Ashland Area YMCA: “Big Things Are Happening Here”
By: Sasha Bush
The Greater Ashland Beacon
The Ashland Area YMCA is one of the cornerstones of this community and as such they are always providing both members and non-members with a plethora of things to do. From gospel youth rallies to block parties, the Ashland Area YMCA knows how to create an event and have fun while doing it. On Feb. 6, the Ashland Area YMCA will be holding not one… but TWO very special events.
The first of these events will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the newly renovated women’s health center. This will take place at 9 a.m. Over the course of the last few months, the staff of the Ashland Area YMCA have been hard at work making some major upgrades to their Women’s Health Center (WHC). Recent renovation on the WHC was completed and the outcome is nothing short of amazing. The newly renovated WHC truly has it all. The WHC features all new state-of the- art equipment. What is really innovative about this new equipment is the ease of use it offers to its members. Gone are the days of keeping track of pesky metal pins when loading the weight machines. Now it’s as easy as the flick of a switch.
Right after the ribbon cutting ceremony, join the staff in the WHC for the open house event that will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Personal trainers will be onsite giving demonstrations on how to use the new equipment. You can also get a free blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening while you are there. Results of these test will be reviewed by Cardiologist Michele Friday, M.D., who also happens to be the Director of UK King’s Daughters Women’s Heart Program.
“We have this area for women only ages 18 and up. That way women can come in here and do their thing with no men or kids. A lot of women have self-confidence issues when it comes to working out and prefer to workout in an area. You can get your cardio, your strength training, and relax in the steam room, whirlpool, or sauna after your workout. Our second phase of the innovation for the WHC is to bring in a massage room, tanning room, and so much more. We really want to utilize every inch of this area to make this area a true delight for our members. Our goal here at the Ashland Area YMCA is to make this a one-stop-shop for everyone. We have something to offer everyone regardless of age. We just want anyone who walks through those doors to feel like this is a place they can bring their families and know that they will always have something to do. We always have something in the works, so you never know what you will find here at the Ashland Area YMCA,” explained Missy Griffith, Membership and Marketing Director.
If you are looking for something more to do Feb. 6, you can always head back out to the Ashland Area YMCA from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their Family Night as they team up with UK King’s Daughters for a night full of excitement and fun. Free fitness class demos will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run every 30 minutes during this event. You can enjoy some healthy snacks from Bubbles and Sweets. Personal trainers will be back in the WHC offering more hands-on demonstrations of the new equipment, and the kids will love King’s Daughters Heart Challenge Course. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day at the Ashland Area YMCA. You do not have to be a member to attend any events that day.
