A Community Magazine from the YMCA of Greater Richmond
Vol. 2 • Issue II • Spring 2010
Satisfying PE Requirements at the YMCA
Small Investment, Great Reward
PARC and the Southside Virginia Family YMCA help those with special needs
Camping Helps Shape Personal Development Kids learn self develoment skills at YMCA camps
Spring Program Guide
Journey Toward Happiness
To make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Richmond, return the enclosed envelope or visit www.ymcarichmond.org
Health and Physical Innovation
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contents
december – february
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news
community
spirit, mind, body
Patrick Henry Family YMCA Begins Expansion 6
Health and Physical Innovation 8
Liberty in Water 15
Volunteer Appreciation 6
a YMCA story
Midlothian Family YMCA Expansion 7
Small Investment, Great Reward 10 Camping Helps Shape Personal Development 16 Journey Toward Happiness 12
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Healthy Recipes 18
kids’ page Kids Page 19
On the Cover: Arkenia Logan at the Chickahominy Family YMCA featured in Journey Toward Happiness • Photography: Scott Elmquist
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YMCA member corner
YMCA of Greater Richmond President & CEO Barry M. Taylor
Member Letters
Executive Vice President/Operations Dick Lyons Executive Vice President/Operations Membership and Programs Karen Keegan
Why do I like the YMCA? The YMCA is a place where I can go to forget about my problems. Sometimes in life you can look at a person and see yourself. And when you see yourself in another person the question is: why do we have problems? Even though we do have problems when we are at the YMCA, we just leave them at the front door. When I was first diagnosed with cancer ten years ago it was hard to digest, but the support that I found at the YMCA would become greater than my battle with cancer. I never knew how many people look forward to a good smile every morning. When a member came to the hospital to see me I felt like I needed to get well and get back to the Y as soon as possible. Knowing that life is like a puzzle, if there is one piece missing you will notice it. Whenever you hear someone say the YMCA is like family they are not just talking about the staff, they are talking about all of us. I am not strong, but I am a part of the Y, and when we are all together I build upon other’s strengths. If the people knew my handicaps, and some do, they would begin to realize I grow stronger with their support. Most people think I can do anything. The only reason why they think that is because I look like I practically live at the Y. Now I will tell you something personal. Here are my handicaps: I don’t just have cancer, I’m also dyslexic. Wow,
you see it’s not how you say you have a handicap, it’s how you deal with it. I just told people for the first time this year who I felt that I could trust. If I didn’t feel this strongly about the YMCA, I would stay closed off and in my comfort zone. Seeing that so many people come to me and I can make them smile, I feel good. Now I see myself in others, no longer afraid to tell my family, the Y family. I am that piece of the puzzle that is missing because I never took the time to complete my own smile. That is why I come to the YMCA. The smiles that are around me, in other people, help to complete the puzzle in all of us. I hope you understand now that the YMCA is not just a place to work out. The Y is as it truthfully says: We build… PS My ghost writer for this letter wasWendy Umanoff. Richard Nelson My favorite activity at the Goochland Family YMCA is yoga. Yoga is a complete workout that focuses on breathing, flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation. I take several types of classes at the Y, but the peaceful feeling I experience at the end of yoga is unique. The Goochland Y is blessed to have three great instructors who are able to convey the many benefits of yoga, both physical and mental, to their students.
Senior Vice President & CFO Randy Spears Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Nancy Trego
Editorial Board Vice President Marketing & Communications D. Todd Gray Creative Director Marketing & Communications Larissa Tyler Communications Director John Wallace Vice President for Community Development & Programs Tito Luna Planned Giving Director Jane Hamilton Contributors Bruce Yoder, Evelyn Zak, Ryan Dalton, Valerie Callahan Contributing Photographers Scott Elmquist Contact 804-649-9622 or www.ymcarichmond.org Our Values Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are the basis for all that we do.
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our mission To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Scott Williams, executive director of the newly expanded Midlothian Family YMCA, recently said, “People don’t just make a charitable contribution to the YMCA, they are giving a gift to the community and the YMCA is the catalyst for action.”
