SERVE
WEEK 5:
Why do we always seem to have time for “I” but not for “us”?
If we are willing to prioritize the needs of others, to reach for our best things to give, and to carve out time to serve, we will discover the transformational rewards that come only from practicing heroic love. The rewards are great, but the motivation to do nothing can be greater… push through! Be STRONG.
This week, along with your 20-minute fitness goals, open up a can of loving others. You will be transformed— this is how STRONG works.
STRONG ACTIVITIES
Below are some ideas to get you off the couch and onto a new healthier life. This is how we’ll fight, how we’ll get STRONG.
Cook County Family YMCA
- Sign up to volunteer at next month’s Ruby’s Pantry.
- Offer to pick up groceries for a neighbor or someone in quarantine.
- Volunteer as a shopper at a grocery store.
- Donate blood on Tuesday, November 17th! The blood mobile will be in the Y parking lot. Call 218-387-3386 to schedule an appointment.
- Dust off the snow from the car next to you in the parking lot, or shovel a neighbor’s driveway.
Downtown Duluth
- Find a new place to volunteer in your community or here at the Y
- Explore the Americorps program
- Offer to assist others with outside chores
- Drop off groceries for those who can’t leave their house.
- Bake your favorite baked good for a neighbor or family member!
Brainerd Lakes Family YMCA
- New! SOULfusion with Tricia in Studio 1 on Tuesday @ 8:30am
- HITT & Cycle with Katie in the gym, Thursday @ 8:30am
- Let’s move! with Amanda in Studio 1, Friday’s @ 9:45am
- Fun Swim on Saturday @ 9, 10, and 11 am
- Try Strength Train 2gther any day of the week, there are multiple times available!
For members only, reserve your spot online @ brainerdlakesymca.org. Any questions, contact our Membership desk @ 218-829-4767 or stop in!
Mesabi Family YMCA
- Our annual Campaign is in full swing. To get more information, please visit https://mesabiymca.org/give
- Donate food to your local food shelf (Quad Cities Food Shelf, Salvation Army, or Ruby’s Pantry.)
- Sign up for a volunteer activity at http://www.virginiamn.us/city_services/volunteer/index.php.
YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
- Helping a neighbor shovel their driveway/sidewalk
- Buy some extra cans of food during grocery shopping this week for people in need.
- Volunteer for Parent’s Night Out, December 11th, from 5-9 or Saturday 19th, 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. contact gmiller@duluthymca.org to sign up
- Volunteer for Winter Break: Fun at the Y for December 23rd ,29th-30th contact gmiller@duluthymca.org to sign up
Superior Douglas County YMCA
- Food Drive benefiting the Ruth House. Donate non-perishable food items at the Superior YMCA November 16-23.
- TOYS FOR TOTS– Donate New, unwrapped toys for Northland children at the Superior YMCA November 16-December 11.
- Donate to the Superior YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign. Every day, the Superior Y supports kids, adults, seniors and families with programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The generous support from donors like you enables us to provide opportunities for all. Your gift can help our community and everyone in it shine. Donate at www.superiorymca.org
- Donate Blood-Schedule your appointment for our next blood drive Friday, December 4th 11:00am-5:00pm.
- Mentor youth with their virtually schooling.
- Call a senior, check-in, and ask if they need help.
- Pay It Forward– Buy the person behind you in line their coffee or food.
Having a prominent place in the home to post your goals to see every day and track your progress will be key in these first days. Having an accountability buddy (an AccountabiliBuddy) or partner in the challenge will provide the motivation you need within your existing network. Join our Strong Community on Facebook and download the Strong Tracking Sheet today!