HOLIDAY ACTS OF KINDNESS
We would like to thank everyone who adopted an angel for our 18th Annual Angel Tree! A big thanks to Y members, Louisiana Tri-Parish Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Five S Group, Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge (SME), Future Athletes of Louisiana, Inc. and LSU Fiji for your support! Because of your generosity, we were able to provide more than 500 gifts to 302 children this Christmas.

If you missed the opportunity to sponsor an angel, you can sponsor a child for swimming lessons, summer camp and sports through our Scholarship Campaign, donate online www.ymcabr.org/give.

We would also like to thank anyone who donated socks for the 17th annual Sock It drive we hosted in partnership with BR Parents Magazine. We collected more than 250 socks for those in need.
KIEWIT/BOH DONATION OF SUPPORT
The YMCA of the Capital Area sends a huge THANK YOU to Kiewit/Boh for their support and partnership to provide programming in Old South Baton Rouge to impact youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our Y is grateful for this new partnership with Kiewit/Boh!

Photo from left: Nikki Godfrey, Y Volunteer, John Proskovec, Kiewit Louisiana, Christian Engle, YMCA President/CEO, Monica Brown, YMCA Childcare Director and Jeff Plauche, Boh Bros.
YMCA IMPACT VIDEO 2021
RESOLUTION BINGO
It's finally 2022 and we are here to help you with your New Year's resolutions. Find your reason Y you want to be a healthier you and join us for Resolution Bingo!

Resolution bingo is an easy and fun way to start your new year off right. To participate, grab a bingo card from the front desk and complete daily challenges. As you complete challenges, try to make a "bingo" for a chance to win a free t-shirt and other prizes. But don't just stop at Bingo; keep going for additional prizes. Bingo cards are located at the front desk and it's FREE for all members to participate.
HEALTHIER YOU IN 2022
Sick of struggling with your weight? Have you tried every diet but nothing works? Y members can join a FREE weight loss program that offers a fresh look at tackling your weight, and it starts with YOU- your lifestyle, your habits, your mindset! 


  • Generic diet advice doesn’t work for everyone--Discover what works for YOU!
  • Every participant gets a personalized plan tailored to their likes and dislikes, personal challenges, and goals!
  • Participants will be enrolled in a coaching and accountability group through Facebook
  • Group will kickoff on Jan. 10th 
  • Access to recipes, exercise tips, meal and snack ideas, self-care tips, and much more!
  • Program is led by YMCA Registered Dietitian, Sarah Broekhoven 

Registration will be available at the YMCA beginning January 1. This program is FREE for Y members to participate!
RESOLUTION TIPS
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your New Years Resolutions:
  • Plan ahead: Have a plan for how you want to track and execute your resolution.
  • Track your progress: Small accomplishments will help to keep you motivated, so keep track of them and celebrate your progress.
  • Reward yourself: When you meet your goals, reward yourself. It doesn't have to be anything that will make you break your plan. You can reward yourself with things such as workout clothes or some self care.
  • Don't beat yourself up: You might make a mistake, and that's okay. Don't be too hard on yourself, and just keep going.
  • Be realistic: Strive for a goal that is challenging, but still attainable.
VIRTUAL TOUR
We are excited to share our updated virtual tour of our C. B. Pennington Jr. YMCA! Stop by and take a tour and remember your Y membership gives you access to any of our 7 locations!
FIND YOUR Y
We've had many members share with us why they love their Y. From being able to achieve their own personal goals, to finding a community of people that they can workout with, everyone has their own reason for loving the Y. #FindYourY
MORE THAN A GYM
Here at they Y we are so much more than just a gym. Click HERE to read what our President and CEO, Christian Engle, has planned for the future of the Y!
PROGRAMS 


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UPCOMING 
EVENTS

January 1: February 29: Resolution Bingo
January 1: New Year's Day, Open 8am until 2pm. Americana YMCA will be closed.
January 4: T-shirt Tuesday, wear a Y shirt to the Y!
January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19: Member Appreciation Day
January 28: Friend Friday, Y members can bring a guest for free.
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