The LEAN Program promotes healthy living and chronic disease prevention and management through weight loss. LEAN curriculum is evidence-informed and aims to create positive changes by promoting participants to become physically active, well-informed shoppers, and knowledgeable decision makers.
LEAN is designed to meet participants where they are in their wellness journey and set them up for long-term success by developing realistic and sustainable healthy habits.
WHO: Adults ready to make a change
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
WHEN: Fall Session starts September 10 - December 3 (Wednesdays @ 6pm-7pm)
FEE: $75 for Members; $150 for Non-Members (Financial Assistance is available)
YMCA Member Discount Eligibility
Get ready to train, groove, and perform! This 6-week hip-hop workshop, led by Marlon Proverbs, is designed to break down choreography step by step, helping students build confidence, technique, and stage presence. Each week you'll learn part of a full routine, leading up to a high-energy final performance to show off your hard work and style. Perfect for all levels from beginners to dancers ready to level up and hit the stage!
WHO: All levels welcome—beginners to experienced dancers
WHEN: Thursdays, Sept 4–Oct 9 | 6:45–7:45pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: $38 Members | $60 Non-Members
Registration opens August 1!
Tango & Rumba Dance ClassTango and Rumba are two classic Latin partner dances, each offering a unique rhythm and expressive style. This three-week workshop explores both, helping you build confidence, coordination, and connection through movement. Dancing has been shown to boost brain function, reduce stress, and enhance physical wellness. This class is taught by our dynamic, experienced, competitive ballroom dance instructor, Julie Boyer. No experience or partner needed!
WHO: All levels welcome—beginners to experienced dancers
WHEN: Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18 | 7-8pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Individual member: $20 / Individual non-member: $35
Member couple: $35 / Non-member couple: $55
Registration opens August 1!
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Lunch&LearnJoin us during your lunch break for engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and valuable takeaways. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge on various topics, from nutrition and wellness to personal development and community engagement.
WHO: Adult YMCA members
WHEN: 12:30-1:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Our September session for Tuesday, 9/9: The Benefit of Exercise and Neurological Conditions such as Parkinson’s, Strokes and Multiple Sclerosis
Monthly Nutrition SeriesA Complimentary Class for Y Members
Join us for our Monthly Nutrition Series, a comprehensive journey through a range of nutritional topics designed to empower and educate you on healthy eating habits. Each session includes enlightening discussions, cooking demonstrations, and delightful taste testing experiences.
WHO: YMCA members - adults and children age 8+
WHEN: On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6-7pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room
TOPIC: September 23 - Spanish Tapas: Bring Spanish flair to your table with healthy, flavorful small plates. *Rescheduled from 9/16
Registration is not required but it sure helps us prepare!
Conquer The MountainSeptember Wellness Challenge
Think you’ve got what it takes to Conquer The Mountain?
WHO: YMCA Members
WHEN: September 11 | 5:30pm–6:30pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
Only 20 spots available!
This is a free fitness challenge for YMCA members, and a fun way to push your limits and cheer on your fellow climbers.
Register by noon on September 10 at the front desk or online.
The program is tailored to fit your schedule, allowing you to enroll at any time. Through this four-month program, and with the support of a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, participants will aim to:
Participants pay a one-time fee that covers the cost of the program.
Members $35/Non- Members $55 (non-members will receive 4-day passes to the Y)
**Now available in English & Spanish**
Interested? Register below or contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a small-group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation, assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind, and body. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute confirmed that LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life and a significant decrease in cancer-related fatigue.
A referral by a doctor or medical provider is needed. Interested? Please contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535
We are excited to announce that the Y is partnering with Ivy Rehab to offer free physical therapy screenings every month!
If you’re in pain, have recently injured yourself, or just think something might be wrong, you can come and meet one-on-one with a physical therapist who will conduct a thorough assessment of your condition.
WHO: Adults age 18+
WHEN: the 2nd Tuesday of each month
11am-12pm on Tuesdays
Check out our 2025 Fall/Winter Program Guide for more wellness programs
