| MEET SANTA AND HIS ELVES! | |
'Tis the season for family fun at the Victory Family YMCA! On Saturday, December 14th, pack up the kids and join Santa starting at 9:00 a.m. in our gymnasium. Children may have their pictures taken with Santa and enjoy breakfast with their families. This event is free for all YMCA members but you do need to register at the Welcome Center by Friday, December 13th. Don't forget to bring one unopened toy per child to help with our Giving Tree!
And after breakfast you may leave the children with us and enjoy a few hours out shopping. The fun continues with lots of activities, games and crafts from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lunch is provided, as well! There is a small charge for this event ($15 for members and $20 for program participants.) Pease sign up at the Welcome Center. |
| MAKING THE HOLIDAYS HAPPY FOR OTHERS |
|
|
Giving Tree
While you are shopping for friends and family this season, take the time to stop by our Giving Tree and make this Christmas special for a child in need. Just grab a tag, either for clothing or toys, and register at the Welcome Center. Then bring your unwrapped gift and the gift tag back to the Welcome Center. The children who receive these gifts are from the York County and Poquoson area.
Can't think of something for that person who has everything? How about donating to the Giving Tree in their name!
See the Welcome Center for details.
Coats for Kids
Help make this a warmer winter for someone. The Victory Y is collecting gently-used coats of all sizes to distribute to local families. Coats will be distributed beginning December 14. |
| MAKE IT A HEALTHY HOLIDAY WITH WELLNESS IDEAS | |
|
YMCA Gift Cards are Here!
YMCA gift cards are the perfect gift and we've got one for every member of your family.. How about swim lessons or summer camp for the kids? Or personal training sessions for mom or dad? Whatever they want to do this year, you can give it as a gift. You can even use our gift cards toward membership. Find YMCA gift cards at the Welcome Center!
Shed Those Holiday Pounds
(Or make sure you never gain them in the first place!) Drop by the Y to exercise at least twelve times between December 1-23rd (for a half hour each visit) and you will be eligible to win a prize. For more information and to pick up your fitness card, contact the Wellness Center. PDF
Help with your Exercise Program
If you feel you need help with your fitness program, meet with our exercise physiologist on Tuesday, December 10th to discuss your exercise needs. Half-hour appointments are available. PDF
|
| BADMINTON HAS COME TO VICTORY! | |
|
Did you know that Badminton is the second most popular sport in the world? Join us in the Victory Y gymnasium and find out why! This Olympic sport is full of action and a great way to get in shape as well as have fun in both singles and doubles competition. Certified badminton coach Mike Crawshaw will be on hand most Saturdays to give instruction.
Dates: Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fridays 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Saturdays 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM |
| HEALTHY HAPPY HOLIDAY EATING | |
| Lower your cooking stress
Ten Tips to help make your holiday meal less stressful: 
- Limit the number of foods you prepare.
- Perishable foods may be prepared up to one day in advance.
- Assemble vegetable casseroles the day before.
- Cut up veggies in advance for a vegetable tray, store covered.
- Sprinkle cut fruit with citrus juice to keep fresh (wait until day of meal to cut bananas.)
- Purchase raw meat no sooner than 1 to 2 days in advance, store on bottom shelf of fridge.
- Baked goods can be prepared several days in advance
- Pie crusts may be made and frozen ahead.
- Consider making a frozen pie, such as pumpkin ice cream pie, which can be made well in advance of the meal.
- Set your table the day before.
Healthy Snack Ideas
Snacking can present a problem when you have extra time on your hands. Below are some healthy ideas:
- cottage cheese mixed with flax seed meal and green grapes
- apple slices with peanut butter
- yogurt and granola
- turkey, apple and cheese slices
- hummus dip with veggies
- ants on a log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
- homemade trail mix
- hardboiled eggs
|
