Group Interests

Group Interests

Are you looking to enhance your membership experience? We offer many options for you to connect with others. Join one of our interest groups to share your talents and skills, or discover a new hobby.

The Y is dedicated to connecting members to our mission and cause, deepening relationships and connections, and building community within our interest groups, and programs.

 

 

Activities with LIFE-NWPA

Eastside Family Y
2/5/25 - 12/3/25
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Get together with staff from LIFE-NWPA for a craft or activity with friends.

No registration required, free and open to the public.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/05/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Registration
Closed
06/04/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Registration
Closed
08/06/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Registration
Closed
12/03/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Bible Study

Eastside Family Y
10/4/22 - 12/31/99
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The YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Come nourish your spirit at our non-denominational Bible Study led by Gary Foster.

DAY: Wednesdays

TIME: 12:30 pm

PLACE: Eastside YMCA Lobby

No registration required. Questions? Please contact Karen McLellan at [email protected] or 814-899-9622 ext 240


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/04/22 - 12/31/99
Lobby - We - 12:30 pm - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Coffee & Games

Glenwood Park
12/18/24 - 12/18/24
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This free event will immediately follow the Aetna Series Speaker, Jill Varner (Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia).  Stick around, or just come for this, and play fun games (with some fun little prizes) while socializing, sharing laughs, eating cookies and, of course, there will be coffee!

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Just show up with puzzles!

Hosted by Shannon Kelley.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/18/24
Fireside Lounge - We - 10:15 am - 1 hr
Registration
Closed

Communi-Tea

Glenwood Park
8/23/22 - 12/31/24
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Find What Fills Your Cup

When we can find a connection with others, we are strengthening our minds and spirits. Gather with us on Tuesdays. We invite you to bring and share your favorite tea and or treat. We’ll share an inspirational message.

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/23/22 - 12/31/24
Fireside Lounge - Tu - 10:00 am - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed

Craft Corner

Eastside Family Y
4/21/23 - 12/31/28
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Are you a crafter? Whether you’re a beginner or more seasoned, we’d love to craft and chat with you at our Craft Corner. Bring your own, or we will have supplies for a seasonal craft.

 

DAY: Third Friday of the month

TIME: 2 – 4 pm

PLACE: Lobby or GE Multipurpose Room

Facilitated by Silver Sneakers instructor Pam Caswell

 

Questions? Please contact Pam at 814-899-96222


Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/21/23 - 12/31/28
LOBBY/3rd Friday of the Month - Fr
Registration
Closed

Meet & Greet Lunch

Eastside Family Y
12/20/24 - 5/16/25
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Break bread with friends old and new at our monthly Meet and Greet at Rosco’s! Food and drink are not included, so bring your lunch money and check the ValPak for coupons. Registration is not required.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/20/24
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
01/17/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
02/21/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
03/21/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
04/18/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
05/16/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed

Monthly Matinee Movie

Eastside Family Y
12/18/24 - 5/28/25
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Join us on the last Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the GE Room. Chairs set up and movie provided. You may bring a camp chair, blanket, snack, and/or drink if you wish.

Cost is $2. Movie TBA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
1/31/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 2.00$ 2.00$ 5.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/18/24
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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01/29/25
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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02/26/25
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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03/26/25
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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04/30/25
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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05/28/25
We - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Page Turners Book Club

Glenwood Park
1/21/25 - 4/24/25
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Engage with Others and Exercise Your Mind.

Share your passion for reading at the Y’s Page Turners Book Club by participating in fun and lively discussions of the group’s selected book. There MAY be copies of the books that will be discussed at the Membership Desk, BUT THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE. Books are also available at the library and for purchase on Amazon.

Discussions will take place in the Youth Department, located on the 1st floor behind the staff offices. A Y staff can assist you if you need guidance.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/21/25
The Light Pirate - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
02/20/25
The Art Thief - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
03/27/25
The Last Woman Standing - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed
04/24/25
The Handmaid's Tale - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
Registration
Closed

Philharmonic Christmas Concert/Bus Trip

Eastside Family Y
12/6/25 - 12/6/25
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It’s not Christmas season until the Philharmonic has their Come Home For The Holidays concert! Join your friends at the Y, and get dropped off and picked up right at the door of the Warner Theater.

Already have your ticket? You can sign up to ride the bus with us if you’d like.

We can not promise particular seats, only seat groups. If a substitution must be made, you will be refunded the difference. Registration will open when pricing has been determined.

Tickets purchased after November 18 may not be seated with the group.

Questions? Please contact K at [email protected] or 814-899-9622.

 

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/06/25
Tentative Date for 2025 - Sa - 2:00 pm - 3 hrs
Registration
Closed

The Crafty Crew

Glenwood Park
1/1/22 - 12/31/24
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We invite you to share your talents! Whether you knit, stitch, crochet, or quilt, ALL are welcome!

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/22 - 12/31/24
Ann's Gathering Place (Lower Lobby) - Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 3 hrs
Registration
Closed

The Y Walkers

Eastside Family Y
3/2/23 - 3/31/99
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Let’s lace up your sneakers and hit the trails together. Walkers of all fitness levels welcome!

We’ll be walking indoors in inclement weather, and outside the Y when weather permits. Those who join will receive notification about Saturday morning walks around the area, and team walks like Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community. Non-members are welcome (registration with photo ID required), except for water walking.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am – 9:00 am, meet at Eastside Y

Water Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm – 3:00pm in the small pool

Saturdays  – 11:00am – Noon, starting April 6

 

Looking for  different time offerings? Let us know! Please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 ext 3240


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
3/2/23 3/3/33 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/02/23 - 03/31/99
Register your email for updates on times and locations - Tu,Th,Sa - 1 hr
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