YMCA Provides Free Wellness Program, Membership to Veterans

Lower Bucks Family YMCA will offer free veterans wellness programming to the community beginning in September, 2017. The Y will provide an organized program for Veterans and their spouses who are looking to begin or continue a healthier lifestyle. The program includes guidance from Y staff and trainers and full access to the Newtown facility with access to all branches through the membership reciprocity program. Participants receive a free, eight-week Family membership to the YMCA and, upon successful completion of the program, an additional six month adult membership at no charge.

The Veterans Wellness Program will be offered quarterly beginning with the fall session in September, meeting twice weekly for eight weeks. The program will include introductions to various forms of exercise including Yoga, Tai Chi, group exercise, aquatic exercise, and training in the Fitness Center. In addition to physical activities, group instruction will include nutrition and mind/body wellness as well as time for personal reflection, storytelling and camaraderie.

The program is open to veterans of all ages and abilities, including current members of the Y.

According to the US Census, more than 40,000 veterans reside in Bucks County and many veterans face obstacles to accessing the wellness support and social outlets they need. To begin serving this large county population, the Y’s Veterans Pathway will provide programming to increase physical activity and strength, social connections and overall sense of well-being through this intensive wellness program and monthly follow-up meetings.

For information on the program, visit their website at lbfymca.org or contact Donna Roberts, the Veteran’s Outreach Coordinator at droberts@cbfymca.org or by phone (215) 348-8131 ext. 3009.