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Win a 3-month Family Membership to the Lancaster YMCA!

This time around we’re teaming up with the Lancaster Y to give you the chance to win:

A 3-Month Family Membership for the Lancaster YMCA

Building Strong Kids, Strong Families, and Strong Communities

Congratulations to our winner: Wendi Kerper!

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The City Center YMCA Branch is getting rave reviews for its new downtown facility at 265 Harrisburg Avenue. And don’t forget the Lampeter-Strasburg branch at 800 Village Road in Lancaster.

Their state-of-the-art wellness facility is staffed with trained YMCA professionals to help you meet your goals. The beautiful 6-lane indoor pool has lap swimming, family swim, swim team, lessons and water exercise.

The 2nd floor group exercise room, yoga & pilates studio and our full court gymnasium are primed for your wellness experience. Don’t forget about the sauna, steam and whirl pool amenities. Schedule a massage to complete your time at the YMCA.

Visit their 3rd floor track and witness Lancanster City from a scenic rooftop experience!

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So if you want to win this 3-month family membership (valued at $180), here is all you need to do:

Leave a comment here on this blog entry below. Perhaps tell us about your New Year’s resolution, whether it involves having a healthy lifestyle, learning a new hobby, or anything, but the only way to enter to win is by leaving a comment.

That’s it! But while you’re at it, why not become a fan of the Lancaster Y on their new Facebook Page?

Due to changes in how Facebook administers contests and promotions we will no longer be using our Facebook page as an official part of the contest. However, here are a few things you can do to help us out (but they aren’t requirements for entry):

  • If you’re on Facebook, share this and tell others about the contest. You can visit our Facebook page and become a “fan.”
  • If you’re on Twitter, we would love for you to follow us @FigLancaster and retweet about this contest when we send it out there.

This contest runs until 4pm Friday (1/8) so make sure you enter and tell your friends!

And remember, if you’ve won something from us in the last 30 days, you aren’t eligible to win again until that time period is up! But feel free to help us spread the word anyhow.

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82 Comments

Since I’m restricted from running a full marathon, my resolution for 2010 is to run a half marathon with my sister-in-law.

Shanelle Lee added this opinion on

Would love to win this.

Alison Bazeley added this opinion on

I’ve been looking for an outlet for myself and my 2 1/2 year old son to get out of the house during these cold winter months and enjoy some fun activities. The Y would be perfect for that!

Jonnaysa Kirkham added this opinion on

Wow! What a great opportunity to start the new year off with a bang. Winning this contest would be a perfect start to working on my resolutions. This year it is about taking care of myself! I am looking forward to exercising and eating healthy while building a better physical and mental well being for myself! We need to take care of ourselves and be happyin order to be a role model for our children and others in our lives.

Sandy Gaudino added this opinion on

This would help my wife and I train for our first triathlon this spring!

justin riddle added this opinion on

What a great giveaway! I’d love to win this for my family.

Addie added this opinion on

Great contest!! What a joy it would be to have a family membership to enjoy through these freezing cold winter months!!

Kristen B. added this opinion on

Have talked about giving the Y a try.

tim b added this opinion on

Aww Fig! What a great giveaway! Was thinking of starting swim lessons for daughter there!

Connie King added this opinion on

I would love to win this! The néw Y is a fantastic addition to downtown Lancaster!

Brittany L added this opinion on

pick me! my resolution is to be of sound mind, body and soul. and save money. and… well just pick me.

matt blank added this opinion on

the new y looks so gorgeous!!! what a great addition to downtown!

urbanmom added this opinion on

So pumped about this giveaway. I have been contemplating joining the gym, but right now it is not a cost I could justify. Two little boys and I would love to hang out here for three months! Thanks for opportunity to win :)

Susan Ferrari added this opinion on

I was just looking into joining a gym, what a perfect give away! I’m looking to enroll in some great fitness classes.

