Youth and Family Center Fitness

Christmas Holiday Exercise Class Cancellations

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YFC Exercise Class Cancellations—

Thursday, 12/22/2011: 6:00pm Rock Solid

Friday, 12/23/2011: 9:00am Senior Strength & Stretch

Saturday, 12/24/2011: YFC CLOSED

Sunday, 12/25/2011: YFC CLOSED

Monday, 12/26/2011: YFC CLOSED, no classes

Tuesday, 12/27/2011: YFC CLOSED, no classes

Wednesday, 12/28/2011: 6:00pm Living Well Yoga

Thursday, 12/29/2011: 9:00am Ready Set Serve Cross-Training &
11:45am Indoor Cycling

Friday, 12/30/2011: 9:00am Senior Strength & Stretch &
11:30am Power Core Pilates

Sunday, 1/1/2012: YFC CLOSED

Monday, 1/2/2012: YFC CLOSED, no classes

No Childcare Available during the Christmas Holiday

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Just a reminder that there will not be any childcare provided for YFC members on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am while the Early Learning Academy takes their Christmas break. This will affect the following Tuesday/Thursdays:

Thursday, 12/22/11
Tuesday, 12/27/11 (YFC is closed)
Thursday, 12/29/11
Tuesday, 1/3/12

Power Core Pilates Cancelled Monday 12/12 & Friday 12/16

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Power Core Pilates will be cancelled both classes next week (Monday & Friday) but will resume the following week. Have a great week!

Class Cancellations & YFC Thanksgiving Hours

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On Wednesday November, 23rd, 2011 the YFC will be closing at 6pm. A number of our group exercise classes will be cancelled on Wednesday please see the following list of cancelled classes (if you do not see your class listed then it will take place as usual)

CLASSES CANCELLED on Wednesday, 11.23.11 --

Senior Strength & Stretch 9:00-10:00am
Indoor Cycling 9:30-10:30am
Living Well Yoga 5:45-6:45pm
Cycle-Strength 6:00-7:00pm

* The YFC will be closed Thursday, Friday, & Sunday (all regular hours). On Saturday we will be open from 8:00am-12:00pm. We would love for you to come down and get workout after the big Thanksgiving meal. Hope to see you on Saturday morning.

Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving.

A Blessed Thanksgiving

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms,

hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:15-16

What a great reminder of being THANKFUL, giving God the glory for all we have been given! May the peace of Christ dwell in you richly this holiday season!

Power Core Pilates Cancelled Monday, October 31st

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Power Core Pilates will be cancelled again on Monday, October 31 for Halloween. The YFC is hosting Family Fun Fest. Happy Halloween.

Power Core Pilates Cancelled Monday, October 17th

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Pilates class is cancelled for Monday evening, 10/17/11. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will meet next Friday, 10/21/11 at 11:30am. Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

New Opportunities at the YFC!

2011-09-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

We have added a couple new classes recently that we'd like to highlight for you.

Power Core Pilates is offered twice a week now- still available on Monday nights at 5:45 and then on Friday's 11:30-12:30pm. Come take advantage of the second offering each week!

As a part of the Wednesday Night Alive programming a Indoor Cycling and Strength class is now being offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm. Please come early to set up your bike and be ready to ride!

Living Well Yoga is another Wendesday evening offering- 5:45pm.

An Indoor Cycling class is available at 9:30am on Wednesday mornings. This is a great opportunity for mom's dropping their children off at the Early Learning Academy!

The YFC also offers Small Group Training and Personal Training opportunities. The small group training is a great opportunity to get to know a group of people to help motivate you but also provides individual attention from a trainer.

Check out the posted calendar for more details. Please let us know if you have any other questions or if you're interested in Small Group/Personal Training- (918) 592-3862 ext 316 or megandavis@fumctulsa.org

Yoga cancelled TODAY Wednesday 3/30

2011-03-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Tonight's Yoga class from 6:30-7:30 will be cancelled. Classes will resume April 6th.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

YFC Staff

Living Well Yoga Cancelled Wednesday 1/12

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Yoga will be cancelled on Wednesday 1/12 due to initial assessments for Sweeney Strong. Please join us for Sweeney Strong and come for an initial assessment Wednesday night. You can register and learn more about the program at www.sweeneystrong.com Hope you will join us for this great fitness program!

