February 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
YMCA Improvements
Re-use and Recycle

Victory Is Going Green! 
 
In effort to save paper and help our environment, we will no longer print monthly schedules.  Please see the Quick Links in this newsletter or go to our website for a copy of the schedules.

CALENDAR:

February 3
Body Composition Analysis *
10:00 a.m. - noon
 
February 8
Cholesterol Screening *
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fee $20
 
February 10
Body Composition Analysis *
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
February 12
Kids Night Out
Valentines Party *
(ages 5-12)
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Members: $15
Program Participants: $20
 
February 17
Nutritional Consultation *
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Members: $30
 
February 23
"Maintaining a Healthy Heart" seminar PDF
6:30 p.m.
MPR
Free
 
February 24
Body Composition Analysis *
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
 
February 25
Running Shoe Clinic *  PDF
6:30 p.m.
MPR
Free
 
*Sign up at the Welcome Center
 
 
Summer Camp  Registration:
 
March 6
York County Resident YMCA Members
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
March 8
YMCA Members
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
March 15
Open registration
4:00- 6:00 p.m.
 
After March 15
by appointment only
 
Summer Camp brochures are available! Pick one up at the Welcome Center.  Brochures will also be distributed through York County and Poquoson schools
PDF 
 
 
 
 
QUICK LINKS:
Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
Victory YMCA

We Continue to Build a Better Y...
                                     So You Can Build a Better You!
 
Our members spoke and we listened.  We know that keeping your New Year's resolution is important and we are even more ready to help you with that. Take a look at our new offerings in 2010:
 
 
ALL NEW - Youth and Family Wellness Center -
Opening February 2010
(located in the Teen Room loft)
  • Open for ages 10 & up
  • 5 pieces of strength equipment
  • 2 LifeFitness Bikes
  • 1 Row Machine
  • Youth ages 10 & up may utilize without adult supervision
  • Structured teen circuit times will be available
  • Family fitness times will be available
  • Active Older Adults circuit classes will be offered
 
Wellness Area Improvements
Youth ages 12-15 are welcome (see Youth Guidelines for details)
  • Free Wellness Center Orientations to get you used to the equipment and on a fitness program specifically designed for you
  • Follow up phone calls after your orientation to ensure you had the best experience possible
  • "Next Card" system to reserve cardio equipment
  • Fitness Buddies program to help find a workout partner
  • Increased Wellness Center staff to provide more assistance
  • The latest and greatest new fitness equipment, including:
  • iPod compatible exercise bikes
  • 17 new Treadmills
  • 18 new Elliptical Cross Trainers
  • 7 new Bikes
  • 2 new Biodex Biosteps (seated Ellipticals)
  • 1 new Precor AMT
  • 1 new Concept 2 Row Machine
 
Group Exercise Classes
  • More beginner classes offered
  • Tai Chi returns March 2010
  • Increased number of cycling classes
  • Increased number of yoga classes
  • Kidz Fit classes for 8-12 year olds
  • Additional room for group exercise and personal training
 
 
Aquatics
  • Added 183 extra swim lessons, to serve more members
  • Lap swimming offered all day
  • Increased Open Recreation Swim times
  • Increased number of Water Aerobics classes
  • New Aqua Blast Water Aerobics class (high intensity class)
 
Child Watch/Youth Watchchildwatch
  • Increased to 2 hour time limit per visit
  • Child Watch open for ages 6 weeks - 5 years
  • New designed Youth Watch room for ages 5-9
  • Car-side service offered to help parents carry their "valuables" to the car
  • Weekly scheduled activities in Youth Watch (including arts and crafts, Wii tournaments and Tony Hawk Ride Events)
  • Homework Help for children in Youth Watch
 
Teen Room
Open for ages 10 and up
  • 2 XR Boards (Snowboard, Skateboard and Surf Indoors) - Coming in February 2010!
  • Dance Dance Revolution Arcade Game - Coming in February 2010!
  • Structured family activities and tournaments with great prizes
  • Ping pong, air hockey, foosball, Wii and many other games
 
Family
  • FREE Monthly Family Fun Nights
  • FREE structured family activities
  • Family activity calendar with events
  • More family programs coming in Spring 2010
  • Family Activity Calender 
 
Sports Programs
  • More pre-school gymnastics classes
  • More play gymnastics classes (parent/child)
  • Additional evening and weekend Tiny Tot Soccer Classes
  • Additional evening and weekend Tiny Tot Basketball Classes
  • Additional evening and weekend Tiny Tot T-Ball Classes
  • New Sports Leagues for ages 4 and up coming in Fall 2010
  • New Adult Sports Leagues coming in Summer and Fall 2010
 
Adults (or older adults)bright beginnings
  • Additional exercise classes
  • New circuit classes
  • Activity area with pool table, table tennis, Wii and many more games and activities
  • Social area with coffee and new furniture
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • FREE Body Fat Analysis
  • FREE Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Nutrition Consolations
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • 10-10-10 Weight Loss Programs
  • Lose to Win Competitions
 
 
Parking Improvements coming in 2010
  • Over 40 new parking spaces behind the YMCA
  • More parking lot lighting
  • New sidewalk leading to parking across the street
 
 
More Member Involvement Opportunities Coming in 2010
  • Job announcements & job recruitment listings for members
  • Opportunities for small interest groups
  • Promote your business at the YMCA
 
 
So don't put your health and your family's health on the back burner.  Start your journey to a healthier lifestyle today and join the Victory Family YMCA
 
We've made sure that membership is affordable for all income levels; look at our monthly rates online at www.peninsulaymca.org. Click on the "membership" tab.
 
 
Youth ages 12-15 are welcome (see Youth Guidelines for details)
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!
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.


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