The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of service, leadership, and impact.
To help commemorate this historic milestone, the health and wellness teams from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are encouraging members to participate in special ‘Decades Week’ group fitness classes throughout the year.
The celebration continues next week with ‘Disco Fitness’ of the 70’s! See below for details.
Morris Hospital YMCA and Village of Shorewood YMCA
Members are encouraged to wear their 70’s themed attire in any class between May 4-10.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Members are encouraged to wear their 70’s themed attire in the following classes:
WERQ
Tuesday, May 6
7 p.m.
Zumba
Thursday, May 7
5:30 p.m.
WERQ
Wednesday, May 7
7 p.m.
Additionally, the following classes will feature music from the era:
Pilates
Monday, May 4
8:30 a.m.
Cycle
Tuesday, May 5
9:15 a.m.
WERQ
Tuesday, May 6
7 p.m.
Cycle
Saturday, May 9
9:15 a.m.
Founded in 1926, the YMCA is one of the area’s leading nonprofit organizations, strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. To learn more about our Centennial Celebration, click here.
