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If you are
a professional organization based in TROY, NY and
would like to be added to the list below, use
the form on our contact
us page to send your information.
Please include the name of your organization, a phone
number, a short discription and if available your web
address.
REPORT A CHANGE: If
any of the information below is incorrect or needs
corrections, please notify
us by using the form on our contact
us page.
| ADULT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE |
Commission
on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
(518) 272-6012
www.ceo-cap.org
CEO has been Rensselaer County's community action agency involving those who
are economically disadvantaged in the decision making process and addressing
the causes rather than the symptoms of poverty. CEO prides itself on our many
successful programs that encompass a broad spectrum of services. |
Education
21
(518) 270-0126
www.education21.org
Offers
free teacher training in a variety of programs. Our teacher clientele extends
from Pre-K through College and encompasses both public and non-public schools.
Training areas include: Study Skills Across the Curriculum, Teachers as Managers,
Bullying, and Violence Prevention. |
Literacy
Volunteers of Greater Rensselaer County
(518) 274-8526
www.lvorc.org
Literacy Volunteers, Greater Rensselaer County
is a nonprofit VOLUNTEER educational organization
that provides free, confidential tutoring
to adults, out-of-school
teens, and families, living in the eastern New York Capital District region,
in reading, writing, and conversational English in order to help these learners
achieve their personal, social, educational and job-related goals; and recruits
and trains volunteers to provide this tutoring. |
Rensselaer County Department
of Employment and Training
(518) 270-2860
www.rensco.com/employment.asp
The Rensselaer County Office of Employment
and Training is the primary advocate for job creation and economic growth through
workforce development in the County. The department manages county level employment
and human resources and assists the NYS Department of labor administer labor
exchange system, and Welfare-To-Work programs. |
Vanderheyden
Hall
(518) 283-6500
www.vanderheydenhall.org
Provide children,young adults, and families with services that enable and
challenge them to care for themselves through a nurturing, supportive, and therapeutic
environment. Help them develop skills necessary for community living and provide
them with opportunities to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence. Through a
variety of experiences we encourage personal growth and freedom to make choices,
and be responsible for their choices. |
YMCA
- Capital District
(518) 272-5900
www.cdymca.org
Provides health, physical education, and fitness, recreational and educational
programs for youth, adults and families, for Rensselaer County as well as Cohoes,
Watervliet and Waterford. |
YWCA
- Troy
(518) 274-7100
www.ywca-troy.org
The YWCA has a long, rich history as a provider of services for women and their families and as a social change agent.
Local associations work to eliminate racism, to empower women, and to meet community needs through program, services, and advocacy. Hallmark programs and activities in racial justice and women's economic advancement are cornerstones. Collectively, YWCAs in the Northeast Region address multiple issues of special concern to women and girls including:
Anti-violence and violence prevention
Child care and youth development
Economic advancement
Health and fitness
Housing/shelter and support services
Leadership development
Racial justice |
| ARTS
AND CULTURE |
Collar
City Live
(518) 273-0834
www.city-of-troy.com/collarcitylive
Free public concert series peformed at RiverFront Park. Call to get a complete
concert schedule. |
Contemporary Artists Center
(518) 320-0628
www.cactroy.org
The Contemporary Artists Center is a non-profit art organization founded in 1990 in the culturally rich Berkshires of Massachusetts. With the recent acquisition of the historic Woodside Church and Chapel, we have expanded across the border to New York state.
The CAC focuses on emerging and professional contemporary artists. Through its...Artists' residencies, art studios, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, performances…the CAC promotes the creation & appreciation of contemporary art.
