Do you ever go shopping and get sooooo hungry? Or do you go to a get-together, and it seems like it’s forever before the food is ready and you’re starved? I recommend eating a snack before you go. That sets you up for not being a ravaging beast when you [...]
Do you ever get caught up in the busyness and forget to be thankful? Yeah, me too. Thankful for food, family, friends, a home… Being mindful when eating means that we are aware of what we’re eating in addition to how we’re eating. Are you eating like a stressed out [...]
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the abundance of delicious food around the holidays? It seems as if we need to eat all the things because we never have these foods anytime but the holidays! This is the main reason Americans gain around five pounds this time of year (according [...]
Rick, Billy, Shannon and Terry recently visited Highland View and replaced boards around the mulch of the playground. The children couldn’t play on the equipment until it was replaced. They went about a month instead of being able to use the playground.
Support Our Community! Saturday, September 28 • Join us at Panda Express Do you love the Y? Do you like Panda Express? Saturday is the perfect opportunity to support the Y just by buying lunch. When we work together we can achieve anything! Whether it be teaching infants survival swim [...]
Kick off summer with Healthy Kids Day! Saturday, April 27 • Celebrations will be held at all YMCAs Are the kids in your life already dreaming of summer? When kids are inspired, they can do so much more. Let's awaken their imagination so they can explore new activities and healthy [...]
On June 6 the YMCA marks 175 years as more than a place. As one of the largest charitable non-profit organizations, the Y offers programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Since 1844, the Y has been helping to make a better, stronger us! Here [...]
At the Y, older adults experience a true sense of belonging. Through on-going fun, safe and engaging programs and events, members remain active and independent, increase their self-confidence and improve their well-being while building relationships and celebrating the successes of each older adult within their Y community. Come join us on Active Older [...]
Dear Valued YMCA of Bristol Members, The YMCA will be closed today (12/9/18) due to unsafe and treacherous road conditions. Safety is always our highest priority for all members, staff and our community. Please check our website and Facebook for further updates. Thanks, Rick Matthews CEO YMCA of Bristol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 7, 2018 Contact: Dwight Owens Chief Volunteer Officer, YMCA of Bristol (423) 965-2185 YMCA of Bristol Names Matthews Chief Executive Officer Bristol, Tenn. — Following a nationwide search process, Richard “Rick” Matthews has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the YMCA of [...]
