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August 2022
YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program According to the American Heart Association, nearly 80 million adults have high blood pressure in this country. Less than half have it under control. The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program encourages participants to track their blood pressure at least once a week while making manageable lifestyle changes to lower their blood pressure. Participants meet with a Heart Healthy Ambassador to monitor their progress, ask questions, and learn about healthy changes they can make to their…
Find out more »Enhance®Fitness
Enhance®Fitness A proven arthritis management program focused on fitness. Helping older adults become more active, energized, and empowered for independent living. The program focuses on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance which could help reduce the severity of arthritis symptoms in a group that is supportive and understanding – a vital part of anyone’s health and well-being. Enhance®Fitness has been nationally recognized by the CDC, Department of Health & Human Services, Department on Aging, and the National Council on Aging.…
Find out more »Fall Soccer League
Fall Soccer League Spring soccer is open for any child ages 4-12. Practices will be held at the Blackburn Athletic Facility weekday evenings: Teams younger than Youth 8 will practice from 5-6 pm Teams Youth 8 and older will practice from 6-7 pm Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Newland Christian Church from August 27th to October 15th. Register for this program at the YMCA Membership desk.* For more information please contact Erica Shingleton. *Early…
Find out more »Delay The Disease™
Delay The Disease™ Each class coordinates movement, flexibility, strength, balance and, cardio fitness designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Group encouragement and support sets this program apart from standard workout routines. Taught by trained instructors, this program has helped participants delay the onset of signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. For more information contact Erin Spear.
Find out more »Junior Swim Club
Junior Swim Club Junior Swim Club is a place where kids ages 2 -6 years old can have a safe environment to advance their swimming capabilities. We want everyone to have the opportunity to achieve their potential at their own pace. This club is designed for swimmers that are comfortable in the water, can swim on their own, and work on improving stroke technique, building and fine tuning their competitive swim abilities. Register at the YMCA Membership Desk. Cost of…
Find out more »Swim Club
Swim Club Swim Club is a place where kids ages 7 -16 years old can have a safe environment to advance their swimming capabilities. We want everyone to have the opportunity to achieve their potential at their own pace. Our main focus is swim team basics such as diving, using a kick board, and drills, also active games are included. The pool is also a place where all participants can form team unity, character development, and have fun.…
Find out more »Fall Soccer League
Fall Soccer League Spring soccer is open for any child ages 4-12. Practices will be held at the Blackburn Athletic Facility weekday evenings: Teams younger than Youth 8 will practice from 5-6 pm Teams Youth 8 and older will practice from 6-7 pm Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Newland Christian Church from August 27th to October 15th. Register for this program at the YMCA Membership desk.* For more information please contact Erica Shingleton. *Early…
Find out more »Enhance®Fitness
Enhance®Fitness A proven arthritis management program focused on fitness. Helping older adults become more active, energized, and empowered for independent living. The program focuses on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance which could help reduce the severity of arthritis symptoms in a group that is supportive and understanding – a vital part of anyone’s health and well-being. Enhance®Fitness has been nationally recognized by the CDC, Department of Health & Human Services, Department on Aging, and the National Council on Aging.…
Find out more »Fall Soccer League
Fall Soccer League Spring soccer is open for any child ages 4-12. Practices will be held at the Blackburn Athletic Facility weekday evenings: Teams younger than Youth 8 will practice from 5-6 pm Teams Youth 8 and older will practice from 6-7 pm Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Newland Christian Church from August 27th to October 15th. Register for this program at the YMCA Membership desk.* For more information please contact Erica Shingleton. *Early…
Find out more »Delay The Disease™
Delay The Disease™ Each class coordinates movement, flexibility, strength, balance and, cardio fitness designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Group encouragement and support sets this program apart from standard workout routines. Taught by trained instructors, this program has helped participants delay the onset of signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. For more information contact Erin Spear.
Find out more »Junior Swim Club
Junior Swim Club Junior Swim Club is a place where kids ages 2 -6 years old can have a safe environment to advance their swimming capabilities. We want everyone to have the opportunity to achieve their potential at their own pace. This club is designed for swimmers that are comfortable in the water, can swim on their own, and work on improving stroke technique, building and fine tuning their competitive swim abilities. Register at the YMCA Membership Desk. Cost of…
Find out more »Swim Club
Swim Club Swim Club is a place where kids ages 7 -16 years old can have a safe environment to advance their swimming capabilities. We want everyone to have the opportunity to achieve their potential at their own pace. Our main focus is swim team basics such as diving, using a kick board, and drills, also active games are included. The pool is also a place where all participants can form team unity, character development, and have fun.…
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