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Rockbridge Area YMCA

November 2017
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November 6 - 11
Member Appreciation Week

November 8
A Place at the Table Documentary

November 23
Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run

November 27
Holiday Hustle Boot Camp begins
 
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

During November the YMCA is encouraging their members to understand their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and take steps to prevent the disease.  More than 29 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 84 million people have prediabetes. Without weight loss and moderate physical activity, 15 to 30 percent of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, we encourage all community members to take control of their health and learn their risk for type 2 diabetes by visiting   ymca.net/diabetes and take steps to prevent the disease.  
Fit Start       
Ensure success by signing up for your FREE Fit Start appointment at the Welcome Desk. A Wellness Coach will meet one-on-one with you and give you a personal action plan for success.  In an hour, you will gain the tools and resources to help you feel confident and excited about working out.
Many thanks to our members, staff, board members, community businesses and individuals who donated to our Silent Auction this year!  We raised $2,363 this year to go towards programs and services offered by our Y locally.
Member Benefits
Shenandoah Valley Health & Rehab

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10:00am-12:00pm one of our community partners, Shenandoah Valley Health & Rehab, will offer free blood pressure screenings at the Y! 
Member Appreciation Week
Nov 6 - 11, 2017

Join us as we celebrate YOU during Member Appreciation Week!   Each day will be different but will include snacks ar ound the branch, massages and giveaways.  


Mon, Nov 6th  - Jessica Barclay is going to be here from  8-10 am  and  4-6 pm  offering free 5 minute chair massages.  Dawn Martin with Organic Health Systems will be providing face sculpting sessions from 8-10 am.  Sign up in advance at the welcome desk. 
Tues, Nov 7 -  Fruit Infused Water 
Wed, Nov 8 - Trail Mix Station
Thurs, Nov 9  - EXTRA  Gum for everyone.  Dawn Martin with Organic Health Systems will be providing face sculpting sessions from 4-6 pm.  Sign up in advance at the welcome desk. 
Fri, Nov 10  - Raffle for Y Gear. 
Sat, Nov 11th  - Bring a Friend for Free day! 
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A Place at the Table
Wed Nov 8 l  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Heartstone Lodge & Retreat Center
Free
Join us for a free public showing of the critically acclaimed documentary, A Place at the Table.  The documentary is a call to action about hunger, obesity and food insecurity in American and our local communities.  

Our goal is to educate as many people in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County about the food insecurity and health challenges that we face in our own backyard.  

*6:30 pm for light refreshments and appetizers, film begins at 7:00 pm
Wellness
6th Annual Lexington
Gobble Wobble
November 23

Continue the Thanksgiving tradition at the 6th Annual Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k & Fun Run!  On Thanksgiving Day 2017, the Jaycees will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and Childrens' Fun Run, making this a community event the whole family can participate in! 

So come out and enjoy the festivities, but don't worry, we'll still get you home in time to put the turkey in the oven. Open to runners/walkers of all abilities. Strollers welcome. Pets welcome.  $30 for adults (price goes up on October 30th) - the Fun run is free! 

*Chip timed * Pre-registered 5k participants will receive long sleeve t-shirt WHILE supplies last (must register by Nov 5 to guarantee shirt) * post race water and refreshments * overall age group awards in 5k * participation ribbons and awards in fun run *
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Holiday Hustle Boot Camp
Nov 27 - Dec 22
Mon & Th 6:00 am
Mon & Wed 5:30 pm
M: $35 l NM: $55 
NM with facility access: $80

Start the new year off right!  Join our four week holiday boot camp led by two of our wellness staff members.  Meets twice per week starting the week of Thanksgiving.
Youth and Family
Kids in the Kitchen
Our kids in the kitchen program motivats children to be more physically active and promotes positive behavior change through hands-on nutrition education and healthy eating.  We make food FUN!  

Special thanks to Stonewall Jackson Community Health Foundation and Carilion for making this program possinle for the kids in our community.  This program is avaiable in all Y After School/Enrichment locations.

Join Our Team
We are currently hiring driven, passionate individuals to join our dynamic staff here at the Rockbridge YMCA.  

Positions currently available include personal trainers, wellness staff, membership representatives, lifeguards and after school counselors.  Fore more information visit  click here.