SEPTEMBER 2013

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MATHEWS FAMILY YMCA
P.O. Box 1536
Mathews, VA 23109
P 804 725 1488

A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
Calendar 
September 2
Labor Day - Closed
September 3
No Joining Fee begins
September 4
Adult volleyball begins
September 7
The Real Crab Race
September 10
Teen Leader Open House
September 14
Soccer games begin
YMCA Open House
September 25
Last day of No Joining Fee

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EARN FREE MONTHS

FREE MONTHS

As a Y member, you already know the value of all the programs, classes, and services we offer. Now you can earn free months of membership when your friends, family and coworkers join, September 1-25, 2013.

 

For each new member who drops your name when they join, you receive a free month of membership! There's no limit; if 10 friends join, you earn 10 free months! And they don't have to pay the joining fee-it's such a win-win! It will be even more fun to workout with and see your friends at the Y; why not tell your friends about the Y today? Download a guest pass to forward on to your friends and family.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Invite your friends and family to the YMCA's Open House from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 14th. Enjoy all the amenities the Y has to offer!

ADULT CO -ED VOLLEYBALL

Looking for a way to get fit and have fun at the same time? Come and play volleyball with us!

 

Date: Wednesdays, beginning September 4

Time: 7-9pm

Cost: $35, 8 weeks

Location: Boys & Girls Club

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM THANK YOU

Almost 50 kids had a "super" time in the Summer Food Service Program - running, jumping and playing their way to a healthy summer.  The super hero theme introduced kids ages 4-12 to our local heroes from the fire department, rescue squad and sheriff department.  Generous grant monies allowed us to provide breakfast, lunch, partial transportation, and lots of healthy fun for FREE to all participants.  

A great big thank you to the Community Foundation, Treakle Foundation and Food Lion for helping us serve up summer in style!  

TEEN LEADERS OPEN HOUSE 

The 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

 

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 6pm
Location: The Cake Man, Main St. Mathews
Ages: Youth 12-18 
THE REAL CRAB RACE

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Run for the challenge of it, run for the fun of it, but mostly, run to level the playing field for local youth and families. All proceeds benefit our Strong Communities campaign which ensures that everyone, regardless of financial ability, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.

 

When: Saturday, September 7, 7:30am

Where: Race begins and ends at the YMCA parking lot

10746 Buckley Hall Road (next to Best Value) 

Course: 3.4 miles through town and Glebe

Who: All ages and abilities-Runners, Joggers, Walkers

PLUS-Little Peelers Fun Run Relay & Obstacle Course 

Cost: Before 8/30 $25 Adult/$10 kids 8-12 y.o. 

Sept. 1-7 $30 Adults/$15 kids 

Family* Before 8/30 is $50/Sept. 1-7 is $60 

*up to four immediate family members 

 

Cost includes t-shirt, goody bag, and post-race snacks

 

WHAT'S YOUR Y SUCCESS STORY?

CONTEST

Every day the Y changes lives and brings communities together. Do you have a Y success story? How has the Y helped you change your life? How has the Y changed your child's life? How has the Y made a difference in your community? Share your story with us for a chance to win $50 toward the program of your choice. Enter our "My Y Story" contest by September 25, 2013 on Facebook by going to your Y's Facebook page or click here to go directly to the contest. 

 

 

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