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New Members Join for Just $25 and Get Free Month

Monday, December 12th, 2011

At the Y, we believe in that thing that keeps you going when it’s so much easier to sit still. So, the Y has programs and people to support you. Our members take advantage of personal training, Wellness Coaches, popular classes and the latest cardio equipment to meet their health goals. They’re staying active, meeting friends and getting connected.

This isn’t about a health club. This is a health movement. Help it spread throughout our community.

NEW MEMBERS JOIN IN JANUARY FOR JUST $25, PLUS THE MONTHLY COST OF MEMBERSHIP AND RECEIVE YOUR 7TH MONTH FREE.

Stop into the County Y in Edinboro, Downtown Y, Glenwood Park Y, Eastside Family Y or our new adult-only branch, the Y @ UPMC Hamot.

Click here for membership benefits.

What Does Healthy Living Look Like For You in 2012?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

What does Healthy Living look like for you in 2012?  Let the Downtown Y help you answer that question.  Check out our Winter 2012 Program Guide.  It’s filled with a variety of options to help you kick start your health and well-being goals.  Click Here For More Information.

Winter Dance Workshops for Kids

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Keep the kids busy during their week off of school.  Sign-up today for one of 4 Dance Workshops for Kids 7 & up.  From ballet to lyrical to hip hop, these 2 hour workshops are a terrific opportunity for kids to try something new!  $5/workshop for Y members and $10 for non-members.

Workshops held at the Glenwood Park Y.

Download a schedule.

Highmark QUAD Games Details Announced for 30th Season

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Highmark QUAD Games events coordinator Craig Latimer, accompanied by corporate sponsors and friends of the QUAD Games, announced plans for the 30th season of the Highmark QUAD Games. While the cross-country ski/snowshoe events remain on the calendar to close out the 29th year of this season’s QUAD Games (2011-12), dates and sponsors we’re announced as part of the celebration for the Games as they enter their third decade.

April 15, 2012 will kick off the 30th Anniversary Highmark QUAD Games with the 100-yard swim meet, which is traditionally held at McComb Fieldhouse on the campus of Edinboro University.  The second leg of the QUAD follows on July 14 with the 12-mile bike race, which starts on Perry Lane boarding the Edinboro University campus.  Highmark QUAD participants find their next challenge on September 8 with the five-mile run beginning from Gibson Park in North East.  The final portion of the Games offers a choice of a five- mile cross country ski race or 2.5 mile snowshoe event on the Upper Golf Course of Peek ‘n Peak on January 6, 2013

The QUAD Games are presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and supported by GoErie.com, Saint Vincent Sports Medicine, Powerade and Impact Physical Therapy.

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Pennies Support Afterschool at the Y

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Erie, PA - From Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, shoppers at the jcpenney Millcreek Mall are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their holiday purchases and donating the difference to the YMCA of Greater Erie. The YMCA of Greater Erie is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations from across the country matched with a local jcpenney store that will benefit from the entire proceeds raised during the pennies from heaven campaign.

“It takes the support of our entire community to make it possible for more kids to be involved in a positive learning environment after school,” said Tammy Roche, vice president of financial development for the YMCA of Greater Erie. “As customers shop jcpenney this holiday season, we hope they will keep this mission in mind so that the social and academic learning opportunities we provide after school will continue to be available toErie students.”

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Helping Families Afford Preschool

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

More kids can attend preschool thanks to a generous gift of $10,000 from First Niagara Bank to the YMCA of Greater Erie.  These funds will be combined with others to help families afford preschool education.  YMCA preschool prepares kids for kindergarten.

Pictured from left to right:

Jill Simmons, Mike Longo

More Kids Go To Preschool

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

More kids can attend preschool thanks to a generous gift of $10,000 from Northwest Savings Bank to the YMCA of Greater Erie.  These funds will be combined with others to help families afford preschool education.  YMCA preschool prepares kids for kindergarten.

 Pictured from left to right are:

Jim Martin, Gerry Vandemerwe, Aleeza Figueroa, Isabella Harrington, John Powierza, Dalayah McCullum, Jaden Williams and Joslynn Cooley.

 

Stroke Development Swim Instruction

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

If you are looking to try swimming for the first time, training for the Bay Swim, a triathlon or the QUAD, Stroke Development Swim Instruction can meet your needs.  Click Here For More Details.

Don’t Miss Monthly Game Day

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Don’t Miss The Downtown Y Monthly Game Day…  Bingo, Cards and Fun!  Click Here For More Details.

New Lunchtime Zumba

Friday, November 4th, 2011

New Lunchtime Zumba class begin Wednesday, November 9th.  Click Here For More Details.

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