C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
At the Y, you’ll find countless opportunities to get moving and experience the joy of better health. And we are excited to announce our 12 Days of Check-In Challenge! YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive 100 bonus points when they check in at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location 12 times during the month of December.
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12 Days of Savings Membership Sale
December 1-12, 2023*
* Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Get a jump start on your 2024 health and wellness goals by joining the YMCA during our 12 Days of Savings Membership Sale! With our wide variety of classes and programs, you’ll be sure to find something at the Y for every member of your family. The sooner you join, the more you save. So don’t delay!
When you join the Y during our 12 Days of Savings Membership Sale, your Joiner’s Fee will be adjusted according to the day you join:
Day 1: Friday, December 1
Join the Y on December 1, and pay a $1 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 2: Saturday, December 2
Join the Y on December 2, and pay a $2 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 3: Sunday, December 3
Join the Y on December 3, and pay a $3 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 4: Monday, December 4
Join the Y on December 4, and pay a $4 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 5: Tuesday, December 5
Join the Y on December 5, and pay a $5 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 6: Wednesday, December 6
Join the Y on December 6, and pay a $6 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 7: Thursday, December 7
Join the Y on December 7, and pay a $7 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 8: Friday, December 8
Join the Y on December 8, and pay an $8 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 9: Saturday, December 9
Join the Y on December 9, and pay a $9 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 10: Sunday, December 10
Join the Y on December 10, and pay a $10 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 11: Monday, December 11
Join the Y on December 11, and pay an $11 Joiner’s Fee.
Day 12: Tuesday, December 12
Join the Y on December 12, and pay a $12 Joiner’s Fee.
Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:
Free Basic Access to the YMCA On the Go App
The On the Go App will provide Y members with access to the YMCA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This interactive tool is loaded with free workouts, on-demand videos, and nutrition tips.
Free Access to the My Y Rewards Program
Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.
So Much More
A complete list of member benefits can be found here. You can check out a full list of our programming by taking a look at our Winter 2024 Program Session Schedules.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
Galowich Family YMCA
749 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL 60431
Morris Community YMCA
320 Wauponsee St, Morris, IL 60450
All year long, YMCA gift cards are a great way to tell friends and family you care about their health and well-being. This holiday season, treat yourself or someone you love with a Y gift certificate, good for a wide variety of programs to help get your new year started off right.
Bonus coupons can be used towards YMCA memberships or programs and are valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location.
To purchase a gift card, or to learn more, please visit the membership desk of your local Y branch.
Date:
Saturday, December 9
Times:
9 a.m.-Noon
Location:
Joliet Junior College Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
This event is free and open to the community.
ABOUT COACH SANDERSON
As the winningest coach in the program’s history, Coach Sanderson has been at the helm of the JJC women’s basketball program for 16 seasons. Since becoming the head coach at JJC, Sanderson has helped more than 40 athletes extend their playing careers at four-year institutions and has coached 22 all-conference players, 18 all-region players, three All-Americans, and five Academic All-Americans.
ABOUT COACH TURNER
Coach Turner became the head men’s basketball coach at JJC in 2022, bringing more than 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels to the Wolves program. Turner has also worked as an instructor at several high-profile camps in the Chicagoland area, including the Chicago Bulls Basketball Academy, Northwestern University, and DePaul University basketball camps.
We invite you to join the Galowich Family YMCA in spreading cheer this holiday season by participating in our 2023 Giving Tree program. All items collected will be wrapped and given to YMCA families in need this Christmas season.
To participate, select an ornament tag from the wall next to the Christmas Tree in the lobby at the Galowich Family YMCA. Each tag describes an item on a child’s wish list. Members are welcome to select more than one gift. Return your unwrapped gift(s), with the ornament tag attached, by Friday, December 15 to the Membership Desk.
Beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 6 p.m., Edward-Elmhurst Health will offer Jumpstart Your Health with Group Lifestyle Balance™ in-person at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.
What is Jumpstart Your Health?
Jumpstart Your Health is a year-long lifestyle change program designed to help people lose weight, increase activity and prevent disease. Jumpstart Your Health utilizes Group Lifestyle Balance™, a research-based curriculum that helps individuals make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
What will the program entail?
-1 hour group classes with a trained lifestyle coach
-22 total classes over the one-year program (Class will meet weekly for the first two months, bimonthly for months 3-6, then monthly for months 7-12)
-Education on nutrition, physical activity and behavior modification
-Self-monitoring of weight, food and activity
-A trained lifestyle coach to help guide and encourage you
-Support from other participants with the same goals as you
Are you a candidate?
Jumpstart Your Health is for anyone over the age of 25 looking to lose weight and take charge of their health. A one year commitment is required. Attendance at class is a key indicator of success in the program.
How much does it cost?
The one year program fee is $199 for C.W. Avery YMCA members and $249* for non-members.
*May be eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement. Not covered by most insurance.
To register for the class with this offer, please call Class Registration at 630-527-6363 and let them know you would like to sign up for the Jumpstart class at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Non-members may call Class Registration or email [email protected] for more information.
