The Stokes Family YMCA is offering a membership special to help people jumpstart their New Years resolutions to live healthier. Join the Y for only $1 Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. After the 1st, pay the date on the calendar — for example, the joining fee on Jan. 2 is $2 and increases each day to $31 on Jan. 31, the last day of the special offer.

The annual YMCA “Pay the Day” membership offer is popular with those who resolve to meet goals like living healthier or spending more time as a family. Membership at the Y provides access to a wide range of options to get active, including a fully-equipped wellness center, group exercise classes, indoor swimming and racquetball courts, as well as expert advice from certified, experienced trainers and special programs like boot camps.

“When you join the YMCA, you are joining a nonprofit that works to strengthen our community with a shared commitment and belief in nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility,” said Curt Hazelbaker, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. “The Y is a great place to start the year off right and stay successful through the end of the year. You’ll still save money now and get lots of positive change in return.”

The joining fee special applies to all levels of membership ranging from teen to household with dependents. Visit www.ymcanwnc.org to find more information about the YMCA.