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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER

GOLDSBORO FAMILY YMCA

1105 Parkway Dr, Goldsboro NC 27534

June | July 2016

www.GoldsboroYMCA.org | 919.778.8557

Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the past 30 years. If steps are not taken to become healthier, these children are more likely to develop other chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower the risk of obe-sity and developing related diseases. The Goldsboro YMCA’s CHANGE for Chil-dren program addresses the increasing number of children battling obesity in Wayne County.

CHANGE for Children (Commitment to Healthy Attitudes in Nutrition, Growth, and Education) is a partnership with the Goldsboro YMCA and Goldsboro Pedi-atrics. The program takes place at the Goldsboro YMCA and lasts for 12 weeks. Enrolled children participate three times a week in activities that promote exer-cising and eating healthy. The summer session will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. During a typical class, CHANGE partici-pants might go swimming, play dodge ball or basketball, or venture off the Y’s campus for a fun night of roller skating. The program also incorporates Family Nights, during which the parents and siblings of participants come to take part in the program and bring a healthy snack along with them.

In addition to the physical portion of the program, there is a nutritional portion designed to promote wholesome eating habits. Nutrition professionals meet with parents and children to teach them about the importance of filling their bodies with nutritious foods. Parents are given tips on how to prepare meals at

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• CHANGE FOR CHILDREN

• DATES TO REMEMBER

• YOUTH TRIATHLON

• WALK TO THE BEACH

• YOUTH SPORTS

• HEALTHY EATS

• SUMMER SWIMMING

• SUMMER CAMP INFO

• WORDS TO LIVE BY

• Y STORIES

• DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM

• FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE

• SENIOR PROGRAM INFO

• FUN HOLIDAYS

(continued from previous page)home that are low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium while children are taught to eat appropriate portion sizes and partake in healthier snacks. Another program benefit is teaching participants about self-worth and improve their overall self-esteem.

“CHANGE is a wonderful program for children who need help overcoming weight issues,” says Ashley Charles, YMCA Health and Wellness Programs Coordinator. “We focus on physical activity, healthy eating, and self-esteem as parts of a life-style change to be healthier. The kids have a great time and are making a huge difference in their own lives.”

The overall objective of CHANGE is not necessarily to help enrolled children to lose weight, but rather to facilitate certain lifestyle changes in regards to exer-cise and nutrition that participants will be able to take with them throughout their lives. The cost of the entire 12-week program, including all of the activities that are done, is $75. It is open to YMCA members and non-members.

To find out more about this program, contact Ashley Charles at the Goldsboro Family YMCA at (919) 778-8557 or Ashley.Charles@GoldsboroYMCA.org.

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FITNESS CENTER MEMBERS

FALL SOCCER

FALLFOOTBALL

• Ages 4-13• Includes Jersey, socks

& shorts• $70 members/$95 non

• Ages 6-8• Includes Jersey• $55 members/$70 non

Practices begin in Aug. Games begin in Sept.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided1 pound extra-lean ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper3 cloves garlic, minced8 ounces white mushrooms, diced4 cups baby spinach, thinly sliced1/4 cup toasted, unsalted pine nuts1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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“EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM ABOVE, COMING DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF THE HEAVENLY LIGHTS, WHO DOES NOT CHANGE LIKE SHIFTING SHADOWS.”

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INSTRUCTIONS:Preheat the oven to 400°F. Halve the squash, and scrape out and discard the seeds. Brush the inside of the squash with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

Place the squash on a baking sheet, cut sides down. Roast for 35 minutes, until soft. Remove from the oven, and scrape out the flesh with a fork. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

Meanwhile, in a large pot on medium-high, sauté the beef, crushed red pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper for 8 minutes, breaking beef apart as it cooks. Add the garlic, and sauté for 2–3 min. Add the mushrooms, and sauté for 5–7 min. Add the spinach, and cook until it starts to wilt, about 1 min. Add the pine nuts, pasta sauce, ricotta and reserved spaghetti squash; stir until well-mixed.

Transfer mixture to an 11-by-7-inch baking dish; top with Par-mesan. Cover casserole loosely with foil. Bake for 20 min, remov-ing the foil after 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Help them create some amazing memories by bringing them to the Y! We offer full-day summer camps all summer long with weekly options available. All summer camp children receive a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack, and begin June 13.

Kinder Camp (rising Kindergarteners) - Kinder Camp offers age-appropriate field trips, games, crafts with a little more quiet time.

