Welcoming Week: HVF Opportunities

The YMCA is celebrating Welcoming Week, Sept. 10 - 19! At the Y, we know communities are stronger when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to connect and thrive. For more than 175 years, the YMCA has been a place where individuals don’t just participate—they belong.

Join us all week to learn, get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community.

EVENTS

• Thu., Sept. 10 
  Kick Off Healthy Snack Bar: Enjoy healthy fruits and snacks all day long.
• Fri., Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  YMCA Volunteer & Recruitment Fair: Find out how you can connect with the Y.
• Sat., Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (obstacle course at 12 p.m.)
  "Hello, Autumn!" Market & Family Obstacle Course: Craft with your kids, meet local vendors, and play games while getting fit. We will be raffling off bikes.
• Fri., Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
  Family Movie Night: Bring your blankets, snacks, and more! We’ll provide the movie Coco (Rated PG) and popcorn. Sign-up required.
• Sat. Sept. 19 , 4 - 7 p.m.
  Parents’ Night Out: Drop off your kids for a fun night of crafts, games, and pizza. Sign-up required.

Resource Tables

EVERY DAY, Sept. 14 - 18:
Information will be available from local community organizations on:

• Adoption Awareness and Mental Health
• LGBTQ+ Families
• New Parents and Retired Adults

Evening Seminars

• Mon., Sept. 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  Medicare: Information from a consultant on signing up for Medicare. Sign-up required.
• Wed., Sept. 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Fitness Q&A: Personal trainers and instructors will be available to answer questions about your fitness goals. No sign-up required.
• Thu., Sept. 17, 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
  Injury Prevention: Learn about injury prevention, followed by a Group Fitness class. Sign-up required.
• Fri., Sept. 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
  Family Drumming Class: Play music while getting fit as a family with weighted drumsticks and more! Fun for all ages. 
• Fri., Sept. 18, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. 
  Benefits of Yoga: Learn about the benefits of yoga, followed by a Group Fitness Yoga class. Sign-up required.

Contact:
Coco Kumaraswamy
Chantel.Kumaraswamy@YMCATriangle.org

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