Addy is a five year-old girl who participated in our YMCA Youth Soccer Program this past spring and last year in the fall.  She started soccer as a fun activity to do a few days per week, but YMCA Soccer is much more than just a fun activity to her now! 

 

 

Addy met so many new friends from all over the Asheville area and looked forward to meeting up with her soccer friends every week.  She learned more than just soccer skills and drills too-her confidence has grown by being exposed to new situations with new people. 

 

 

In addition, her awesome coaches Brian and Danny were very impactful!  They treated each child like he/she was the star of the team and they honed in on each child’s specific strength and skills.  If you are looking for positive, impactful (and fun!) fall activity for your child, sign him/her up for YMCA Fall Soccer! 

 

 

The aquatics area at the Reuter Family YMCA - including the pool, whirlpool, steam room, and sauna - are closed from August 3 through August 17 for repairs and maintenance.

 

Check out a before picture of the empty pool!

 

During this time we are draining the pool and whirlpool, deep cleaning all surfaces, re-grouting the whirlpool, installing new heating systems for the sauna, painting the entire aquatics area, replacing the public shower, replacing all metal fixtures, and much, much more!

 

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 4)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup sliced fresh okra (about 4 ounces)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1)
1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add okra; sauté 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and jalapeño; cook 5 minutes. Add corn; cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

 

6 servings, Amount per serving: Calories: 90, Calories from fat: 27%, Fat: 2.7g, Saturated fat: 0.2g, Protein: 3.7g, Carbohydrate: 15.9g, Fiber: 4.8g, Cholesterol: 0.0mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Sodium: 232mg, Calcium: 43mg

Rate Change for Household Memberships Starts September 1

 

 

The YMCA of Western North Carolina continues to grow. As many of you know, this fall we plan to open a new YMCA Center in Fletcher, providing even more convenience and access to our South Asheville and Hendersonville populations. In addition, we have expanded our focus on Youth Development by adding even more youth sports programming and improving our member childcare offerings. We are also continually working to evaluate our program pricing structure and are excited to offer new and deeper discounts on youth programs – including sports, swim lessons, parents night out, etc., for those members with a family/household membership.

 

We are excited to introduce two new categories of membership: a single parent household membership (accounts with one adult and dependents) and two adult household membership (accounts with two adults and no dependents). Also, dependents through age 21 will now be able to stay on a family household membership or single parent household membership at no additional charge. As our growth continues, program quality and staff training improve, and operational costs increase, it will be necessary to increase family membership dues to accommodate these developments.

 

As of September 1, 2014, only Family Household Memberships (accounts with two or more adults and dependents) will experience a $5 increase in monthly dues. For your convenience, we will continue your membership automatically through our bank draft plan. For those paying annually, your rates will adjust on your date of renewal.

 

In keeping with the YMCA mission of being accessible to all, and thanks to the support of donors to our Annual Campaign, we have Y Access- a sliding fee scale option. If economic conditions or a major life event makes it difficult for you to pay the full membership fee at this time, please contact your local YMCA branch to inquire about our Y Access program.

Ready, Set, GOAL!

Pool Renovations

Events and Announcements

Fletcher YMCA Sneak Peek

Corn & Summer Veggie Sauté

YMCA Rate Change

125th Challenge

Adult Basketball This Month

 

The wellness floor will be posting a new exercise everyday - if you complete the exercise you receive a coupon for 15 free minutes on the Hydrobed!

 

This is in support and celebration of our 125th year celebration.

 

Sign up at the Reuter Family YMCA. Full payment due at time of sign up. 12 people max per team.

 

The charitable work of the YMCA is supported in part through contributions to the YMCA's Annual Campaign, endowment program, and other contributed income. It is our belief that NO ONE should be turned away for their inability to pay.

 

At the Y, we're for Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility.