North Buncombe
YMCA promotes week of
active, healthy lifestyle
The YMCA of Western North Messing, senior program director opportunities for physical activ-
Carolina in collaboration with the at the Woodfin YMCA. “America ity and healthy eating for all,” said
Land-of-Sky Regional Council, On the Move Week with the YMCA Messing.
Area Agency on Aging, encourages provides individuals and families An America On the Move Week
residents of Buncombe County to with tools to make healthier choices kick-off event will take place at 10
participate in health and wellness at home, work, school and through- am on Monday (Sept. 21) at the
activities during America On the out the community.” Asheville and Reuter YMCA loca-
Move Week/Active Aging Week The YMCA and the America On tions.
with the YMCA, beginning Sunday the Move Foundation, a national Participants of all ages can go to
(Sept. 20). nonprofit dedicated to improving their local YMCA and other or-
More than 1,300 YMCAs will health and quality of life, are work- ganizations in Buncombe County
join with the America On the Move ing together to encourage individu- to participate in activities, such as
Foundation in this collaborative ef- als to take small steps to achieve and Zumba, Water Fitness Classes, Yoga,
fort to improve the health of com- maintain healthier lifestyles. During Pilates and much more. The YMCA
munities across the country. The America On the Move Week with of WNC will be opening its doors to
Reuter Family YMCA, Asheville the YMCA, families and individu- the community for the entire week.
YMCA, Hendersonville YMCA as als can participate in various activi- Members of the community are en-
well as the Council on Aging from ties that promote moving more and couraged to come and visit their local
Buncombe, Transylvania, Hender- making smarter food choices. Each YMCA to learn how to start taking
son and Madison counties are all day, participants can count their steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
working together to create a regional “steps” taken while engaging in any For more information, contact
event that will serve a large portion form of physical activity, such as Bryan Messing at 210-9622 or
of Western North Carolina. swimming, biking and dancing, and
bmessing@ymcawnc.org or visit
“The YMCA of Western North other group or family activities that
www.ymcawnc.org and click on the
Carolina hopes to inspire thousands promote well-being, such as eating link for America On the Move week
in the community to take simple together as a family. for full details.
steps to achieve lasting healthy “Collectively, we can work togeth-
changes in their lives,” said Bryan er to remove barriers and increase This special to the Tribune.
Tractor and Car Show
at Red Oak Crossing
Jupiter Road
Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9:00 AM
Hot dogs &
refreshments served
At the intersection of 25/70 & Jupiter Road
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