Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of YMCA E-News - Your quarterly connection to programs and activities taking place at the Goldsboro Family YMCA.

Next publication date:  February 1, 2009.

Our goal is to make this a useful tool for our members. If you have suggestions on how we can improve it, please e-mail your comments to info@goldsboroymca.org. Programs and activities change regularly, so please visit our web site for the most recent information.

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Association News

The Goldsboro Family YMCA has become a completely tobacco-free association.  This initiative prohibits the use of all tobacco products on all Goldsboro Family YMCA campuses, facilities, office space and ground (including parking lots and sidewalks).  Thank you for your support as we take this important step in making the Goldsboro Family YMCA a healthier place for our members, visitors and the community.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA strives to turn no one away due to financial hardship and inability to pay appointed fees, provided there is registration space available in a given program or schedule. An application form and filed tax forms are necessary to approve such assistance. Such records are kept strictly confidential. Financial assistance may be offered subject to available resources of the YMCA.

Special Events

3rd Annual Woodmen/YMCA Turkey Trot for Obesity Awareness 5Krun will be held at the Goldsboro Family YMCA on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2008.

Entry Fees:  $20 pre-registration / $25 on race day
Family Discounts Available
Childcare and kids activities are free:
Canned food donations are welcomed and appreciated
Race day registration begins at 7:00 am  Race begins at 8:00 am

Deadline for pre-registration November 13, 2008

Make check payable to and mail all entries to:
Goldsboro Family YMCA-Turkey Trot
PO Box 10355
Goldsboro, NC 27532

Y’s Men Joining Special November 15-December 15.
Help The YMCA in Conjunction With The Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County Provide Christmas For Families In Need.
Bring in at least a $25 Gift Certificate from a local store such as Food Lion, K-Mart, Target, Wal-Mart, Sears, JC Pennys, Belks, etc.
We will waive the YMCA joining fee!
Current YMCA Members are encouraged to donate a gift certificate for Wayne County families at Christmas.
A value of $150-Family, $100 Single Membership.
This is a great savings and your gift certificates will help Wayne Co. Families at Christmas.
Y’s Men Celebration Thursday Dec 18 6-9pm, volunteers needed.

Holiday Closings

November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving Day- YMCA Closed
December 24, 2008 - Christmas Eve - Facility closes at 1:00 pm
December 31, 2008 - New Years Eve - Facility closes at 1:00 pm
January 1, 2009 - New Years Day - YMCA Closed

Basketball registration begins Oct. 15th and rums thru Nov. 15th.

Practices will begin in Dec. Games will begin in Jan. our teams are split up by ages as follows: 4 yr olds, 5 &6 yr olds, 7 & 8 yr olds, 9 & 10 yr olds, 11 & 12 yr olds, 13 to 15 yr olds.

All of our teams will practice at our gymnasium at the Family YMCA. Games will be played at the Family YMCA, SJAFB, and the Boys & Girls Club. All players will be supplied with a jersey.

Our Sports Programs strive to be a very instructional and an emphasis is placed on participation rather than winning.

Boxing is now at the YMCA. We have professional equipment and instructors ready to you a great workout or to train you. See our Sports Director for more information.

As always the Sports Department is ready to lend out free to members basketballs, racquetball equipment and jump ropes.
 


 

Aerobics
Want to work out in a group setting? Our aerobics schedule has recently been revised, and is sure to give you the workout you are looking for. Pick up a copy of the schedule from the bulletin board near the front desk.

Looking for a great workout in a fun environment? The YMCA has workout equipment for the experienced and for the novice. We also have Personal Trainers on staff that, for a small fee, can put you on the right track to personal fitness. Stop by the front desk of the YMCA and ask about taking a tour of our facility.

Have you tried out our newest class, Zumba is a Latin inspired fitness dance that has quickly become our most popular class. Come and try it out for yourself Wednesdays & Friday 9:30AM.

Upcoming Swimming Lessons:

  • November lessons
    • Registration will begin Oct. 20th
    • Classes begin the week of November 3rd. There will no lessons the week of Thanksgiving. Classes will run through Dec 6th.
  • December SPLASH sessions
    • YSplash (Swim, Play, and Learn Aquatic Safety Habits) is an aquatics orientation and safety program providing instruction on swimming skills and basic water safety. The class sessions will offer water familiarization, swim lessons and, often, pool games, contests and parent education sessions.
    • Class’s will run for one week Monday – Friday, and will be divided into 3 class formats:
      • Preschool (3-5)
      • Preschool with Parent (3-5)
      • Youth (6-12)
    • SPLASH will be offered Dec. 15th – 19th.
    • One price of $15 for everyone!!
    • Registration will begin Dec 3rd.
  • January lessons
    • Registration will begin Dec. 24th for members and Dec 27th for non-members.
    • Classes will run Jan. 5th – 31st.
  • Private lessons are available. Please talk with the Aquatics Director about scheduling a private lesson session.