Living Well Yoga will resume next week Wednesday 1/19. Sorry for the inconvenience.

ROCK SOLID CANCELLED TONIGHT 11/4/10

2010-11-04T12:27:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the inconvenience but Rock Solid will be cancelled tonight, Thursday November 4th.
Come use the fitness room here at the YFC so you can still get in your workout! See you in Rock Solid next week.

Ready Set Serve- Cancelled Thursday 10/21/10 for Fall Break

2010-10-19T12:48:00.001-07:00

Ready. Set. Serve Cross Training from 9-10am will be cancelled this Thursday October 21, 2010 for Fall Break. Please come back next week.

Rock Solid Cancelled 10/14/2010

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Rock Solid will be cancelled tonight 10/14/10 but will resume next week. Please join us back next week. Thanks!

Living Well Yoga- Cancelled Tonight 10/13/10

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Please note that tonight, Wednesday 10/13/10 Living Well Yoga is cancelled. Yoga will be back next week. Indoor cycling will still be offered from 6-7pm tonight. Come join us to cycle!

New Cycle Class- Wednesdays!

2010-10-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

We are offering a new indoor cycling class on Wednesday mornings from 10-11am. Come check it out!!!

Indoor Cycling Cancelled Thursday 9/30/10

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INDOOR CYCLING CLASS on Thursday, Septemeber 30, 2010 from 11:30am-12:30pm is CANCELLED. Please join us again next week on October 7th. Thanks!

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Living Well Yoga Class cancelled tonight 8-25-10

Friday Lunch Boot Camp cancelled until further notice.

2010-07-30T06:09:00.000-07:00

Friday lunch Boot Camp is taking a break! Stay tuned into our blog and calendar to find out when it will start up again.

Living Well Yoga moving back to Wednesdays

2010-07-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

Living Well Yoga is moving back to Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm starting August 4th. This will be its permanent time.

As always, for the most up-to-date info about our aerobics schedule, consult our calendar. Thanks and have a great week!

Indoor Cycling Canceled Tonight!

2010-06-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

Indoor Cycling is canceled tonight, Wednesday, June 2nd. Class will resume as usual next week.

Living Well Yoga moving to Fridays!

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Living Well Yoga is moving from its regular Wednesday slot to Fridays, and will meet from 4:30-5:30 pm. This will take place immediately, so next week LWY will take place at its new time, on May 14, 4:30-5:30.

Please consult our calendar (at bottom of page) for the most up-to-date information!

Living Well Yoga

2010-03-24T12:37:00.001-07:00

Living Well Yoga is canceled tonight, Wednesday, March 24.

Indoor Cycling Canceled Thursday, March 4

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Due to instructor illness, Indoor Cycling is canceled Thursday, March 4. Class will resume next week March 11 as normal.

Wish Lemons Run--March 27!

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Time to get your running shoes on! The Wish Lemons Run is just around the corner, and you can learn more about the run, or sign up now by going to www.wishlemonsrun.com. Previously this run was organized by a Sunday School class from First United Methodist, but as of this year it is being put on by the Youth and Family Center, and all proceeds are going to benefit the YFC.

How exactly will it benefit the YFC? Well, you know all that old equipment in the fitness room? It is our goal to raise enough money to be able to replace the treadmills, the cable cross-over, stairmasters, and ellipticals. We also want to replace the carpet in the aerobics room with better flooring. Depending on how much we are able to raise, the sky's the limit!

Again, that's where YOU come in. Your participation in the run will help make this dream a reality. When you sign up, you will also have the opportunity to give a little extra to the cause. Every penny counts towards making this a a successful fundraiser for the YFC!

If you have any further questions, or want to volunteer, contact joyhancock@fumctulsa.org. We hope to see you there!

Living Well Yoga canceled Wednesday, Feb. 17

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Living Well Yoga is canceled Wednesday, Feb. 17 due to the instructor being out of town. Class will resume Feb. 24 as usual.

