Putting the ‘Y’ in Community By Megan Clapp
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alling all exercise enthusiasts, family gamers, crafters, holiday shoppers, volunteers, the health conscious, gospel music fans, and people who just want to give back! The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is giving back to the community through our first ever “Putting the Y in Community” event on Saturday, November 16 from 8am to 4pm! Taking a spin on our Fall Community Day, normally held in September, we thought we’d change it up a bit! This event will be a FREE event for the entire community! As normal, the YMCA doors will be open to the public for all to come and enjoy a day of exercise and fun such as Group Exercise classes on both land and water, from zumba®, Aqua zumba®, and Boot Camp to Cycle, Yoga, and Water Aerobics, in addition the Fitness Center will be available for guests ages 15 and up. Don’t forget about the indoor heated swimming pool to get a good lap swim in or just bring the kids to get some energy out! Senior/ Teen Center will be open as well for family fun, along with the basketball courts and racquetball courts. Guests, bring a basketball or racquet/ball to play. For those who need childcare to be able to work out, Nursery will be available in the morning hours. See schedule for specific times of activities. Get geared up for holiday shopping with our first ever Holiday Craft Fair! This will be free admission to all. We are looking for holiday crafters to help make this event a success! Reserve a space for $15/table with all proceeds going to our Y-Give Scholarship program. Contact Megan Clapp for more information on table rental or to reserve your space. We are also in need of volunteers during the
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Craft Fair set up on Friday, November 15 from 3pm-7pm. Health Screenings by Prevo Drug will be available this day as well. Blood pressure is an illness that is often not felt and if left untreated it can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Blood pressure checks will be available along with blood glucose checks to help monitor and screen for diabetes. With flu season coming, flu shots are the best way to prevent the flu. Prevo Drug will also have flu shots available this day as well. Do you like to listen to gospel singing? We will have a gospel group, ‘Not Ashamed,’ on site singing. So, take a seat, sit back, relax, and enjoy the music! Also, stop by Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to drop off canned/boxed food items for a Canned Food Drive to benefit the CUOC! Looking for membership specials? Donate (5) canned/boxed food items and we will waive your joining fee! That is a savings of $50-$100! Offer valid for the weekend, Friday, November 15-Sunday, November 17. Benefiting the community is at the heart of the day! With something for everyone and being able to give back to the community will make this event a success! Join us for the festivities from 8am-4pm on November 16! For more information on the day or for a schedule of activities, contact the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA at (336) 625-1976 or visit our website at www.randolphasheboroymca.com. We look forward to seeing you! n