NORTHERN NECK FAMILY YMCA
P.O. BOX 1809
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 435-0223
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA |
Calendar |
Dec 2 - 4 - Festival of Trees
Dec 2 - Kids Night Out
Dec 9 - First Night of Adult Indoor Soccer
Dec 9 - Kids Night Out
Dec 6 - Walking Club
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve YMCA Closed
Dec 25 - Christmas Day YMCA Closed
Dec 31 - New Years Eve Y Closes at Noon |
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| 14th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE TREES DEC 2-4 | |
 Make sure to purchase your tickets for the kickoff event, "Lighting of the Trees" Friday the 2nd, 7-10 p.m. $40 per person includes adult beverages & soft drinks, plus delectable savories from local restaurants at our special taste of the Northern Neck Party. Wander through our unique and beautiful entries, and have the opportunity to bid on several items available that evening only, including a $5000 Chesapeake Academy tuition credit, dinner for 10 from Willaby's, Judith Ripka earrings from Burke's Jewelers, a Coastal Print table and chairs set from Booth Furniture and so much more!
Child care is available for a discounted rate of $10 at our Kid's Night Out at the Wiley Child Development Center that evening, ages 5-12. Contact Donna McGrath at donna.mcgrath@peninsulaymca.org for more information.
Pictured, Festival of the Trees guests Peggy Estes and Mac Council enjoy some of Willaby's delicious crab dip at last year's event. Photo curtsey of Yours Truly Photography. |
| PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT | | |
 On November 12, the Northern Neck Family YMCA hosted their Second Annual Pickleball Tournament. There were over 44 members and participants registered from the Northern Neck YMCA, Chesterfield, Gloucester, Hanover, Mechanicsville,
Midlothian, Powhatan, Richmond, Tappahannock, and even California. Over 100 people were in attendance to watch this day long affair. Players ranged in age from 23 to 78 years young.
This special event was planned by over 12 YMCA volunteers, with all proceeds benefitting the Guardian program. They were able to raise $1200, which insures no one is turned away for the inability to pay.
Pictured Top (left to right) Men's First Place: Michael Roberts & Aaron Reidmiller (from Richmond) 2nd Place: Kyle Jones & Brandon Webb (from Northern Neck YMCA)
Women's 1st Place: Frances Lake & Bonnie Schulkers (from Richmond) 2nd Place: Debbie Stults & Jody Crist (from Richmond)
If you are interested in joining in the fun, stop by the Y and inquire at the Welcome Desk or call 435-0223 for more information. Pickleball is a great sport for all ages! |
| ADULT INDOOR SOCCER | |
Starting Friday December 9, the Y will host free indoor soccer "pick up" games for adults, 18 and up, in our gymnasium. Non-members are welcome for $10 per night. Friday nights in December are the 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 5:00-7:00pm.
Adult Indoor Soccer will continue in January on the 6th, 13th and 20th from 5:00-7:00pm. Athletic shoes and shin guards are highly recommended. If there is enough interest, a formal league may form. Call Dave Cunningham with questions 435-0223 or 761-6995. |
| SECOND GRADE SWIM LESSONS | |
On November 18th, the Northern Neck Family YMCA wrapped up another season of 2nd grade swim lessons. The daily swim lessons, are provided for each 2nd grade child in the Lancaster County Public School System, and are made possible by a grant from the Jessie Ball DuPont Foundation. This is the 5th year that the Y has provided these lessons and this year over 80 students participated in the program!
The kids learned basic swimming skills as well as safety skills such as boating, CPR and rescue breathing. This year we had 4 instructors and 1 volunteer who are all Water Safety Instructor certified through the American Red Cross. The instructors are Jim Evans, Jean Poole, Donna Funkhouser and Lisa Shivers. Karen Jackson, a member of the YMCA Masters Swim Team, volunteered her time each day to assist with the lessons.
The Y is led and run by volunteers. To find out how you can make a difference, contact Donna McGrath at donna.mcgrath@peninsulaymca.org or 435-0223. |
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