Dear YMCA of Bristol Family, The YMCA of Bristol is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who enters our doors. There are growing concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus, and in an effort to keep you and your family healthy and p…
Goals are important. SMART goals are even better. What’s a SMART goal? I’m so glad you asked! SMART goals are small parts of long-term goals. A SMART goal is: S – Specific. Make your goal as clear as possible. M – Measurable. Make sure your goal can be measured. A –…
Have you heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan you are planning to fail?” Well, that goes for anything we have a goal for. New Years’ Resolutions, meal planning, eating healthier… Whatever it is, we need a plan to make it successful. So, what goa…
Tis the season of give, give, give. And usually in this holiday season that ends up being ALL of our time, energy, and resources. In this season of giving, it’s important for us to allow ourselves time to recharge and be filled back up. Have you ever heard the thought …
Why is everybody so exhausted around the holidays? Well, this may seem obvious but probably because we’re stressing and not allowing our bodies to get enough relaxation and sleep. Sleep and exercise are a kind of fuel for our bodies. They help us relieve some stress of…
Do you ever get to a gathering and there are no healthy foods?!?! It’s all fatty and sugary and soooo tempting. It’s hard to resist ALL the yummy, not-so-good-for-you things. So, why not bring something that is also super yummy that is actually good for you? When some…
Do you ever go shopping and get sooooo hungry? Or do you go to a get-together, and it seems like it’s forever before the food is ready and you’re starved? I recommend eating a snack before you go. That sets you up for not being a ravaging beast when you get there. It…
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 rav…
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 (acc…
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 t…
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 stopp…
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 actually …
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.
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 infant…
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 activities a…
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 to …
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 the …
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 a …
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 goals? …
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 importa…
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. Thank…
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 the…
Everyone is Welcome at the Y! Click here for more information on financial assistance and to download a financial assistance application.
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 month,…
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 Corn Hole S…
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 players.
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 Cost: Y M…