January 2010
YMCA TimesWe build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Victory Family YMCA   |   101 Long Green Boulevard  |   Yorktown, Virginia 23693   |   (757) 867-3300







IN THIS ISSUE:
CALENDAR

QUICK LINKS

Guest pass

Family Fun

10-10-10 Contest

Nutrition Seminar

Martial Arts Class

Victory Teen Happenings

Just Ask for Help

Family Volunteer Thanks

Twitter Alerts

Re-use and Recycle


CALENDAR:
 
January 1
Closed
Happy New Year!
 
January 2-March 16
10-10-10 Registration * PDF
Initital weigh-in: Jan 11 & 12
Final weigh-in: March 15 & 16
 
January 6
Body Composition Analysis *  PDF
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Free
 
Nutrition Consultation * PDF
5:30 p.m.-8:00
Members: $30
January 11
Cholesterol Screening * PDF  
8:30 a.m.- 10:30
Fee: $20
MPR
 
January 13
Body Composition Analysis * PDF
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Free
 
January 25
Blood Pressure Screening
10:00 a.m. - Noon
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free
 
January 27
Body Composition Analysis * PDF
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Free
 
*Sign up at the Welcome Center
QUICK LINKS:
Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
Victory YMCA

Enjoy the Journey with a Friend!
 
Click on the link for a one-week guest pass and share the YMCA experience with a friend. Link
No joining fee from January 2- 17
Half off the joining fee from January 18-31.
Family-Friendly Fun Coming in 2010family games
 
Are you asking "What can my family do at the Y?" 
 
"Family" is our middle name here at the Victory Family YMCA and fun is what we are all about.  We listened to your ideas and are bringing you "The Zone," a youth, teen and family fitness area with lots to do.
 
Scheduled events include table tennis and pool tournaments and Guitar Hero World Tour tournaments, as well as much more.
 
On Sunday afternoons, bring your family in for activities in the gym including volleyball, dodgeball, obstacle courses and other fun activities for all to enjoy.
 
Contact the Welcome Center for information beginning January 11th. 
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. 
 
Registration for the 10-10-10 event 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.  The final weigh-in is March 15th and 16th.  PDF
 
For more information contact Franki Pivarnik at (757) 867-3300 x 225 or franki.pivarnik@peninsulaymca.org
Nutrition Seminar Can Lead to Weight Loss

Are you interested in losing weight and learning more about how healthy nutrition can make a difference in the quality of your life?  If so then  sign up for a 30-minute nutrition consultation with Emily Hughes, registered dietician from Mary Immaculate Hospital.  This event will be held on Wednesday, January 6 and 20th between the hours of 5:30-8:00 pm.
 
Please register at the Welcome Center.  A $30 fee will apply. Be sure to register early to get the time slot that you want!  PDF
 
For more information contact Frankie Pivarnik at (757) 867-3300 x 225 or at Franki.Pivarnik@peninsulaymca.org  
Study theTimeless Skills of Martial Artsmore karate

Learn the centuries-old skills of martial arts and self defense here at the Victory Family YMCA. Our program features practical self defense and basic physical skills such as kicks, blocks, escapes, throws, ground maneuvers, joint locks, holds and much more. URL
 
Head instructor, Larry King, and assisting instructors are internationally certified by Sai Nippon Butoku Kai. Instructors and students have participated in many local, national and international events.
 
 For more information contact Mr. Larry King at (757) 595-8100 or at info@larrykinglaw.com or at www.victorybushinkan.com 
Victory Teen Cornerteens 2

Middle School Teen Nights:
Join us for planned MSTN on January 23 and 30 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:
Teens, we want your input!  Voice your opinion about the "look and feel" of the Teen Room in an open meeting on January 16th at noon.    Anyone who is in middle or high school is invited to attend.
   
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
After Your Workout You Don't Need a Workout!
 
Too much to carry between picking up the kids at Child Watch and making it safely to your car? Feel free to ask the Child Watch staff to assist you.  We don't want you to drop something important!
Thanks to Our Members 
 
The Victory Family YMCA would like to thank our members for making the holiday giving tree a big success!  Sixty children received holiday presents who otherwise may have received none. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
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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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Taking Care of Our Environmentearth day

Don't forget to bring your own re-usable water bottle when working out at our YMCA.
 
If you are interested in serving on a committee to help make our YMCA more environmentally friendly contact Michael Bennett, Branch Executive Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 229 or Michael.Bennett@peninsulaymca.org.
 
Let's help York County go green!
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