NOVEMBER 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

FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

SLEIGHBELL 5K

AQUATICS CENTER CLOSURE


CALENDAR:  
 
November 6 - Zumbathon
 
November 14 - Teen Night
 
November 14 - Swim Team Meet 
 
November 20 - Kid's Night Out 
 
November 20 - Festival of the Trees
 
November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving - YMCA Closed

QUICK LINKS:
www.peninsulaymca.org
R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA

FOT Logo_treeFestival of the Trees 

Kick off the holiday season by joining us at the 8th Annual Festival of the Trees Friday, November 20, 2009 at the William and Mary Alumni House from 7p.m. - 11p.m.  Tickets are $45 per person and may be purchased at the Welcome Center.
 
Wine TreeFestival of the Trees is an evening full of beautifully decorated themed trees and Silent Auction items.  Enjoy heavy hors d'oeurves, desserts and holiday spirits.  At 7 p.m. the festivities begin with a silent auction that offers an assortment of items. At 9:30 p.m. the evening concludes with an exciting Live Auction that offers the opportunity to bid on a variety of themed trees such as the Arts & Theater Tree, Wine & Dine Tree, the "Man" Tree and many more! 
 
The fun doesn't end with the trees!  Make sure you plan to stay until the very end.....Our signature auction live auction item is a week long stay in Las Vegas with airfare for two!
 
Parents can enjoy the Festival while the kids enjoy a night of games, crafts, swimming and pizza for dinner at Kid's Night Out.  Extended hours available for ticket holders only from 6p.m. - 11p.m.  Register online or at the Welcome Center - $15 for members and $20 for non-members. 
 FoT Tree
Proceeds from the evening benefit the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.  This campaign allows us to assist families in the Greater Williamsburg community with program costs which include swim lessons, Day Camp, Before and After School, a full day preschool, and Bright Beginnings, as well as assisting those families who might need help with the cost of their membership.
 
Please call 757.229.9622 ext. 206 or contact Clare Lorio, clare.lorio@peninsulaymca.org or Christine Moore, christine.moore@peninsulaymca.org  for more information. 
Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
 
The Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk is December 12, 2009 at the Geddy Outpatient Center at the Sentara Hospital in Williamsburg.  Race-day registration and packet pick-up starts at 8:30a.m.
 
Events include a 1 mile fun run free of charge!  Medals for all 1 mile fun run finishers. The 5k run/walk is $20.00 for pre-registered runners (by Friday Dec. 4th) and $15.00 for students (18 and under).  Race Day registration is $25.00 for all entrants. T-Shirt for all pre-registered 5K run/walkers.
 
Keeping with the tradition of the Sleighbell 5K, each participant receives a bell to attach to running shoes for an authentic sleighbell sound!
 
Please come out and support the annual Sentara Sleighbell 5K run/walk. Proceeds from this race benefit area youth in the promotion of health and wellness through programs provided by the R. F. Wilkinson Family YMCA and the Schools Health Initiative Program (SHIP).  
 
Follow this link to access the registration form:  Sleighbell 5K Registration
Tiger SharksAquatics Center Closure
 
The RFW Aquatics Center will close at 1pm on November 14th for a Swim Team Meet.  Please join us as we cheer on our Tiger Sharks!
 
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.




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