Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris, Smith

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Teen Achievers Set To Hold Flapjack Fundraiser

Want to help support the Y’s Teen Achievers Program while enjoying a tasty breakfast? Buy a ticket for our Flapjack Fundraiser Event on February 8! Our Teen Achievers will be selling tickets throughout the community and you can also purchase a ticket when you stop by your local branch. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the breakfast. (Only cash or checks will be accepted for this event.) Proceeds from this event will benefit the spring break college tour trip. We can’t wait to see you there!

When:

8 a.m.-10 a.m.

Location:

Applebee’s
2795 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435

Cost: $8

Morris Community YMCA Offering Men’s Basketball League

If you’re looking for a little friendly competition, the Morris Community YMCA has got you covered! Our Adult Men’s Basketball League is set to run from March 29 to May 31 and registration is now open. Team spots are limited, so get a group of friends together and sign up today!

League Details:
•Games will be played at Morris Community High School on Sundays from 1-6 p.m.
• All players must be 18 years or older.
• League Maximum: 10 Teams
• Roster Limit: 12 players
• Rosters are due by the first game.
• Each member must play in three regular season games to participate in the playoffs.
• Season consists of 8 games plus single elimination playoff. (No games on May 24)

Rates:
Facility Member: $500 per team*
Community Member: $750 per team

*Team Captain must be a Facility Member in order to pay the Facility Member price. Team Captain must register the team.

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 23

Register Here

Take the ‘Operation Transformation’ Health & Wellness Challenge


February 10-April 5

Transform your life in 2020 by participating in the YMCA’s Operation Transformation Health and Wellness Challenge. This 8-week program will provide you with the inspiration you need to get in shape and embrace a healthy and active lifestyle. Plus, it’s a great way to change up your fitness routine while trying new classes and meeting new people!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

  • Beginning February 10, you can earn points (up to 5 each week) for every fitness class you attend.
  • Additional points may be earned by completing weekly bonus activities.
  • Members who turn their completed cards into the Membership Desk each week will have the opportunity to win weekly prizes.
  • At the end of the 8-week challenge, the member with the most points will win his/her choice of three free 30-minute personal training sessions OR one free 5-week specialty fitness class.
  • FREE TO ALL YMCA FACILITY MEMBERS (AGES 16 & Up)

You will receive your tracking card during Week 1 of the challenge. After each fitness class, be sure to ask your instructor to punch or initial your Punch Card.

To sign up, stop by the Membership Desk of your local Y branch or register online below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Community YMCA

Smith Family YMCA

Morris Community YMCA Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

On January 5, 2015, the Morris Community YMCA opened its doors on Wauponsee Street in downtown Morris. It has truly been a privilege to serve our members and the Grundy County community for the last five years.  In celebration of our five-year anniversary we are excited to announce a series of raffles to help our members ring in 2020!

To take part in our anniversary celebration, be sure to check-in at the Membership Desk when you visit the Y from January 6-10. When you check-in, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a variety of Y swag. Winners will be randomly selected each day throughout the week.

Also, be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page throughout the week, as we will be profiling members and staff who have been along for this amazing journey every step of the way! And don’t forget to check-in on Facebook and take photos with our selfie frame and photo signs, which will be available at the Membership Desk.

On behalf of the YMCA and our partners at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, we would like to thank everyone involved in helping us reaching this milestone. Our efforts would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated staff, the assistance of volunteers, the kindness of donors, and the continued support from all of our members. We look forward to celebrating this week while continuing our work in 2020 and beyond. We know that the best is yet to come!

New Year’s Resolutions: Help Yourself and Your Neighbors

It’s always exciting to change the calendar from December to January. A new year is filled with potential and the chance to start fresh. And after the busy holidays filled with celebrations and tables of delicious treats, it’s not surprising that, according to a 2019 survey, 65 percent of people resolved to exercise more with the New Year. 

But what if your New Year’s resolution could benefit more than just yourself? When you join a community-based organization like the Y, you’re committing to more than simply becoming healthier; you’re supporting the values and programs that strengthen the communities where you live. 

With impactful programs for every member of your family, the Y is a place where you belong. YMCA Facility Members enjoy before and after school programs, swim lessons, free group exercise classes, priority registration on all programs, and so much more. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies—it strengthens people, families, and communities. 

As your friends and neighbors look to make themselves healthier in the New Year, we would like to remind them that when they join the Y, they’re not simply joining a gym—they’re joining a community. The YMCA brings together people from all different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, and ensures that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

To learn more about joining the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, please contact your local branch or visit www.jolietymca.org. And, starting January 1, new and alumni members will pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee–a savings of up to $120 when they sign-up for a YMCA membership during our January Membership Sale.

Join the Y During Our January Membership Sale


Join the Y by January 31 and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee—a savings of up to $120! 

Achieving greater health and well-being is all about taking small steps. Take your first one by joining the YMCA!

Current YMCA members who refer a friend to the Y can earn a FREE month of membership! To learn more, visit the Membership Desk at your local Y branch.

Join Online

OUR FACILITY MEMBERS ENJOY:

Access to Four Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s four YMCA locations, including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center, all fully programmed with activities for the entire family, including family swim time, swim lessons, aquatic fitness programs and lap lane access.
  • Four wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.
  • Free fitness orientations and daily group exercise classes (programs vary by location).

Quality Programming
In addition to our free group exercise classes, the Y offers year-round swimming lessons, sports programs and personal training, among a slew of other options.

Child Care
If you have a Family Membership, you can drop your child(ren) off at our supervised playroom while you exercise.

So Much More
A complete list of member benefits can be found here.

FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

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

Smith Family YMCA
1350 S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433

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