FEBRUARY 2011

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In This Issue

 

SPRING SOCCER
 
HEALTHY EATING 101
 
CHILD WATCH INTEREST
 
SCHOOLS OUT FIELD TRIP
 
MATHEWS FAMILY YMCA
10746 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-1488
 
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 

Calendar

February 1
Blood Drive
 
February 19
 Spring Soccer Registration Ends
 
February 21
School's Out Field Trip

February 28
Spring Soccer Begins 

Quick Links

 
 SPRING SOCCEREXCITING

YMCA Youth Super Sports is the YMCA's new progressive youth sports program that combines the marvelous philosophy of past YMCA  sports programs with new program concepts. Open to all children ages 4-15. Participants will learn the basics of soccer and team sports. Drills, skills and lead up games will be the focus of practices. Saturdays will focus on trying out these new skills through league games. Some age groups will travel to surrounding communities and YCMA's. The YMCA Soccer Program gives every child the opportunity to play and learn through athletic endeavors that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Volunteers are essential to the success of this program. We are looking for coaches, assistant coaches, referees, and team parents.

Registration is now open.
Weekday practices begin February 28.
Games run March 12 through April 30.
Fee is $55. $10 late charge after the 19th.

HEALTHY EATING 101 ITS
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Exercise + Good Nutrition = A Healthy YOU! 

 

You're coming to the Y and making exercise a regular part of your routine-great job!  Now, add a one-hour nutrition education consultation to find out how to make changes in your diet that will help you reach your wellness goals...and make them stick!  Identify and eliminate barriers to success, set realistic and measurable goals, translate nutrition facts from the label to the table, and find out how many calories you really need. 

 

$25 per hour; contact Sheila Pillath.
CHILD WATCH INTEREST ITS
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Many Y's offer Child Watch services

to members while they workout. 

While we are not currently able to

offer this service, we are exploring

alternatives.  What we need to know

from you is: 

  1. Would you utilize the service  if we offer it? 
  2. If so, how many days a week would you utilize Child Watch?  What hours? 
  3. Would you be ok with having your child in one location while you are working out in another location? 

Rest assured that whatever arrangement the Y works out, we will provide an environment that is safe and engaging.)


In advance, thanks for responding to this survey in writing by sending an email to:  sheila.pillath@peninsulaymca.org.  Please also feel free to forward this survey to your friends, family and co-workers who are not currently Y members but would consider joining if we offered Child Watch services.

SCHOOL'S OUT FIELD TRIP

Looking for something for your kids to do while they are out of school for the holiday?  We are planning a field trip for Monday, February 21st to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond for ages 8-12. We will also be visting the Childrens Museum of Richmond for 5-7 year olds. Please give us a call if your child would be interested in joining us for a fun filled day of adventure. 

Fee: TBA

Ages 5-12