Cardio-on-the-Go Cancelled Monday, February 1

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Cardio-on-the-Go is Cancelled Monday, February 1. Class will resume Wednesday, February 3 as normal.

Afternoon Yoga cancelled today, January 27

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Wednesday lunchtime yoga has been cancelled today, January 27. However next week it will resume as normal and also have an element of indoor cycling. More details to follow!

Power Core Pilates Cancelled TONIGHT, January 25

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Power Core Pilates is cancelled tonight, January 25. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Rock Solid Canceled Tuesday, January 19

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Rock Solid is cancelled tonight, Tuesday, January 19. Class will resume as usual on Thursday.

Tuesday/Thursday Morning Pilates Cancelled Indefinitely

2010-01-18T14:34:00.000-08:00

The Tuesday/Thursday morning Pilates class will NOT be meeting until further notice. Thank you very much for your patience, and feel free to consult the google calendar for the most up-to-date class information.

Indoor Cycling Cancelled Tonight, Friday, January 15

2010-01-15T13:39:00.000-08:00

Indoor cycling is cancelled tonight, January 15. Class will resume next week as normal--consult the google calendar for most up-to-date info.

Maudia Kistler to sub for Friday Boot Camp

2010-01-14T13:08:00.000-08:00

Friday, January 15, Maudia Kistler will be the guest instructor for Friday Boot Camp. Though Maudia usually instructs the advanced boot camp class, the class on Friday will be suitable for all fitness levels.

Greg McCann and Living Well Yoga Return to the YFC!

2009-12-31T06:19:00.001-08:00

It is wish great pleasure that we announce the return of Greg McCann and his class Living Well Yoga.

Living Well Yoga uses traditional moves to help participants stretch, strengthen, and tone. It is a full body workout made even more effective with its emphasis on correct breathing and body alignment. Join us as we learn when body and mind work together, Christian meditation and worship enable us to “live well”. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

This class will take place Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm, and will start January 6. We hope to see you there!

Rock Solid Cancelled TONIGHT--12/29

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Rock Solid is CANCELLED tonight, December 29. Class will resume as normal on Tuesday, January 5.

YFC Holiday Schedule

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Christmas Eve--Closed

Christmas Day--Closed

Dec. 26 & 27 --Closed

December 28 --Open 6:00 am-1:30 pm

December 29 --Normal Hours Resume--but Morning Pilates is cancelled.

December 31 --YFC Closes at 6:00 pm

January 1 --Closed

January 2 --Normal Hours Resume

I wish all of you a very merry Christmas, filled with many blessings as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanual"--which means, "God with us."
Matthew 1:20-23

Boot Camp Canceled TODAY, December 11

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Lunchtime Boot Camp is canceled today, December 11. Class will resume next week as normal on Tuesday, December 14. Thank you for your understanding!

Rock Solid Cancelled Thursday, December 10

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Rock Solid is cancelled this Thursday night, December 10. Class will resume Tuesday, December 15.

Friday Night Indoor Cycling Cancelled December 11th and 18th

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Friday Night (6:00-7:00 pm) Indoor Cycling is cancelled the next two weeks, December 11th and 18th. The following two weeks after are the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, so classes will resume January 8th.

Morning Pilates (Yogilates) Changes!

2009-12-01T08:59:00.001-08:00

As you may have already noticed, Yogilates (5:30-6:30 am) is now simply called Pilates. The class is also going to start meeting at a new time: 6:00-7:00 am. This will start December 8.

The dates listed below are when Pilates will NOT be meeting. Also remember to check the google calendar for your daily schedule, or this blog and twitter. Thanks!

Pilates is cancelled:
December 3
December 17
December 22
December 29

All other days should be meeting as normal. Feel free to contact joyhancock@fumctulsa.org if you have any further questions.

Yogilates Cancelled Tuesday, 11.10.09

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Yogilates is cancelled this Tuesday, November 10. Class will resume as scheduled Thursday.

Rock Solid Canceled Tuesday, November 10

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Rock Solid is canceled Tuesday, November 10 but will resume as normally scheduled Thursday, November 12th.

