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Madison Area Y Open House Jan. 1-7/Kirby Center Open House Jan. 9

Come see what the Y and the F.M. Kirby Children's Center have to offer

The Madison Area YMCA’s Family Center will host its Winter Open House Week from Tues., Jan. 1, through Mon., Jan. 7. The Y is open on New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA will hold its Open House on Wed., Jan. 9, from 9:30-11 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Visit the Y’s Family Center located at 111 Kings Road in Madison for free and bring your friends, family and neighbors. Join during Open House Week and have your initiation fee waived. Winter Open House Week features no guest fees and free trial memberships that include unlimited use of the Fitness Center, open lap and family swimming, open gym and open play in Kids Central, the Y’s indoor playground for children. For more information about membership or to view the full Open House Week schedule, visit the Y’s website at www.madisonareaymca.org. All guests 18 years of age+ must present a valid state or government-issued photo ID.

Visit the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA, located at 54 East Street in Madison to see the difference Kirby can make in a child’s life. The right curriculum at every stage gives children an early advantage. Find out how programs at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center give children the best preparation for school and for life. As specialists in early childhood development, education and care, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergartners, full-day kindergarten and school-age children. Kirby provides a developmentally rich and socially responsible environment supported by a specially trained and caring staff who help children develop strong skills, healthy habits, and physical, social and emotional confidence.

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The Madison Area YMCA is a 501c3 cause-driven charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial Assistance may be available. For additional information, contact Member Services at the Madison Area YMCA, at 111 Kings Road in Madison, 973-822-YMCA (9622), ext. 2276 or visit the Y’s website at madisonareaymca.org.

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