October is a great time to invite your friends to find their fit and join the Y! $1 covers the joining fee and one month of membership.
Wellness
OCTOBER 20
Kick off - Group Exercise Sampling
9:30 STEP with Sheila
10:00 Hard Core & More with Paul
10:30 Yoga with Antonio
11:00 Interval training with Beige
*Cooking demonstration along with coffee and snacks in the community room
OCTOBER 21
Class Spotlight: YOGA @ 6:15 pm
Refreshments in the Community Room
OCTOBER 22
Class Spotlight: STEP @ 6:15 pm
Refreshments in the Community Room
OCTOBER 23
Class Spotlight: Hard Core & More 5:00 pm
Class Spotlight: Zumba 6:15 pm
Refreshments in the Community Room
OCTOBER 25
Class Spotlight: Interval Training 12:30 pm
Refreshments in the Community Room
OCTOBER 26
Class Spotlight: Cardio Craze 5:30 am
Refreshments in the Community Room
Member Reward drawing 5:00 PM
*MEMBERS: BRING A FRIEND = WIN A GAINSBORO YMCA T-SHIRT!
TO BE ENTERED IN THE REWARD DRAWING YOU'LL EITHER
ATTEND A GROUP FITNESS CLASS (one entry per class attended) OR
TRY A NEW CLASS
Active and Ageless at High Street
Ages 21+
October 11 - November 14
10:30 - 11:30 am
High Street Baptist Church
2302 Florida Ave NW
M/NM:$30
This six-week program aims to help participants perform the activities of daily life more easily and without injuries. Classes incorporate functional fitness moves along with strength, core and balance work.
Breathe Easy with Antonio
October 11, 18, 25 & November 1
7:30-8:30 pm
M/NM:$25
Participants will learn a variety of breathing techniques that help increase energy levels, reduce anxiety and relieve stress. This class will also help with improving mental and physical health.
Youth and Family
Dance Fusion
Ages 7-12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturdays, Now - Nov 10
YMCA Express at Gainsboro
Dance Fusion is designed to give children the experience of studying several different genres of movement. Time will be spent studying the history and techniques of ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern and contemporary dance, as well as developing the skills to practice longer movement combinations. The final dance class will be followed by a public showing for children to showcase their new skills!
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Ages 16+
Fridays, October 5 - 26
6:00 - 7:00 pm
M:$25/NM:$30
Wing Chun is a very unique and scientific form of martial arts and is a style of Kung Fu that originates from China. Due to its effectiveness this martial art makes for an effective form of self defense. You will learn basic ways to protect yourself, proper punching and kicking techniques, meditative movements for relaxation and get a great cardio workout.
Y Teens
Thursday, Oct 25
Thursday, Nov 29
6:00 - 7:30 pm
YMCA Express at Gainsboro
Our Y Teens Program will cultivate leadership and life experiences for Roanoke Valley youth. Workshop topics will include: team building, conflict resolution, social justice and service learning. This program will educate and motivate the future leaders of our communities to become engaged dynamic and forward thinking citizens!
*Y Teens will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 at the Y Express at Gainsboro and surrounding Roanoke libraries.
