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$179,000 Donated to YMCA Scholarship Fund

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

ETN Thank You AdOn behalf of the families and individuals that will be helped through the YMCA’s annual scholarship campaign We Build People, we extend our deepest gratitude.  In just 8 weeks, YMCA employees, volunteers, members and friends of the Y, rallied to raise over $179,000 in support of the kids and families in our community that need us most. 

Our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, is realized for members of our community because of your generosity.  It is through creating accessibility to YMCA programs which focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility that the YMCA, for 153 years, has worked in collaboration with others to respond to our community’s greatest challenges.

 The Y is the unparalleled cause for strengthening community because we are the community.  We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone- regardless of age, income or background – has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

 

Thank you!

Downtown Y January Social Responsibility Collection

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

The Christmas Season may be over, but the true Season of Giving never really ends!

Please join The Downtown Y in collecting new and gently used hats, gloves, scarves, coats and blankets for those in need in our community.

We will also be collecting basic toiletries such as soap, deodorant, shampoo and razors.

Donation bins will be located in the lobby at The Downtown Y.

We thank you in advance for your generosity!

10/23 Silver Sneakers Bring a Friend

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

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Share the experience of Silver Sneakers MSROM and the Healthy Back Class with your neighbors. Receive a relaxing chair massage and more.

Silver Sneakers MSROM   10:30am

Healthy Back  12:00pm

Get Your Flu Shots

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Flu shots will be offered at the following YMCA of Greater Erie locations.  Please check your insurance. Vaccines will be given to those 9 & up and weighing 90 or  more pounds.  For more information visit lifeworks.org.

County Y: Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m

Eastside Y: Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4p.m.-7p.m.

Downtown Y: Oct. 10, 4-6:30 p.m. and Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Glenwood Park Y:  Oct. 15, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Camp Sherwin: Oct. 20, 10a.m.-6p.m.

The Highmark Downtown Showdown – 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

Friday, September 7th, 2012

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting new annual community event on Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th  in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

    Tournament Brochure     Player Registration       

Round Robin Play Saturday  Boys 9-10     Boys 11-12     Boys 13-14     Boys 15-16     Men 19-24     Men 35+     Top Men     Girls 13-14     Girls 9-12

Bloodmobile At The Downtown Y – Steelers Ticket Raffle

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

The Bloodmobile will once agian be at the Downtown Y on Friday September 21st  from 8am – 12Noon.  You must be 17 or older and weigh 110 pounds.  Please eat before donating.  Call 452-3261 for an appointment or walk in. 

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The Highmark Downtown Showdown – 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting new annual community event on Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th  in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

Tournament Flyer     Tournament Brochure     Player Registration     Volunteer Opportunities     Sponsorship Form

The Highmark Downtown Showdown – 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

Friday, July 27th, 2012

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting new annual community event on Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th  in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

Tournament Flyer     Tournament Brochure     Player Registration     Volunteer Opportunities     Sponsorship Form

School Supply Collection

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Help support the 7th Annual Back To School Free Hair Cut Day by donating new school supplies for the children in the Erie Community.  Donation Bins are located in the lobby at the Downtown Y.

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Be Part of History

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Join more than 10,000 children on 4 continents, as they bob, float, and flutter kick their way into the record books! You, along with swim instructors, will participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at 11 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Eastside Y.

This program is designed to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. To read more about the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson visit, http://www.worldslargestswimminglesson.org/

Sign-up by calling 899-9622.

 

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