WBYMCA News Archive

Nutrition Counseling Now Available at the YMCA

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Do you want to live a Healthier Lifestyle or Lose Weight?

Nutrition counseling sessions are now covered under BlueCross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Insurance.  Most plans cover 6 sessions 100% in a calendar year after a $10.00 copayment.

Nutrition Couseling Sessions include the following topics:

Diabetes management,  high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bone health, weight management for adults and children, GI disorders, pregnancy nutrition (before, during, and after), breast feeding, allergies, holistic nutrition, and sports performance  

If you are interested in learning more about Nutrition Counseling, please call our Registered Dietitian,       Clancy Cash Harrison, at 823-2191 extension 168. 

And keep an eye out for a Nutrition Addition to our website!

 

SHALA

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

The Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment (SHALA) is an online tool that gauges one’s habits, attitudes and readiness for change.  Available at https://healthimprovement.stanford.edu/amway/, SHALA can be a valuable tool for YMCA health and wellness staff as they engage members and prospective new members in conversation around good health and individual obstacles and successes, as well as how the YMCA can be most supportive.

“NEW” Father/Daughter Gymnastics Class

Friday, August 8th, 2008

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The Gymnastics Department is introducing a new gymnastics class to the progressive program. This class is for fathers and their daughters of ages 3-6 years. The class will take place in our safe gym on the 2nd floor of the Y. The class will consist of stretching and then having the girls work on the vault, bars, beam, floor and the TUMBLE TRAK with the help of their dads. The class will be a great time to socialize with other dads. Don’t miss out on the fun!!

The class will take place on Monday evening from 5:30-630 beginning September 8th.

Registration will begin on August 11th, 2008

If any further questions please contact Joelle @ 823-2191 ext. 155

or Tina @ Tina.pagarelski@wbmca.org

25th Annual Bernie’s Memorial Results

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Click on the link to see results: http://neparunner.com/2008/bernie08.html

http://www.wbymca.org/bernies-memorial-july-4th-race/