March Madness Wellness ChallengeMarch is not just for basketball anymore... This March, bring your best energy to the Brooks Family YMCA and compete in a fun, month-long exercise challenge where every minute counts.
1 minute of approved exercise = 1 point scored.
Track your workouts on an official game ticket, collect staff signatures after each activity, and turn your ticket in weekly. Participants advance each round based on total points for the week, with the Final Four crowned at the end of the month.
Eligible activities include Group Fitness, cardio machines, lap swimming, and dance classes. All workouts must take place inside the Brooks Family YMCA to count.
Register online, then pick up your official game ticket at the Wellness Desk. Registration closes March 3.
Return your ticket to the Wellness Desk by close on Saturday for points to count. You will receive an email on Sunday if you advanced to the next round.
View the full rules here: [Official Rules PDF]
Questions? Contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535
Falls-related injuries are a major health concern for many adults ages 65+ and for people living with chronic conditions. Moving for Better Balance is a 12-week, evidence-based group exercise program, based on the principles of Tai Chi, is led by a qualified instructor and teaches eight movements modified especially for falls prevention.
WHO: Adults 18+
WHEN: Mondays at 2pm-2:45pm | Apr. 6–Jun. 22
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Members $60, Non-members $90
Questions? Contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org | 434-270-7545
Line Dance ClassGet moving, learn today’s most popular Country & Pop line dances, and have a blast doing it. This class is designed for adults of all experience levels, no partner needed. Line Dancing is taught by Julie Boyer, our dynamic, experienced, competitive ballroom dance instructor.
WHO: Adults 18+
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm–8pm (February 4–25)
WHERE: Studio B, Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Member Individual $30 / Non-Member $45
Member Couple $50 / Non-Member $75
Financial assistance is available.
Join us in the Community Room kitchen for fun, hands-on cooking classes that focus on healthy, delicious recipes you can make at home. Each month brings a new theme:
WHO: Ages 16+ (Ages 8–15 welcome with a guardian+registration)
WHEN: 2nd Monday of the month, 6pm–7pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room Kitchen
FEE: $10 members, $15 non-members
Registration is required:
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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 February session is set for Tuesday, 2/10: Heart Health with UVA Cardiac Rehab
Monthly Nutrition Serieswith Registered Dietitian Olivia Obertello
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 adult members (children age 8+ with an adult)
WHEN: On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6-7pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room
TOPIC: February 17 - Heart Healthy Main Dishes
Registration is not required but it sure helps us prepare!
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.
Open to the Public
Members $35/Non- Members $55 (non-members will receive 4-day passes to the Y)
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+ | Members Only
WHEN: the 2nd Tuesday of each month
11am-12pm on Tuesdays
Check out our 2026 Spring/Summer Program Guide for more wellness programs