|
Fulton
Street Gallery
(518) 274-8464
www.fultonstreetgallery.org
Located in historic downtown Troy, New York, Fulton Street Gallery is an
independent non-profit art gallery whose mission is to promote the knowledge
and appreciation of contemporary art in the Capital Region through the
coordination of exhibitions of regional and international artists work. |
New
York State Theater Institute
(518) 274-3200
www.nysti.org
The NYS Theatre Institute was created by state legislation in 1974. Working
in collaboration with a committed group of educators and artists, founding
director Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder believed that theatre for family
audiences must be of the highest quality, and that theatre can be used
to make the world a better place. Today, NYSTI stands as an internationally
acclaimed professional and educational regional theatre. |
Rensselaer
County Historical Society
(518) 272-7232
www.rchsonline.org
The Rensselaer County Historical Society is
a dynamic non-profit, private educational
organization established in 1927 to connect
local history and
heritage with contemporary life. RCHS offers visitors and members a wide
range of tours, exhibitions, educational programs, and an extensive local
history research library. |
RPI
Players
(518) 276-6503
www.players.rpi.edu
The RPI Players is the only on-campus theater group. Membership is open
to any and all students and members of the RPI Community who have an interest
in theater. If you have performed, worked backstage, or have never even
seen the inside of a theater before, you are welcome at the RPI Players.
Shows are performed multiple times per year at the RPI Playhouse. |
The
Arts Center
(518) 273-0552
www.artscenteronline.org
The Arts Center of the Capital Region (ACCR) is a state-of-the-art, multi-arts
center located in downtown Troy. Dedicated to engaging people from every
walk of life and corner of the region in making and experiencing the arts,
The Arts Center offers exhibitions of high-quality contemporary and folk
(traditional) art, dozens of classes for adults and children each month,
grant programs for artists and organizations, arts-in-education initiatives
in regional schools, performances in the Joseph L. Bruno Theatre and a
host of other programs. |
The
Children's Museum of Science & Technology
(518) 235-2120
www.CMOST.org
The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) is the only science center
in the Tech Valley designed specifically for kids and parents to Explore, Discover,
and Imagine the world of science together. |
Troy
Amateur Radio Association (N2TY)
www.n2ty.org
TARA is dedicated to providing new HAMS with a place to meet other HAMS
as they get started in amateur radio. The Troy Amateur Radio Association
meets at the Green Island Municipal Center, located on George Street
(Just north of the Green Island Bridge at the V in the road), on the
third Tuesday of each month. Monthly meetings start at 7:30 PM and guests
are ALWAYS welcome to attend. TARA has been affiliated with the ARRL
since 1991 and in October of 2000 became a Special Service Club. |
Troy
Chromatic Concerts, Inc
(518) 273-0038
www.troychromaticconcerts.org
Troy Chromatic Concerts is a long-running classical music concert series.
All concerts are performed in the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Each concert
season presents diverse classical music performances of the highest caliber.
Selections from the concerts are frequently broadcast on National Public
Radio's Performance Today. |
Troy Knitters
www.troyknitters.com
Join stitchers with
all abilities for fun, learning and knitting. Everyone
is welcome and you can come as frequently as you
like. The more the merrier! |
Troy
Savings Bank Music Hall
(518) 273-0038
www.troymusichall.org
Today, the Troy Savings Bank perpetuates its gift to the Troy community
through its ongoing restoration and renovation projects, while the Music
Hall Corporation moves ever closer to its goal of developing the full potential
of this treasure. The Hall, which was named a National Historic Landmark
in 1989, is in use over one hundred and fifty days a year. |
| CEMETERIES |
Elmwood Hill
51 Belle Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-6081 |
Saint John's Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
518-237-9463 |
St.Mary's
79 Brunswick Road
(518) 272-0931
St. Mary’s was consecrated as the parish cemetery for St. Mary’s
Church in Clinton Heights, Troy, in 1848 and has long served Catholics from all
areas of Troy. These historic 100 acres now include: Community Mausoleum, Lawn
Crypts, Pieta Columbarium, New Monument Section, Monument Lots, Shrine Sections,
Family
Heritage Lots |
Oakwood
Cemetery
50 101st Street
(518) 272-7520
www.oakwoodcemetery.org
Oakwood Cemetery is one of the United States' largest rural cemeteries, covering
acres of protected land that overlook the heart of Troy in upstate New York.
