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CALENDAR:
June 2
American Red Cross Blood Drive *
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
June 7- 30
Earn a free month for every member that you refer!
June 18
Movie under the Stars
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
June 20 Happy Fathers Day! June 21
Cholesterol Screening * PDF
8:30 a.m.- 10:30
Fee: $20
Assessment Room June 21-July 14 Ultimate Boot Camp * Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 7 :30 a.m. (beginners)
8:15-9:15 a.m. (advanced)
$110/per member
(only 15 slots available)
June 23
Nutrition Consultation* PDF
5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Members: $30
Assessment Room |
June 28
Cholesterol Screening * PDF
Fee: $20
Assessment Room
*Sign up at the Welcome Center |
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YMCA Members Can Earn Free Months!
Get a friend to join the fun at the YMCA this summer. We'll waive a full month of dues for each new member who joins (one month per membership unit.) It's our way of saying "thank you" for helping others improve their well-being.
The sky is the limit! Sign up two friends, get two free months...sign up ten get ten. We'll even give your friends 100% off the joining fee.
Make working out even more fun! Share the Y with your friends, family co-workers and neighbors.
This offer is good from June 7-30, 2010. Print off the referral card and give to a friend: PDF
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Active Older Adults Visit Gardens
What a great way to spend a beautiful day! On April 28th, nineteen of our Active Older Adult members and program participants had an enjoyable visit to the scenic Norfolk Botanical Gardens. They enjoyed riding the tram, viewing the flower gardens and having lunch together.
Another Active Older Adult trip will be planned for the fall. If you have any suggestions, please contact Clare Lorio, Associate Operations Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 227 or clare.lorio@peninsulaymc.org |
Parents Learn to "Never Nag Again"
The Victory Family YMCA was pleased to host our second Love & Logic Parenting Series, "Never Nag Again", during our spring program session.
Through our partnership with Peninsula Community Chapel, 25 moms and dads sharpened their parenting skills and shared their trials and successes in support of one another.
Lorraine Pettijohn, facilitator, lead the class through practical parenting techniques to help them lessen stress and have more fun while raising responsible children. Check our fall Spirit Guide for classes. |
Healthy Kids Day Bicycle Winner!
 Congratulations to Jordan Trumble, age 9, for being the grand prize winner at the Healthy Kids Day celebration on April 17th. Jordan is now the proud owner of a new bicycle donated by the Coca-Cola Company! |
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Give Blood and Save a Life
While you stop in for your workout take the time to make a difference by giving blood. The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the Victory YMCA on Wednesday, June 2nd from 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium.
Please sign up for an appointment at the Welcome Center or schedule online at redcrossblood.org. Enter code: VFYMCA
A coupon for a free pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream will be given away to each donor. |
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Fathers Day
 Father's Day was first celebrated in June 1910 at the Spokane YMCA in Washington state. It is now recognized all over the world. The Victory YMCA is proud to join this historic celebration honoring fathers. Dads and moms play a paramount role in children's lives and the Y is committed to helping foster those relationships.
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A YMCA Weight Loss Success Story
In March of 2009, after deciding to shed a few pounds after a frustrating shopping trip, Tiffany Barnes joined the Victory YMCA and reguarly participated in water aerobics classes and group exercise classes.
Keeping a food journal and eliminating fast food and snacking also became a part of her daily routine.
In May, Tiffany met with Franki Pivarnik, Community Wellness Director, who urged her to upgrade her wellness regime, increasing her workouts to five times a week and taking classes such as Kickboxing, Turbo Kick, Step and Pilates. Having a body fat analysis done every three months helped to motivate her as well.
When people started to notice her weight loss she became even more motivated. Tiffany stated, "I never thought in a million years that I would go from a size 16 to a size 4. I have not weighed under 200 pounds since 2006."
Congratulations, Tiffany, on a job well done! Your committment to wellness is an inspiration to our staff and our members. Keep up the good work!
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| Quote-of-the-Month for Kids
Each month we'll feature a new quote for you to discuss with your children. The next time you bring them to the Y, they can talk with any of our department directors about the meaning of the quote for the month. All participants receive a small prize for their efforts.
The quote for April is:
"A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in the world."
~Mohammed |
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.
| Taking Care of Our Environment
Don't forget to bring your own re-usable water bottle when working out at your 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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