Hello members,
The holiday months are here!
We are so thankful that you are a part of our Y family!

Please check out our Membership Reopening Guide for more information on our adjusted hours, facility changes, extra cleaning procedures and safety practices before your next visit!
Monthly Giving Program

Did you know for only $19 a month (less than one cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop a week!) you can make a difference in the life of a child? Becoming a sustainer in our Monthly Giving Program gives children in Virginia's Blue Ridge the opportunity to have a safe, fun place to go when school is out.
Winter Program Registration
Is Now Open!

It's one of our favorite times of year- time to register for our winter programs! From dance classes to boot camps, we have something for the whole family! Check out our Winter Program Guide below!
Membership Appreciation Week

November 9-13th

The Botetourt Family YMCA wouldn't be where we are today without YOU- our faithful members! We are planning lots of fun ways to celebrate Membership Appreciation Week, coming up November 9th through the 13th- stay tuned on social media for updates!
Saturday, November 14th
First wave begins at 8:00am
Last wave begins at 12:00pm

Get your feet wet in a triathlon where the weather is always perfect and the challenges are just right! The Dash, Spin, Splash Indoor Mini Triathlon is perfect for tri novices, seasoned athletes, children, and seniors!
Y at Home

Y at Home is a virtual wellness initiative developed by the YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge. Our library of online videos and wellness-related content is created by our knowledgeable Y team members and is updated frequently. We are excited to offer this as an added member benefit for active members of the YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge!
Workout Squads

Do you have a group of friends or family members that are in your "quarantine bubble"? We understand you may not be ready to return to the wellness center or group exercise classes yet, and want to make sure you stay committed to your health. That's where Workout Squads come in! 

Workout squads are groups of people who exercise together, motivate each other, and make working out fun. Reserve a private studio space with your Workout Squad and set your #SquadGoals.
Personal Training

At the Kirk Family YMCA, our nationally certified personal trainers can assist you in reaching your fitness and weight loss goals. Break out of a fitness plateau and learn fun, challenging exercises suited to your fitness level, individual needs, health status, and limitations. 
Refer A Friend!

When you join the Y, you join a movement - a movement focused on improving your health and our community's health. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the Y community firsthand. For each one of those friends who decides to join the Y, you will earn a FREE month of membership!
App Challenge

Goal Target: 15 workouts

Get ready for all that turkey you'll be eating! Push yourself to log as many workouts as you can this month.
Riptides Swim School

Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. Our Riptides Swim School is a progressive program designed to teach swimmers the basics through the mechanics of all four strokes. Once your swimmer has graduated from our swim school, we offer the Riptides Competitive Swim Team!
Y Enrichment Centers

Our Y Enrichment Centers provide families an all-day program option with a focus around virtual learning support, enrichment, and physical activity. We also offer our after school program as normal in the schools we serve.
Member Spotlight

This month, we are excited to introduce you to Louann Howell! Louann moved from Biloxi, MS to Roanoke in 2008. She has been disability retired from the Federal Civil Service since 2001, and has been treated for Parkinson's, had a cervico-thoracic fusion and cardiac pacemaker implant.

In 2012 Louann was a resident in Friendship Assisted Living, married and moved into Friendship Independent apartment, her health continued to improve greatly. In 2015, her spouse Charlie was a resident in Friendship Health & Rehab and she began to volunteer there to be able to spend more time with him. After Charlie passed in January 2018, she continued volunteering with Friendship, joined the Y and WW, started playing cello again after not playing for 50 years, lost weight, exercised, started volunteering with other retirement facilities and local hospice facilities She loves playing cello, leading chair exercise classes, leading painting classes and doing pet therapy with her chihuahua.

"I love being an active member of the Kirk YMCA!! Since joining in 2018, my health has continued to improve, and my weight has continued to decrease. (My weight when I moved to Roanoke in 2008 peaked at 232 lb, and now has stabilized and my goal weight of 140 lb. has been achieved.)" Louann says. " I have been encouraged by not only the staff members at the Y, but also by many members from there who I am blessed to call friends. I enjoy the many classes offered there and attend several classes each week, including Zumba, Chair Zumba, Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, MixxedFit, and Chair Yoga. I love the Kirk YMCA, and I am enjoying the benefits of better health, both physically and emotionally, that being an active member of the Y continues to provide!"

Photos: Before and after her cervico-thoracic fusion/ during her weight loss journey
Stay Connected!
Make sure you follow us on social media for updates, wellness tips, activities and more from our team!