February 2020 l Kirk Family YMCA
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The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a powerful
movement of people dedicated to strengthening our community by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving our nation’s health and well being and giving back to support our neighbors.
With the help of our gracious donors, we are able to make programs and services accessible to all.
We deepen our impact as we transform lives for the better,
and you can help make this possible!
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SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION
IS NOW OPEN!
The cold winter months are coming to an end, and we are gearing up for spring with some fun new programs, classes and events
for all ages and abilities!
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Healthy Habits Challenge
February 1-29
Fall in love with our group exercise classes and create healthy habits along the way. Log 14 workouts
(group exercise classes only) during the challenge for a chance to win a prize.
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Staff Spotlight-
Shannon Herald
If you have visited the Kirk Family YMCA lately, you may recognize this smiling face! We are excited to have our new Membership Coordinator, Shannon Herald, join the team! Shannon is a Roanoke native and began at the Y in 2009 as a lifeguard and swim instructor. With a background in Health and Exercise Science and Healthcare Administration, she is excited to be in her new role to engage with members and help them create healthy lifestyle habits.
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Valentines Day Bingo
Friday, February 14
12:00-1:00 pm
Join us for a fun game of community bingo to celebrate Valentines Day! Snacks and prizes will be provided!
For more information, contact Andrea Burney at
aburney@ymcavbr.org
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Challenge runs February 10 - March 22!
Heat things up this winter by participating in our Group X Challenge! This is a 6-week challenge where you'll get more energy, more strength, and more endurance all while building relationships and forming healthy habits. Plus, we'll be giving away weekly prizes!
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80's Glow Dodgeball Tournament
Feb 7
Saturday 6:00-7:30pm
M: Free/ NM: $5
Miss 80’s music? Do you miss the 80’s clothes? How about playing dodgeball in school? If you answered yes to any of theses questions, we can help you out! Come to Kirk today to sign up for our Blacklight Dodgeball Tournament!
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2020 Winter Pickleball Tournament
Feb 22
S 9:00 am
M:$25/NM:$30
Join us at the Kirk Family YMCA for our second annual Winter Pickleball Tournament! Bring your A game and come ready to battle against competition from across the Commonwealth. Entry includes door prize entries, two events, tournament t-shirt, refreshments and more!
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One of our top priorities is to teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.
We offer public, private and semi-private lessons for all ages and abilities!
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Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
Welcome To Y Summer Camp, where kids go to discover, explore, be challenged and adventurous!
Y Camp activities create a foundation for building emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills in your child and are led by caring and trained youth developers!"
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Father-Daughter Dance
Feb 9
S 5:30-7:30 pm
M: $15/ NM: $25
Join us for a night of fun at the Kirk Family YMCA to celebrate a good time with Fathers and Daughters (Grandpas and Uncles are welcome too!) The night includes dancing to music, refreshments, and quality bonding with friends and family. Price is per pair.
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Athlete Academy
Feb 10- Mar 18
M & W 5:00- 6:00 pm
M: $60 / NM: $90
Learn fundamentals and build skills. This six-week training program is designed to help young athletes improve their performance. Join us for one hour of speed, agility, strength and flexibility training. Feb 10- Mar 18 M & W 5:00- 6:00 pm M: $60 / NM: $90
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Feb 14
F 5:30 - 9:00 pm
M: $14/NM:$18
Ages 2-12 Years
Drop off the kids to enjoy an evening of swimming (ages 5-12), games, crafts, and a movie. Dinner included for ages 4 to 10 years, bring a swimsuit! Register by Wed prior to program.
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Little Chefs
Feb 8 & 22nd
Sa 10:00-11:00 am
M: $5 per workshop
NM: $6 per workshop
Held at the Y Express at Gainsboro Teaching Kitchen
Our future chefs will explore how to prepare delicious food items utilizing harvested vegetables and fruits from our community garden. This plot to plate process will develop fundamental culinary skills such as: knife skills, sauteing, roasting, braising, baking and fresh preparations that will highlight the importance of healthy eating and
a healthy lifestyle.
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OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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