OCTOBER 2009
YMCA TimesWe build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA    |   301 Sentara Circle   |   Williamsburg, VA 23188   |   (757) 229-9622






IN THIS ISSUE:
CALENDAR
QUICK LINKS
FALL FEST
NEW CYCLE & CARDIO POLICIES
HI-HO SILVER SHOPPING EVENT
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
SAVE THE DATE - FOT



CALENDAR:  
 
October 9 - Hi-Ho Silver Shopping Event
 
October 10 - Teen Night
 
October 16 - Kid's Night Out 
 
October 30 - Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat 
 
November 20 - Festival of the Trees
 
QUICK LINKS:
www.peninsulaymca.org
R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA

Fall Fest
 
Join us Friday, October 30th for our annual Family Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat!
 
Free for the whole family, this event will host a number of activities starting at 6:30pm and continuing on until 8:30pm.  Activities include carnival games, arts & crafts, and Trunk or Treat.  Trunk or Treat offers children the opportunity to Trick or Treat in a safe environment while having fun at the R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA's Fall Festival.  Sign up to decorate your vehicle's trunk and pass out goodies. 
 
Members are asked to bring canned goods or non-perishable food items for admission.  Your donation will help provide food for families this Thanksgiving.
 
New this year - First Annual Corn Hole Tournament.  Sign up your two person team - $15 per team - no later than October 26th.  Proceeds benefit our Strong Communities Campaign.  The Strong Communities campaign makes Y programs affordable and accessible to all.  Families who cannot afford the full price of programs and child care can receive financial assistance scholarships.
 
If you would like to participate in Trunk or Treat or the Corn Hole Tournament, please see the Welcome Center or Julie Greene at 757.229.9622 ext. 202 for more information.  Fall Fest Flyer


New Cycling and Cardio Equipment Policies
 
In order to best serve our members, the YMCA strives to maintain consistency and quality standards across all of our locations. New procedures for Group Cycling participation and Cardio Equipment use in Wellness Centers have been adopted and will be effective on October 4.  
 
Follow these links to review the new policies:  Cardio Equipment Etiquette, Cycle Class Etiquette
 
At the YMCA, we recognize changes require an adjustment period for our members and staff.  We look forward to assisting all of our members in maintaining their healthy lifestyle through participation in our programs.


Hi-Ho Silver Shopping Event 
 
Please join the R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 6p.m. - 8p.m. at Hi-Ho Silver in New Town.  15% of all sales at this event will benefit the R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team and our Strong Communities Annual Giving Campaign.  Contact Liz DeLise:  liz.delise@peninsulaymca.org, 757.229.9622 ext. 207 for more information. 
Active Older AdultsActive Older Adults
 
Announcing a new line up of Adult programs designed for development of the whole person.  Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Multi-purpose Room.  Classes will include a variety of health topics, fellowship, hands on creative projects, and more!

Save the Date - 8th Annual Festival of the TreesFOT Logo_tree

Friday, November 20th.  William & Mary Alumni House.  Kick off the holiday season at a fun filled event benefiting Bright Beginnings and the Guardian Program. 

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