The Troy Cemetery Association, Inc. is charged with preserving and maintaining
hundreds of acres of lawn, miles of roads, nearly 60,000 gravesites, as well
as the historic Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium. |
| EDUCATION |
| Public |
Lansingburgh
Central School District
(518) 233-6850
www.lansingburgh.org
The following schools fall under the Lansingburgh School District: Turnpike
Elementary School, Rensselaer Park Elementary, Knickerbacker Middle School,
Lansingburgh High School. |
| Public |
Troy
School District
(518) 271-5213
www.troy.k12.ny.us
The following schools fall under the Troy school district: School 2, School
12, School 14, School 16, School 18, Carroll Hill, Doyle Middle School,
Troy High School |
| Private |
Emma
Willard School
(518) 833-1320
www.emma.troy.ny.us
In 1814, Emma Hart Willard founded the School that now bears her name,
making it the oldest institution for the higher education of young women
in the United States. |
| Private |
Sacred Heart
School
308 Spring Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-3655
Sacred Heart School boasts a Middle States Accreditation
and provides a "Christ-centered commitment
to educational excellence". It serves children
ages three through twelve years old from the Troy
School District as well as any other school district
within a 15 mile radius. The educational program
follows NYS Standards and offers a full year of
Spanish, Music, Art, Computer, Physical Education
and Library to students. There is a Before and After
School program and several extra-curricular activities |
| Private |
La
Salle Institute
(518) 283-2500
www.lasalleinstitute.org
La Salle Institute is a Catholic school, established in 1850 in Troy, New
York, by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, serving young men in grades
six through twelve |
| Private |
Catholic Central High School
(518) 235-7100
www.cchstroy.org/
Catholic Central High School is a coeducational,
college preparatory school, which, while grounded
in tradition, prepares it students for their
future. The school promotes academic achievement
within
the context of Catholic/Christian vaules. Through
its program of Character/Peace Education, Catholic
Central High School supports the development
of the whole person and the unique gifts of the
individual,
and the formation of caring relationships. |
| Private |
Susan
Odell Taylor School for Children
(518) 274-4994
www.taylorschool.org
The school serves children Preschool(3 year olds) through 5th grade. Founded
in 1998 |
| College |
Hudson
Valley Community College
(518) 629-4822
www.hvcc.edu
HVCC is a state and locally supported 2-year college. Founded 1953, and
part of State University of New York System, Hudson Valley Community
College offers excellent academics, state-of-the-art technology, and
rich facilities. |
| College |
Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute
(518) 276-6000
www.rpi.edu
The oldest degree-granting technological university in North America, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (RPI) was founded in 1824 "for the purpose of instructing
persons in the application of science to the common purposes of life." Rensselaer
has become one of the world's premier technological research universities. |
| College |
Russell
Sage College
www.sage.edu
(518) 244-2000
Russell Sage College was founded in 1916 by Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage and named
in honor of her late husband. Russel Sage College is a comprehensive four-year
college for women offering bachelor’s degrees in the liberal arts and sciences
as well as selected professional fields. |
| Charter |
Troy Preparatory Charter School
(518) 445-3100
www.troyprep.org
North Troy Preparatory Charter School is a rigorous, college prep public school that fosters outstanding student achievement in reading, writing, math, history, and science. Troy Prep is FREE and open to all families. |
| Academy |
Redemption
Christian Academy
(518) 272-6679
www.rcastudents.com
Founded in 1979, Redemption Christian Academy
has a solid history of working with youth. By providing
an opportunity for students to refocus academically
and build character, students desiring change often
find success at RCA. As one of four remaining historically
African American boarding schools, RCA has produced
graduates of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Our slogan
is: RCA is more than a school; it's preparation
for life.
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Educational
Opportunity Center (EOC)
(518) 273-1900
www.hvcc.edu/eoc
Since 1966, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division
of Hudson Valley Community College, has offered tuition-free academic and workforce
development opportunities to economically disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared
New York State residents 16 years and older for over thirty seven years. As a
result, thousands of Capital Region residents have acquired the skills necessary
to gain employment, to succeed on the job, and to develop self-confidence in
their own potential.
