The Breeze - December 1st - 31st

THE BREEZE DECEMBER 1 - 31

FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, SEE THE ONLINE ACTIVITY CALENDAR AT WWW.SILVERBAY.ORG/ACTIVITY-CALENDAR OR THE SILVER BAY APP

All Programs And Services May Be Subject To Change Without Notice.

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GUEST PASSES 2021 Information 2021 GUEST RATES REGISTERED GUESTS Program Pass fees are included for all registered guests staying onsite in one of Silver Bay’s accommodations.

PROGRAM PASS Post Season

CHILD 0 TO 17

ADULT

TWO PERSON

FAMILY

$70

$138

$208

$240

$10

$15

$25

$30

(August 21 - December 31)

1-Day Off-Season

Program Pass Benefits include: Access to all program and activities.

See the program calendar on page 3 for operating hours.

FRIENDS OF SILVER BAY Annual

INDIVIDUAL

FAMILY

$60

$120

Friends of Silver Bay Pass Benefits include: Access to campus including Hiking Trails.

Please Note: Guest Fees do not constitute a charitable gift. *Program Passes are non-refundable for lack of use or due to weather

Welcome to Silver Bay…. As a private organization we require all of our guests to have a badge and display their parking pass in their car. If you are not a registered guest or program pass holder we invite you to join us. Please visit the front desk to learn more.

If you are a registered guest or program pass holder and have lost your badge or parking pass we ask that you visit the front desk for a replacement. A fee may apply.

While on property we remind you that you are required to wear your badge at all times to have access to the campus and a variety of programs and activities. To purchase and/or pick up your badge and parking pass visit the front desk.

Lastly, for everyone’s safety and security, those not displaying valid parking passes are subject to having their vehicles towed and those not wearing valid badges will be asked to leave the property.

OPEN HOURS 2021 Hours

2021

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

DISC GOLF

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

LABYRINTH

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

HIKING TRAILS

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

Dawn to Dusk

OUR MISSION To foster relationships, strengthen communities and nurture spirit, mind and body for all.

OUR IMPACT Because of Silver Bay YMCA, connections between people and family are stronger. People are more connected, respectful and caring. They have the confidence to develop to their full potential and to positively impact the communities in which they work and live. As a result, communities are more dynamic, inclusive and diverse. As stewards of Lake George, we inspire people to be stewards of the environment while they are visiting our magnificent campus and in their home communities.

Phone: 518.543.8833 or 1.888.758.7229 For general information email info@silverbay.org

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SILVER BAY TRAILS WOODSIDE TRAILHEAD (located across Route 9N at south entrance to service road) is the starting point for the following destinations.

Inspiration Point. Red markers. Access Inspiration Point from the north. Follow blue trail, an old logging road, until abrupt left turn onto red trail into woods. Steady upward climb. Moderate. 1 mile. 600 ft elevation gain.

Inspiration Point. Access Inspiration Point from the south. Start on blue/white trail, left turn onto white Cliffside trail, at junction with orange trail sharp right, follow orange trail to junction with white trail at stream, sharp right onto white trail, white trail to sharp right at junction with red trail, follow red trail to Inspiration Point. Steady upward climb. Moderate. 1.5 miles. 600 ft elevation gain.

Ryan's Ridge Lean-tos. Orange markers. Left turn off blue/white trail onto orange trail to Ryan's Ridge Lean-tos. In 2007 two lean-tos were built for children's programs in memory of Ryan Dickson, former Emp. Easy. 0.25 mile. 150 ft. elevation gain.

Uncas Cliff. White markers. Follow blue/white trail to left turn onto white Cliffside Trail along base of escarpment marking ancient fault. Continue straight ahead on white trail at junction with orange trail. Steady upward climb, one very steep section. End at legendary cliff with remarkable view of lake. Difficult. 0.75 mile. 400 ft elevation gain.

Skipper Mac's Cairn. White markers. Continue from Uncas Cliff on white trail, one short, steep climb, arrive at large cairn with views of the lake to the south and of Catamount Mt. to the west. Moderate from Uncas Cliff to Cairn. 1 mile and 600 ft elevation gain from trailhead.

Uncas Waterfall from Cairn. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to small waterfall. Easy from Cairn. 1.25 mile and 600 ft elevation gain from trailhead.

Uncas Waterfall from Woodside trailhead. White markers. Follow blue/white trail to left turn onto white Cliffside trail, sharp right turn onto orange trail, sharp left turn onto white trail, then blue trail to Waterfall. Steady upward climb, minor dips. Moderate. 1.25 mile and 450 ft elevation gain from trailhead.

Lost Pond from south. Orange markers. Follow blue/white trail, left onto white Cliffside trail, sharp right turn onto orange trail, sharp right turn at stream onto white trail, straight ahead at junction with orange trail, proceed to side trail to a small vernal pond. Steady uphill climb. Moderate. 1.25 mile. 600 ft elevation gain.

Lost Pond from north. Orange markers. Follow blue trail past junction to Inspiration Point to junction with trail with only orange markers, sharp left turn onto orange trail, continue to junction with side trail to pond. Mostly uphill. Moderate. 1 mile. 600 ft elevation gain.

