Special Events

Highmark QUAD Games 30th Anniversary

January 11th, 2012

The 30th Anniversary of the Highmark QUAD Games will kick off on April 15, 2012.  The year-round fitness program concept sets four goals for participants: a 100-yard swim in the spring (April 15 at Edinboro University,) a 12-mile bike ride in the summer (July 14, also at Edinboro University,) a five-mile run or walk in the fall (Sept. 8 Gibson Park in North East) and a winter challenge of a five-mile ski race or 2.5 mile snowshoe (January 6, 2013 at the Upper Golf Course of Peek ‘n Peak). 

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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Highmark QUAD Games Details Announced for 30th Season

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.

Read more.

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Don’t Miss Monthly Game Day

November 7th, 2011

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

Posted in Camp Sherwin, Community Development, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Events

Make It A Play Date

October 17th, 2011

Join The Downtown Y for our Monthly Game Day.  There will be cards, bingo and fun.  Click Here For More Details.

Posted in Community Development, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Events, UPMC Hamot

APPLE FEST WAS JUICY FAMILY FUN

October 10th, 2011

More than 500 had bushels of family fun at our 1st Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22 beginning at 10 a.m.!  Themed events and activities for all ages included a “race” around camp, a haunted trail walk, pumpkin carry, delicious homemade apple treats, facepainting, magician and bounce house for the kids, music, vendors, Chinese Auction, BINGO and more!

Event activities were held throughout the day and were FREE and open to the public.

Special Community Pancake Breakfast ($$) from 8 -10 a.m. with the Erie Bayhawks Team Mascot.

It took many to make this event a success.  Our thanks to:  ETG Communications, Wireless Plus of PA, Boyce Farms, Books for Kids, Magic By Steve, Erie Bayhawks, Erie Seawolves, Holliday Farms, Juice Plus, Great Lakes Institute of Technology, Edinboro University Education Department, Maple Donuts of Lake City, Mason Farms, Godfrey Run, Connie’s Ballroom dance, Joan Rauscher, Erie County Department of Health, City of Erie Police Department, Yvonne Murkins, Pre-K Counts, Jitters Coffee, Hollands Water Garden, Musolf’s Auto, Arby’s, Scott-T’s, Hunt of a Lifetime, Barb Sipple, Curves, Theresa Hinspeter, Hattie Stanbro, Cara Kalisewski and Amy Stearns.

Our thanks to more than 30 volunteers that gave of their time!

Download an event flyer.
Download event schedule.

Posted in Camp Events, General News, Special Events

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO FAMILY FUN

September 26th, 2011

You’ll have bushels of family fun at YMCA Camp Sherwin’s 1st Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22!  Activities begin at
10 a.m. and end at dusk.  Themed events and activities for all ages including a “race” around camp, a haunted trail walk, apple bushel carry, delicious homemade apple treats, facepainting, magician and bounce house for the kids, music, vendors, Chinese Auction, BINGO and more!

Event activities are held throughout the day and are FREE and open to the public.

Special Community Pancake Breakfast ($$) from 8 -10 a.m. with the Erie Bayhawks Team Mascot.

Visit www.ymcaerie.org/camp for a complete schedule of activities.  Volunteers are needed.  If interested, call Tammy Crawford at (814) 882-5033.

Download event flyer.

Posted in General News, Special Events

Transform Your Life

September 14th, 2011

 

A dynamic day to promote natural health and healing for spirit, mind and body! Informational materials, related products, workshops, educational presentations and samples of services from regional practitioners.

This event is free and open to the public.

Click here for event flyer.

 

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Dance Like No One Is Watching

September 7th, 2011

Ballroon Dance is back…Beginner Swing begins Friday, September 16th.  Click Here For More Details.

Posted in Camp Sherwin, County Branch, Downtown Branch, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Events

NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK -

August 12th, 2011

Here’s your chance… Join the Downtown, Glenwood & Eastside Branches in celebrating PPK’s 50th year…

For more information about PP&K for Downtown & Glenwood YMCA’s, Click Here
For more information about PP&K for Eastside Family YMCA, Click Here

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Soothing the Soul at Sunset

July 28th, 2011

The Glenwood Y and Camp Sherwin are collaborating for an evening! This night will offer many of Glenwood’s holistic programs at Camp Sherwin including Pilates, Yoga, Aqua-dance and Guided Imagery. To Learn More contact Glenwood Y or Camp Sherwin.

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