In this issue of YMCA Connect you will see how true Scott’s statement is when you read articles illustrating the depth and variety of collaborations the YMCA of Greater Richmond has across the region. It’s difficult to feature in one publication all of the programs that are possible because of strong relationships with community partners at all 15 of our branch locations. Within these pages, we have highlighted a few that touch individuals in varying stages of life. Our cover story about Arkenia Logan, a 14-year-old, eighth grade girl demonstrates the courage and determination it takes to accept a challenge and face it head on – often at the Chickahominy Family YMCA. “Journey Toward Happiness” on page 12 shares Arkenia’s battle against weight and tells how the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center provides her and her mother with a successful program to make changes leading to a healthier lifestyle. Every Thursday, the Southside Virginia Family YMCA sees the benefits of its partnership with the Petersburg’s Progressive Adult Rehabilitation Center that serves
individuals with mental and developmental disabilities and their families. As you read “Small Investment, Great Reward” on page 10, you’ll learn how a great collaboration and one hour a week can make a difference in the life of an individual. As a father to two school-age children, former school teacher and YMCA professional, it is disturbing to me to see repeated cuts to funding opportunities for physical activity in schools or the increased focus on elective courses at the cost of our students’ health and fitness. The Chesterfield County Public Schools are one of several area school systems that partner with the YMCA to help meet students’ physical education needs outside normal school hours. The YMCA’s ability to meet these needs is highlighted in “Health and Physical Innovation” on page 8. I encourage each of you to seek out an opportunity to collaborate with your neighborhood YMCA. There are an abundance of opportunities for you to get up and out this spring to feed your spirit, mind and body. I am sure you will see benefits for yourself and it is likely your participation in whatever you choose will benefit someone else.
To make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Richmond, return the enclosed envelope or visit www.ymcarichmond.org
President’s Letter
Barry M. Taylor President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
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YMCA news
Patrick Henry YMCA Expansion The vision of an expanded and consolidated YMCA in Hanover County is becoming a reality! Construction of the 24,000 square-foot addition is well under way at the YMCA on Ashcake Road. Once completed, the YMCA’s mission in Hanover County and Ashland will be expanded, offering more child care services, increased health and wellness opportunities, additional senior programming and a safe, supervised place for teens. Stop by and see the excitement! If you would like to volunteer your time or make a donation to the YMCA’s Campaign for a Stronger Hanover, call Executive Director Tricia Hutnan at (804) 798-0057.
Patrick Henry Construction
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Martha Rhodes
Martha Rhodes is no stranger to volunteering for the North Richmond YMCA Community Center. She has served on the Board of Managers for three years, chairing their annual giving campaign this year and last. “This is a wonderful community and they deserve something beautiful,” says Martha, who recently made some calls to friends in the landscaping business to redesign the area outside the YMCA’s preschool entrance. “It’s just one little spot, but the parents and children who use it should have something outside that mirrors the beauty inside.” Local Landscape Architect Sally Wittofski developed the plan, and Bruce Styer and his employees Ebony Williams and Brian McKinney from Styer Landscaping made it a reality. Hanover Farms as well as Colesville Nursery donated some of the plants and one hundred daffodil bulbs were planted for a spring treat. The transformation is truly inspiring. The YMCA thanks Martha and all the other volunteers who helped make her generous vision a reality.
Midlothian Family YMCA Expansion Opens
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Two new classrooms and an expanded child watch area create space for a new preschool program and increased before- and after-school care and camp. A beautiful new gymnasium expands wellness opportunities for all populations and allows the YMCA to host community events. Family locker rooms incorporate changing space, showers and bathroom facilities in which parents may tend to children or caregivers can assist older adults with special needs. In response to community health needs, the wellness center has been increased to 7,000 square feet and includes updated and specialized equipment. An additional group exercise studio meets demand for more classes and a massage studio adds to member benefits. An intergenerational room provides a home for Midlothian’s teen population as well as a place for older adults to socialize. A redesigned entryway promotes member engagement.
