JOIN US WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE When you join the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership gives you and your family the opportunity to learn, thrive and grow. Because the Y is for everyone, we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. At the Y, kids have the op-
portunity to make friends, have fun, get active and discover what they can achieve. Parents and children spend quality time together. All activities at the Y encourage good health and foster connections with others through sports, exercise and common interests. Your Y takes special pride in offering programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. People of all ages are given the tools necessary for healthy living
through various activities like FitQuest, Y-Change, Fitness Challenges and SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids). New for 2011, your Y once again offers you the latest in fitness technology with ActivTrax. This web-based software creates customized workouts built around each individual’s goals, offers nutrition guidance, and is available from any Internetaccessible computer or smart phone.
Join us today and experience how the Y empowers members to be more healthy and connected, one day at a time.
No joining fee January 1–17 Save up to $75 when you join the Y by January 17. Get 1/2 off the joining fee January 18–31. No contracts • No admin fees • Easy, interest-free monthly payments Stop by your local YMCA for a free tour or join anytime, anywhere at JoinTheYMCA.org
YMCA of South Hampton Roads Y. It’s not a question. It’s the answer.
It’s all included when you join the Y. • All-inclusive membership • No contracts, no hidden fees • Satisfaction guaranteed • Unlimited use of all 16 family centers and access to most YMCAs in the United States through the AWAY program • Cardio equipment replaced and upgraded every three years • Professional fitness associates available to assist at all times • Y-Change, a 6-week program for those ready to embrace a lifestyle change (no charge within 90 days of joining, a $100 value) • Equipment orientations to help you get started • FitQuest, a personalized fitness plan created by your Coach with new web-based technology to help you stay on track
A BRAND NEW DAY You may have noticed that the Y is changing the way we present ourselves. For the first time in 43 years, we have unveiled a new brand. The new strategy is designed to increase understanding of the impact we are making in the community, so that more people can take advantage of our unique capacity to foster lasting personal and social change. Our community has needs, and the Y remains a central means to meeting them. As a cause-driven organization, the Y relies on donated time and money. We’ve always known that positive change only comes about when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. And that’s why we’re here. We have three areas of focus:
Youth Development
Social Responsibility
because young people need caring adults to provide support, guidance and encouragement as they grow.
because we truly are in this together, and together we can harness our individual strengths to bring about positive change around us.
Healthy Living because wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being, and enhances our interactions with others.
So while we’ve changed our appearance to better reflect the work we do and the positive impact we make, we’re still supporting South Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, Franklin and Northeastern North Carolina in the same way we always have. We are simply reintroducing ourselves to you! Refer to page 7 to see all the great ways we continue to support you and your family.
NEW FOR 2011
• Unlimited group exercise classes, such as Step, Hip Hop, Body Design and Zumba classes • 30-minute or less introductory classes • Mind/Body classes including Yoga and Pilates • Group Cycling • Interactive fitness equipment specifically designed for youth and teens • Teen centers and leaders clubs • Indoor and outdoor aquatic centers with slides and pool toys for open swim, laps, water exercise and family fun • Family and older adult programs and activities • Sports like racquetball, basketball, soccer, cheering and more • Complimentary babysitting and planned activities in Stay & Play while you are in the YMCA • Parents Night Out (complimentary with family membership) • Online program registration for members • Member discounts on all YMCA programs and services such as child care, swim lessons, day camp and massage • Member discount on programs through The First Tee of Hampton Roads, the Y’s golf & life skills program • Member discount on YMCA Camp Silver Beach, our beautiful resident camp on the Chesapeake Bay • Financial Assistance through the Open Doors program
Staying on track with your fitness goals is even easier this year with the help of ActivTrax, the newest feature of the FitQuest program! Your Y is accustomed to offering you only the finest in technology, and this year is no different. What will ActivTrax do for you? ActivTrax will guide you by accurately recommending the appropriate weight for you to lift on the equipment in the Wellness Center. Using simple test results and individual goals, ActivTrax creates a customized exercise and meal plan for you.
With each visit to the Y, enter your user name and password at the FitQuest kiosk, which will print a detailed exercise plan for you for this particular visit. Follow the workout plan, record the number of repetitions you perform, and enter the results back at the kiosk. ActivTrax then analyzes your performance and makes any necessary adjustments for your next workout. With every visit comes a new and unique workout plan; participating in a variety of cardiovascular activities and working different muscles will be key to your success!
No joining fee January 1–17
You will also be able to receive nutritional guidance through the ActivTrax meal planner from home, work or any webaccessible computer. Your meal plan is customized to your dietary preferences. Best of all, you aren’t tied to just one location; you can exercise and have access to your personalized plan at any of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ wellness centers. On your next visit to the Y, ask how to stay on track with ActivTrax!