Marah Harbeson added this opinion on

our family would love to win this, to help train for a half marathon in April

jena added this opinion on

Was looking to possibly joining the Y! Great opportunity to try it out!

Angela added this opinion on

What a wonderful give-away!!! Exercise & health are an often overlooked part of today’s society & the YMCA does a community service by enabling EVERYONE an opportunity to be a healthier, smarter, and likely happier individual!!!!!

Melissa added this opinion on

Shanelle, the New Holland Half Marathon is at the end of April. Start training! I LOVE THE Y.

Joel Walker added this opinion on

I need to lose “baby” weight and this prize would be a huge help!

Tammy Weidman added this opinion on

Great prize! Physical fitness is important!

Chris Landes added this opinion on

This is great! We love the new Y and would love to join!

Jill C added this opinion on

I was just contemplating getting a gym membership. Also, I checked out the FIG store by market and thought it was great. I bought a figamajig:)

Bethany Reiff added this opinion on

Would love to win a membership for me and my family!

Mitch added this opinion on

I just toured the new Y facility yesterday. It is way coool! Going to be joining soon to run indoors during winter and use the pool. I don’t have any New Year’s resolutions from a health perspective. I strive for wellness year round 24/7. Not just Jan and Feb.

Scott Parmer added this opinion on

I am a Massage Therapist and Owner of Alicia’s Massage & Wellness Center in Millersville. I do health consultations and love to live a healthy lifestyle. In the summer I hike, swim, and bike a lot. In the winter I usually dance to stay active. My lifestyle does not allow me to go to the dances when they are scheduled anymore, and I need somewhere that I can stay fit during times that work for my schedule.

Alicia Pechiro added this opinion on

So I went to Giant yesterday and I zipped my “Hungry Man” meal across the scanner. Up popped a coupon for me to use at a later date.

Would it be for more “Hungry Man” meals? I mentally crossed my fingers…no it was for South Beach Bars.

The electronic Giant voice should have just said, “I’m sorry you are too fat to buy a Hungry Man.” Even the freankin’ self checkout machines know I’m fat.

So now, thanks to Giant and their stinkin’ smart coupon printer I am on a mission to drop 30 lbs.
I know a little steep of a goal, but this is where the Y steps in.

Here’s to a new year, a new Y facility, and a new smaller pair of pants!
Thanks Fig, Thanks Y, Thanks Lancaster.
Live It. Love It. Lancaster!!!

Jeffrey Yoder added this opinion on

What a great giveaway!! Fingers crossed – have been wanting to check out the Y for sometime now.

Dave Strangarity added this opinion on

I have spent the last year getting in shape and would love to be able to share some activities with my son and husband and see if we liked belonging to a gym. Thanks –
Dianne

Dianne Miller added this opinion on

Would love to check out the new Y!

Trang O added this opinion on

pick me please. thank you.

-ashley

Ashley Snee added this opinion on

This is an awesome give away! I vowed this year to start a healthier lifestyle and drop weight. I need to do this to be a better role model for my kids. Thanks, Fig!

megan Echterling added this opinion on

I watched this place grow from the ground up and it looks like an awesome facility to fulfill my New Year’s Resolution in… Thanks for the opportunity to get me started!!

Chandra Drees added this opinion on

I would LOVE to win this and have a place to workout during the day and take my almost 3 yr old twins along and start teaching them about a healthy lifestyle!!

Jodie Kelchner added this opinion on

My family and I have been looking into joining the Y–what a great place to take the kids during these cold winter months!

Kate added this opinion on

The Y is in my neighborhood. In 2010…Dropping 10 and staying there. All for supporting the neighborhood in 2010!!!

