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CALENDAR:
***Due to abbreviated schedules during the holidays, consult program schedules***
Lose to Win Celebration Party
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Breakfast with Santa *
Elf Day *
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PDF
December 7
Letter to Santa Workshop *
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
MPR
Members Only
December 9 Body Comp Analysis
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *
December 14
Blood Pressure Screening
10:00 a.m. - noon
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
December 16
Blood Drive
noon - 6:00 p.m.
MPR
December 23, 28, 29, 30, 31
Holiday Camp
December 24 & 25
Closed
Merry Christmas!
December 31
Hours of operation:
5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
January 1, 2010
Closed
Happy New Year!
January 2-Feb 19
10-10-10 Registration * PDF
January 11 & 12
10-10-10 Weigh-ins begin
*Sign up at the Welcome Center |
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Make a Difference this Year
As you shop for holiday gifts, think about contributions and consider tax-deductible end-of-year donations, don't forget the many ways the Victory Family YMCA provides services in the community to those who normally could not afford to participate.
Your donation, whether small or large has great value. We have many people who are going through tough times, job losses, sickness and family members who have been deployed to fight for our country who can benefit from Victory Family YMCA programs.
If you are interested in making an impact in our community, please feel free to contact Donna Blake, Victory YMCA Community Development Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 212 or donna.blake@peninsulaymca.org to see how we can accept your check or cash before the end of the year.
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Holiday Fun for the Kids at the YMCA
'Tis the season for family fun at the Victory Family YMCA! On Saturday, December 5th, pack up the kids and join Santa starting at 9:00 a.m. in our gymnasium. Children may have their pictures taken with Santa and enjoy breakfast with their families. This event is free for all YMCA members. Be sure to register at the Welcome Center by Thursday, December 3rd.
Admission is one unopened toy per child to help assist with our Giving Tree. Toys should be for children age 5 - 12. PDF
After breakfast you can leave the children ages 5-12 with us from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. if you'd like some time to shop. Please pre-register in order to participate in the fun activities, games, arts and crafts. Lunch will be provided. PDF
There is a small fee of $15 for members and $20 for Program Participants. Please register at the Welcome Center. For more information contact James Triplette at (757) 867-3300 x 228.
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The Giving Tree: Make the Holidays Special 
for a Child
Join us again this year in helping provide a great Christmas to youth in York County and Poquoson. Look for the Giving Tree in our Welcome Center to help spread holiday cheer.
Helping is as easy as 1-2-3. All you need to do is:
1. Take a tag from the Giving Tree.
2. Sign the tag out at the Welcome Center.
3. Pick one or two items from the tag and return it unwrapped with the tag attached by Monday, December 14.
You may also make a donation or buy a Wal Mart Gift card and we will shop for you.
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Holiday Camp for School Age Children
School is out for the holidays soon, so be sure to keep your kids active by enrolling them in the Victory Family YMCA Holiday Camp. This camp is available for children in kindergarten through eighth grade and will be held on December 23, 28, 29, 30, and 31. The fun includes swimming, crafts, games, sports, field trips and much more. The program stresses socialization, self-confidence, self-awareness and teaches a variety of skills. PDF
Cost is: Members: $19/day or $83/week
Program Participants: $23/day or $98/week
Availablilty is limited. To register contact:
James Triplette for grades K-5
Kris Titus for grades 6-8
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| It's Time to Write to Santa!
What better way to start off the holiday season than writing a letter to Santa! Santa's little helpers will visit from the North Pole to collect letters on Monday, December 7th from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room.
Bring the kids in for a night of creativity and fun. Materials for writing letters and making holiday crafts will be supplied. Be sure to register at the Welcome Center to reserve your spot. This event is for members only. For more information please contact Mary Riddick, Associate Membership Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 226 or Mary.Riddick@peninsulaymca.org PDF |
Victory Teen Corner
Middle School Teen Nights:
MSTN will occur on December 5, 12, and 19 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Activities include open basketball, dodgeball, wallyball, racquetball, climbing wall, and dancing. The Teen Room will be open for activities as well. Cost: YMCA members: $3, Program Participants: $5.
Teen Board Positions:
The Victory YMCA is looking for a teen to serve on the YMCA Board of Directors. This person will represent the teens in the community and speak on their behalf at Board Meetings. These meetings occur the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:30-8:40 a.m.
Teen Room Focus Group:
On January 16th at noon, we are holding an open meeting for all teens interested in discussing the "look and feel" of the Teen Room. Be prepared with what you would like to discuss regarding the Teen Room. Anyone who is in middle or high school is invited to attend.
Youth Week Speaker:
On Wednesday, December 2nd, come to Youth Week's evening community meeting and hear Cara Filler present, "Road Sensibility... Straight Talk about Teens, Cars, and Safety."
Cara is one of North America's leading speakers on peer pressure, risk taking, and traffic safety. Middle school and high school teens and parents are encouraged to attend. Admission and refreshments are free! Cara's presentation is from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Grafton High School Auditorium. For further information, please contact York County Parks and Recreation at (757) 890-3500.
For more information concerning teen events and activities contact Kris Titus, Teen Director, at (757) 867-3300 X 217 or at kris.titus@peninisulaymca.org |
Give the Gift of Residence Camp to Your Teen
Do you hear sleigh bells? Why not give the gift of a warm summer breeze to your 9-15 year old? Register and pay $350 by December 15 (this is $100 savings off the 2010 rate) and we will send you a gift-wrapped Camp Kekoka water bottle with a gift card ready for you to place under the tree or in a stocking. For more information contact Cassie Leichty, Camp Kekoka Director, at (804) 761-0298 or cleichty@peninsulaymca.org.
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Lose Weight and Feel Great with 10-10-10! 
Join us for a great challenge and opportunity to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. The entry fee is only $10 . Those who meet the challenge receive a "10-10-10" T-shirt and are entered in a drawing for a one-month free membership.
Thirty percent of the entry fee will be donated to our Strong Communities Campaign which helps individuals who want to participate in the YMCA but do not have the financial means to do so. Our Strong Communities Campaign helps parents send their kids to camp, participate in swim lessons, participate in before and after school child care, or it can provide teens with monthly memberships. This is a great way to become healthier and help your community at the same time!
Registration for the 10-10-10 contest is January 2, 2010 through February 19, 2010 at the Welcome Center. If you miss the initial weigh-in on January 11th and 12th you can still enter the contest at anytime, however the final weigh-in is still March 15th and 16th. PDF
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Another Successful Family Volunteer Day! 
The Victory Family YMCA would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the 53 volunteers who helped wrap and decorate 112 boxes full of food for families in our community who need holiday assistance.
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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.
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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The staff at the Victory Family YMCA
wishes you
a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
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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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