Boot Camp Cancelled Tuesday, 10/20/09

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Boot Camp has been cancelled today, October 20. If you still want a good workout, you can work out on the spin bikes instead.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Indoor Cycling Cancelled TONIGHT 10/14

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Indoor Cycling has been cancelled Wednesday evening, October 14. You may still work out on the bikes on your own if you desire during the scheduled class time. Just have the Welcome Desk attendant unlock the Craft Room for you. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

Rock Solid Cancelled TONIGHT--10/13

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Rock Solid is cancelled tonight, but will resume as normal on Thursday, 10-15. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Indoor Cycling Cancelled Friday Evening, 10-9

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Indoor Cycling this Friday evening, October 9, will NOT take place. Class will resume as normal the following Friday, October 16.

Yogilates and Friday morning Indoor Cyling cancelled this week

2009-09-30T07:27:00.001-07:00

Yogilates on Thursday, October 1, and Indoor Cycling Friday morning, October 2 are cancelled (the instructor has a chest infection). Classes should resume Monday, but keep checking back to make sure no other cancellations occur.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Yogilates cancelled Tuesday, 9/29/2009

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Yogilates is cancelled 9/29/2009. Class will resume Thursday, but keep checking for most up to date info.

Boot Camp Cancelled Tuesday, 9/22/09

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Boot Camp is unfortunately cancelled Tuesday, 9/22/09. Classes will resume as normal Thursday, 9/24/09.

New Classes Starting at the YFC!

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As of Monday, September 21, we have a great revised schedule with many new classes! Come by and check one out for yourself.

Some highlights:

Indoor Cycling will be meeting Monday through Friday, twice a day on Wednesdays and Fridays!
Yogilates, a class combing Yoga and Pilates, will meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning!
Power Core Pilates, a class incorporating Pilates with toning and light weight lifting, is already meeting Monday evenings and has been a big hit!
Boot Camp is also meeting on Fridays at lunchtimes!

There are so many great things happening that we can hardly keep up with it all! For more detailed information, explore the google calendar below to see when classes meet and to read a detailed description.

Indoor Cycling Cancelled Wednesday Morning, August 26

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There will be no indoor cycling Wednesday morning from 6:45-7:45 am on August 26. However the new indoor cycling class for Wednesday evenings will start that day, 6:30-7:30 pm.

The following week classes will resume as normal. In September we will be adding more indoor cycling classes to our schedule, and we will let you know as soon as those begin.

Three New Classes at the YFC!

2009-08-21T11:33:00.000-07:00

Starting next week, there will be three new classes available at the YFC (in addition to what we already offer--check out the calendar at the bottom of the page see everything we have). They are as follows:

Power Core Pilates
Mondays: 6:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Megan Davis

In this new Pilates class you will do exercises which teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, as well as aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. In addition there will be toning and sculpting with hand weights. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

Intro to Indoor Cycling
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm
Instructor: Gina Mieir

Indoor Cycling has finally arrived at the YFC! Learn the fundamentals of riding, proper technique and form, as well as how to set up your bike for a fun and injury-free time. The first six weeks will be focused on building a solid aerobic base and experience riding on flats and climbing hills. These classes are open to all fitness levels, from the complete novice to the next Lance Armstrong. Join us as we grow both physically and spiritually together!

Boot Camp
Fridays: 11:45-12:30
Instructor: Tracy Stephens

Boot camp incorporates a variety of drills into circuit training to create a class which challenges both your muscular endurance and cardiovascular systems.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Boot Camp is split into an advanced group, led by Maudia Kistler, and a beginner group, led by Tracy Stephens. Due to the popularity of this program, Friday afternoons Tracy will teach an additional Boot Camp for all fitness levels and abilities.