Traditional Camp (Ages 5-12) – Traditional Summer Day Camp Program is aimed at providing a well–rounded expe-rience based on the YMCA’s mission to build healthy spirit, mind and bodies.

Outdoor Adventure Camp (Ages 9-17) - Kids learn about the outdoors and partake in adventures like backpacking, camp-ing, canoeing, hiking, navigation, and much more. Most of the day will focus on the weekly topic while also offering a healthy dose of swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips.

Sports Camp (Ages 9-17) - During the summer they will learn, work at, and develop their skills in a variety of sports. Teamwork and sportsmanship is just some of the activities that will be worked on in Sports Camp.

Teen Camp (Ages 13-17) - This camp will enrich your teen and give them a sense of what it takes to run a community while having all the great experiences that Traditional Camp has to offer.

You can find a registration packet on our website, the YMCA front desk or the Child Care Center. Questions? Email Marc.Langston@goldsboroymca.org.

HOW WILL YOUR CHILD ENJOY THEIR SUMMER?

Swim with the best! Our summer league program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and personal achievement. It is a relaxed environment, and a fun way to experience a competitive swimming environment for the first time.

MANDATORY SWIM ASSESSMENT: Monday OR Tuesday, June 20-21stPARENT MEETING: Wednesday, June 22ndSEASON: Monday, June 27th - Saturday, July 30th

Practices are held from 7:00-7:45AM OR 7:45-8:30AM Monday - Thursday at the Peacock Pool. Cost: $50 for members; $75 for nonmembers.

Register at the Y or contact Lance.Thornton@GoldsboroYMCA.org.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 7:00AM A BIBLE STUDY IS HELD IN THE ‘Y-BRARY.’ FEEL FREE TO STOP IN AND ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP!

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JUNE 6“NATIONAL YO-YO DAY”• Break out the

old toy and re-live the fun from your childhood!

JUNE 14“FLAG DAY”• Show respect

for our flag, its designers and makers. One na-tion, under God!

JULY 23“NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY”• The U.S. sells

837 million packs a year. Grab one your-self and light the grill!

JULY 24“COUSINS DAY”• Today should be

nothing but fun, so call up your cousins and enjoy your time together as a family!

JUNE 19“FATHERS DAY”• Celebrate the

special men and fathers in your life!

JUNE 20“SUMMER SOLSTICE”• Kick off the

start of your fa-vorites season, and longest day of the year!

JULY 12“ CHICK-FIL-A DAY”• Dress up like a

cow and head to one of our favorite places and get a free sandwich!

JULY 4“INDEPENDANCE DAY”• HAPPPPPY

BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Celebrate the birth of the best country in the world.

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JOIN YOUR FRIENDS.HAVE SOME FUN!We have a TON of fun, exciting events planned for our SENIOR MEMBERS over the summer! Bingo days, lucheons, a Smith-field shopping trip, Rudy Theatre experience, New Bern waterfront & Farmers Market trip and more!

See our Dates to Remem-ber on page 2 to add them to your calendar, and visit the Front Desk for more details and to sign up!

14TH ANNUAL FATHER/DAUGHTER

DANCEOur 2016 Father-Daugh-ter Dance was a fun-filled night, raising over $2,500 to fund our WARM Hearts Mentoring program. We’re excited about creating another night of enchant-ment for local dads and daughters this winter. We need your help to make it happen!

We are looking for active Dance Committee members as well as occasional vol-unteers to plan the dance and turn ideas into reality. Email Felisha.Widener@GoldsboroYMCA.org today to sign up and get plan-ning started in August!

CONGRATULATIONS!We are proud to congratulate our Y participants in the annual Silver Follies talent competition on May 9th! Our Y’s Guys won 1st place in the large line dance group division, and instructors Bubba & Joy won 1st place in the small dance group division.

Interested in how you can be a part of the fun? Check out our Group Exercise Schedule and join us for a line dance class!Y

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Classes start June 20, 4pm at the YMCA

Ashley.Charles@GoldsboroYMCA.org

FREE HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES!

SUGAR BLUES

Understand the cause of sugar cravings and how

to deal with them!

JUNE 9th | 12 & 6pm

MORE ABOUT DIABETES

Walmart Pharmacist will talk about Diabetes and how it affects your body.

JUNE 13th | 11am

ASK A PHARMACIST

The Pharmacist will also answer any questions you have about your

medicines. Bring your meds too if you’d like!

JUNE 23rd | 11am