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Stuck? The Y Can Help!

Posted on by Deanna Renaud

While we celebrated with gratitude last Thursday, the epic winter storm in the days that followed left many of us feeling stuck — both literally and figuratively. Whether you’ve finished off the pumpkin pie while watching your driveway fill with snow; are going a little stir crazy from being stuck in the house; or are feeling certain muscles for the first time after all the shoveling, the Y can help!

Members always have access to the Y’s mobile app as part of their membership. Y360 has thousands of videos to help you and your family get moving, get centered or get creative. In honor of the Black Friday Storm of 2024, here are a few of our favorites:

Meditation Guidance: https://ymca360.org/search?q=meditation
Use when: Out-of-town guests are stuck at your house.

Stretching Techniques: https://ymca360.org/collections/38147/videos/16471
Use when: You’ve lifted and tossed ice chunks from the edge of your driveway for the third time in two days.

Children’s Activities: https://ymca360.org/categories/203
Use when: Your kids have played with every toy in the house and they’re bored now.

Lower Back Care: https://ymca360.org/categories/151/videos/4070
Use when: You’ve been sleeping on the couch since last Wednesday because your out-of-town guests have the big bedroom (See #1)

New Releases (Recipes, Crafts & Workouts): https://ymca360.org/categories/85/videos/39457
Use when: The leftovers are gone.

Literary Arts: https://ymca360.org/categories/213/videos/10950
Use when: It’s time to snuggle up with some hot chocolate and enjoy the extra time together.

On behalf of all of us at the YMCA of Greater Erie, stay safe, stay warm and we’ll see you in person soon!

Burn the Bird

Posted on by Victoria Stilson

We hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving Dinner!

Don’t let all those extra calories get you down – Burn the Bird with the Y on Friday, November 29th.
We have an amazing variety of classes planned throughout the day at all of our locations.

Glenwood
8:00am – Silver sneakers/Gilmore Gym w/ Curtis
8:30am – Restorative Yoga/Holistic Center w/ Julie
9:00am – Strength Training/Studio One w/ Heidi
10:00am – Body Blitz/Studio One w/ Jeremias
10:30am – Vinyasa Yoga/Holistic Center w/ Janet
11:00am – Silver sneakers/Gilmore Gym w/ Curtis
11:30am – Zumba/Studio One w/ Olga 

Eastside
6:00am – HIIT w/ Erin
8:00am – Muscle Pump w/ Shelly Miller
8:00am – SS Yoga Stretch
9:00am – Step w/ Shelly Miller
9:00am – SS Classic
10:00am – SoulFusion w/ Deanna
10:00am – SS Yoga Stretch
1:00pm – SS Boom Move
1:45pm – SS EnerChi

County
7:00am – HIIT w/ Robin
7:45am – Core and Stretch w/ Robin

YMCA360
Enjoy hundreds of on-demand classes: www.ymca360.org/home

‘I’M SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE THIS TIME.’

Posted on by Deanna Renaud

Michele Nowacinski loves being a stay-at-home mom to her three young children, but with no family in the area and a homeschooling routine to maintain, it can be challenging to get a break.

That’s why the whole family looks forward to their visits to the Glenwood YMCA. The kids spend time playing and forming friendships in Child Watch while Michele takes time for herself in the pool.

“It’s such a blessing,” says Michele. “The Y means so much to me — the staff are more like family.”

Swimming has become Michele’s outlet. She says the pool offers her a mental and physical break. The water is calming and provides some rare quiet in her day.

“I’m so grateful to have this time. When I get that break, it helps me to be a better mom.”