Check out the Rockbridge YMCA's September Y Insider!

September 2019 | Rockbridge Area YMCA

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Enrich A Child's Life!

By investing in our Back to Y After School sponsorship opportunities, you will provide a child support, encouragement, structure, and enrichment and a parent hope, peace-of-mind, and security.

One hundred percent of your donation will go to support a child in our Y After School program.

$15 provides a full day of Y After School Care

$70 provides a week of Y After School Care

$280 provides one month of Y After School Care

$630 provides 9 weeks of Y After School Care

Make A Difference Today!

MEMBERSHIP

Y App Move Challenge-

September 1st-30th

Walk, bike, run, swim, take a group exercise class or get outside. Participate in the Move Challenge by logging all of your active workout minutes during the month of September. Keep an eye on the leaderboard...the top five movers will receive a prize!

Haven't downloaded the Y App yet? Check out the download instructions below!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Time is everything- and when you give your time to great causes, you are not only positively impacting your community, but also your own social and mental well-being!

We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our Y After School and enrichment sites, as well as youth sports and opportunities at our branch.

Please contact Lori Miller at lmiller@ymcavbr.org for more information!

COMMUNITY

Rockbridge Baths

Fire Department

The Rockbridge Area YMCA will be setting up and sharing program information at the Rockbridge Baths Fire Department on Saturday, September 28th, 10 am - 2 pm.

Come out and support the Girl Scouts as they seek to connect the Rockbridge Baths, Brownsburg and Goshen communities to local community partners!

United Way Rockbridge

Friday, October 4th

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Hopkins Green

Join us as we help kick off United Way Rockbridge's annual campaign! Enjoy live music, a library storyteller entertaining your kids, and ice cream sandwiches given out by UWR members. Special feature this year - the YMCA will display art work from our Y After School students! Come out and see your child's art work on display!

WELLNESS

Back To School

Back To Fitness

Stay active, feel more productive and reduce stress by making the Y a part of your back-to-school routine! Come visit the Rockbridge Area YMCA for FREE during the week of September 9th-13th and enjoy special guests and presentations!

Monday

“How To” Demonstrations

(Morning & Evening Personal Training)

Tuesday

Nutrition & Healthy Eating Seminar w/ Personal Trainer Brittani Marshall from 10:00 a.m. to noon

Free 10 minute massage by Jessica Barclay, LMT from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Lunchtime Healthy Cooking Class courtesy of Old Lex Mercantile from Noon to 2 p.m.

Meet Tina Pegg, Arbonne Health and Wellness Product Consultant from

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday

Blood Pressure and BMI Checks conducted by Carilion Clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Friday

“How To” Demonstrations

(Morning & Evening Personal Training)

TRX

Sep 23rd-Nov 15th

Advanced: Mon/Wed 6:30pm

Beginner: Tues/Fri 12:15pm

Members: $80

Non Members: $100

Born in the Navy SEAL's, suspension training body weight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance tool that leverages gravity and the user's body weight to complete 100's of exercises.

Now Hiring!

The Rockbridge Area YMCA is now hiring part-time Wellness Staff!

The ideal candidates will be able to work either weekday morning or 2 evenings a week from 4:00-6:00pm. The job includes supervising and maintaining all aspects of the Wellness center and related areas; assisting the branch in membership development and retention through quality leadership and continuous follow up.

Apply Today!

Group Exercise Classes

Our YMCA group exercise classes are designed to encourage camaraderie and help people of all ages and fitness levels achieve their wellness goals.

Join one of our group exercise classes today and discover the power of a healthy lifestyle!

Check Out Our Class Schedules!

YOUTH AND FAMILY

Soccer

Sat Sep 21st- Oct. 26th

9:00-10:00am 3-4 year olds

10:00-11:00am 5-6 year olds

Members $45/ Non Members $55

Our players learn to be “goal oriented” as they develop soccer skills through drills and games. Each Saturday session includes a team practice followed by an organized game in a non-competitive environment.

Kids' Night Out-

Plundering Pirates

Sat Sep 21

4:00-8:00pm

Ages 4-10

M: $12/ NM: $15

Drop your little ones off at the Y for an evening of pirate games, activities and fun while you enjoy an evening to yourself! Please bring a packed dinner for your child to enjoy.

Registration required by September 18th. Please contact Lori Miller at lmiller@ymcavbr.org.

Y After School Update

September is Arts Month at Y After School! We will celebrate with music, drawing, painting and dance. We will be joined by special guests throughout the month, including Halestone Dance Company and the Buena Vista Arts Council! our very own Mr. Jason will be visiting each site with his instruments for some good ol' Rock and Roll!

We have partnered with Washington and Lee University engineering students to bring "Electric Mondays" to 3rd-5th graders at Waddell Elementary and Central Elementary. Every Monday for 8 weeks, students will learn about electrical circuits and robotics!

Beginning September 6th, we will be back at Natural Bridge Elementary School for "Fun Fridays."

Coming Soon!

Enrichment at Fairfield Elementary School. We hope to start before the end of September--stay tuned!

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