Piedmont Family YMCA


Cha Cha Dance Class

No partner or experience needed! Learn to dance the Cha Cha, a lively and energetic ballroom dance of Cuban origin. The class is taught by our experienced and competitive ballroom dance instructor, Julie Boyer.

WHO: Ages 18+
WHEN: Wednesdays from 7-8 pm, July 9-30
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Member Individual $25/ Non-Member $40
Member Couple $45 / Non-Member $70

YMCA Member Discount Eligibility

  • To receive the YMCA member rate for a program, your membership must be active before registering and remain active through the entire duration of the program.

Financial assistance is available.

 

 

Lunch&Learn

Join us during your lunch break for engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and valuable takeaways. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge on various topics, from nutrition and wellness to personal development and community engagement. 

WHO: Adult YMCA members 
WHEN: 12:30-1:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month

Our June session for Tuesday, 6/10: How to Improve and Maintain Bone Density with IvyRehab

 

 

 

Monthly Nutrition Series

A Complimentary Class for Y Members 

with Registered Dietician Olivia Obertello

Join us for our Monthly Nutrition Series, a comprehensive journey through a range of nutritional topics designed to empower and educate you on healthy eating habits. Each session includes enlightening discussions, cooking demonstrations, and delightful taste testing experiences.

WHO: YMCA members - adults and children age 8+
WHEN: On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6-7pm 
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room

TOPIC: June 17 - Uncommon Veggies: Explore new ways to cook with unique, underused vegetables.

Registration is not required but it sure helps us prepare!

 

 
 
See our Events Page for more information on the upcoming topic

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

The program is tailored to fit your schedule, allowing you to enroll at any time. Through this four-month program, and with the support of a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, participants will aim to:

  • Measure and record their blood pressure at home at least two times per month, gaining increased awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure
  • Attend two personalized consultations per month with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (based on your schedule)
  • Attend monthly Nutrition Education Seminars

Participants pay a one-time fee that covers the cost of the program.

Members $35/Non- Members $55 (non-members will receive 4-day passes to the Y)

**Now available in English & Spanish**

Interested? Register below or contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535

 

 

 

LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a small-group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation, assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind, and body. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute confirmed that LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life and a significant decrease in cancer-related fatigue.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • 12-week program with two 90-minute sessions per week
  • Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises
  • Evaluation includes fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation
  • Facilitated by YMCA-certified instructors Does not require a referral from a physician
  • No Cost - YMCA membership is included for the participant and their family or support system

A referral by a doctor or medical provider is needed. Interested? Please contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535

Free Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Screenings

We are excited to announce that the Y is partnering with Ivy Rehab to offer free physical therapy screenings every month!

If you’re in pain, have recently injured yourself, or just think something might be wrong, you can come and meet one-on-one with a physical therapist who will conduct a thorough assessment of your condition.

WHO: Adults age 18+ 
WHEN: the 2nd Tuesday of each month 

11am-12pm on Tuesdays