For further information, call (518) 273-1900. |
| HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY |
Capital
District Community Gardens
(518) 274-8685
www.cdcg.org
CDCG is a private non-profit community service
organization that has been helping residents
of Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties
improve
their neighborhoods through community gardening and urban greening programs
for more than 25 years. We're dedicated to working with people to foster
self-sufficiency through the rewards of gardening, helping families cut
their living costs by growing food locally, transforming vacant lots into
productive neighborhood garden spaces, and beautifying urban areas through
landscaping and street tree programs.
|
| Frear Park Conservancy
www.frearparkconservancy.org
Frear Park Conservancy is dedicated to improving
Frear Park and preserving its historic integrity.
Through collaborative efforts with park users,
the surrounding community, and the City of
Troy, the Conservancy strives to revive and
maintain the park's history, beauty, and recreational
value. We advocate community-wide utilization
of, and appreciation for, the park's diverse
resources and accessibility for all.
|
Friends
of Prospect Park
www.timesunion.com/communities/prospectpark
Friends of Prospect Park in Troy, New York, is
a nonprofit group dedicated to the promotion of
the park as a place where the public can find refreshment
for body and spirit. |
Junior League of Troy
www.jltroy.org
The Junior League of Troy is a volunteer organization
for women interested in making a positive impact
in the community. Through building collaborations
and establishing coalitions, Junior Leagues are
able to identify community needs and develop
effective and responsive programs to serve those
needs. The Junior League empowers women to take
action in the community through leadership training
and development. |
Hudson
Mohawk Industrial Gateway
(518) 274-5267
www.rpi.edu/~carroll/gateway
Founded in 1972, the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway helps the communities
in the Capital District of New York to celebrate and preserve its historic
industrial legacy. It does so through education, preservation, advocacy,
and development programs. |
Lansingburgh
Neighborhood Watch Site
burghwatch.homestead.com |
Troy
Architectural Program (TAP)
(518) 274-3050
www.tapinc.org
TAP was founded in 1969 as a non-profit corporation to provide professional
assistance to disadvantaged citizens and others in need of affordable architectural
services. TAP continues to develop its professional and architectural skills
for the use of non-profit agencies, for low and middle-income clients,
and in public policy battles on behalf of residents of the inner city. |
Washington
Park Association
(518) 274-6434
www.wpa-troy.org
Elegant rowhouses, once the homes of Gilded Age magnates, surround Washington
Park in Troy, New York. Laid out in 1840, the park is one of only two privately
owned urban ornamental parks in the United States. |
| LIBRARY |
Troy
Public Library
(518) 274-7071
www.thetroylibrary.org
The Troy Public Library celebrated its 100th Anniversary in the Hart Memorial
Building in 1997. As the Trustees and Friends look forward to one hundred more
years of service, the Troy Public Library remains a vital institution, committed
to serving the diverse needs of the citizens of Troy |
| MEDIA |
| Newspaper |
Albany
Times Union
(518) 454-5097
The Times Union is the Capital
Region's primary newspaper. |
| Newspaper |
The
Record
(518) 270-1200
www.troyrecord.com
Published since 1896, The Record is the largest daily newspaper providing
award-winning local news for the residents of Troy and the surrounding
communities. The Record is the newspaper of record for Rensselaer County,
New York and is the only daily newspaper to call the county home. In print
and online, The Record helps its readers cope with the issues that affect
their homes, schools and neighborhoods. |
| Radio |
WRPI
Radio 91.5 FM
(518) 276-2648
www.wrpi.org
RPI's campus radio station, primarily serving RPI and its local community. |
| Radio |
98.3
WTRY
www.wtry.com
Superhits of the 60's and 70's |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Troy
Dock
(518) 272-6291 or 470-0461
Email: troydock@earthlink.net
ATTENTION: Attention all boaters!!
As of May 2006 The City of Troy changed proprietors at the Troy
Marina. The dock is now under new management. We can now be reached at (518)
272-6291 or 470-0461 or by email: troydock@earthlink.net.
