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Monday 5:30am - 9pm Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm Thursday 5:30am - 9pm Friday 5:30am - 7pm Saturday 7am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Southside Virginia Family YMCA

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Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

10/30/2026

Members, so much can happen when we all come together!

We are so grateful to have you all as a part of our Y family! It is thanks to you all that we can keep our Y as a fun place full of new and familiar faces!

Want to see improvements to your Y? One of the best ways to see a direct reflection of your contributions to your Y is through donations!

We are so grateful for you and any contributions you chose to make to help your Y!

For donation options and a space to donate, click the link below.⬇️
https://operations.daxko.com/online/2289/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc

Thank you again members!

10/28/2026

Looking for swim lessons?

Good news! The Y offers lessons for 5- to 12-year-olds of all different swim experience levels! There are 3 categories available for swimmers 5 to 12 years old: Youth 1, Youth 2, and Youth 3!

Youth 1 Lessons: Youth 1 is perfect for swimmers who can already swim a little bit! The goals of Youth 1 Lessons include learning basic swimming skills, going underwater, floating independently, and developing their first swim strokes!

Youth 2 Lessons: Youth 2 is perfect for swimmers who are already comfortable swimming! The goals of Youth 2 Lessons include building stronger swim strokes and stamina, learning to swim longer distances, and practicing diving to retrieve objects!

Youth 3 Lessons: Youth 3 is perfect for swimmers who are already comfortable swimming in deeper water for longer periods! The goals of Youth 3 Lessons include developing advanced strokes, increasing swimming stamina, improving diving skills, and preparing for swim team!

Lessons are available Tuesdays starting at 4 p.m., Thursdays starting at 4 p.m., and Saturdays starting at 9 a.m., with later times available! Lesson pricing includes $45 for Y members and $65 for community members!

For additional details:
Call us at: 434-392-3456

For more information visit the link below ⬇️

10/22/2026

Our first LIVESTRONG at the YMCA session of the year has officially come to an end, and what an incredible journey it has been!

Over the past 12 weeks, these amazing cancer survivors have shown us the true meaning of strength, determination, and perseverance as they worked toward building a healthier spirit, mind, and body. 💛

We are so proud of each participant and the progress they've made along the way. Their journey is a reminder that no one has to face cancer alone.

🌟 A special THANK YOU to our wonderful instructors who took time out of their schedules to come teach classes, share their knowledge, and encourage our participants throughout this journey. Your dedication, kindness, and willingness to give back have made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for each of you!

🎥 Please enjoy this special video highlighting their 12-week journey, filled with growth, encouragement, and unforgettable moments!

Together, we are stronger. Together, we are LIVESTRONG! 💪💛

10/22/2026

We’re excited to share that the bridge leading to our outdoor walking trail has officially been repaired! 🎉

A HUGE thank you to John Curtis and his fellow Eagle Scouts for their hard work, dedication, and willingness to give back to our YMCA and community! Your efforts are truly appreciated and have brought us one step closer to reopening this wonderful outdoor space for our members to enjoy.

Things are moving in the right direction, and we’re looking forward to having our outdoor walking trail accessible again soon!

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue making improvements here at your Southside Virginia Family YMCA! 💚

Stronger Together. Better Together. That’s the Y!💪

10/21/2026

Hey members, have you heard the news? Your new multipurpose room is up and running, and we’d like to give special thanks to all that helped make it happen!

We extend our gratitude and thanks to:
Rotary of Farmville —rant to bring this much needed renovation to the SSVA Family YMCA for the community.

Lowe’s — donation (and reduced pricing) of flooring, cabinets, appliances and supplies.

Lora Gibson, general manager, and the Farmville Lowe’s Team.

Wall construction and general contracting — David Wall and Tim Buchanan donated official oversight, direction, materials, and in-kind labor.

Creative Electrical Contractors Inc.,Mark Southall & Team — electrical contractor and supplies in-kind for the project.

Pennix Plumbing,Stewart Pennix & Team donated in-kind labor and oversight of plumbing for the new kitchenette.

Marcus Zeisig, maintenance technician for the SSVA Family YMCA who gave countless hours of labor and oversight to the project as well as getting all prep work completed for the contractors.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the amazing contractors and individuals above as well as staff and volunteers. We are so grateful that the SSVA Family YMCA was the recipient of your time, treasure, and talent so we can better serve our community and mission —To bring Chrisitan principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for ALL.

Members, if you haven’t yet, come by and check out this wonderful new multipurpose room put together by so many wonderful people just for YOU.❤️

10/21/2026

IT’S HERE! Your new Dominion Energy pickleball courts are up and running at the Y!
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the amazing people that made this a possibility!

Thank you to:
Dominion Energy Foundation — Carolyn Champion & Team for the grant to make this dream a reality.

Trey and Kristin Gee for the family donation to ensure completion.

JR Vannoy Construction Company- for the incredible in-kind gifting of leading and coordinating the project.

Victor McBryde & Team

Creative Electrical Contractors Inc — Mark Southall & Team for in-kinddonation of light poles and labor.

From the Dominion Energy Grant and Gee family donation to the selfless in-kind work of the incredible companies above, the new Dominion Energy Pickleball courts became a reality on September 19, 2026!
Our sincere gratitude to all the amazing contractors and individuals above as well as staff and volunteers. We are so grateful that the SSVA Family YMCA was the recipient of your time, treasure, and talent so we can better serve our community and Mission:To bring Chrisitan principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for ALL.

We are so grateful for this new space and all the people that helped! If you missed the ribbon cutting, don’t worry! Come by whenever for a fun time on your new courts!

10/20/2026

Hey members, let’s meet your amazing leaders!

Beth Zeisig, your director of operations, Arjhane’ White, your member experience coordinator, and Betsy Leonard, your aquatics coordinator, work together to ensure the best Y experience for you!

Your leaders cover all areas: wellness, aquatics, member experience, and so much more!

Looking to get in touch with your leaders? Find all contact information at the link below.⬇️
https://www.southsidevafamilyymca.org/connect

10/19/2026

What’s even better than a good workout? Having fun while doing it!

With our step combo class you get just that: a fun workout that combines rhythmic cardio with weight training for strength and toning!

Feel the music, feel the rhythm, and feel your muscles grow!

Tuesdays & Thursdays| 4:30- 5:30 p.m.
📍Southside VA Family YMCA

09/19/2026

Today’s the day!

Our Fall Open House begins at 10:30AM this morning, and we’re ready to welcome you.

Come see the new pickleball court. Walk through our remodeled multipurpose room.

Bring the kids for the bounce house. Grab some food. Meet our staff. If you’ve never been inside the Southside Virginia Family YMCA—or it’s simply been a while—today is a great day to stop by.

We’ll also be joined by the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce at noon for our official ribbon cutting.

The Open House continues until 1PM, so there’s plenty of time to come see us.
10:30AM–1PM today

Ribbon cutting at noon

Free and open to the community

Come see what’s new at your Y.

Address

580 Commerce Road
Farmville, VA
23901

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 9pm
Thursday	5:30am - 9pm
Friday	5:30am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14343923456

Website

http://www.southsidevafamilyymca.org/

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