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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During the past 30 years, many area companies have encouraged their employees to participate in the fitness challenges leading to a completely unique way to connect them with healthier living.  While some approach the QUAD Games as a competition, many use the Games as fitness program. A glance at the long list of annual participants shows the incredible age range (7 years old to 84) as well as the many families that participate. 

Go to register.bigwhitetrailer.com for an application.

Highmark QUAD Kids sponsored by Wegmans
The Highmark QUAD Games are a great event for the whole family and even your young children can get in on the fun. QUAD Kids is a noncompetitive series of shorter distances for your child. QUAD Kids events are held the day of the regular QUAD events, but later in the day to allow parents to participate separately and still get to watch your QUAD Kid. The YMCA even provides free babysitting while you are participating. Distances for QUAD Kids include the choice of a 25-or 50-yard swim, half-mile or one-mile bike ride, run or ski and snowshoe.

All of our little participants will get a QUAD Kids T-shirt and a medal for completing their event. QUAD Kids is a great way to introduce your child to the fun of active fitness.

Go to register.bigwhitetrailer.com for an application.

Your Participation Means More
All proceeds from the Highmark QUAD Games support the Y’s annual community support campaign We Build People which raises money for community outreach and scholarship programs at the Y. Learn more at www.webuildpeopleerie.org.

Download QUAD brochure.  www.highmarkquad.org

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

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