NEWPORT NEWS FAMILY YMCA
7827 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-0047 A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA |
Calendar
Dec. 13 - Star Tree
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day, YMCA Closed.
Jan. 1 - New Years Day, YMCA Closed.
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| HEALTHY NUTRITION DURING THE HOLIDAYS | |
The Holidays are here! And with all the great things (like family, fun and FOOD!), staying healthy can be a big challenge. Here are some helpful tips about how to enjoy this holiday season to the fullest, while still looking out for your health.
- Moderation and portion control are key. Don't trick yourself into thinking you can avoid those favorite family dishes. Instead, tell yourself "It's OK," just be sure to control your portions.
- Think before you bite. Are you really still hungry or just enjoying the taste? Eat slowly, think about how good it tastes. Pay attention to when you are full and STOP.
- Timing is everything. Instead of eating everything in one big meal, spread it out throughout the day. Eating smaller meals or snacks every couple of hours will keep your metabolism up, helping you avoid the "post-meal sleepy hangover."
- Stick to your regular exercise program. It can be very easy to break a workout habit, and especially so during the holidays. The Key: DO SOMETHING ACTIVE EACH DAY to keep you in the right mindset. Even if you are out of town, go for a walk, do squats or push ups - anything to keep your mind and body on exercise. It will be a lot easier to come back to the Y when you get back to post-holiday time.
Happy, healthy holidays to everyone! Please note our holiday hours in the calendar.
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| STAR TREE | | |
The Newport News YMCA is partnering with Newport News Healthy Families to help local families have a merry Christmas. Please consider giving your support to these families by shopping for our Angel Tree:
- Choose one or more angels from the Christmas tree located in the YMCA's lobby. (Gifts are for all ages 1 year old to 16 years old).
- Purchase items.
- Return items unwrapped to the YMCA by Thursday, December 13, 2012. Please attach angel star and gift receipt.
Thank you for your continuous support of our Newport News community!
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| THANK YOU TO FAMILY VOLUNTEERS | | |
A special thanks to all the members, staff and volunteers who participated in the Family Volunteer Night. With your help, we served 68 families in our community for Thanksgiving. We assembled, decorated and stuffed boxes with various non- perishable foods such as stuffing, vegetables, yams, mashed potatoes, fruit, cranberry sauce, corn bread, macaroni & cheese, various can meats and other miscellaneous items.
In addition, thanks to local businesses and churches in our community that contributed as well.
- APAC
- Hilton's Jr. Women's Club
- Central United Methodist Church
- Plasma Care
- Boy Scout Troop #915
- Girl Scout Troop#
- Enterprise Car Rental
- Peninsula YMCA Metro
We would like to express our deep gratitude to all of the support we recieved for our Family Volunteer Night.
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| MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT |
| Watch for this offer coming to your inbox in December!
Invite someone you know to be our guest for unlimited use of our facilities...FREE! In addition, if your referred guest joins the Y, they pay no joining fee and you receive a free month of membership and a special holiday gift!
GIVE THE GIFT OF CAMP  Why not give the gift of a warm summer breeze to your 9 - 15 year-old? Register now to save! Register and pay $400 by December 15, 2012 and we'll send you a gift card to place under the tree or in a stocking. (This is $100 off the 2012 rate!) Can't pay the whole $400 right now? No problem! Call us to set-up your payment plan before December 15, 2012. Pay a little each month until camp starts. For more information, phone me at (804) 435-3616 or email me at cassie.leichty@peninsulaymca.org. POLAR PLUNGE Save the date: January, 25, 2013! Looking for a new way to start the New Year with A SPLASH? Come join the Camp Kekoka staff on January 5, 2013 for our 3rd annual POLAR BEAR PLUNGE! This unlikely event has brave participants of all ages plunging into the frigid waters of Indian Creek to raise money for the Guardian Program, a scholarship fund which ensures every child gets to experience Camp Kekoka regardless of their ability to pay. What better way to start off the New Year than by jumping into the freezing creek to give a kid a Camp K week?! Plungers and sponsors are invited to warm-up afterward with hot soup, hot chocolate, and other assorted goodies. To join the plungers, sponsor a plunger, or for more information, phone (804) 435-3616 or email cassie.leichty@peninsulaymca.org. |
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