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Though construction is complete, there is still opportunity to make an impact in your community by making a donation to the YMCA’s Together Toward Tomorrow Campaign. Please contact Scott Williams at (804) 379-5668.
march
april
may
Women’s History Month
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Senior Health Month
YMCA Annual Meeting and Planting Seeds of Hope Annual Giving Campaign Kickoff – 3/3
Easter – 4/4
Arthritis Awareness Month
Earth Day – 4/22
Mother’s Day – 5/9
Daylight Savings Time starts – 3/14
YMCA Healthy Kids Day – 4/17
Memorial Day – 5/31
St. Patrick’s Day – 3/17 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k – 3/27
To make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Richmond, return the enclosed envelope or visit www.ymcarichmond.org
The front doors have officially reopened at the Midlothian Family YMCA! Members of the Board of Managers, volunteers, staff, donors and members were present at the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on February 12. The dream was fulfilled through the hard work of volunteers, YMCA members and staff. Now the Village of Midlothian has a community center that is state-of-the-art and wonderfully welcoming.
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Health and Physical Innovation
taying active at the Chester Family YMCA not only keeps James Grice healthy, it also allows him to take his fourth year of Spanish while enrolled in the Math and Science specialty Center at Clover Hill High School. James is one of nearly 300 high-school students in Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) who satisfy their health and physical education (PE) requirements through an online health and PE course. “This is a great opportunity for kids to understand what it means to be fit for life because they’re going on their own time and are responsible for completing their requirements themselves instead of in a structured health and PE setting,” says CCPS Online Health and PE Teacher Cabell Miltenberger. The program requires students to complete 70 hours in specific areas of physical fitness under the supervision of a certified instructor at an approved fitness center or as a member of an organized team. Pre-and post-tests mark the beginning and end of the program. Participants are responsible for tracking their hours, activities and attendance throughout the program and obtaining verification from instructors and coaches. Health education requirements are satisfied through an online course. “Sometimes in the classroom you don’t see a drastic improvement in their scores, but, in this program, they really work hard putting in their hours and that shows during their fitness assessments,” says Cabell. The program was created at the inception of CCPS’ specialty centers to allow students to complete advanced curriculum requirements and take desired electives, but any student may enroll in the course with approval from their guidance counselor and principal. “I really enjoy this option because it allows more flexibility in my schedule and I can focus on the areas of fitness in which I’m most interested,” says James, whose older brother also participated in the course. “A great benefit is it allows us to spend time as a family,” says James’ father, Lancing. His mother, Debbie, adds, “We stress the importance of making exercise a regular part of our children’s lives, and I know this class helps make that happen.” James splits his time between the Midlothian and Chester YMCAs, but can utilize any YMCA of Greater Richmond branch or approved fitness facility. The program’s success is evident in the number of students taking the course throughout the school year and during the summer. The YMCA has a long history of partnering with schools, and this is just another example of a collaboration that benefits all.
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Jaquandra Robinson of PARC works with a program participant at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA
Small Investment,
Great Reward
The Southside Virginia Family YMCA’s partnership with Petersburg’s Progressive Adult Rehabilitation Center (PARC) is a clear example that it doesn’t take a lot of money to make a big impact in people’s lives. PARC provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of individuals and families dealing with mental and developmental disabilities. Three years ago, PARC received grant funding to provide nutritional and wellness services to adults with whom they work. The YMCA was a perfect partner and now every Thursday at 1 p.m. about 18 smiling faces walk into the Y. The funding provided enough money for two YMCA staff to work with the group for one hour each week. YMCA Exercise Instructor and Wellness Coach Denise Glass works with the group on a variety of physical fitness components. Steve Pories spent his career working with persons with developmental disabilities before retiring and becoming a volunteer at
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the YMCA. His expertise combined with Denise’s wellness knowledge provide a holistic approach that enhances social skills while addressing physical limitations. Participants have regular weigh-ins and focus on individual wellness goals. Weight loss, increased balance, range of motion, and social skills are just a few of the benefits. The results have been so great that PARC has picked up the funding even though their grant has run out. “This has been the most rewarding experience of my life,” says Denise, who had not worked with the developmentally disabled prior to the class. “The group really looks after one another,” adds Steve. “We’ve learned to tailor the class around their abilities.” Often you will see participants helping one another with certain skills and taking turns leading stretches and drills. Simeon Gandy has participated in the class since its inception. “It’s just a real good place to be,” he says of the YMCA. And his classmates agree.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a FREE community celebration designed to set families on the path toward healthy lifestyles. Visit one or all four convenient YMCA event locations to enjoy healthy activities, games, demonstrations and prizes!
