Wilson Family YMCA News

January 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Dear Y Family, To say that 2020 was a doozy would be an understatement, and I would like to thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Together, we can be excited about the future. We have said for many years that the Y is more than a gym; we are an extension of the healthcare system. Exercise is medicine. The best defense is being fit and healthy - physically and mentally. That is why we focus on inspiring our members to take the stairs and get those additional steps, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and even get enough sleep. We need to be fit and we also need each other. We are grateful that you are part of our family and that you help us take care of our community. We are all in this together! In 2021, we will continue to take a fresh look at our unified efforts to serve you, to serve our community, and to be a strong voice working with state and local health departments as an essential part of keeping people healthy. Gratefully, Kathie ANNOUNCEMENTS CHANGING LIVES, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES Do you or someone you know have a love for customer service and helping others or know someone who does? Do you enjoy giving back to your community? If so, we are currently hiring a part-time Member Engagement Representative. Thursdays & Fridays 4:15-8:15 p.m. Saturdays 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Sundays 12:30-6:15 p.m. Mondays 4:15-8:15 p.m. Click here more information and to download an employment application JANUARY FITNESS CALENDAR Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue working to serve you safely. The Group Fitness calendar below is subject to change. Any class updates will be posted on our mobile app and website at https://www.wilsonymca.org/schedules. Click here to download the January Group Fitness Calendar HOURS Monday - Friday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED New Year's Day PHONE 252.291.9622 You can help support the Wilson Family YMCA while you shop at smile.amazon.com Click the box above to use our direct link.  You shop. Amazon donates. Everyone wins! REMINDER: Masks are now required at ALL times while inside the Y.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

2BFIT RETURNS FOR SPRING Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Begins: Tuesday, January 5 Ends: Thursday, May 27 Ages: 6-13 years old Members: $45/month Non-members: $60/month First month due at time of registration. Our 2BFit physical education program provides an opportunity for your child to participate in-person twice a week in social teamwork, character building, and physical activities. Students will participate in activities that increase their strength and endurance, build self-esteem, improve coordination, encourage team building, and promote healthy habits. Girls on the Run and S.T.R.I.D.E. We missed our Girls on the Run and S.T.R.I.D.E. teams in 2020, and we know you did, too. We are working with our local schools to hopefully offer these programs for our youth again this spring. More information coming soon! Registration brochures are available in the front lobby, or download a copy at wilsonymca.org/youth.

HEALTHY LIVING

CREATE A WELLNESS VISION FOR THE NEW YEAR HELLO 2021!! The beginning of the year……it’s a time when we all resolve to make changes in our lives and those changes have been termed “New Year's Resolutions”. 2020 was like no other year, so why not change how we approach 2021?   Studies show that only 8% of people who make a resolution actually keep it all year. Here is a tip for avoiding New Year's Resolution traps: Think “values” instead of “goals”.    Goals can be checked off the list once they are complete whereas values are intentional ways that you want to live everyday. Why not use the term “intention” instead of “resolution” for 2021? Below is an example of Resolutions vs Intentions to help you determine your values this year. New Year's Resolutions Lose a few pounds Save more money Reduce the stress in my life Exercise more Instead try.... New Year's Intentions Mend my relationship with my body and food Practice more intentional spending Say "no" more often and allow more time for rest Tune into my body's needs, signals and requests Congratulations to Nancy Stocks on recently becoming board certified with the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches! We hope you find this tip from Nancy helpful as you look forward with intention. We are excited to offer health and wellness coaching at our Y. Health coaching is a collaboration between the coach and client and together they create wellness vision and goals to achieve the vision. This is a client-centered approach and encompasses all aspects of our busy lives including nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and social relationships. For more information, please contact Nancy at nstocks@wilsonymca.org

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CHRISTMAS GIVING UPDATE Thanks to member donations, as well as a special donation from Greenlight, the week before Christmas we were able to deliver needed items to several area nonprofits working to help our community: toys to Save a Youth, food to the Veteran's Residential Services of Wilson, and clothing to the Clothesline for residents at the Wesley Shelter. Our Junior Board also assembled 25 emergency preparedness kits that were taken to DSS and will be distributed to local senior citizens in need. Above: Gabe Krueger with toy donations for Save A Youth. Left: Gabe Krueger and David Caudle with boxed donations for Veterans Residential Services of Wilson and the Clothesline. Below: The Junior Board assembling Emergency Preparedness Kits to be distributed by DSS to local senior citizens.

WILSON FAMILY YMCA 3436 Airport Boulevard, Wilson NC 27896 252 291 9622 | www.wilsonymca.org

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