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Calendar:
February 1
Winter Season 1 Adult Ballet registration begins for February
Winter Season 1 Princess Ballet registration begins for February
Ongoing registration for Eight Weeks to 8K
ACE PT Personal Training Preparatory Course
registration begins
February 2
Winter Season 1 Ballroom Dance class begins
Register now!
February 3
Winter Season 1 Princess Ballet class begins
Winter Season 1 Tae Kwon Do class begins for February
Winter Season 1 Adult Ballet class begins for February
February 8 - 12
Family Lobby Night
5:00pm - 8:00pm
February 11
Life Changes financial seminar with Woodmen
5:30pm and 6:30pm
February 12
Kid's Night Out Lock-In
8:00pm to 8:00am
Register now!
February 13
Winter Season 1 Youth Basketball begins
Lifeguard Class
Register now!
February 15
Spring Season 1 Swim Lesson registration begins for members
Spring Season 1 Kids Night Out Lock-In registration begins
Spring Season 1 BAM registration begins
Spring Season 1 Lose-To-Win registration begins
Spring Season 1 Adult Soccer Leage registration begins
February 17
Spring Season 1 Swim Lesson registration begins for program participants
February 26
Spring Season 1 Swim Lesson registration ends
Classes begin March 1
February 27- 28
Scuba Class through
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Leave the Fuss to Us!
Schedule your child's birthday party at the YMCA
Invite your closest friends and family for some fun in the water at the Hampton Family YMCA! YMCA staff sets up the birthday party for your child so you can enjoy this special day filled with cake, ice cream and gifts.
All parties include an hour in the party room and an hour in the pool of your choice. We are booking now for Saturday and Sunday parties:
11:30am - 1:30pm *
1:30pm - 3:30pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
* Not available for Sunday parties
Receive a special offer on your child's birthday party when you mention this newsletter or bring in a Birthday Party flyer!
Regular Package - Invitations
Deluxe Package - Cake
Super Package - Thirty minutes extra in the pool
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Kid's Night Out Lock-In
House of Hearts
Have some exciting dinner plans? Leave your children with our qualified child care staff and have the night to yourselves! We provide safe, fun and affordable entertainment for your children.
The fun begins Friday, February 12 from 8:00pm to 8:00am!
Members: $30
Program Participants: $35
Deadline to Register: Thursday, February 11 at 6:00pm
Space is limited so register now!
Minimum number of participants required to hold program.
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Aquatic Updates
Improve your Aquatic experience
Aquatic Quick Check
The Hampton Family YMCA cares about your safety and the quality of your experience during your visit to our Aquatic Center. In order for the Hampton Family YMCA to continue the quality that you expect, we invite you to leave your feedback on a daily basis with our Aquatic Center. The quick check cards are posted in the lobby of the Aquatic Center along with the comment box to drop this card with your observations. We appreciate the 30 seconds of feedback that you leave us in order to continue the success of our Aquatic Center. Know the Lifeguards
The Hampton Family YMCA lifeguards do a magnificent job ensuring that you and your family enjoy your time at the pool safely. In order for the lifeguards to improve on this we would like for you to introduce yourself to the lifeguard that is on duty at the time of your visit. On the lifeguard stand you can find the lifeguard's name along with their certifications listed for you to see. Upon introducing yourself we do ask that you and the lifeguard do not engage in a lengthy conversation as they are trained to maintain visual contact with the pool at all time. We are excited to meet you and hope to make your visit a more pleasurable one!
New! Teaching Pool Hours
Bring your family in for some fun in the water for our newly added open swim hours in our Teaching Pool! Open swim is for children 9 years of age and younger with in-water supervision by an adult 18 or older.
Tuesday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
For more information about these Aquatic updates, please contact Eric Hecker, Aquatics Director at (757) 722-9044 Ext. 216 or at eric.hecker@peninsulaymca.org. |
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February is American Heart Month
Q&A for Heart Disease Awareness
If I exercise, will I prevent heart disease?
Physical inactivity, along with cigarette smoking, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, is one of the major modifiable risk factors for heart attacks. There is no guarantee that you won't get heart disease, but you'll reduce your chance of heart disease if you avoid the risk factors.
I have been inactive for years. Shouldn't I see a doctor before I start becoming physically active?
People middle-aged or older who are inactive and at high risk for heart disease (or who already have a medical condition) should seek medical advice before they start or significantly increase their physical activity. Most apparently healthy people of any age can safely engage in moderate levels of physical activity (e.g., moderate walking, gardening, yard work) without consulting a doctor first.
How much physical activity is enough?
If you're inactive, doing anything is better than nothing! Studies show that people who have a low fitness level are much more likely to die early than people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness. If you want to exceed a moderate level of fitness, you need to exercise for 30 - 60 minutes, on most days of the week, at 50 - 80 percent of your maximum capacity.
Answers provided by Lee Grandison, Wellness Director. If you have any questions, please contact her at (757) 722-9044 Ext. 217 or at lee.grandison@peninsulaymca.org.
You can also visit www.americanheart.org to view the questions provided and for additional information on becoming more heart healthy. |
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10 Questions. 10 Minutes. 1 Positive Impact.
The Hampton Family YMCA Encourages You to Participate in the 2010 Census
The 2010 Census data will affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments. Census data guide local planning decisions, including where to provide additional social services, establish child-care and senior centers, and build new roads, hospitals, schools and job training and community centers The census will frame the future of our community and our country for the next 10 years, so it is vital that everyone in the United States be counted in 2010.
In March 2010, households across the country will receive the 10-question census form by U.S. mail or hand delivery. Responding immediately to the 2010 Census form is the most efficient way to complete the census. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.
As a Census Bureau partner, the Hampton Family YMCA encourages you to participate in the 2010 Census and let the country know what our community needs for the next 10 years.
Information provided by United States Census 2010. Visit 2010census.gov to learn more. |
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Recipe of the Month
Chicken Escondido Quick and easy chicken dish that looks and tastes like you went to a lot of work. INGREDIENTS 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 15 oz can black beans, drained 16 oz jar salsa verde 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Saute' tomatoes and garlic in olive oil and vinegar until tender. Add chicken and cook until done. Add salsa and black beans. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve over brown rice. Number of Servings: 4
Recipe brought to you by SparkRecipes.com
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Reminders!
Life Changes
Don't forget to attend Woodmen's financial seminar on Wednesday, February 11 from 5:30pm and 6:30pm! They present information about how to protect yourself financially during life changing events from marriage, new baby, purchase of home, etc.
Eight Weeks to 8K
This is a preparatory training class for individuals interested in participating in an 8K run. Training has started but it is not too late to get in on the action, so register now! Class ends on Saturday, March 20, just in time for the Shamrock Marathon 2010.
ACE PT Personal Training Preparatory Course
This program, designed by the American Council on Exercise, prepares the participant to take the written exam for Personal Trainers. Lessons include Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Body Mechanics, Wellness Testing, Program Design and much more. If you are interested in becoming a personal trainer, register online now (under Training > Preparatory Courses) for classes which start in March!
Volunteerism
The Hampton Family YMCA Member Services department is currently seeking dedicated, responsible and positive individuals to join our Member Service team as a volunteer! We are looking for volunteers to greet members and program participants through our Aquatics lobby entrance on Monday - Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Stop by the Welcome Center today for an application.
Twitter
Follow us on Twitter! We are now using Twitter to get urgent messages out to our members quickly about delays, closings and changes in programming. We have several members already following the Hampton Family YMCA. Just click on the Twitter link in our Quick Links section of this newsletter and get started today!
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YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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