YMCA of Coastal Carolina’s Post

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina Hurricanes Swim Team hosted their annual swim meet on Saturday February 3, 2024 at the Tidelands Georgetown County Family YMCA. Go Hurricanes!

Kids in our Georgetown Afterschool program share the Y Mission :)

Our Coastal Carolina YMCAs completed four successful Active Adult social meetings. The meetings gave adults an opportunity to connect with one another, engage in conversations and discuss future social events at our Y! Light snacks were served. The program is geared towards 55 and up! Stay Tuned for our upcoming social connections and fun that will keep you "Forever Young"

Dennis, a loyal Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA member, shares his story of hope and possibility. He begins, “I died and the Y saved my life.” The hospital staff at Grand Strand for saved his life after experiencing full cardiac arrest on July 3, 2012. He went through Cardiac Rehab until February, 2015, when the Y assumed responsibility for managing those Cardiac patients who had completed Cardiac Rehab at the hospital. He shares, “The Y was a better option for those of us who had moved on from Cardiac Rebab because we could attend the Y as often as we wanted while Cardiac was limited to 3 visits per week.” He continued, “The staff at the Y has always been available to help me personally stick to my exercise program even though the staff members have changed over the years. The current staff is well qualified and are able to relate to all age levels.” He notes that it is very noticeable how the staff is able to meet the needs of a multigenerational customer base. “This is a comfortable and safe place,” he explains, “and everyone cares for each other here.” Dennis continued exercising at the Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA and loves being a part of the Y community. Last year, Dennis joined the Healthy Habits Challenge, which tracked daily healthy habits such as eating well, moving for 30 minutes, and drinking water. For each healthy habit tracked, participants earned a point. Trish Harrison, Healthy Living Director, shares, “I wrote his name down at the top of the Healthy Habits Leader Board every week.” Dennis shares that the Healthy Habits Challenge influenced him to start a food journal. He stayed with the healthy habits program even after the challenge ended, and by the end of the year had lost 40 pounds! Dennis is an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story with the Y community.

Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA now offers Power Thru Parkinson’s Classes, a Parkinson’s disease management program. This program began at the Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA and expanded to Myrtle Beach in 2023. Beginning in January 2024, the class is being offered in Georgetown. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/eEyDJiUf

The Parsons Foundation made a significant gift to the YMCA of Coastal Carolina to expand services in Andrews, South Carolina. This investment in the Andrews community will bring YMCA programs and services to the community in 2024. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eT-zdZ6c

Habits take roughly 90 days to form, so it is important to remember that you won’t be perfect! When life feels chaotic, logging any habit can give you a sense of control.

Tidelands Tuesday Talk: Eat Right and Exercise More! What:Tidelands Health Registered Dietitian, Hope Brinkman, will share simple ways to eat healthier. Angie Hill, Senior Health and Wellness Director at the Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA, will help you move more. Cost: Free to everyone (but must register online) Date and Time: January 9th at 12:30 pm Location: Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA Sign up: https://lnkd.in/egmRhPjb

Y members, tell your friends to join the Y for fitness, fun, and community! Check with your insurance provider today to see if you qualify for membership through Medicare Advantage. Your journey to a healthier you starts here! Here are the details: https://lnkd.in/eHAW9qnk