|
|
CALENDAR:
|
October 5 & November 9
"Practical Tips for Raising Responsible Kids" workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m.
MPR PDF
(Childwatch available)
Members and nonmembers
Fee: $10 at registration
$10 workbook
October 7
Body Composition Analysis * 10:00 a.m.- noon Free MPR PDF
October 10
American Heart Walk
Registration at 9:00 am
Newport News City Park
October 12
Cholesterol Screening *
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Fee: $20
MPR PDF
October 14
Nutritional Consultation *
5:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $30
MPR PDF
October 16
Flu Clinic
10:00 a.m.- noon
Fee: $30 or Medicare Part B
MPR PDF
October 20 Children and Finances workshop
"Start Smart: Building Young Families' Financial Future"
10:30-11:30 a.m.
MPR
Free for members and nonmembers
Register October 2-16 * PDF
October 21 & 28
"Budgeting in Tough Times" seminar
5:30-6:30 p.m.
MPR
Free PDF
Members register by October 19 *
October 21
5:30-6:30 p.m.
YMCA backyard PDF
October 26
Blood Pressure Screenings
10:00 a.m.- noon
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
October 28 Body Composition Analysis *
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free
MPR PDF
Family Fall Festival
& Trunk or Treat *
6:30-8:30 p.m. PDF
*Sign up at the Welcome Center |
|
|
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.
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.
|
Celebrate Fall with the Great Pumpkin Adventure!
What better way for the family to have fun than visiting our pumpkin patch and decorating your own pumpkin!
The first 100 kids to sign up will receive a free pumpkin provided to us by Ken Matthews Garden Center. The pumpkin patch will be Wednesday, October 21st, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the backyard of the Victory YMCA. Kids are welcome to bring extra decorations to make their pumpkins special. Refreshments will be provided.
This event is free, but supplies are limited so register early at the Welcome Center! PDF
For additional information contact Mary Riddick at (757) 867-3300 x 226 or Mary.Riddick@peninsulaymca.org. |
Fall Festival Family Fun Night
Our annual Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. along with our Trunk-or-Treat. PDF
Everyone is welcome to attend this event which includes arts and crafts, face painting, carnival games and trunk-or-treat (car-to-car trick-or-treating)!
The only requirement for admission is to bring at least 2 canned goods or non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food pantry.
Parents and families are needed to participate in Trunk-or-Treat. Register your vehicle at the Welcome Center by October 29th. PDF
Please see the Welcome Center for more information, or contact James Triplette at (757) 867-3300 x 228 or James.Triplette@peninsulaymca.org |
Teen Nights are Back!
Middle school teen nights are every Saturday from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Activities include basketball, dodgeball, racquetball, wallyball, climbing wall and the Teen Room (which includes XBox 360 games.) The cost is $3 per teen. High school nights are every Friday night from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and activities include open basketball, racquetball and the Teen Room. The cost is $2 per teen. For more information, please contact Kris Titus, Teen Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 217 or at Kris.Titus@peninsulaymca.org Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Are you a teen who needs volunteer hours or would like to add volunteer experience to your resume? Do you enjoy helping others and experiencing new opportunities? Then the Leaders Club might be something you would enjoy! Keep in mind that participation in this club looks great on your college applications, too.
For more information about this, check out the website at: http:www.peninisulaymca.org/programs/teen.php or contact Kris Titus, Teen Director. |
Before and After School Care Offered for Elementary and Middle School Students in York County
The YMCA School Age program provides an environment where children can easily make friends, be part of a group, meet physical challenges and know that they are liked, respected and appreciated.
For the times you can't be there yourself, the YMCA supports your efforts to nurture your child's healthy deveoplment. Well-trained staff provide safe and high quality care so you can have peace of mind while you are at work.
For more information contact the Victory Family YMCA Welcome Center or James Triplette, Youth and Family Services Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 228 or James.Triplette@peninsulaymca.org Link
|
Don't Forget Your Flu Shot
CVS pharmacy will be administering flu shots on Friday, October 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room at the Victory Family YMCA. The fee is $30. Medicare Part B will be received in addition to cash or checks. No registration is required.
For more information contact Franki Pivarnik, Community Wellness Director, at (757) 867-330 x 225 or at Franki.Pivarnik@peninsulaymca.org
|
Victory Family YMCA Opening Earlier on Saturdays
Beginning on Saturday, October 3, our YMCA will open its doors one hour earlier, at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. This will enable our lap swimmers to use the entire pool before swim lessons begin! Of course the Wellness Center, raquetball courts and gym will be open, as well. Child and Youth Watch opening times will remain at 8:00 a.m.
|
Taking Care of our Environment
Did you know that if every American household recycled just one out of every ten plastic water bottles they
used, we'd keep 200 million pounds of the plastic out of landfills every
year?
The staff here at the YMCA see many plastic bottles being thrown in the trash everyday. Currently we are researching the possibility of recycling, but in the meantime the YMCA would like to encourage everyone to bring re-usable water containers for their workouts.
Let's help York County go green!
|
Back-To-School With the Help of Bright Beginnings
This August, the Victory
Family YMCA Bright Beginnings Program served more than 125 children by
providing backpacks full of school supplies and back-to-school clothing to help
each child start off the school year.
These youth were supported through generous
donations from Waters Edge Church, Grafton Kiwanis Club, York County
Wal Mart, ADCO, Mary Immaculate Hospital,
Kirkwood
Presbyterian Church and YorkMinster Presbyterian Church. Member donations raised from the YMCA Strong
Community Campaign also aided this program in providing for our community's
youth.
Focusing on service to youth and community
outreach, several groups sent volunteers to
assist with school shopping. Participating groups included the Grafton Kiwanis Club, Waters Edge Church, Langley Air Force Base, CNU Presidents Club, Kohl's
Department Store and YMCA members. Each
student was paired up with an adult volunteer to assist them in choosing
appropriate back-to-school clothing. An allotment of $125 was used by each student to pay for
clothing that would last through the majority of the school year.
The Bright Beginnings program
served families in both York County and Poquoson. For information about next years program please contact Donna Blake, Community Development Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 212 or Donna.Blake@peninsulaymca.org
|
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
|
|
|
