SEPTEMBER 2011

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MATHEWS FAMILY YMCA
10746 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews, Va 23109
(804)725-1488
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 
Calendar
Septmeber 5
Closed-Labor Day
September 6-27
No Joining Fee
September 6-10
Biggest Winner reg & weigh-in
September 9&10
Mathews Market Days
September 10
Fall Soccer games begin

 

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PLAY HERE
play hereAt the Y, "play time" can de-stress, bring families closer together, or fulfill the need for challenge and camaraderie. The ability to "play" seems to get lost as we age and mature, but is vital to our health and well-being. Invite your friends to play at the Y. If they join September 6-27, we'll waive their joining fee; families save $100!  
MATHEWS BIGGEST WINNER

Shed those unwanted pounds with the Mathews Biggest Winner contest.  Winner recieves a 6-month membership to the Mathews Y!  Winner will be selected based on largest percentage of weight lost.

 

Members: workout at the Y at your own pace...it's free!

Non-Members:

Option A: Workout at home at your own pace for Free.  Weigh in/out at the the Y!

Option B:  Purchase a Biggest Winner Pass for $70 to participate in any group exercise classes or workout at the Y.  Weigh in/out at the Y.

 

Register and weigh-in at the Y September 6-10.

Final weigh-in at the Y is November 7-9. 

NasCRAB RACES
crabraceGet on your mark, get, set, and go!  2011 NasCrab Race at Market Days.  Sponsor a crab or race with us!  Sponsorship levels are $75 and up; forms are available at the Y.  Racing is free for everyone.  Proceeds benefit the YMCA Strong Communities campaign which provides opportunities for youth develpment and healthy living for all, regardless of financial ability.

 

Where: White Dog Inn lawn

When: Sat., Sept. 10, 12:00pm

 
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Sampler Class:

Have you always wanted to try one of the group exercise classes offered by the Mathews Family YMCA?  Here's your chance to sample them all!  Suitable for all levels, each class will introduce a different format including Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Aerobics, Drums Alive, and more.

 

When: Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 26 

Time: 6pm

Where: THMS Multi-purpose room

Ages 14+

Cost:  Members free, non-members $40 for 8 classes or $7 per class drop in fee.

 

Zumba:

We will now be offering Zumba three days a week!

 

Mondays: 10am, Boys & Girls Club

Tuesdays & Thursdays:  6pm, THMS Multi-purpose room

(Child watch will be available for the evening classes)

Cost:  Members free, non-members $45 for 8 classes or $7 per class to drop in. 

 
TEEN LEADERS' CLUB
teensThe Teen Leaders' Club was established to give teens an opportunity to provide volunteer service to the community while developing leadership skills, volunteer services, academics, good health, and living by the YMCA Character Development values.  Leaders' Club is organized for the purpose of providing each member with the knowledge and training to help serve others while shaping a healthy lifestyle for themselves.  Leaders' Club members provide 100 hours of volunteer service during the school year and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.  Ages 12-18.  For more information contact Kim Leyba at 804-725-1488. 
EASIER PROGRAM SEARCH COMING

In an effort to make it easier for our members to find and register for programs we are making some updates to our online program search.

 

Beginning September 7th a new program search bar will replace the program list you may be familiar with. You'll simply type the name of the program or a program keyword and a list of options will appear. It's that easy! Nothing has changed in the actual program registration process, only the program search will be updated. 

 

To view a short video click here.

 

We hope this makes it easier and faster to find the programs you are looking for.

 

To register for programs online please visit our website

 

If you have any questions please contact the Mathews Family YMCA at 804-725-1488.

YMCA MEMBER DISCOUNTS

YMCA members receive discounts on family events at the Hampton Coliseum such as Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Cirque de Soleil. 

Click here to check it out!