Dockage - Fuel
- Salvage - Troy Dock is the harbor of refuge where all mariners exiting
or entering the canal put
in to refresh, refuel, repair and relax. Troy
Dock is the mariner's point of transfer
to Albany International Airport, Amtrak service
to New York City, Montreal and points west. Complimentary
rides available to Albany bus terminal, Albany International Airport, Amtrak
and West Marine. |
Troy
Waterfront Farmers' Market
(518) 477-6602
www.troymarket.org
The Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market is a not-for-profit
producers-only market and community gathering place.
It was initiated and is governed by local farmers
and area residents and is sponsored by the Regional
Farm & Food Project. The market features organic
fruit and vegetables, natural meats and eggs, herbs
and plants, crafts and baked goods, all handmade
or grown by local farmers and artists. It is located
on the banks of the Hudson River, easy walking distance
from historic downtown Troy |
| SPECIAL
SERVICES |
Independent Living
Center of the Hudson Valley
(518) 274-0701
www.ilchv.org
A resource
center for people with disabilities. We provide
home care, advocacy, peer counselling, referral
for training, and other services for individuals
with disabilities in the City of Troy.
|
Sexual
Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program
(518) 271-3445 (office)
(518) 271-3257 (24-hr. hotline)
The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance
Program provides FREE and confidential services
to victims of crime, including a 24-hr. crisis
hotline, short term and long term counseling,
therapeutic and support groups, information and
referral, medical accompaniment, legal accompaniment,
prevention education, and professional trainings.
Services are provided to all victims/survivors
of crime and violence, and their significant
others, creating a supportive and caring environment
to enhance the healing process. |
Bethany Hospitality
Center, Inc
(518) 273-3529
www.bethanycentertroy.org
Bethany Hospitality Center, Inc. was established
in 1985 as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Bethany’s
low-demand environment is specifically designed
to meet the day-to-day needs and/or crisis needs
of individuals and families. We serve an average
of 65-70 people per day, seven day a week. |
| SPORTS
ASSOCIATIONS AND LEAGUES |
| Association |
New
York State Rifle & Pistol Association
(518) 272-2654
www.nysrpa.org
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. (NYSRPA) is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm
safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. NYSRPA is the governing
body for the conduct of multi-level competitive events that select state champions
in various shooting sports. New York State is represented at US national matches
by NYSRPA senior and junior teams. These programs also provide a framework for
education, training, and a wide variety of individual and informal participation.
NYSRPA has active pistol, smallbore, high power rifle, muzzle loading, and sporterifle
teams across the state. NYSRPA is also involved in the following areas: Legislation
and Political Awareness, Junior Activities, and Women in Shooting Sports. |
| Association |
Troy
Bowling Association
(518) 272-3516
www.troynyba.org
The Troy Bowling Association was established to promote the sport of sanctioned
bowling, under the guidence of the American Bowling Congress. The Board of Directors
serve the members of our association by providing representation to the New York
State Bowling Association and to the American Bowling Congress, and assisting
leagues in providing an enjoyable experience for league members. |
| Association |
Troy Tennis Association
(518) 270-8292
www.troytennisassoc.org
Troy Tennis Association is committed to promoting
tennis as a sport for life by providing the community
with recreational and competitive tennis playing
opportunities. |
| Club |
Troy Kennel Club
www.troykennelclub.org
The Troy Kennel Club has its beginnings as far back as 1916 when some Troy dog breeders formed a club and began having annual fall matches. By the 1920’s, these were held in old St. Mary’s Hall on Third Street. The first AKC-sanctioned match was held on June 17, 1933. It was held in connection with the Troy Horse Show at the Riding Club grounds off Brunswick Road. Three years later, on May 12, 1936, the Club became an AKC member club under the name of the Troy Horse Show Association, Inc. In 1942, the Club dropped its association with the horse show and became known and registered with AKC as the Troy Kennel Club, Inc. It has continued under this name since 1942. Its AKC sanctioned shows are held annually in April and October. |
| Club |
Uncle Sam Swim Team
www.unclesamswimteam.com
