Be Mindful & Thankful
Do you ever get caught up in the busyness and forget to be thankful? Yeah, me too. Thankful for food, family, friends, a home… Being mindful when eating means that we are aware of what we’re eating in addition to how we’re eating. Are you eating like a stressed out...
Choose foods wisely
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the abundance of delicious food around the holidays? It seems as if we need to eat all the things because we never have these foods anytime but the holidays! This is the main reason Americans gain around five pounds this time of year...
Eat until you’re 80% full
Do you ever get to the end of your meal and you’re so full you need to unbutton your pants?!?! Yeah. I think we’ve all been there. And during the holidays it’s so easy to overindulge with the abundant delicious food! So, how can you enjoy the food without gaining a...
Use the 80/20 Rule
Eat as healthy as you can 80% of the time and eat whatever you want 20% of the time. Diets can be so hard to stick with because most of them feel like deprivation. It’s so hard to avoid ALL the yummy things ALL the time! And actually, yo-yo dieting (starting and...
Healthy Tip: Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water a day
Did you know our bodies are made up of around 60% water? And our brains and hearts are made up of around 73% water! Because we are made up of so much water hydration is super important! When we don’t get enough water our body processes are stressed which can...
Thank You YMCA!
Rick, Billy, Shannon and Terry recently visited Highland View and replaced boards around the mulch of the playground. The children couldn’t play on the equipment until it was replaced. They went about a month instead of being able to use the playground.
Panda Express Fundraiser
Support Our Community! Saturday, September 28 • Join us at Panda Express Do you love the Y? Do you like Panda Express? Saturday is the perfect opportunity to support the Y just by buying lunch. When we work together we can achieve anything! Whether it be teaching...
Healthy Kids Day 2019
Kick off summer with Healthy Kids Day! Saturday, April 27 • Celebrations will be held at all YMCAs Are the kids in your life already dreaming of summer? When kids are inspired, they can do so much more. Let’s awaken their imagination so they can explore new...
Founders Day—175 Years Of The Y Around The World.
On June 6 the YMCA marks 175 years as more than a place. As one of the largest charitable non-profit organizations, the Y offers programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Since 1844, the Y has been helping...
Active Older Adults Day 2019
At the Y, older adults experience a true sense of belonging. Through on-going fun, safe and engaging programs and events, members remain active and independent, increase their self-confidence and improve their well-being while building relationships and celebrating...
Change it up to continue momentum
As we continue to work on goals, sometimes we can hit a plateau or get bored. Soon, we’ll get discouraged and sometimes even give up. To avoid the boredom and plateau, change things up! If you usually do yoga, try a spin class. Or, if you normally lift weights try...
Be flexible when life happens
We all have had times when we’ve been on track working on goals and BAM! Life throws a curveball we weren’t expecting. Someone gets sick. Finances hit a snag. Or, we simply lose all motivation. So, how do we manage life in general plus stay on track with our...
Set up accountability
Setting up accountability can be the difference between meeting your goal and possibly not even getting started. Accountability partners can be simple or more complex. They can be a friend, family member, work-out partner, or coach. What makes accountability so...Winter Weather Update
Dear Valued YMCA of Bristol Members, The YMCA will be closed today (12/9/18) due to unsafe and treacherous road conditions. Safety is always our highest priority for all members, staff and our community. Please check our website and Facebook for further updates....Release: YMCA of Bristol Names Matthews Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 7, 2018 Contact: Dwight Owens Chief Volunteer Officer, YMCA of Bristol (423) 965-2185 YMCA of Bristol Names Matthews Chief Executive Officer Bristol, Tenn. — Following a nationwide search process, Richard “Rick” Matthews has been named as...Financial Assistance
Everyone is Welcome at the Y! Click here for more information on financial assistance and to download a financial assistance application.Active Older Adults Club
Active Older Adults (AOA) Club is a free program for all senior Y members ages 50 and up, with the goal of involving members’ spirits, minds and bodies. Activities range from trips, board games, card play, mild sports interaction or viewing, crafts and more! Each...Feeling Ghouly? Join us for…
The Haunted Lot Halloween Bash at the Y Date: Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 Boo-Time starts at 4 p.m. Trunk or Treat 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Boo Crew is stirring up some Ghostly activities for you to have a Boo-tiful time from 4 – 6 p.m.! Some of witchinclude: Gaga Ball...Play Gaga Ball in the Kids Gym
Gaga Ball, our most recent addition to the Kids Gym, is an exciting and portable new way for kids to experience the latest craze in dodgeball! This inflatable version of the popular game features a 15-foot by 15-foot playing area that accommodates more than 10...Fall Youth Sports Programs in Full Swing
Whether it’s soccer, flag football or basketball, the Y has it all this fall! Kids ages 4-18 are eligible to participate. There is still time to register for basketball, so sign up today! Ages: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-13, 14-15, 16-18 Registration: Sept. 5 – Oct. 15...
YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA MISSION: The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind, and Body.