Hudushone Lean-to. Green markers. Blue trail to sharp left onto trail with only green markers.

Steady uphill climb. Stunning views in an unspoiled wilderness setting. Moderate to difficult. 1 mile. 800 ft elevation gain.

Jabez Pond from Woodside trailhead. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to junction with another blue trail, bear left, follow that blue trail to Silver Bay property line and then follow state markers to pond. Moderate underfoot but long and all uphill. 2.2 miles. 900 ft elevation gain.

ADAMS BROOK TRAILHEAD (located across Route 9N from Hillcrest Cottage) is the starting point for the following destinations.

Jabez Pond from Adams Brook trailhead. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to Silver Bay property line and then state markers to pond. Moderate underfoot but long and all uphill. 1.5 miles, 900 ft elevation gain.

Sunrise Mountain. Red markers. A difficult trail with rocky terrain and steep inclines; one of Silver Bay's most challenging hikes. 0.75 mile. 800 ft elevation gain.

Bob James Trail. White markers. A moderate to difficult trail which connects Sunrise Mountain to the Jabez Pond trail. It offers a more gradual ascent to Sunrise Mt. from the west. 0.75 mile following white markers from the blue Jabez Pond trail to Sunrise Mt. 300 ft total elevation gain.

North Jabez Trail. Orange markers. A moderate trail that climbs to state land and the north end of Jabez Pond. Left turn off Sunrise Mt. trail onto orange trail. 1.75 miles from Adams Brook trailhead to pond. 900 ft elevation gain.

ON-CAMPUS TRAILS Horn Memorial Nature Trail. White markers. Start at kiosk across from Fisher Gym. Level trail with 30 marked stations noting natural features. Easy. 1.25 mile loop.

Lakeshore Trail. White markers. Start at beach on south side of Slim Point. Gorgeous minitrail, the short steep climb is over almost before it starts, views, wildflowers. Easy. 0.5 mile.

100 ft elevation gain.

SELF-SERVE ACTIVITIES DISC GOLF Daily dawn-to-dusk. Course starts at Collins Equipment Center Play the Klein Micro Disc Golf course at Silver Bay. Our nine basket par 2 course is fun for all ages and skill levels. Borrow a disc from the Front Desk during open hours.

FITNESS CENTER Program Pass Holders (Annual Pass, Off-season pass) may be issued a gym key. Contact Nathan Hatch at nhatch@silverbay.org.

LABYRINTH Located between the gym and Slim Point Beach.

For resources, Contact Rev. Dr. Garth Allen gallen@silverbay.org.

HIKING TRAILS Pick up your copy of the Silver Bay trails map at the Front Desk or the Nature Center.

Explore over 20 miles of trails on Silver Bay’s 700+ acres and neighboring State Land.

Our trails offer hikes for a wide range of abilities.

Bring water and wear trail appropriate attire and footwear. Please bring your badge.

Pick up a trails map at the Front Desk. Be sure to bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please carry your badge with you (a Guest Pass is required to be on Silver Bay)

SCAVENGER HUNT Find your first clue at the Front Desk in the Inn!

ENJOYING THE SILVER BAY PROPERTY • Please wear your Badge at all times and stay out of accommodations.

• Dogs are not allowed on Silver Bay property except for the hiking trails west of 9N, and the public Silver Bay Road which runs through the property (not the service road).

• Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE

SPIRITUAL LIFE PRAYER GATHERING

SILVER BAY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Friday December 3rd 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM We will meet via ZOOM. Please email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen at gallen@silverbay.org for login info.

Friday, December 24th 7:30 p.m. Helen Hughes Memorial Chapel All are welcome to this special service.

SILVER BAY SPIRITUAL LIFE READING GROUP

Rev. Dr. Garth Allen and Rev. Bruce Tamlyn are available to meet with people for prayer, pastoral support, spiritual direction, couple’s support, or grief work.

Fridays December 3rd & 17th 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM Silver Bay Chaplain, Rev. Bruce Tamlyn will lead this discussion-oriented seminar based upon the Father Richard Rohr’s book, The Universal Christ: How a

Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope for, and Believe. Please email Rev. Dr. Garth

Allen (gallen@silverbay.org) for ZOOM log-in info.

SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

Friday December 10th 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM We will be practicing centering prayer as a group and sharing our reflections with one another. We will meet via ZOOM. Please email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen at gallen@ silverbay.org for login info.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER

HOURS: Open by appointment LOCATION: Ground floor of Trinity House To make an appointment or if you would like to receive regular email updates from the Spiritual Life Department, email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen gallen@silverbay.org or call (518) 543-8833 ext. 261 To make an appointment with Rev. Bruce Tamlyn call (518) 543-8833 ext. 272 or email btamlyn@silverbay.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION PARKING

RUNNING AND JOGGING

When you arrive on-campus, please proceed to the front desk to check-in, pick up your badge and obtain a parking tag.