Save up to $75 when you join the Y by January 17. Get 1/2 off the joining fee January 18–31.
FAMILY TIME
At the Y, we are committed to strengthening community by nurturing
the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting neighbors. There’s no better time than now to make
a commitment to begin living a healthier lifestyle. Y-Change support
groups, FitQuest coaching sessions, swim lessons, group exercise classes—the Y offers services to fit the needs of everyone.
January 1–17: No joining fee—save up to $75; January 18–31: 1/2 off the joining fee
No contracts • No admin fees • Easy, interest-free monthly payments
Stop by your local yMCA for a free tour or join anytime, anywhere at JointheyMCA.org
365 DAyS OF FAMIly, FUN AND FItNESS NO JOINING FEE At thE y January 1–17: No joining fee—save up to $75 January 18–31: 1/2 off the joining fee
WE’RE BUILDING STRONG AND BRIGHT FUTURES forested area and across the 55-acre site. While addressing the importance of the ecosystem, conservation, recycling and how to live a green lifestyle, it is our goal to develop campers’ awareness of their role in the environment as well as their appreciation for the outdoors.
Suffolk Regional Day Camp & Family Center We are well on our way to establishing a wonderful experience for children ages 8-12, with our latest regional day camp located at 275 Kenyon Road in Suffolk. Through this project, environmental education comes to life, as youth will experience the beauty of nature through hands-on activities in our camp garden,
In addition to offering camp, we will also be utilizing and offering the setting for a variety of other activities and programs such as Holiday Camp, Group Rentals, Family Reunions, YMCA Family Days, Company and Civic Group Outings, Church Retreats and Team-Building Obstacle Course training. We expect to open this spring. Call 757 923 3303 for more information.
Currituck Family YMCA coming soon In partnership with the County of Currituck, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads will be serving the community with programs and services through a new facility at 130 Community Way in Barco, North Carolina. With over
100,000 active members, the Currituck Family YMCA will be a family center of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and all members will enjoy open access to every facility in our organization. Expected to open in December 2011, plans for the two-story Currituck Family YMCA and Community Center include indoor basketball and activity courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, strength-training area and free-weight center, cardiovascular exercise machines and an indoor walking/jogging track. The Y will also house a Senior Center, regional medical facilities and offices for the Parks and Recreation Department. The 73,600 square-foot Community Center will be a key feature of the Currituck Family YMCA. Built by the Sussex Development Corporation, the site will also include baseball/softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, botanical garden, walking paths, skateboard park and dog park. The Community Center will also be home to a new Currituck Animal Shelter.
We look forward to better serving our community through these new additions. Follow along with our ongoing projects on our website at www.ymcashr.org/about/projects.
JOin anytime, anywhere at JoinTheYMCA.org No joining fee through January 17. Get 1/2 off the joining fee January 18–31.
Stop by your local y for a free tour or join anytime, anywhere at JointheyMCA.org
JOIN US Stop by any YMCA of South Hampton Roads location and pick up a free calendar WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE filled with fun things you can do at the Y, like 4th of July pool parties, golf tournaments for kids and adults, FREE community days and more. First-come, first served; NO JOINING FEE At thE y available while supplies last.
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Limit one free one-day membership per person. Please contact your local family center regarding usage restrictions, conditions and terms of use. Offer expires 1/31/2011.
THERE’S A YMCA IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway P 757 547 9622 W www.JoinTheYMCA.org
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YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS 250 W. Brambleton Avenue, Suite 100 Norfolk, VA 23510
Bring this coupon to the Y and enjoy the benefits of a yMCA of South hampton Roads membership for a day.
Enjoy a night out knowing your kids are having fun at the Y! Our experienced and caring child-care staff provide fun and age-appropriate activities for your
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Parents Night Out
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CSB: the Y’s Resident Camp for Kids
child in a safe and well-supervised environment. Children have the opportunity to make crafts, watch movies and play games while you benefit from welldeserved adult-time! Parents Night Out is a complimentary member service and offered on Fridays or Saturdays at most locations.
January 1–17: No joining fee; January 18–31: 1/2 off the joining fee
Swimming, holiday activities, golf, racquetball, fitness challenges and other special events are just a few of the ac-
tivities you can participate in as a family. For a complete listing, stop by your local YMCA or visit ymcashr.org.
SAvE Up tO $75 WhEN yOU JOIN thE y IN JANUARy.
Today’s fast-paced world provides little opportunity for families to spend quality time together. Do something fun and affordable with your family by participating in various Y activities!
