NORTHERN NECK FAMILY YMCA
39 William B. Graham Ct.
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 435-0223 A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA |
Calendar
Dec 6 - YMCA Closing early at 5pm
Dec 6 - Kids Night Out 6pm
Dec 6-8 - Festival of the Trees
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve YMCA Closed
Dec 25 - Christmas Day YMCA Closed
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve YMCA closes early at 6pm
Jan 1 - New Year's Day YMCA Closed
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| FESTIVAL OF THE TREES | | |
Festival of the Trees is one of YMCA's largest fundraising  events of the year. The festival inspires attendees to "deck their homes" with unique holiday decorating and gift-giving ideas. The community's generosity during this event ensures the vitality of our Strong Communities Campaign. This year's goal is to raise $20,600 for the campaign, which funds the Y's Guardian Scholarship Program.
Friday, December 6, 6-9pm - Lighting of the Trees Party. Tickets are $50 per person, and may be purchased electronically or at the Y. This fun-filled event includes:
- "Tastes of the Northern Neck" with heavy hors d'oevres & beverages from local restaurants & caterers.
- Live auction featuring elaborate gift items donated by local artists, chefs, businesses and community groups, with Auctioneer Steve Gordon.
- The evening concludes with the grand illumination of the Festival of the Trees featuring decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday items that are up for bid during a weekend-long silent auction.
Saturday December 7, 9am- 5pm - Open House, come tour our winter wonderland, listen to local musicians, and participate in our silent auction.
Sunday December 8, 11am-2pm - Open House, come listen to local musicians and choirs and participate in the closing of the silent auction. Refreshments are provided.
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| RIPPED | | |
Join our new class on Tuesdays at 4:30, RIPPED! Rebecca Riley is teaching this total body, high intensity style program utilizing free weights, resistance and body weight. It
masterfully combines the components of resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics and endurance.
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| PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT | |
The Northern Neck Family YMCA in Kilmarnock recently hosted the 3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament on November 8 and 9, 2013. All the age groups were well represented with local players as well as players from many different areas, some as far away as California. 
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in this country and is played on both indoor and outdoor courts. It is a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis.
Ladies' Doubles 55 and Younger:
1st place winners were Pam Riley & Helen White
2nd place winners were Christine McKinley & Grisel Santamarie
Ladies' Doubles 56 and Older:
1st place winners were Rosa Fox & Jennifer Newcomb
2nd place winners were Beth Kendrick & Marie Sultenfuss
Men's Doubles 55 and Younger:
1st place winners were Edward Mauch & Adam Stanley
2nd place winners were Erin Coppersmiths & Cesar Pabalam
Men's Doubles 56 and Older:
1st place winners were Joe Baker & Buz Cox
2nd place winners were Mike Conroy & Andy Leighton
Mixed Doubles 55 and Younger:
1st place winners were Pam Riley & Adam Stanley 2nd place winners were Grisel Santamarie & William Saunders
Mixed Doubles 56 and Older:
1st place winners were John Morrison & Debbie Stultz
2nd place winners were Anita & Joe Baker
Congratulations to the winners of each age group competition as well as all the other competitors.
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| MASTERS SWIM | |  Stripers Set Records in
Virginia Beach Meet
Ten members of the Northern Neck Family adult swim team took part in the Virginia Masters 33rd Annual Fall Meet on November 2. Held at Bayside Recreation Center in Virginia Beach, the short course meters meet saw numerous records fall.
Participating were Kathy Broderick, Betsy Chambers, Donna Funkhouser, Alison Jayne, Pat Sikora, Ray Funkhouser, Frank Miller, Dick Scott, Will Stallings, and team coach, Kathryn Gregory. The group garnered 16 individual first places, 10 seconds, and 9 thirds.
They fielded four relays:
- A 200-meter Freestyle Mixed Relay consisting of Ray Funkhouser, Sikora, Jayne, and Stallings received a second place.
- A 200-meter Freestyle Mixed Relay with Scott, Chambers, Gregory and Miller set a new Virginia Association record.
- Scott, Broderick, Chambers and Miller set a Virginia record in the 400-Meter Freestyle Mixed Relay.
- Scott, Broderick, Sikora and Miller set a Virginia record in the 800-meter Freestyle Mixed Relay.
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| YOUTH BASKETBALL | | |
Registration starts December 9 for Youth Super Sports Basketball at the YMCA. Youth will be grouped in separate divisions by ages: 4-5, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. The cost is $55 for members and $70 for others. Practices will start for most teams the week of January 6th and the season concludes on March 8th. Games are primarily held on Saturdays in the Y gymnasium. All divisions, ages 6 and older, will include some travel games.
Youth Super Sports Basketball emphasizes the basic skills of basketball, teaches the rules of the game, and of course, focuses on our core character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Team sizes are designed so everyone receives lots of playing time. Volunteer coaches are needed for the season to be a success. Reversible jerseys and shorts will be provided to each participant.
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| YMCA CAMP KEKOKA BENEFIT | |
 Looking for a new way to start off the New Year with a SPLASH? Come join the YMCA Camp Kekoka staff on January 11, 2014 for our 4th annual POLAR BEAR PLUNGE at YMCA Camp Kekoka! This unlikely event has brave participants of all ages plunging into the frigid waters of Indian Creek to raise money for YMCA Camp Kekoka's 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 YMCA 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 call YMCA Camp Kekoka at (804) 435-3616 or email cleichty@peninsulaymca.org.
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