YMCA of Greater Erie, PA » General News http://www.ymcaerie.org To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:26:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Why We All Need the Y http://www.ymcaerie.org/2012/01/why-we-all-need-the-y/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2012/01/why-we-all-need-the-y/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:26 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=8308 Retired phys ed teacher and swimming coach Merrianne Gaber volunteers her time at the Glenwood Park Y teaching basic swimming skills to young adults living with severe autism. “The developmental progress is immeasurable.  The lifelong skills learned in simply getting ready to go to the pool and follow directions are routine and the swimming experience enhances their senses, calms their being and is something they can enjoy forever.  I love it.”

In a 3-year collaborative relationship with the Edinboro Community –Based Transition Program, the Glenwood Y has been offering group adaptive swimming lessons for young adults 18-21 who are transitioning to life on their own.  “Our program is teaching more than just swimming.  Through the act of swimming, we are teaching independent living skills -  getting dressed and showering; we are teaching community skills – appropriate behavior for public places and getting along with others – and work skills – following directions and respect for authority.”

The Glenwood Y serves as a support resource for other community groups such as Erie Homes for Children and Adults, the Achievement Center, Barber National Institute, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Erie and Community Resources for Indpendence.

Throughout our community, the Y is known as a place to go swimming or work out, but it’s much more than that; it’s a place that changes lives. Programs like the Adaptive Swimming Program’s story demonstrates the intrinsic value of having a Y in erie and there are many others who could benefit greatly from the different services and programs offered by the YMCA of Greater Erie.

This is why we are launching our annual community support campaign We Build People.  Your financial gift to the campaign will help continue the important work the Y does, be it providing kids a safe place to learn and grow before or after school; offering families opportunities to reconnect and grow together; or providing people of all backgrounds access to healthy living programs to help them in their overall wellness.

Gifts to We Build People provide the Y with resources for community outreach programs and scholarships for programs and memberships to the kids and families that need us most.

We encourage everyone in the community to join our cause.  When we all pitch in and help our neighbors, we make a meaningful, enduring impact in the lives of children and families and ultimately, strengthen our community.

To get involved in the Y’s We Build People community support campaign, visit www.webuildpeopleerie.org.

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For more information, Click Here>>  OR contact Missy Fuller at 899-9622 or mfuller@ymcaerie.org.

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Group meets on Thursdays in January from 12-2 p.m.

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]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/discover-your-own-power-2/feed/ 0 The Steps We Took Workshop http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/the-steps-we-took-workshop/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/the-steps-we-took-workshop/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:03:40 +0000 vstilson http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=8015 Join the Downtown Y for this 12 Week Workshop based on the Joe McQ Book “The Steps We Took”.  Get ready for great analogies and insights.  Click Here For More Details.

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Click Here For More Details.  Click Here For a List of Rewards and Rules.

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/downtown-y-healthy-rewards-program/feed/ 0 Find Your Inner Dancer http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/find-your-inner-dancer/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/find-your-inner-dancer/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:37:34 +0000 vstilson http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=7994 Start off 2012 on the right foot… Beginner Fox Trot Dance Lessons led by Connie’s Ballroom Dance Instructors.  Click Here For More Details.

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/find-your-inner-dancer/feed/ 0 12 Days of Christmas Membership Promotion http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-membership-promotion/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-membership-promotion/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:21:26 +0000 vstilson http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=7934 ‘Tis the Season of Giving and The Downtown Y and The Y @UPMC Hamot are feeling very generous.  Make sure to check out our current Membership Promotion – 12 Days Of Christmas!

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