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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER

GOLDSBORO FAMILY YMCA

1105 Parkway Dr, Goldsboro NC 27534

December | January 2020

www.GoldsboroYMCA.org | 919.778.8557

1. Keep up healthy habits. Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. Forexample: “For the next three weeks I will move more and do something active every day, have a healthy breakfast and limit the sweets, and get at least seven hours of sleep each night.” If you don’t completely give up your healthy habits, you won’t feel like you have to start over once the holidays are in the rear-view.

2. Beware of party perils. Special holiday events often serve up extra helpings of less-than-healthy foods. If you’re a guest, eat a healthy snack before you go to avoid overdoing it at the event. If you’re the host, challenge yourself to offer some delicious and healthier options using our recipes and cooking tips. Your guests will thank you.

3. Stay active — even in the hustle and bustle of the season. A full holiday social calendar might lead to some missed workouts. Instead of beating yourself up about it, sprinkle some healthy activities into your daily routine. For example, if the weather isn’t too frightful, ride your bike to work or school. If dinner is going to be a feast, opt for a light lunch, then take a vigorous walk. And keep the family moving. When the kids are home from school, squeeze in some active chores and trips to the park.

4. But not too active. Give yourself the gift of peace. When the invitations pile up, don’t be afraid to say no to some of them. If you need some down time to recharge for the next big party, declare a me-treat and do something that relaxes you. Try yoga, meditation, or spending time in nature.

5. Make a plan for the new year. Your poinsettia’s pooped and the gifts are all gone. Now what? It’s a great time to reset for the new year — but don’t godashing through your to-do list too fast or you might not stick to your plan. Lay out realistic, sustainable steps for the months ahead. For example, start a daily walking routine and sign up for your local Heart Walk before you set your sights on that marathon!)

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TOP TIPS FORA HEALTHY HOLIDAYSEASON

• DATES TO REMEMBER

• HELP THE HUNGRY

• HOLIDAY CAMPS

• HOLIDAY HOURS

• DROP-IN CHILDCARE

• ARROW ACADEMY COUNCIL

• PRESCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• T-BALL & SPRING SOCCER

• FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE

• BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

• SWIM MEET SCHEDULE

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Craft Sale | 8am-12pmBINGO | 10:30am | Y-BraryY’s Men Outreach | 2-7pmAOA Luncheon | 12pm | MPRParents Night Out | 5:30-8:30pmChristmas Eve | Closing at 2pmCLOSED | Christmas DayRegistration for AOA Trip BeginsNew Year’s Eve | Close at 2pmNew Year’s Day | Open 8am-1pmY Clubhouse and Childcare CLOSEDT-ball and Soccer Registration BeginsBINGO | 10:30am | Y-BraryMovie Day | 11am | Y-BrarySpice Bouquet AOA Trip

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DATES TO REMEMBER

DROP ZONEOur Y Clubhouse now offers drop-in childcare

for our Household members. You can now leave yourkids in a safe environment while off site!

$10/child for 2 hours $20/child for 4 hours

Please register at the front desk!

HELP THE HUNGRYFITNESS CHALLENGE

Ends December 31

HOLIDAY CAMPNo school? No problem! We help keep kids active and in a safe environment while school is out! We strive to enrich all of our youth and families, and make sure that our staff has an impact

on your children to help create a positive change in ourcommunity! Registration available online or at our front desk.

Christmas Camp - Dec. 23, 26, 27New Decade - 30, 31, Jan. 2 & 3

PARENTS NIGHT OUT!Theme: Santa’s Little Helpers

December 20th | 5:30-8:30pmFree benefit for Household Members! Sign up online or at front desk

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PRESCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

GOLDSBORO FAMILY YMCAPRESENTS

Y’S MENOUTREACH

EVENT

CHRISTMASGIVE

AWAY

December 8th2 - 7pm

19th AnnualA night that familiesand volunteers willnever forget!

VOLUNTEERS &DONORS NEEDED

MORE INFO:GoldsboroYMCA.orgFor more information about volunteering ordonating, please contact Kriquette Davis at919.778.8557 kriquette.davis@goldsboroymca.org

Our preschool students have beenenjoying their recent field trips and

activities while learning so many newand exciting things!

We would like to say thank you to all of the attendees who made November’s Business After Hours event such a success! Thanks to the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to host the event and turn it into a night full of fun with facts about the Y from our Arrow Academy Council and great shots on the basketball court with our free throw shootout! Business partners were able to network, as well as see what it’s like to be a part of the Y community. Congrats to Shantaya Joyner for winning the raffle drawing!

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ELECTION DAY AT ARROW ACADEMY

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS HIGHLIGHTS

SWIM SEASON IS HEREHIGH SCHOOL SWIM MEETSDecember 13 Start at 5:30pmDecember 14 Start at 9:00amJanuary 10 Start at 5:30pmJanuary 18 Start at 9:00amJanuary 21 Start at 5:30pm

MEMBER LANE RESTRICTIONS

WEEKDAYS:Warm Water | Open to members Deep End | Closed 3:00 - 7:30pmShallow End | Limited to 4 lanes 4:30 -7:00pm

We are very intentional at our Arrow Academy Afterschool Program about providing experiences. We aim to equip our children for real life experiences. “In stride with our Municipal Elections, I thought it would be cool if our kids could experience civic engagement as realistically as possible,” said Aries Brinson. I decided that, for our children to get the most from our program, they should have a more active voice in what we do here. In that moment, the Arrow Academy Council was born.

We announced openings for an Arrow Academy Mayor and a council that could be likened to the City Council. Students interested in holding an office were required to submit a letter of interest to my office. The letters were impressive. We held a voter registration and encouraged our entire after school program to register to vote by providing their names, addresses and birthdays. In our campaign season, some candidates selected campaign managers and all candidates created slogans, posters and yard signs to place throughout the facility. We held a candidates forum where candidates delved into their platforms and answered questions for an audience ofparents, peers and our CEO. On Tuesday, November 5th, our kids stood in line to cast their ballots for the candidates running in their district (age group). The process was completed when students placed their ballots in our ballot box and got their “I voted” sticker. Our council is something serious and our representatives are hard at work.

MEMBER LANE RESTRICTIONS

SATURDAYS:Warm Water | Open to members Deep End | Closed 7:00 - 11:0amShallow End | Limited to 4 lanes 8:00 -11:00am