YMCA Smithfield Offers New Year's Resolutions, Friday Events

The New Year is a time for new beginnings and to set goals that strengthen one’s spirit, mind and body. When making New Year’s Resolutions. The Smithfield Y reminds families that building and maintaining family connectedness is one of the most important resolutions.   

There are also simple things families can do at home to improve their family’s health and well-being. Following are 3 New Year’s Resolutions the Y recommends for 2013:         

1. Eat Together: Sitting down together for a meal is a great way for parents and children to share stories, or talk about the school day or their favorite part of the day. Set aside time for the family to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner at least once a week or every day if scheduling permits.
 
2. Unplug from Technology: Limit screen time (television, video games, computer, etc.) and instead set aside an hour or two for activities that allow interaction and camaraderie. If weather permits, go for a walk, bike ride, trip to the park, or have a game night at home. If you do want to watch television, maybe have a movie night with the family.  

 

Be Physically Active: It’s important for children to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day (30 minutes for adults). Incorporate physical activity into your daily routines and spend more time walking to places instead of driving to improve your health and well-being.

The Y offers Family Night events:

Friday, Jan. 11 Family Game Show Night

Friday, Jan. 25 - Fairy Princess Night

Friday, Feb. 8-Lots of Legos

Friday, Jan. 22 - Bingo Bonanza.

Also, the first Monday of each month the YMCA pool is open to swim for families that are Non-Members from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. or 3 - 4:15 p.m. Come on down and try fitness class, go for a family swim or participate in a craft or game with our friendly staff members.Call the Y for details of each event at 

401-949-2480.