Event Locations: Chester Family YMCA 3011 W. Hundred Road Midlothian Family YMCA 737 Coalfield Road North Richmond Community Center 4207 Old Brook Road Shady Grove Family YMCA 11255 Nuckols Road
To make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Richmond, return the enclosed envelope or visit www.ymcarichmond.org
Join us for YMCA Healthy Kids Day • April 17, 10 a.m. - 2p.m.
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Arkenia Logan and her mother work out at the Chickahominy Family YMCA
a YMCA story
Teens who struggle with obesity fight a battle every day. The forces lined up against them are as complex as they are powerful. Genetic makeup, cultural changes, family traditions, neighborhood safety, and lack of easy access to healthy food are some of these forces. Lending their strength to the battle are the YMCA of Greater Richmond and T.E.E.N.S. (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition, and Support), a program offered by the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. The T.E.E.N.S. program lasts for two years. The schedule is tough; breaking old habits and instilling new ones is hard work. “Life gets in the way of exercise,” says Janet Delorme, program coordinator of T.E.E.N.S. “We have to design programs that provide the education, support and exercise teens need to become healthy.” Arkenia Logan exemplifies the hard work a teen must do to lose weight and the support and encouragement that are necessary to develop the disciplines of healthy eating and regular exercise. Arkenia, 14, is in the eighth grade. Like most girls her age, she loves jewelry, shoes and clothes. She’s got a knockout smile. Unlike other girls her age, Arkenia wants – and needs – to lose fifty pounds. Her mother, a single mom who works two jobs, also wants to lose weight. Although Ms. Logan cannot work out at the T.E.E.N.S. facility when her daughter does, they do work out together at the Chickahominy Family YMCA every week. Membership for both of them is free for the two years that they remain in the program. Family involvement is an essential component of the program since fighting obesity requires a lifestyle change. A single mom working two jobs has difficulty making this change on her own, even if it is for her daughter, which is why the YMCA and T.E.E.N.S. are necessary catalysts for shaping a new life.
When work and school consume most of the day, it is easier to grab inexpensive take out than to spend time in the kitchen. Shopping for healthy food often requires leaving the neighborhood and when Ms. Logan had the time to cook, she prepared comforting, fried food, the food her own mother loved to make. Ms. Logan said, “I was trying to do the right thing, but Arkenia’s weight was still going up.” Arkenia does not get the exercise that she needs to jump start her metabolism. In her neighborhood, going out after dinner to play or ride a bike is not an option. Watching TV and working on the computer are frequently the common evening activities for teens. Through education, exercise and encouragement change is happening. After three months in the T.E.E.N.S. program, Arkenia has lost 11.5 pounds and her mother has lost 13. They are each other’s best support and friendly competitor. Arkenia used to skip breakfast, as do many teens. After eating a healthy breakfast for several weeks, she lost three pounds. “Breakfast works,” says Colleen Sylvester, a registered dietician at T.E.E.N.S. Fried food is out; baked and broiled foods are in. Arkenia is a big fan of steamed broccoli and fresh fruits, like apples, oranges and plums. Water and milk are the beverages of choice; drinks high in sugar are no longer in the refrigerator at the Logan house. When Ms. Logan shops, she reads all labels. “Did you know that four ounces of fruit juice contain 13 grams of sugar?” “If it isn’t in the house, we don’t have to worry about it,” Ms. Logan says of her strategy for healthy eating. During the holiday break for Virginia Commonwealth University between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the T.E.E.N.S. site was closed, so Arkenia and her mother worked out three times each week at the Chickahominy Family YMCA. Arkenia’s favorite regimen is 30 minutes
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Tricia Powell works with Arkenia
The YMCA and the T.E.E.N.S. program are working hard to address the obesity epidemic among children.
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on a treadmill, 15 minutes on a bike, lifting weights, and then some time on the elliptical. Tricia Powell, Chickahominy Family YMCA Wellness Coordinator, who worked with both mother and daughter at the Y said, “I believe Ms. Logan will be of tremendous support to Arkenia’s success. It’s great to see parents getting excited and getting involved with their kids!” Arkenia and her mom are changing their lifestyle. The YMCA and the T.E.E.N.S. program are working hard to address the obesity epidemic among children. We are engaged in changing a culture. Failure to do so will result in a generation that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Arkenia’s hard work is paying off. The T.E.E.N.S. staff tells us that she has shown dramatic improvement in her aerobic condition and functional capacity. She is more focused in school and is happy to play games in gym, something she avoided before. And what does Arkenia say about the difference this program makes in her life? Very succinctly she tells us, “Now I wake up happy.”
YMCA spirit, mind, body We asked our staff why they enjoy working at the YMCA
Liberty in Water
“It just feels like coming home,” says Marion Collins of Shady Grove Family YMCA. Marion serves in four different roles including member services associate, group exercise instructor, dance instructor and administrative assistant. “It’s like the perfect pair of shoes, I found just the right fit.” Participants in MS Watermoves class at the Tuckahoe Family YMCA
LaVida Fox
LaVida Fox has been a preschool teacher at the Shady Grove Family YMCA for over three years because she loves working with kids. “I love the Y because the members, staff and children are all like one big happy family,” says LaVida.
Tiffany Patton
“I work at the YMCA because of our work in the community,” says Downtown Member Services Associate Tiffany Patton. “I’ve been working here for nearly two years, and what drew me in were the programs like Christmas Connections and YMCA Bright Beginnings,” says Tiffany, who also volunteers in the Tutoring Club, or T-Club, helping elementary school children who struggle in school.
Heat is a familiar enemy for individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system of over 2.5 million people worldwide. A rise in core body temperature often triggers a sudden worsening of symptoms, making exercise very difficult and sometimes impossible. The cold-water pool at the Tuckahoe Family YMCA is one of few places in Greater Richmond where exercise is not only possible but also enjoyable thanks to a steady water temperature of 81 degrees. “Exercising in the water is the best thing we can do,” says Sheila Morey. Sheila has been coming to the pool at the Tuckahoe Y for nearly 20 years starting with a water aerobics class. Then in 1995 the Y began offering MS Watermoves, a water class specifically for those with MS. “There are so many things we can do in the water that we can’t do otherwise. In the water we feel normal. This class has given me back my walking and my balance; no longer do I rely on a cane.” Many of the participants share similar success stories. “The instructors really pay attention and focus on every muscle in our body but also are careful to adapt the exercises based on our abilities,” says Sheila. Lois Fay began teaching the class in 2005 based on guidelines provided by the National MS Society. Now she and several other instructors have taken continuing education to teach the course. Just recently Lois performed an instructors’ training for the National MS Society to share the benefits of water exercise with aqua fitness instructors from around the state. At the Y, participants find exercise; they also find friendships and support. While many are referred by the local chapter of the MS Society, others hear about the class by word of mouth. Everyone is eager to share the benefits with as many as possible. “This is our support group,” says participant Lois Lommel, who picks up Cynthia Carter on her way to the class since Cynthia is unable to drive. Afterclass coffee is a regular routine, and a support group that grew out of the class now meets at the Tuckahoe YMCA on the second Monday of every month. While the Tuckahoe Y is in the West End, participants come from all over the Metro Richmond area. “It’s amazing how far some have come,” says Cynthia. “This class is truly a source of inspiration.”