Close enough for your convenience, yet far enough away from home for kids to develop a healthy sense of independence, YMCA Camp Silver Beach gives children more than a summer of fun; they build relationships, develop skills and create memories that last a lifetime! Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, CSB is 151 amazing acres filled with forests, trees and wetlands, and is surrounded by the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Participating in boating, environmental science, art, drama and challenge courses provides youth with new skills as well as self-confidence.
New Savings for Summer 2011 $50 Friend Benefit Refer a camper and both you and the camper you refer will receive a $50 discount! Host a home show; a camper representative will come to your house to tell your friends all about CSB.
$100 YMCA Member Benefit All YMCA members receive a $100 member benefit off the full price of $820!
Save $340 on Each Additional Session Additional resident camp sessions may be added for the same camper at the reduced rate of $480 per session, a savings of over 40% (weeks don’t have to be consecutive)!
Open House Dates March 13, April 17 and May 1, 2-4 pm Visit campsilverbeach.org to download a camp brochure and application, view our video and see our camp fair schedule. Or, call 1 877 231 2012 to request a DVD by mail and to reserve your child’s spot today!
YMCA of South Hampton Roads Family Centers
Join one, and have access to all! Your membership provides benefits at all locations. AL Albemarle Family YMCA 1240 North Road Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 P 252 334 9622
ES Eastern Shore Family YMCA 26164 Lankford Highway Onley, VA 23418 P 757 787 5601
BL Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA 312 W. Bute Street Norfolk, VA 23510 P 757 622 9622
EV Eastern Shore Family YMCA Eastville Satellite Fitness Center Northampton High School Eastville, VA 23347 P 757 678 5151 x4066
CU Currituck Family YMCA COMING SOON 130 Community Way Barco, NC 27917 P 252 453 9632
GB Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 P 757 547 9622
DT Dominion Tower YMCA 999 Waterside Drive, 4th floor Norfolk, VA 23510 P 757 627 4124
GH Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA 633 S. Battlefield Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23322 P 757 546 9622
EF Effingham Street Family YMCA 1013 Effingham Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 P 757 399 5511
GN Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center 2100 Old Greenbrier Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 P 757 366 9622 HT Hilltop Family YMCA Hilltop East Shopping Center 1536 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451 P 757 422 3805 IR Indian River Family YMCA University Shoppes 5660 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464 P 757 366 0488 JL James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive Franklin, VA 23851 P 757 562 3491
MT Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA 4441 South Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 P 757 456 9622 OB Outer Banks Family YMCA 3000 S. Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC 27959 P 252 449 8897 SU Suffolk Family YMCA 2769 Godwin Boulevard Suffolk, VA 23434 P 757 934 9622 TB Taylor Bend Family YMCA 4626 Taylor Road Chesapeake, VA 23321 P 757 638 9622
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YMCA of South Hampton Roads Specialty Locations CC Chesapeake School-Age Child Care YMCA 2100 Old Greenbrier Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 P 757 366 9622 CS YMCA Community Services 4101 Granby Street, Suite 305 Norfolk, VA 23504 P 757 962 2112
EA YMCA Early Adventures PO Box 2686 Chesapeake, VA 23321 P 757 424 2229 ED YMCA Early Discoveries 4876-118 Princess Anne Rd., PMB 334 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 P 757 467 8900 FT The First Tee Hampton Roads YMCA 2400 Tournament Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 P 757 563 8990 W TheFirstTeeHR.org
KR Suffolk Family YMCA Regional Day Camp & Family Center 275 Kenyon Road Suffolk, VA 23434 P 757 923 3303 RF YMCA Camp Red Feather Virginia Wesleyan College 1584 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 P 757 622 9622
No joining fee January 1–17
Save up to $75 when you join the Y by January 17. Get 1/2 off the joining fee January 18–31. YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
SA Salem YMCA Family Center 2029 Salem Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456 P 757 471 9622 SB YMCA Camp Silver Beach / YMCA Conference & Retreat Center at Silver Beach 6272 YMCA Lane Jamesville, VA 23398 P 757 442 4634 W CampSilverBeach.org
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MORE THAN A GAME
At the Y, you can find the answers, support and quality programming you need to help you be successful in reaching your fitness goals.
A WORK IN PROGRESS
The First Tee of Hampton Roads, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ golf and life skills program, impacts the lives of young people through the game of golf. Youth learn more than golf skills; they learn about character development and life-enhancing values. Certification classes, summer camps, tournaments, family time, open play and driving range use are just a few activities offered. The First Tee operates a golf course in Virginia Beach and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and offers services that can be brought into various communities through affiliate courses and the Mobile Learning Center. YMCA of South Hampton Roads members pay only $15/month for use of the course at The First Tee of Hampton Roads. For your convenience, this monthly payment can be added to your automatic bank draft. Visit us at 2400 Tournament Drive in Virginia Beach, next to Virginia Beach National Golf Club. For more information, go to TheFirstTeeHR.org or call 757 563 8990.
