In This Issue
HELPING THOSE IN NEED
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
THANKING MILITARY FAMILIES
DIABETES EVENT
THANKFUL FOR OUR MEMBERS
VICTORY FAMILY YMCA
101 Long Green Boulevard
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-3300
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA |
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Ongoing Events
Nutritional Consultations*
Cost: $30
By appointment
45-minutes sessions
(757) 867-3300
Lifeguard Classes*
Ages 15+
Cost:Members $140
Nonmembers $160
Registrations
Oct. 13- Dec 7
Breakfast with Santa*
on December 8th
Oct 15-Dec 7
Elf Day*
on December 8th
Oct. 26-Nov 17
Food Drive
Nov 4- Dec 23
Coats for Kids
Events
Nov 6- Dec 18
(Tuesdays)
Strength Conditioning for Teens* PDFAges 13-17
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 November 7Body Comp Analysis* 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 18+ Cost: $15
November 9
Healthy Cooking Demo* 7:00 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free
November 11
Veterans' Day Fun Walk* All ages Registration at 9:45 Event begins at 10:30 Pre-register by Nov 7
November 14
Cost: $15
November 16
Kids' Night Out*
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Members: $15
Nonmembers: $20
November 17
Family Volunteer Day 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. All ages Donation of groceries appreciated
November 22 Thanksgiving YMCA Closed
November 23 Child Watch/ Youth Watch closed Abbreviated Group Ex Schedule
November 26 Cholesterol Screening* 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Ages 18+ Cost: $20
*Sign up at the Welcome Center |
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| HELPING OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY | | |
Annual Food Drive
Join our efforts to help other have plenty to eat this Thaksgiving by donating to our food drive beginning Friday, October 26th. Non-perishable groceries are appreciated!
Family Volunteer Day
What could be better than spending quality time with your family AND making an impact in the community at the same time? On Saturday, November 17th, volunteers of all ages are needed to decorate and pack bags of Thanksgiving food for families in need. This fun annual event is free of charge, but a donation of groceries is appreciated. For more information, contact Donna Blake, Community Development Director, at donna.blake@peninsulaymca.org PDF
Coats for Kids
This is the time of year to take a look through your closets and see if you have an extra coat to donate for a child in need. The Victory Y is collecting gently-used coats of all sizes to distribute to families between November 14-December 23. PDF |
| DRIBBLE, SHOOT, SCORE! | | |
Kids, ages 4-8, learn the basics of basketball in this youth league aimed at teaching through games approach. Practice is once a week and games are on Saturdays. See the Program Guide for class times and descriptions. Cost is $55 for members and $70 for Nonmembers. |
| MILITARY FAMILY MONTH | | |
Military families, submit a photo of your family and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 3 months of free membership! Please submit the photo by November 19th. Either bring it into the Y or email it to: allison.brown@peninsulaymca.org
Tell Them Thanks! 
Help us say "thank you" to our veterans and military families. The next time you are in the Y, write a note to let them know how much you appreciate what they do for our country and for the sacrifices they have made for all of us. See the Welcome Center for details.
Veterans' Day Fun Walk/Run
A fun way to say "thank you" and get some exercise at the same time is to participate in the Victory YMCA Veterans' Day Fun Walk/Run planned for Sunday, November 11. The event includes a 2 to 3-mile walk/run through the Greenlands neighborhood starting at the Victory Y, and a 1-mile child and pet walk.
Net proceeds benefit the Operation Homefront campaign. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. with the event starting at 10:30 a.m. A cookout will be provided for participants.
Pre-registration deadline is November 7, so contact the Welcome Center if this sounds like something you and your family would like to do. |
| DIABETES AWARENESS EVENT | | |
The prevalence of diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, but with lifestyle changes and medication it is a disease that can be managed.
In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, our YMCA is partnering with the Chesapeake chapter of the American Diabetes Associate for a diabetes awareness event on Monday, November 19th, from 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. You may register for this free event at the Welcome Center from October 22- November 17. PDF
For more information, contact Franki Pivarnik, Community Wellness Director, at (757) 867-3300 x 225. |
| A LETTER TO OUR MEMBERS | | |
To Our YMCA Members,
This season reminds us to give thanks! On behalf of the Victory Family YMCA team, thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Victory Family YMCA. We are honored to have you as part of our Y family. We know you have other choices, and we appreciate you choosing the YMCA.
As you know, the Y is more than a gym! We are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As we approach our 10-year anniversary in January 2013, we realize we have a lot to celebrate!
Respectfully,
Kim Wood
Sr. Operations Director
Michael Bennett
Branch Executive |
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