Please look online at the aquatics homepage at http://goldsboroymca.org/aquatics.html for a listing of classes offered and the different skill levels for each class.

Diving

  • Dive team meets twice a week and will be preparing for some upcoming meets this winter. For more information on how to join please contact the Director of Competitive Aquatics, Alex Black.

Pool Closings

  • Swim Meet Schedule
    • 11/6 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 11/11 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 12:00pm - 5pm
    • 11/19 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 11/22-11/23 GOLD Meet Both Pools Closed
    • 11/25 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 12/9 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 12/20 S.E.I.C Meet Both Pools Closed All Day
    • 1/9 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 1/10-1/11 GOLD Meet Both Pools Closed
    • 1/12 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 1/24 High School Conference Meet Both Pools Closed
    • 1/28 High School Swim Meet End ONLY 4pm – Close
    • 1/29 High School Meet Deep End ONLY 4pm – Close
       
  • High School swim team season begins October 27th. What does that mean for the pool, you wonder?? Starting around 3:30 PM Monday – Friday the main pool will be very busy.  There will ALWAYS be at least two lap lanes open for members during peak swimming hours. We ask that members share lanes by circle swimming during the peak hours. There is a schedule of lane assignment posted outside the Aquatics Office. If you find there is not a lane available please let a lifeguard know. Please help us support our community’s young athletes during this time.

Flick and Float

  • December 19th  
    • A Christmas edition of our fun filled Flick and Float. Showtime will be at 6:45 PM and we will have drinks and snacks available for purchase. Bring a float, bring a friend and enjoy fun and fellowship at the pool!
  • January 23rd
    • Showtime begins 6:45 PM and we will have drinks and snacks available for purchase.

 

Pool Parties

  • Pool Parties are a great fun way to celebrate a birthday, graduation, family reunion, or an end of season celebration!  Party times are:
        • Saturday
          • 10:00 – 12:00
          • 12:30 -  2:30
          • 3:00 – 5:00
        • Sunday
          • 1:00 – 3:00
          • 3:15 – 5:15
  • We even have inflatables available to give the party an extra SPLASH.
  • Please look at our Party Registration  Flyer for more information

 

 


It’s never too late to join and TRY-OUTs are still available any weekday afternoon on the pool deck from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm.
Check us out on the web http://www.goldsboroymca.org/swimteam.html

Are you an active member of the Goldsboro Family YMCA?  Come be a part of the group!  We are always looking for new ideas for activities of all ages.  If you would like to share your ideas and thoughts with us, come by and see us.

Did you know we have membership luncheons?  Our next luncheon will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 12:Noon in the Afterschool room.  There is no cost to members, but we do ask you bring a favorite dish to share with everyone.  These luncheons serve two purposes:  1.  to have lunch 2.  to meet and talk with other members of the YMCA you may not know.  It is a guaranteed good time for all who attend.

The WARM Hearts program is still on the move and growing. We have begun collaborating with local churches to recruit mentors and are having great success. We spread the news about our program through Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro, Goldsboro Boys & Girls Club, WFMC 730 AM radio station, and the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. We are making a difference in our community and invite you to join us for only 1 year, 2 hours a week, Your Life Will Never Be The Same.
Contact Alando Mitchell at 778-8557 for more information.
 

Changes are coming!!!  We are in the process of moving the entire preschool program to our new location on South Harding Drive.  This is going to be a wonderful opportunity for all of us.  We will have our own building and still be able to have the convenience of the YMCA and the pool.  All of the rooms are large and bright with lots of windows.  We are sure you will be as excited as we are about the upcoming move.  We will not be closing the current preschool center during the time of our move and we will do everything we possibly can to make this transition as easy as possible for both the children and parents.

A 3-Star licensed day care center providing preschool curriculum and activities year round for children ages 2-5.    Hours:  7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

As parents, you will find the Family YMCA Preschool Learning Center to be an exciting place to leave your child for the day.  Separate classrooms offer an age appropriate Christian learning environment.  Only certified teachers will care for your child.  Lesson plans are done weekly and include letters, numbers, colors, shapes, Bible Lessons, Music, Science, computers and a theme for the week.


Sleepover – November 7th, 2008
7pm-8am
$20/members
$30/non-members

Leaders Club
Teens 13-18yrs
Every Thursday night, 6:30pm

Value Pack After School Program
Daily from 2pm-6pm
$65/week – members
$85/week – non-members

Financial assistance is available.
 

Goldsboro Family YMCA Leaders Club

Are you a teen with strong morals and a vision for a better future for your peers?  The YMCA is now searching for 10 cast members to be a Teen Advisory Board.  The position lasts for one year and will include duties of helping with our ongoing campaign, getting other teens involved with the community events and become part of the Goldsboro Family YMCA Leaders Club, a teen service club. 

For more information, contact Justin Tosco, Youth Director at 919-778-8557, ext. 244.
 


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