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We have seen community members, teachers, non-profits and small businesses working hard to bring you their best during this time. We’ve listed a few below. From story time, to STEAM projects – our community is working together to bring you excellent enrichment activities while school...

There are so many ways to exercise even away from the Y! Our virtual classes can bring the workout right to your living room – yoga, Latin-Inspired Dance Fitness, barre, and pilates. When the weather is nice, get some yard work accomplished, have a scavenger...

Randi Abell, YMCA of Central Virginia Association Director of Community Health, shares some tips on stress management. Take a walk with the family or walk the dog, practice self-care techniques like taking a relaxing bath, read a book, virtual call or video with a friend,...

Guest blog by YMCA of Central Virginia Association Director of Communications, Misty Vinson-Spitzer This morning I was on a work call in my makeshift work from home office, also known as my dining room table. This is a picture that I am certain many of you can imagine and easily replicate. Welcome...

Check out this cute and crafty recipe to entertain the kids and provide your family with a healthy snack To make the snail: Slice a piece of celery about 3 inches long. Shave a bit off the back of the celery stick with a knife...