Calendar of Events
  • Bring a Book, Take a Book
    If you see a book you like, feel free to take it home to read, but please leave a book in it's place for others to enjoy. Want to get rid of your old books? Donate them for someone else to enjoy & recycle the love.
  • Ballroom Dance Classes Included with Membership!
    Thursday Nights; 7:15-8:15 pm, Room 201 - NO PARTNER NEEDED!
    January Cha Cha
    February Waltz
    March Rumba
    April East Coast Swing
    May Foxtrot
    June Mambo
  • Annual Giving George Williams Society Donors
    MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY IN OUR NORFOLK COMMUNITY
    Generous donations from partners like you to the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is an investment in your local community. Your support allows us to provide life changing programs and services to thousands of area youth, teens, adults and families. The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA reaches more than 13,000 people annually with over 1,500 individuals served daily. These kids, families and adults have become stronger in spirit, mind and body through their participation in the YMCA. With your support, we can ensure that the Y remains open and accessible to all, with financial assistance and outreach for those in our community who need it most.

    GEORGE WILLIAMS SOCIETY BENEFACTOR, $5,000 & up Gift
    E.C. Wareheim Foundation
    James S. Key
    Bill & Janice Smith
    Bryan & Anne Marie Wynne, Wynne Ford-Volvo

    GEORGE WILLIAMS SOCIETY PARTNER, $2,500-$4,999 Gift
    Edward J. Lee
    William George
    JCPenney
    Allen E. Perrel
    The Heritage at Freemason Harbour

    GEORGE WILLIAMS SOCIETY MEMBER, $1,000-2,499 Gift
    AllState Insurance Company, Michael R. Sanoba
    Azar’s Restaurant Group
    Belmont at Freemason Apartments
    Davis S. Burlin
    Richard L. Burney
    Charles T. Church
    Checkered Flag Motor Car Company
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Norfolk
    Controlled Conditions Corp
    Steve K. Cyrus
    Christine & Mark DeBastiani
    Nancy J. Diel
    ECPI College of Technology
    Guy K. Friddell
    Danielle R. Griffin
    Hampton Roads Bonding
    Nancy P. Houston & Mitch Cihomsky
    IES Commercial
    Dr. Jason King, Active Chiropractic & Wellness
    Randy A. Lyall
    MacArthur Center, James Wofford
    Richard C. Mapp
    Michael Massie
    Vincent J. Mastracco
    Dr. Melissa M. McLeod & Jim Coleman
    Merrill Lynch
    Jeffrey G. Miller
    Rudolph G. Miller
    Harold R. Mobley
    Parker Neff
    Vincent Pilato
    Lynnette H. Regan
    Dr. Johnnie Reid
    Dr. William Robinett
    Saunders and Matthews, PLLC
    Mary Beth Sherwin
    Norman Slone
    Donnie Smith
    Samantha and Ryan Smith
    Wes C. Snyder
    David S. Sterling
    William M. Taylor
    Shawn & Regina Tureman
    Dr. Barclay Weisberg
    Paul R. West
    Burt Whitt
    Melvin H. Williams
    Mark K. Woodard
  • Jeff's Lunchtime Chess Club
    Join Jeff for a little lunchtime competition! Up for a Challenge or just want to learn? All levels welcome!
    12-1 pm
    Monday - Friday, Chickpea Café
Friday, February 17th, 2012
  • Parent's Night Out
    Theme: Mardi Gras!

    This program allows parents to have a night out on the town while their children (ages 6 weeks – 9 years) enjoy a night of fun activities supervised by YMCA certified and trained staff.

    6:30 – 9:30 pm; FREE
    Registration is required; sign up at the Member Services desk beginning the Sunday prior.
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
  • Parents Morning Out
    Theme: Mardi Gras

    ENJOY A MORNING TO YOURSELF
    9 am - noon
    While Stay & Play staff provide activities designed especially for your child.
    $12 per child; to register, stop by the Member Services desk or sign up here online.

    Activities Include:
    -Free Play
    -Arts & Crafts
    -Story Time
    -Shape, Color and Counting Games
    -Snack Provided
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
  • Y- Change Older Adults
    Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am. Session is from 2/28/2012 to 4/3/2012. To register, stop by the Member Services desk or sign up here online.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
  • Y- Change II
    Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00- 11:00am. Session is from 3/01/2012 to 4/05/2012. To register, stop by the Member Services desk or sign up here online.
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
  • Parent's Night Out
    Theme: Join us in the Jungle

    This program allows parents to have a night out on the town while their children (ages 6 weeks – 9 years) enjoy a night of fun activities supervised by YMCA certified and trained staff.

    6:30 – 9:30 pm; FREE
    Registration is required; sign up at the Member Services desk beginning the Sunday prior.