Uncle Sam Swim Team (USAM) is a community based athletic program which offers swimming at all levels to those who wish to pursue excellence in this sport. We serve swimmers who can swim a minimum of 25 yards. USAM trains at Troy High School, W.K Doyle Middle School, and Knickerbocker outdoor pool Lansingburgh (summer). We serve swimmers ages 5-18 all over Rensselaer County. The team is affiliated with United States Swimming, Inc. (USA Swimming) and Adirondack Swimming, Inc. We compete in local dual meets, district, state and national swimming competitions. |
| Collegiate |
HVCC
Athletics
www.hvcc.edu
NJCAA Division III athletics and
intramurals at Hudson Valley Community College |
| Collegiate |
RPI
Athletics
www.rpi.edu
ECAC Division I ice hockey and Liberty League Division
III athletics and intramurals at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute |
| League |
Hellions of Troy
www.hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com
The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League is the premier women's roller derby league in the Capital Region. The league formed in 2008. We are 100 percent skater owned and operated, with the members running all aspects of league management, from bout production to coaching and public relations to merchandising. We strive to promote athleticism and camaraderie among our skaters through competitive sport, regular practice and Do-It-Yourself organization and management. |
| League |
Troy's Youth Teams and Leagues
(518) 235-7761 or (518) 235-0215
www.troyny.org
The City of Troy features a wide variety of recreational leagues and programs
in the following areas: golf, ice skating, tennis, track, trails, volleyball,
swimming, and youth leagues. |
| Professional |
Tri-City
Valley Cats
(518) 629-2287
www.tcvalleycats.com
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium hosts
the Tri-City Valley Cats, a Houston Astros-affiliated
Class A baseball team from the New York-Penn
League. The stadium, located on the Hudson Valley
Community College campus, features 10 luxury
suites, outfield grass berm seating, a spacious
picnic area, and a state of the art video/scoreboard.
The Valley Cats 76-game regular season runs from
the middle of June - Labor Day weekend in September. |
| YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
AND PROGRAMS |
Big
Brothers & Big Sisters
(518) 273-5454
www.bbbsa.org
Provides children with adult companionship, friendship, and guidance on a one-to-one,
long-term basis with the support and supervision of professional staff. Special
services provided to children at risk of placement, referred by D.S.S. Parenting
workshops emphasize the one parent family. |
Boys & Girls Club
Troy
(518) 274-3781
www.tbgc.org
Lansingburgh
(518) 235-4143
www.lansingburghboysandgirlsclub.org
For 100 years, the Troy Boys and Girls Club has been in the forefront of youth
development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and
family circumstances within the City of Troy.
|
Connected
Kids
www.connectedkids.info/index.html
An online information system for young people in
the City of Troy and Rensselaer County. The Connected
Kids information system is a Web-accessible database
providing: information about area youth-services
organizations; information about these organizations'
programs, services, and activities for learning,
arts, sports, recreation, socializing, and counseling. |
Sunnyside Center
(518) 274-5986
Operates an after-school program, providing a variety of classes, a summer recreational
program for area children, youth counseling, and day care (7:00am - 6:00pm).
Self-esteem groups, after school and summer camp program and school vacation
program, Food program, upon request. Fee: Negotiated - according to income for
after school and summer. Day care -
set fee. |
The
Ark
(518) 274-2555
www.thearkinc.org
The Ark is a community based after-school education center providing services
that promote and reinforce positive development for at-risk youth in the City
of Troy. |
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Troy Youth
Association
(518) 274-2630
Formally known as the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). Offers recreational,
cultural activities for youth and adults. Center programs include gym, tiny-tot,
games area, after-school child care, decentralized programs and traveling Day
Camp.
Fees: Adult program varies. Youth program free; After-school child care program-sliding
scale. |
YMCA
- Capital District
(518) 869-3500
www.cdymca.org
Provides health, physical education, and fitness, recreational and educational
programs for youth, adults and families, for Rensselaer County as well as Cohoes,
Watervliet and Waterford. |
YWCA
- Troy
(518) 274-7100
www.cdymca.org/branches/troy/troy.asp?id=8
The Troy Family YMCA offers its members
a complete fitness center, diverse group exercise
schedule, youth sports programs, a pool featuring
aqua aerobics, and swim lessons, childcare services,
and much much more.
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