Aerobics Classes Updates

2009-08-17T09:16:00.001-07:00

There are two very important updates that we need everyone to be aware of. The first is that we have a NEW PILATES CLASS starting next Monday, the 24th, from 6:00-7:00 pm. The instructor is the very talented Megan Davis (who used to co-teach Kick and Core Wednesday nights). The class is called Power Core Pilates and the description is as follows:

In this new Pilates class you will do exercises which teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, as well as aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. In addition there will be toning and sculpting with hand weights. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

The other update is in regards Living Well Yoga. Greg McCann, the instructor, must unfortunately postpone the class indefinitely due to scheduling issues with where he works. As soon as he is able to work those issues out, he will be available again to teach. Keep checking in on our blog for the most up to date information, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Living Well Yoga

2009-08-06T13:49:00.001-07:00

Living Well Yoga will be making a permanent move from Monday evenings to Wednesday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm. Class is currently on a break and will resume Wednesday, August 19.

How to Reserve Your Spot for Indoor Cycling

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We've received lots of questions at the YFC about how to reserve a spot for the Indoor Cycling classes this week, as demand is high but we have only 16 bikes.

Thirty minutes before the class is scheduled to begin, you can reserve a spot by signing your name on a special Indoor Cyling sign-in sheet which will be available at the Welcome Desk. You can also call the YFC (592-3862 ext. 340) to find out if spots are remaining and ask the Welcome Desk worker to put your name down on the sign-in sheet.

Try to arrive in the craft room (where the class will take place) about 10 minutes early so we can start getting you set up on your bike. This will allow us to start in as timely a way as possible.

If worst comes to worst and you find that you've come all the way to the YFC and there are no spots left in the class, you can still work out in our awesome fitness room.

Gina Mieir and Joy Hancock, the current indoor cycling instructors, just returned from a Spinning instructor training program in Overland Park, KS. We learned a lot about how to run an effective and fun Indoor Cycling program, and we can't wait to share what we've learned with you. We're looking forward to seeing you this week! Remember: to keep most up to date on our class schedules, subscribe to this blog or follow us on Twitter.

Update: Indoor Cycling will start Wednesday, August 5

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FYI: The inaugural indoor cycling class has moved from July 31st to Wednesday, August 5th. After that the schedule will go as planned (every Wed., Thur., Fri.)--consult the previous post for details.

Thanks for your understanding and patience as we iron out all the kinks!

Indoor Cycling Starts July 31st

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Please read below our indoor cycling schedule and class description. Classes will start Friday, July 31st.

We would love to be able to offer more classes, but need more instructors! Email me if you are interested in teaching indoor cycling--we fund all certifications and liability insurance. You will have a great and rewarding experience as a member of our ministry team (while keeping fit at the same time!).

Indoor Cycling Schedule

Wednesdays, 6:45 am – 7:45 am

Thursdays, 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Fridays, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Introduction to Indoor Cycling

Indoor Cycling has finally arrived at the YFC! Learn the fundamentals of riding, proper technique and form, as well as how to set up your bike for a fun and injury-free time. The first six weeks will be focused on building a solid aerobic base and experience riding on flats and climbing hills. These classes are open to all fitness levels, from the complete novice to the next Lance Armstrong. Join us as we grow both physically and spiritually together!

Indoor Cycling Has Finally Come to the YFC!

2009-07-13T06:26:00.000-07:00

No, you are not dreaming! The YFC has purchased 16 brand new Schwinn IC Elite indoor bicycles. Come take a look at these beauties in the craft room, which is where all indoor cycling classes will be taking place.

We are currently training instructors, as well as recruiting new instructors, to teach indoor cycling for the YFC. If you are interested in becoming part of the 4Life Fitness Team and contribute to this great ministry, click here and fill in an application. Make sure to indicate that you want to be an indoor cycling instructor.

We will be posting our indoor cycling schedule no later than July 20th, so stay tuned!

Welcome to YFC Fitness!

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If you're looking for information about First United Methodist Tulsa's fitness programs at the Youth and Family Center, you've come to the right place. This blog will be your one stop shop to find out about class schedules and upcoming special events.

You can also stay tuned to this blog to learn more about our 4 life Fitness Team, which is composed of our highly experienced aerobics instructors and personal trainers. If you would like to learn more about the YFC and/or would like to get involved at the volunteer level, contact joyhancock@fumctulsa.org for more information. Comments, suggestions and praise are also welcome!