When writing my success story I thought to myself, “I am not a success, but a work in progress.” I have always had a problem with my weight. I would not describe myself as inactive, as I am always involved in some activity, but I am not good at sports (and I’m certainly not athletic). I would, however describe myself as lazy. I am one of those people who is perfectly content to spend the day in front of the TV with my laptop. All of my life I have been on some diet or program. I have tried them all! In 2003 I had gastric bypass surgery. I lost 112 pounds in less than a year! I kept the weight off for over 3 years, and then due to some changes in medication, I gained 20 pounds very quickly. I was devastated, but finally got used to it and again maintained this weight for another few years. Then due to yet another new medication, I gained 20 more pounds. I was miserable! Some of my coworkers had been going to the Y and talked about how much they liked it and how convenient it was for them. In September of 2009, the Y was running a promotion, so I went to take a
look. I signed up that day, but it took me two weeks to go to my first class. Sure, the Y has great equipment, but I am not a person who enjoys that kind of exercise, so I figured I would try a few classes hoping that one of the instructors would motivate me. I started with a 30-minute lunchtime class. I found not only did I like the instructor, but I enjoyed the workout. So a few days later, I tried another class. This class had a different instructor, and surprisingly I liked her too and the class was fun! The 30-minute classes were my saving grace. They were short enough that I could maintain my hard work and not get bored or too tired. So for several months I went to three 30-minutes classes a week. I was slowly but surely losing some weight but more importantly making my body stronger. Working out was becoming a habit. Then I heard about the Pilates class. I had never taken Pilates, so I thought I would try it. I loved it! I added two Pilates classes to my weekly routine, taking me to the Y five times a week!
No joining fee January 1–17
Eight months after joining the Y, I have lost 17 pounds and am feeling great! So when one of my friends and I decided to train to walk in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, I suppose it was a natural progression. Having said all of that, I want you to know that none of this is easy for me. I have to force myself to get to the Y and to get up early to walk. It is hard and I don’t often know where I find the motivation. In fact, some days, I don’t. So I may take a day or two off, but I come back to the Y, and that is the important part. I keep trying. For me, it is important to have goals, reasonable ones. It started out that I wanted to lose 40 pounds, which is a lot of weight. So I made the goals smaller. I told myself that I would be happy if I lost 10 pounds, even happier if I lost 20, etc. I also try to reward myself for hitting those smaller goals. In addition to the weight loss, now I am training to walk 13 miles! I have not yet accomplished that goal, but I’m on track and know I will do that successfully too. And even if I don’t, I sure tried my best! Tina Ritz, Y Member
Save up to $75 when you join the Y by January 17. Get 1/2 off the joining fee January 18–31.
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Join one, join them all! When you become a member of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, you enjoy benefits at all locations.
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Water spray park
BL Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Hot tub Racquetball courts
CS YMCA Community Services
Gymnasium Teen center
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Sauna/steam room
EF Effingham Street Family YMCA
PlayZone Skate park Mind/body studio
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Programs For Youth Development
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Group cycling studio
Stay & Play (formerly ChildWatch)
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Youth racquetball programs Martial arts/self defense Youth basketball
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Y-Change programs
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Group exercise (incl. 30-minute classes)
SU Suffolk Family YMCA
NEW FitQuest personalized fitness program
Mind/body exercise (Yoga, Pilates, etc.) Water exercise Lap swimming Youth/teen fitness Massage Older adult activities Adult sports Racquetball Group cycling Dance Adult swim team
Programs For Social Responsibility Annual Giving KidsPriorityOne.org resource for families InnerActive Mobile Learning Center Parenting education programs Volunteer opportunities Too Good for Drugs program
TB Taylor Bend Family YMCA *through Salem YMCA Family Center
ALL TOGETHER BETTER No joining fee January 1–17: No joining fee—save up to $75 January 18–31: 1/2 off the joining fee
No contracts • No admin fees • Easy, interest-free monthly payments Stop by your local YMCA for a free tour or join anytime, anywhere at JoinTheYMCA.org
TRIAL MEMBERSHIP Bring this coupon to the Y and enjoy the benefits of a YMCA of South Hampton Roads membership for a day.
Limit one free one-day membership per person. Please contact your local family center regarding usage restrictions, conditions and terms of use. Offer expires 1/31/2011.
YMCA of South Hampton Roads Y. It’s not a question. It’s the answer.