Runners can enjoy running along Silver Bay Road (1.3 miles from end to end) or cross-country around campus and on the hiking trails. When running along Silver Bay

For those staying in cottages, Paine Hall, Trinity House and Brookside Community House, your parking is next to/nearby your accommodation. The remaining guests are invited to unload/load at their accommodation, where designated parking for a maximum of 15 minutes is provided. After unloading, please park in the new main lot located at the end of the service road, near 9N.

Road, be sure to face traffic and wear bright colors or reflective clothing if running in the early morning hours or at twilight.

For our off-campus guests, there are several designated day-use lots located at Archery, the Children’s Pavilion, the Store, behind the William Boyd Center, the Tennis Backboard, and Fisher Gym. If those areas are full, you are invited to utilize our new main lot parking area.

Handicap parking spaces are located all around campus, from Slim Point to Archery, and also in the new main parking area. For those who have a physical limitation and/or during inclement weather, a shuttle service will be available for transport. Please let the Front Desk staff know, and they will arrange for a pick-up.

PETS Pets are not allowed on campus, except for service animals. Owners are expected to clean up after their service animals.

QUIET HOURS Quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. throughout campus. Please be respectful of other guests.

RECYCLING Silver Bay has added zero sort recycling receptacles across campus. No need to separate your paper, glass, and cans; our waste management company allows us to toss all recyclables into one bin.

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SALES AND CONFERENCE SERVICES If you would like to bring a conference, wedding, or family reunion to Silver Bay, please see a member of our Conference Services staff located near the Front Desk at the Inn. They will be happy to assist you.

SECURITY Silver Bay provides round-the-clock guest service personnel. If you have a security issue, please see the Front Desk.

SMOKING Silver Bay YMCA has a restricted smoking policy.

Smoking of any kind is not allowed in any buildings, including guest rooms, meeting rooms and/or porches of any buildings. A charge of $300.00 may be charged to the credit card on file to cover damage/cleaning fees if you violate this policy.

All public areas including beaches, unless posted otherwise, are deemed a no smoking area. Smoking tobacco is ONLY permitted in the designated smoking area (e.g. near the flagpole). As allowed by law in New York, Silver Bay YMCA has a strict no marijuana policy that forbids the possession, use and/or consumption of marijuana anywhere on our properties, in our facilities, or during participation in our programming.

TELEPHONES While Silver Bay’s campus has good cellular service through some major carriers, phone service can be unreliable in the area around Silver Bay. A telephone is available in the Inn lobby,

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GENERAL INFORMATION ALCOHOL & DRUGS

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Silver Bay has a restricted alcohol policy. Please see the Front Desk for a copy of the policy. For conferences and special functions, alcohol may be permitted by special application only. For more information please contact Conference Services. Use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

In the event that an employee is not available: Fire, Police, or Ambulance: Call 911 Poison Control: 1.800.222.1222 Report the specific location of the emergency.

FRONT DESK

BADGES areas around campus, and your meal ticket. Please wear your name badge at all times. If you lose your badge, see the Front Desk for a new one. Fees may apply.

The Front Desk has the answers for most of your questions regarding your stay. Guest services available at the front desk include guest messages, copy service, special food requests, lost and found, stamps and mail, scan and email, check cashing up to $50.00.

BIKING

INTERNET ACCESS

New York State law requires all bicyclists under the age of 14 to wear approved bicycle helmets when bicycling or riding as passengers on a bicycle.

Free wireless internet is available in most areas of campus.

Serves as: campus identification, pass to use program

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT

Check in begins at 4:00 p.m.

Check out promptly by 10:00 a.m.

Guest check in is located at the Front Desk in the Inn lobby. Please check with the Front Desk to ensure that all of your charges are settled prior to your departure.

LOST AND FOUND Lost and found is located at the Front Desk in the Inn lobby. If you misplace an item during your stay, please call us and we will do our best to locate the item and return it to you. Items that are turned in to lost and found are held for a period of two weeks. Please Note: Silver Bay is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

MAIL

COPY SERVICES Copy, scan, and email services are available at the Front Desk. There may be a nominal charge.

CREDIT CARDS Silver Bay accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

DRONE/UAS POLICY The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including, but not limited to, drones and radio-controlled aircraft and devices, in airspace above Silver Bay YMCA requires advance written approval. For guest groups holding a contracted event (e.g. conferences, weddings, etc.), the group leader is required to obtain written permission from Silver Bay YMCA prior to their event if they wish to utilize a professional vendor for drone photography and filming. Such permission, when granted, will be limited exclusively to the contracted event venue and time frame.

Personal mail may be picked up at the Front Desk after 10:00 a.m. If you have overnight mail shipped to Silver Bay, be aware that we only receive one late afternoon shipment per day.

Small packages, letters, and postcards may be mailed at the Front Desk daily. Out-going mail is picked up at 2:00 p.m.

MAINTENANCE If something is not functioning in your room or cottage, contact the Front Desk to arrange for maintenance to help resolve the issue.

MESSAGES AND INCOMING CALLS Messages and incoming calls are taken at the Front Desk. In the event of an emergency, Front Desk personnel will make every effort to locate the guest.

NOTARY PUBLIC Silver Bay has a notary public on staff. Please contact the Front Desk to schedule an appointment.

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