The Boothbay Region YMCA invites you to begin 2016 on a healthier note by joining the Boothbay Biggest Loser event from Jan. 4 through March 11.

The ten-week challenge will begin the week of Jan. 4-8. Stop into the Y for the initial weigh-in on one of those days between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Participants will receive information on all classes, activities and programming available during the program. There will also be weekly tips to assist participants in reaching their goal.

New this year will be nutrition classes, taught by Y staff members Abby Jones and Logahn Walker. The classes, which are free to Boothbay Biggest Loser participants ($10 for others for all three classes) will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 26 and Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.

The final weigh-in will be held between March 8 and 11 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The participant with the largest percentage of weight loss wins 50 percent of the registration fees collected.

Registration fees are $10 for Y members, $15 for non-members.

For more information, call Abby Jones at the Y at 633-2855.