Sandie added this opinion on

Fig, you are a lifesaver! It’s so funny that I was having a conversation about joining the Y last night with a friend! One of my resolutions this year is to really get serious about my weight and health. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years, and sadly we have not been blessed with a child yet. We don’t have the money to spend on high-tech fertility treatments, nor do I want to rely on Big Pharma’s chemical conception help. I also work at home and need a push to get back outside and get exercising, as I am stuck inside at my desk all day. Winning the membership would be just the thing to jump start my goal to getting a healthy pre-baby body! Thanks for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize! You guys are awesome :)

Devon added this opinion on

As a man who recently banished smoking and to some extent libation, it would behoove you to choose me for this prize. I could be an enduring symbol of reform and rehabilitation through exercise, as well as a testament to the cleansiing, redemptive powers of the Spin Class I’ve heard so much about. Did I mention I’m poor….

matt johnson added this opinion on

My version of 2010 has a milestone birthday just past the middle of it. This milestone is making me think of all sorts of things I want to do or do differently, and the way I approach my health and well-being looms large on that list. I’ve been contemplating the Y for a while, and may go ahead and do it eventually anyway, but this would give me a boost in the right direction. Great giveaway!

Faith Kelleher Gaddie added this opinion on

Hey Fig, I make no resolutions per say, but I do try eat well and strive to be a healthier, happier me. That being said, I hate going to the gym and all things exercise. This might be the motivation I need to get me to love (or at least like) going to the gym. Staying downtown for a workout is also important. Soooo… pick me. Fingers crossed. :)

David Hershey added this opinion on

My family and I NEED NEED NEED this – more to do in this awful cold weather!!!

Alisan Billman added this opinion on

We have been working on eating better, and the Y would be a welcome addition to assist that. Added bonus, relieving stress.

Wendi Kerper added this opinion on

Ditto Alisan’s comment! With small children, the winter chill can force us to stay inside. The YMCA is a great place to let them run and have fun!

Kristen Jenkins added this opinion on

I’m trying to eat healthy and be less stressed, joining the Y would be great!

Erica Millner added this opinion on

This would give me a headstart on my aqua therapy for my fibromyalgia. One of my new years resolutions to be more active for 2010. This would be a great help.

ELLEN added this opinion on

I would love the opportunity for my whole family to workout together in one facility!! It would be great to win this three month membership to give it a try and get them hooked…

Barb added this opinion on

I would like to start doing some strength training. I don’t have all the necessary fancy equipment, so joining the Y would help out tremendously.

Amy Maurice added this opinion on

Winning this would be a sign that I need to start working out and doing something for myself! I’ve wanted to join the Y since it opened, but always find reasons not to join?? This would be a great start!!!

Stephanie added this opinion on

I have been wanting to join the Y to get through these long winter months with my children and to shed my baby weight!

Kelly added this opinion on

I love the magazine. Love the new Y location.

steve added this opinion on

So very excited about this giveaway, and so excited about the new facilities.

Missy added this opinion on

All four of us in our family have made a dedicated resolution to better health this year – a 3 month membership to the Y would be a great way to start it off!

Lynne added this opinion on

Would love to try out the new YM, which happens to be a few blocks away from my house :-) My daughter and I want to do yoga, among other things. And I need to drop some pounds :-O Thanks for this chance!

Candace Roper added this opinion on

Man, this would be so great. I have twin toddlers and yearning for some exercise. I would train for a marathon….it if meant some alone time!

Theresa O'Donnell added this opinion on

Well I’ve been trying (unsuccessfully) to lose weight since having thyroid and cervical cancers. I gained weight thanks to those. Having a gym membership would definitely help me with my goal! Plus, I hear this new Y is awesome and I’d love to check it out!

Melissa added this opinion on

What a great prize to win! I am pregnant and due in less than 7 weeks. This membership would great for me to have to lose baby weight and get back into shape. I have been on bed rest and really miss working out!! The new Y facility is very nice, a great gym to belong to.

Alicia Harmann added this opinion on

Sounds great….Sign me up!

Sheldon M added this opinion on

I was very excited to see someone use the word “behoove” here. One of my favorites. Maybe ’cause I love horses. ;)

Scott Parmer added this opinion on

I’m participating in a “40 Day” program at Evolution Power Yoga to kick-start my new year. A 3-month membership to the Y would be a GREAT bonus!

