM
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Pictured above: Author, Karen Elizaga poses in the Vanderbilt YMCA lobby where she signs copies of her book ‘Find Your Sweet Spot’
On January 9th, the Vanderbilt YMCA hosted a book signing event featuring Karen Elizaga and her new book ‘Find Your Sweet Spot.’ As a coach, speaker, writer and entrepreneur, Elizaga works with companies, executives, and individuals seeking success in work and life. Founder of Forward Options, Elizaga transformed her passion for helping others discover, define and achieve their optimal visions of success into a vocation she loves. As a former lawyer and leading executive, Karen Elizaga understands the unique terrain of the corporate landscape. This insider’s knowledge informs her executive and career coaching practices, which are further enhanced by her experience actively coaching hundreds of successful professionals. The signing benefitted the 2014 Annual Campaign. 2