Last month we introduced you to the first of our our three areas of focus: For Youth Development. This month we'd like to share about our second area of focus: For Healthy Living.

 
Behind "For Healthy Living" is the fact that across the nation and right here in Virginia, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families receive the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body

Family Volunteer Day is Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Victory Family YMCA.

One great way to serve your community while teaching your children about helping others is to volunteer at our Family Volunteer Day.  You can help by decorating boxes and then filling them with food items that we have collected throughout October.  The boxes will be delivered to local families who will appreciate a healthy dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving.

We are currently accepting canned goods and non-perishable items that are needed to fill the boxes including canned vegetables, fruit, beans, cranberry sauce, gravy mix, boxed stuffing, rice or mashed potatoes. Food gift certificates are also a welcomed item!

Could you be a candidate for hip replacement surgery? 

Sentara Hospital will host a free information seminar with an orthopedic surgeon discussing the Jiffy Hip procedure on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Victory YMCA.

Register online at sentera.com/ortho or call 1-800-SENTARA if you are interested in attending this event.