Todd R added this opinion on

This would help my 2010 goals by helping me spend more time withmy family and save more money while supporting local community and businesses. I <3 Fig!

Hillary rothrock added this opinion on

I would really love to be able to take my 2 year old daughter to the Y. It looks like a fantastic, family friendly place to work out & play!

Jennifer Swartz added this opinion on

I say, “Y not?!”

Timm added this opinion on

We’re getting fatter. Slimmer when we were family members at the ‘old’ Y. Would love to check out the new digs, and feel better physically.

Richmond Road added this opinion on

The new Y looks great. I would love to be able to workout in such a wonderful space.

olimpia added this opinion on

We need this!!! I must get fit and would love the opportunity to join the new Y. I’ve gained too much weight after having surgery, and I’ve made it my goal to get in shape before my wedding. This would be a fantastic break for me!

gcinta added this opinion on

My Mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis a few years back and moved back into the city. In 2009 she finally quit smoking. I’m hoping in 2010 she will start to get better exercise. Her husband is slightly disabled from a stroke. The two of them could use an excuse to get out there and just do it – a family membership would be a great starting point of inspiration!

MGD_777 added this opinion on

What a great opportunity to get in shape! I get the fig magazine in the mail and it’s great!!! Love Lancaster City!!!

Abigail Swartz added this opinion on

I would love to win this membership for my family. The facility is beautiful and we can walk to it from our Lancaster City home. My fingers are crossed.

Julie Brody added this opinion on

I resolve to be more active this year. This would be a great way to make that happen.

Cheryl Clayton added this opinion on

I need to get ready for a spring bike tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I have no trainer and this would be great for me to be ready for spring. Plus I love the whole vibe of the Y. Unlike those other “clubs”.

Rich Goss added this opinion on

Just took a tour of this place yesterday, and it’s fantastic. We live a block and a half from it. Planning on running 1.5 marathons for 2010, either in the form of 3 half marathons or a half marathon and the full blown 26 miler.

Jeremy Walter added this opinion on

I’ll be packing my bag for my first trip in to workout on Monday. Great facility and real close to me at work for a lunch break. 3 months free would certainly make my checkbook smile, and maybe even qualify for “gnarly cool”!

Scott Parmer added this opinion on

I was a member at the former YMCA location several years ago and think the new facility is awesome! As a city resident, I like to keep most of business and activities in Lancaster City. A three-month membership would be a great way for me to try walking/biking to the gym as a warm up!

Hannah added this opinion on

I am trying to get more healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy and exercising.

Heidi Weber added this opinion on

I love both new centers. the classes are great!

Beth added this opinion on

would really like to win this awesome give-a-way for my family! it would be a great addition to our biggest loser competition!!!!!

ashley added this opinion on

We as a family have been trying to eat healthier this last year, but with our extremely busy life (running our own small business) – we have little time for exercise. The new Y is only 2 blocks from us and would be perfect to help us all get some much needed exercise.

rita added this opinion on

2010 will be the year my family and I celebrate finishing Nursing School in May!! Looking forward to having more time on my hands to spend with my family, and beginning my new Career in the Health Field.

Tracy added this opinion on

2010 will be the year we add baby #2 to our family and settle into our new (forever) house here in Lancaster (and hopefully sell our old house!). I would love to have a pool membership for my toddler and myself to keep ourselves healthy and active (and maybe lose some pregnancy weight after baby arrives!).

Sara Eiser added this opinion on

Would love to get the little one into baby swim classes, this would be a great way to do it.

Timothy Rezendes added this opinion on

Our family loves to swim and we would love to have the opportunity to do so during these frigid months!

Kimberly Sanderson added this opinion on

last year my mom broke her ankle/fractured her knee so this would be a great way to help her with the rehabilitation process

chris willet added this opinion on

I sure would use that membership if I won it. Getting in better shape is my New Year’s resolution EVERY year!

Mary Ellen Wright added this opinion on

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