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As Winter Nears, Hot Yoga Brings Warmth and Wellness Year-Round
November 19, 2025
The Botetourt Family YMCA will host an Early Learning Center Holiday Open House on Monday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., inviting families to meet teachers, explore classrooms and learn more about the Y’s play-based early learning program. Guests can make a holiday ornament, enjoy hot chocolate and experience the welcoming environment that supports both children and families year-round.
October is Family Health Month, and the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is encouraging families to strengthen connections and stay active together. Through programs such as youth sports, swim lessons, and Kids’ Night Out, the Y continues to serve as a community hub where families can build healthy habits and have fun while supporting wellness of the spirit, mind and body.
Annual Campaign Success Expands Access to Programs at Rockbridge Area YMCA
September 29, 2025
The Rockbridge Area YMCA has announced the successful completion of its 2025 Annual Campaign, raising more than $63,000 to support children, families, and individuals in the community. These contributions helped serve more than 2,600 members and provided nearly 90 children each week with safe, enriching experiences during 10 weeks of summer camp.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: YMCA Expert Available for Interview on Reducing Risks for Older Adults
September 18, 2025
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures and responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 22–26, the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is encouraging older adults and families to take proactive steps to reduce risks. From Sept. 24–30, anyone (including active older adults) can try the Y for free.
Line Dancing Steps into the Spotlight at the YMCA — More Than a Trend, It’s a Community
August 11, 2025
What started as a weekly class is now a packed-house phenomenon. Line dancing at the YMCA at Tanglewood is drawing people of all ages looking for connection, fitness, and a whole lot of fun — proof that wellness today is as much about community as it is about cardio.
August is National Wellness Month — The YMCA Invites the Community to Focus on Well-Being
July 30, 2025
As National Wellness Month kicks off this August, the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is inviting the community to explore ways to move more, connect with others, and take steps toward better health. Whether it’s older adults staying active, teens building confidence, or families finding healthy outlets together, the Y offers programs designed to meet people where they are.
On World Drowning Prevention Day, July 25, the Y is raising awareness about how education and simple precautions can save lives.