FEBRUARY 2009
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R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA   |   301 Sentara Circle   |   Williamsburg, VA  |   (757) 229-9622







IN THIS ISSUE:
CALENDAR

QUICK LINKS

Happy Anniversary

Travel Basketball Teams

Drums Alive


CALENDAR:
 
February 2 - Travel
Basketball Team 
Registration Begins 
 
February 7 - Happy 2nd Anniversary R. F. Wilkinson
February 13 - Kid's Night Out 
 
February 16 - Swim Lesson Registration for the Spring Sessions Begin
QUICK LINKS:
www.peninsulaymca.org
R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA 
 


 
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Happy Anniversary
R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA!
 
On February 7th, the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA will celebrate its second anniversary in the Greater Williamsburg Community.  The YMCA staff team would like to take this opportunity to share with you, our members, board, volunteers, and community friends that make up this wonderful YMCA our deepest appreciation and gratitude.  Each day we are given the opportunity to reach into the community and make an impact and build a stronger community because of the generosity, support, and spirit of people just like you.  Thank you for making the R.F. Wilkinson Family branch your YMCA.
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Travel Basketball Teams
 
The R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA is excited to offer Travel Basketball as a new youth program. Youth Travel Basketball is designed to promote good sportsmanship, safety, cooperation, and self esteem.
 
Travel Basketball is open to Middle School and High School youth.  Teams will travel to our other Peninsula YMCA's - Newport News, Hampton, Victory, West Point, and Luter.
 
Registration dates are February 2nd - February 27th.  The season will run from March 6th - May 16th.  Program fees are $40 for members and  $70 for Program Participants.
 
For more information, please contact Julie Highsmith-Greene, Youth and Family Services Director at (757) 229-9622 ext. 202.
 
 
Look for our new program!
 
Drums Alive LogoEnter a new dimension of fitness; feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements, and powerful percussions of this new and high-energy cardio and rhythm program.  Drums Alive combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythm of the drums.  It is a workout for the entire spirit, mind, and body.
 
· Drumming has shown to improve physical, psychological,
  emotional and social health.
 
· Drumming boosts the immune system and alters the body's
  response to stress.
 
· Drumming has a powerful physiological effect.
 
· Sustained drumming increases the heart rate and blood flow.
 
· Improve flexibility and improve muscles tone and coordination.
 
· Improves posture and balance.
 
· Reduces stress and tension.
 
· Drumming is a powerful experience and FUN!
 
Check our online Group Exercise schedule at www.peninsulaymca.org for dates and times for
this exciting new program.
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