Ragsdale Family YMCA

There's always something going on at the Ragsdale Family YMCA! Visit here often to stay in the know about our YMCA events.

Ragsdale YMCA Events Calendar

2009 Ragsdale Family YMCA

Reindeer Romp

The Ragsdale Family YMCA staff would like to thank all the volunteers and participants of the 2009 Reindeer Romp. We would like to thank everyone for coming out in the cold to support their local We Build People Campaign and The Ragsdale YMCA! Please click on the link below to view the 2009 Reindeer Romp Results:

http://www.bigfootrunning.com/results/race/1158/1473

Bright Beginnings

The purpose of YMCA Bright Beginnings is to outfit children with confidence and the tools they need to start the school year with success. Bright Beginnings has helped deserving children with needed school supplies and new clothes for 11 years. The YMCA of Greensboro plans to help more than 500 children this year who are referred to the Y association by local schools, churches, and social service agencies. The Y raises money and school supplies, then recruits volunteers and deserving children. You can help by becoming a donor or volunteer shopping buddy.

In August, volunteers and kids come to the Y, are matched as shopping buddies, and board the Y bus as a group to go shopping at Wal-Mart or Target. Together, kids and volunteer buddies select school clothes (outfits, shoes, socks, underwear, and jacket). The Y gives each child a book bag with school supplies. Although the experience is only about 3 hours, volunteers say it is one of the most rewarding.

Your gift of $150 fully outfits a child, and contributions of any amount are gratefully accepted. Shopping trips are scheduled for mid-August. Individuals and organizations may volunteer as shopping buddies, contribute funds, or donate school supplies or a new book bag by contacting their local YMCA.

If you would like to help, please click here for the YMCA volunteer form.

If you would like to donate or become a volunteer shopping buddy, contact your YMCA branch or nancy.calkins@ymcagreensboro.org for more information.

The YMCA would like to thank all our donors and volunteers who participated in the 2009 Bright Beginnings program. Without your help and support, we would not have been able to take more than 400 children shopping for school clothes and supplies. Thank you again!

Check out our photos from our previous Bright Beginnings program:

Do You Enjoy Reading? Come Join our Book Discussion Group!

Come join us as we discuss and share a variety of books! Book Discussion Group meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 11:30am - 12:30pm in the Teen Room.

Please click HERE to download the next Book Discussion Group Flyer!

CONTACT INFO:CATHY DURBIN 336-886-1370

info@ymcagreensboro.org

Bible Study Class

Come join Pastor Marcus Taylor on Thursdays, from 7:00pm - 8:00 pm in the Teen Room at the Ragsdale Family YMCA.

Please click HERE to download the Bible Study Class Flyer.

Special Events

2010 YMCA of Greensboro Active Older Adults

Upcoming Events and Trips

The YMCA of Greensboro seeks to serve a diverse population of ages. Across all seven of our branches, we serve a large population of active older adults. Because of this we seek to offer activities to continue to be successful serving you! We look forward to having you participate in our events and trips! If you have an idea of a good group trip or activity please us know.

Check back for more upcoming events!

If you need additional information regarding any of the above AOA events, please contact the YMCA branch representative for that event. All the YMCA branch representatives are listed in the 2010 Upcoming AOA Events Brochure, and below.

RAGSDALE YMCA

Contact: Takeela Reddrick 882-9622

March 17th at 11:30am-12:30pm - Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with
a traditional meal at the Ragsdale Family YMCA. Cost:$8.00/person. Registration Deadline: March 15th. Please click here for details.

BRYAN YMCA
Contact: Elizabeth Minehart 478-9622

March: Mar. 9th at 6:45pm we will see Monty Python: Life of Brian on the big screen at Carolina Theater. $6.50 a person, must have 10 people to make the trip go.
March 17th at Noon the Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Brain Health with AARP. Learn how to keep your brain nimble and agile with simple exercises you can do everyday.
April: April 16th at 6:45pm the Community Theater of Greensboro presents 60 years of Broadway at the Carolina Theater a Broadway Musical Review. $23.00 a person, need 10 people to make the trip go.
April 21st at 12:00 Noon the Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Injury Prevention with Mary Kopacki of Guilford Orthopedics. Learn how you can be fit and safe.
May: May 19th at 12:00 Noon the Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Aging in Place with Vern Martell. Learn how you can continue to live in your home while adjusting for new physical needs of your life.

REIDSVILLE YMCA

Contact: Melissa Ragland 342-3307

Luncheons are the third Tuesday of every month. All are welcome.

SPEARS YMCA
Contact: Lesley Watts 387-9622

March: March 22nd 6:00pm - Guest Lecturer, Shaili Deveshar, MD
Topic: Information About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Please RSVP to: (800) 366-9032 Reference # 278251
March: March 23 11:30am - The Spears YMCA will have Richard Bober, the owner/operator of ComForcare of the Triad, as our guest speaker. The talk will include fall statistics, fall factors and prevention strategies. Sign up today at the front desk. it’s FREE!
April: April 8th 6:00-7:00pm - The Health Care Debate Seniors Concerns & Senior Impact. Danny Thompson Geriatric Care Manager
Owner, Comfort Keepers, Greensboro will talk about: What Baby Boomers should know, what’s covered, long term care issues, and aging in place. Sign up today at the front desk. Cost: FREE!
April 21st 6:00-7:00pm - Back Care & Exercise. Guest Speaker, Edward Boudreau,DC with Salama Chiropractic Center. Please sign up at the front desk by Monday, April 19th! Cost: FREE!

*All “Ask” Series lectures are for educational purposes only and contain no sales pitches.

HAYES-TAYLOR YMCA
Contact: Andrea Wright 272-2131

March: Mar. 9th at 10:30am - Bingo & Table Game Fun. Catered lunch will be served.
April: April 13th a Field Trip to be decided upon later, lunch may be provided.
May: May 11th at 10:30am Closing Celebration and Picnic at Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial Site in Sedalia, NC.

Below are some ongoing AOA events and where they are located:

Hayes-Taylor YMCA has The Golden Jewels meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30AM in the Dudley Room. Please contact Andrea Wright at 336-272-2131 for more details.
Spears Family YMCA offers a Men's Bible Study every Thursday, 6:30AM-7:30AM in the Spears Family YMCA Childwatch Room 2. If you are interested, please join the group to study the Word and explore how it impacts day-to-day life. The contact person for the Bible Study is member, Don McClellan