YMCA at Tanglewood Turns One! Join the Celebration

Roanoke, Va. (Dec. 3, 2025) — The YMCA at Tanglewood will celebrate its first birthday the week of December 7–13, marking one year since the branch officially opened its doors on December 10, 2024. To commemorate the milestone, the Y is offering a No Joining Fee Membership Special and a full schedule of activities for members and families.

WHAT:
First Birthday Celebration Week at the YMCA at Tanglewood
• No Joining Fee Membership Special (Dec. 7–13)
• Lemon water after hot yoga and group exercise classes
• Swag giveaways
• Cupcake Socials (Dec 10, 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)
• Spud Social  (Dec 10, 12:00 p.m.)
• Prize Wheel with Y-themed items
• “Pickle” photo opportunity

Stay & Play Birthday Week Activities:
• Monday: Decorate a birthday banner
• Tuesday: Make YMCA birthday cards
• Wednesday: Birthday scavenger hunt coloring activity
• Thursday: Create birthday crowns
• Friday: Birthday dance party with music and instruments

WHY:
The week marks one year of the YMCA at Tanglewood serving the Roanoke County community with expanded access to wellness programs, group exercise, and youth activities.

INTERVIEW:
Branch Executive Director Amanda Keffer is available for interviews. She can speak about the YMCA at Tanglewood’s first year of growth, and how it has helped serve families across Roanoke County.

CEO and President Mark Johnson is available for interviews to discuss the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge’s youngest branch, the YMCA at Tanglewood, and what this milestone means for our community.

WHEN:
Dec. 10th at 10:00 a.m (Cupcakes), 12:00 p.m. (Spud Social), and 4:30 p.m. (Cupcakes) 

WHERE:
YMCA at Tanglewood
4360 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018