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August 5th
Body Composition Analysis
10:00- Noon PDF
Free
August 10th
Cholesterol Screening
8:30-10:30am* PDF
MPR
$20
August 12th
Body Composition Analysis
5:00 - 8:00pm PDF
Free
August 19th
Nutritional Consultations PDF
5:30- 8:00pm *
Fee: $30
August 21st
Fam Jam 6:00-8:00 pm*
Victory Backyard
Dinner: $3/person PDF
August 26th
Cholesterol Screening
5:00-7:00 pm * PDF
MPR
$20
August 27th Back-to-School Mom and Daughter Makeovers!!*
August 28th
Back-To-School Mom and Daughter Makeovers!* PDF
September 1st
Blood Drive
12:00-6:00 pm *
MPR
*Sign up at the Welcome Center |
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Help A Child Have
a Bright Beginning This School Year
Bright Beginnings is a YMCA collaboration that provides new clothes and school supplies to 125 underprivileged children in our community. The goal of this program is to help children have a great start in school by giving them the confidence and the tools they need to learn.
Your donation can help
sponsor a child to purchase new school clothes and a backpack. Any amount is
appreciated. $150 donation will sponsor a child-complete experience PDF
This program embodies our mission statement by building strong kids (self esteem with new supplies and clothing), strong families (easing a financial burden) and strong communities (providing opportunity for people to volunteer their time for the children as well as giving the children a sense of belonging to a community that cares about them).
Volunteers are needed to sponsor a child or to help a child shop for supplies. For more information, please contact Donna Blake, Community Development Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 212 or Donna.Blake@peninsulaymca.org
Shopping Dates are Aug. 25, 2009 & Aug. 27, 2009 from 8:00am to 11:00am at the York County Walmart.
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Upcoming Facility Closures
The YMCA continually takes care of its members by assuring that the facility is always a safe, clean and well-maintained environment. Below is a list of planned closures for annual maintenance we've planned for August and September. Remember, your membership entitles you to use all branches of the Peninsula YMCA, so take advantage of that during these closures.
RESURFACING THE SWIMMING POOL AND WHIRLPOOL:
Pool and Whirlpool Closed August 28 - September 7
REFINISHING ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS:
Thursday, September 3:
8:00 am: Gymnasium Closed
10:00 am: Racquetball Courts Closed
11:00 am: Studio B Closed
12:00 pm: Studio A Closed
Friday, September 4:
Gymnasium, Racquetball Courts, Group Ex Studios Closed
Branch closes at 12 Noon (due to fumes)
Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7:
Branch Closed (due to fumes)
Tuesday, September 8:
Branch Re-opens
Pool and Whirlpool Re-open
(Gymnasium, Racquetball Courts and Group Exercise
Studios Remain Closed)
Wednesday, September 9:
All Areas Open As Usual
Schedule is subject to changes. Please verify schedule one week before closings at the Welcome Center.
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 Keeping Informed with Twitter Alerts
We are now using Twitter to get urgent messages out to our members quickly. When you choose to "Follow Us" you'll receive YMCA alerts as a text message and/or email to your phone or computer - ultimately saving you time, effort and gasoline.
Imagine that your child plays YMCA soccer and has a game this afternoon. The Program Director discovers the soccer field is flooded and it is necessary to postpone this afternoon's game. The YMCA will "tweet" a message that shows up on their branch web page AND is immediately sent to your phone and/or computer as a text message or email. So now you know that you should not drive to the game today.
This Twitter account will only be used to generate urgent messages about delays, closings and changes in programming.
Click on the link below to join us now - it's FREE and requires no personal information except your name and email address or phone number.
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End-of-Summer Family Fun at Fam Jam
The end of August is the end of summer, so why not celebrate with a fun-filled night of entertainment, live music, games and great food at the Victory Family YMCA Fam Jam!
Join us in the backyard on Friday, August 21st from 6:00-8:00pm for live acoustics featuring the band Stones Throw and a variety of family friendly games. The cost for dinner is $3/person which will include either a hamburger or hot dog, a bag of chips and a drink. Best of all, the proceeds go to support our annual Strong Communities Campaign. PDF
This event is for members only. Be sure to register at the Welcome Center. For more information, please contact Mary Riddick at (757) 867-3300 x 226 or Mary.Riddick@peninisulaymca.org |
Trim Kids: A 10-Week Weight Management Program for Children
Adults are not the only ones who need help staying in shape. If you see that your child is having difficulty eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle then the Trim Kids program may be the solution to the problem. Trim Kids is a multidisciplinary 10-week program that introduces parents and children ages 8-11 to a lifetime of weight management skills. This physician referral program involves behavioral, nutritional and exercise components of weight management. The class runs from September 15 through November 19 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:00- 8:30 pm in the Multi-purpose room. The cost of the class is $75 for members and non-members. A physician referral is required and financial assistance is available. You may register at the Welcome Center from August 1 through September 11. There is limited availability since class size is restricted to fifteen so register early!
For more information, please contact Franki Pivarnik, Community Wellness Director, at Franki.Pivarnik@peninsulaymca.org or (757) 867-3300 x 225. PDF |
Lose Big to Win Big: Join the Upcoming Weight Loss Challenge!
Join the Lose to Win weight loss challenge and experience a life changing program that includes educational weight loss, nutrition and exercise lectures, periodic motivational challenges, as well and group training sessions with a certified personal trainer.
The program session is from September 21 through November 24 with a cost of $65 for members and $150 for non-members. Register at the Welcome Center from August 1- September 14. There are limited slots available so don't miss out on this great opportunity!
For more information contact Franki Pivarnik, Community Wellness Director, at Franki.Pivarnik@peninsulaymca.org or (757) 867-3300 x 225. PDF |
"Tween" Activities at the YMCA
Are you trying to find free activities for your "tween" to do this summer at the YMCA? Well look no further! The Victory Family YMCA has a brand new schedule of free activities for your 10 - 12 year old to enjoy, while you work out at the Y. Visit our bulletin board next the gymnasium or see the Welcome Center for more information . |
Action Photography Donates 
Military Family Portraits
The Victory Family YMCA
would like to thank Marilyn and Pierre Beaudoin of Action Photography for
generously providing free family portraits to our military family members. This
salute to the military enabled 18 families to pose for beautiful professional portraits
and showed a generosity of spirit in line with our YMCA values of caring and
respect. You may view these photos at
the gallery website located at: www.actionphotographyva.com
For more
information, please contact Mary Riddick at mary.riddick@peninsulaymca.org
or 867-3300x226.
Once again, thank you,
Marilyn and Pierre for making such a positive impact here at our YMCA.
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Beginner Line Dance Class in August
If you'd like to learn basic dance steps to a variety of types of music then why not give the beginner's line dance class a whirl this August. It's a great way to meet new people and improve mind and body coordination, as well as progress to different levels of line dancing. Make sure to wear comfy shoes that slide easily on the floor.
This free class for members is every Friday evening in August at 6:00 p.m. in Studio B.
For more information contact Maria Carideo, Line Dance Instructor, at dancinmamma1990@verizon.net. |
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YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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