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From Water Safety to Swim Confidence: YMCA’s Swim Programs ...

01/27/2025
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Water safety is a critical life skill that ensures individuals of all ages can enjoy aquatic environments confidently and responsibly. At the YMCA of Central Virginia, we prioritize equipping our community in Lynchburg—including families, children, and adults—with the tools they need to stay safe in...
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YMCA and Iron Lives Partner to Promote Job Equity

08/28/2024
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YMCA and Iron Lives Join Forces to Launch Equitable Opportunities for Student Growth and Employment The YMCA of Central Virginia and Iron Lives have joined forces to launch “Swim to Work,” a six-week work readiness and training program designed to guide high school students through...
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Turkey Panini

08/06/2024
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Ingredients 3 tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt 2 tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 tsp. lemon juice Freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 slices whole wheat bread 8 oz. thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli turkey 8 tomato slices 2...
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Water Safety Month at the Y

07/16/2024
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National Water Safety Month: Promoting Safe Practices As the weather heats up and families head to the water for fun and relaxation, it’s important to remember that May is National Water Safety Month. This annual awareness campaign aims to promote safe and responsible water practices...
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Oatmeal Snack Bars

07/02/2024
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Kids need fuel throughout the day. Snacks can act as a bridge between meals to keep kids’ minds and bodies working well and keep kids energized. These snack bars make kids happy because they taste good and make parents happy because they are made with...
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YMCA and Lynchburg City Schools Continue Partnership to Increase ...

05/19/2024
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During the summer of 2021 the YMCA of Central Virginia partnered with Lynchburg City Schools to provide Power Scholars Academy, a five-week summer learning program that combines academic instruction with fun, hands-on enrichment activities. This YMCA of Central Virginia program, which just completed its seventh...
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YMCA Cycle Fundraiser Raises Funds for Community Initiatives

05/04/2024
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The YMCA of Central Virginia is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its 14th annual Storming of Thunder Ridge, John Bell Memorial Ride, welcoming participants from as far away as Utah and Canada. Storming of Thunder Ridge, renamed in 2021 to recognize John Bell,...
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Join Five Days of Action to Prevent Child Abuse, April 24-28

04/10/2024
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action – a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it. By...
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New EGYM at the Express Y

04/01/2024
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action – a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it. By...
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YMCA & LAYSI Invite Community to Downtown Day of Play

01/26/2024
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