Bryan Family YMCA

Please check our Events Page often so we can update you on what is happening at the Bryan Family YMCA!

Your Bryan YMCA

The Bryan YMCA would like to thank all of its members who helped us help ACE, Accountability, Community involvement, and Education. ACE collected a total of 3413 pounds of food for Urban Ministries of Greensboro. Thank you to everyone who helped.

In Memory of Grace Evans

Grace Evans was a beloved Bryan Family YMCA member and an accomplished Senior Swimmer. The Swim for Grace Swim-A-Thon was a success. With all of the help from our volunteers and donors, we raised $1,415.00 in memory of Grace Evans which will go towards swimming scholarships at Bryan YMCA. Thank you everyone! Below are some photos:

As you can see above, Grace Evans received Swimming Medals during her lifetime.

Thank You to everyone who donated and participated in

the Grace Evans Swim-A-Thon!

Come Have A Birthday Party atThe Bryan Family YMCA!

Why not have your next birthday party at the Bryan Family YMCA?

Rental space is available on selected days throughout the year. Party packages are available on Saturdays and Sundays only.

You are welcome to bring in any and all decorations and food items for room rentals, just please remember that we do not provide refrigeration or heating for food. Coolers & small electric devices are welcome.

Tables, Chairs, and Trash Cans are available for rental packages. Please annotate special needs on the reverse of this form.

A deposit may be required for some rentals, and must be made a minimum of ONE WEEK prior to a rental event or the event will be cancelled. OVERTIME RATES may apply to any group who stays longer than the time stated on the rental agreement.

Please click on the icon below for details of available options and rental agreement:

Please contact James Wright at the YMCA at 478-9634 or with any registrations / inquiries.

Bright Beginnings Program

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!

Below are some photos from our 2009 Bright Beginnings Shopping Trip:

YMCA of Greensboro Events

Triple A’s: Active Ageless Athletes

Events & Activities for those over 50

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!

If you need additional information regarding any of the AOA events, please contact the YMCA branch representative for that event. All the YMCA branch representatives are listed in the 2010 Upcoming Triple A's Events Flyer, below.

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.

RAGSDALE YMCA

Contact: Takeela Reddrick 882-9622

Upcoming Events Coming Soon!

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

2010 Census

The YMCA of Greensboro is helping the City of Greensboro get the word out about the 2010 Census. Please check out the information below.

10 Questions / 2010 Census 2010 US Census Brochure