EXCITING CHANGES - SAME MISSION 
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| It is an exciting time in the YMCA movement! Recently, our national organization, the YMCA of the USA, launched a new branding strategy which includes a new logo and the introduction of three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This new spin on our old favorites allows the YMCA mission "to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all" to be clearer and louder than ever before.
Our YMCA plans to roll out the new brand over the course of the next sixteen months; we invite you to share in our excitement as we embrace and begin the changes! |
| IT'S A BRAND NEW DAY! | |
 As a YMCA member, you can help your friends and family to have a fresh start toward their health and well-being by inviting them to join you at the Y! We're waiving the joining fee September 7 - 28.
Active YMCA members have a sharper mind, a more peaceful spirit, greater self-assurance, and a sense of community; all fueled by an overwhelming spirit of belonging. And of course, we've made sure that membership is affordable for everyone regardless of their household income.
Please invite your friends to start fresh today! |
| The YMCA Annual Support Committee Can Use Your Help at the 14th Auction | |
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This time of year many YMCA volunteers serve as members of the Auction Commitee. More or less these folks are planning a community party to celebrate the work of the YMCA over the past year. The dollars that are raised go directly to fund the YMCA Guardian program, which provides scholarships to families that need financial assistance in order to participate in YMCA programs.
In 2009 the Richmond County Family YMCA provided over $115,000 in scholarships to individuals and families in need for programs such as Preschool, After School Care, group exercise classes and senior group exercise classes. Even older adults can benefit from a chair based exercise class by gaining strength and mobility to be more independent thanks to the Guardian program. The YMCA believes that all members of the community can benefit from Christian character. Building EVERYONE up, what a great cause!
You can get involved with the annual auction in several ways. 1. Serve on the event planning committee
2. Donate an item or package to be auctioned off
3. Attend the auction on Saturday Nov. 6 at 5:30 at Woodland Academy.
Call us at (804) 333-4117 to get involved. |
| Everyone Can Participate in the Whelan's Marina 5k at Warsaw Fest | |
The YMCA is encouraging you to grab a friend, spouse and even your child to run or walk in the Whelan's Marina 5K at Warsaw Fest. The race is held the morning of Warsaw Fest, October 9, start time is 9 am.
Prizes for the top finishers are awarded. Even if you are not the fastest you have a chance to win just by finishing. Your time may match the selected secret race time chosen at the beginning of the race!
Click HERE to view the race brochure! |