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Camping Helps Shape Decades ago, kids would take to the outdoors during summer months. Today, many kids are more disconnected from nature and less engaged in outside activities. According to the American Camp Association, children have lost 12 hours of free time a week over the last 20 years – eight of these lost hours were once spent in unstructured play and outdoor activities. “Camping is synonymous with personal development. It provides kids with the opportunity to practice social and decision making skills that are new to them,” says YMCA Camp Thunderbird Camping Services Director Patrick Edmunds. “Kids come to camp and make new friends, learn new skills, handle new responsibilities and make memories that will last a lifetime.” Attending summer camp can impact kids and teens in several important ways: • • • •
Kids learn when given a break from their daily routine. Camp offers kids and teens productive “unstructured” time and the independence to help make decisions they don’t typically experience at home or in school. Lifelong memories are made at camp. It’s the ideal environment for developing new skills, making new friends and learning from other campers and counselors. Decision-making skills are learned through experience. At camp, kids and teens learn and practice how to make smartchoices, solve problems and work as a team toward common goals. These skills are essential to character development. At camp, kids and teens develop confidence by trying and learning new things, including adventurous outdoor activities that can lead to healthy, life-long habits.
“Physical activity comes naturally at camp. What sets the great camps apart from the rest are an emphasis on social and emotional development,” says Patrick, who incorporates rap sessions, huddles and other getting-to-know you activities into the campers’ days. Families interested in learning more about YMCA Day Camps including YMCA Camp Thunderbird should visit www.ymcarichmond.org/camp. 16
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YMCA healthy recipe
Spiced-Rubbed Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 325 Fat: 13.2g Protein: 40.3g Carbohydrate: 10.7g Fiber: 3.4g Cholesterol: 107mg Sodium: 472mg
Our director of planned giving is available to assist you and your financial advisor with a wide range of gift planning services. For example: Bequest Language We will provide you with specific legal language for your will including how to designate a specific YMCA branch for your bequest. Gifts we receive through wills ensure that the Y will continue its mission for future generations. You may also designate the YMCA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance or other financial instruments. Charitable Income Plans We can assist you in establishing a charitable trust, or other charitable income plans, or work with your financial advisor to provide you with a specific plan for your gift to the YMCA of Greater Richmond. Customized Illustrations We will prepare a customized gift illustration that estimates both income and tax benefits for charitable gift annuities or charitable trusts. Or you can go to www.ymcarichmond.plannedgifts.org and use our gift calculator to prepare your own estimate in the privacy of your home.
For more information, please contact Jane Hamilton at (804) 474-4332 or hamiltonj@ymcarichmond.org.
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Ingredients
Salmon: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (2 ¼-pound) skinless salmon fillet 2 cups thinly sliced onion cooking spray lemon wedges fresh cilantro for garnish Spinach: 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions Preheat oven to 400˚ To prepare salmon, combine first six ingredients; rub spice mixture evenly over fish. Place onion in an 11 x 7 in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place fish on top of onion; bake at 400˚ for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or desired degrees of readiness. To prepare spinach, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of spinach; cook for one minute, stirring frequently. Add remaining spinach; cook four minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle spinach mixture with rind, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in juice; remove from heat. Place salmon on a platter. Arrange onions and spinach evenly around salmon. Sprinkle salmon with chopped cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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difference The mission of the YMCA of Greater Richmond is generously supported by many facets of our community: corporations, foundations and individuals. The following gifts are just a few shining examples of that tremendous generosity. The William H. – John G. – Emma Scott Foundation gave a gift of $20,000 to support after-school child care programs along the Route 1 corridor. JCPenney shoppers in Richmond rounded-up their purchases during 2009 to make possible a gift of $17,206.70 to support child care at five YMCA branches. The Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia and the Garland and Agnes Taylor Gray Foundation supported after-school care along the Route 1 corridor and Petersburg through grants totaling $37,750.
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