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YMCA Invites Community to Participate in National Discussion on Mental Health

March 18, 2021

As part of our continued efforts to help families in our community navigate the mental health repercussions of COVID-19, we are proud to announce the Y’s partnership with Pop Culture Hero Coalition and Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital to present “Resilience, Empathy, Healthy Screen-time: An Honest Conversation” on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.

The Facebook Live event will feature a conversation led by celebrity guests and acclaimed psychologists, experts and thought leaders, focusing on mental health, resilience, empathy building, healthy screen use and managing conflict as parents, teens and children navigate the repercussions of COVID-19.

We hope you will join us for this very important national conversation. And please spread the word to your friends and neighbors . All are welcome!

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Eating Right: Green Eggs and Ham Frittata

March 17, 2021

A Healthy Recipe from Our Partners at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers

Green Eggs and Ham Frittata

Wreath Ingredients:

8 large eggs
1 ½teaspoons dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, diced
1 5-ounce bag baby spinach, chopped
½ cup diced ham
1/2 cup shredded havarti or Muenster cheese

Directions:

Step 1: Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F

Step 2: Whist eggs, dill salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and ham, cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.

Step 3: Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and coo, lifting the edges of the frittata so uncooked egg can flow underneath, until the bottom is light golden, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top, transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, 6-8 minutes. Let rest for about 3 minutes before serving. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts: Yields 6 servings

Per Serving: 217 calories; fat 15g; protein 14g; carbohydrates 6 g; cholesterol 262mg; sodium 419mg.

Celebrate Easter at the YMCA

March 16, 2021

Easter is just around the corner and the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is here to help you and your family get in the holiday spirit! Full details about fun and exciting Easter events can be found below or by contacting your local branch.

YMCA Easter Egg Hunts

Smith Family YMCA
Saturday, March 20
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location:
1350 S. Briggs St.
Joliet, IL 60433

The Smith Family YMCA invites you to take part in a special Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 20. Parents/Guardians are invited to go online to register their child/children for one of three egg hunt sessions on March 20:

11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or Noon

Each session will be split into three groups of 50 participants and children will need to bring their own bag/bucket to collect items. Children in attendance will also be able to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is free and open to the community. Space is limited and registration is required. Masks will be required. In the event of inclement weather, there will be no make-up date.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Saturday, March 27
1-2:30 p.m.

Location:
15120 Wallin Dr.
Plainfield, IL 60544

Bring your Easter baskets and join us for an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt! Parents can register their child/children for one of three available time slots:

1 p.m, 1:30 p.m., or 2 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to Facility Members only. Space is limited and registration is required. Masks will be required.

Hop Into Easter Drive-Thru Events

(All Drive-Thru Events are free and open to the community)

Morris Community YMCA
Saturday, March 27
10-11:30 a.m.

This event is hosted in partnership with Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers. The Easter Bunny and his most-trusted helpers will be handing out goody bags featuring candy and a take-home craft, while supplies last. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for one of our golden tickets, which will be hidden inside a handful of goody bags. Golden tickets can be redeemed for prizes at the Morris Community YMCA March 29-April 2.

Drive-Thru Directions: Cars will enter the YMCA parking lot from Jefferson Street and exit onto Wauponsee Street.

Galowich Family YMCA
Saturday, March 27
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Easter Bunny will be handing out goody bags, while supplies last. Kids will also be able to greet the Easter Bunny from inside their vehicle.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Saturday, March 27
2:30-4 p.m.

Kids will be able to wave to the Easter Bunny and pick up a bag of Easter goodies, while supplies last!

Drive-Thru Directions: From Wallin Drive, cars will be directed to take a right on Ottawa Street and loop around Ira Jones Middle School. When exiting, cars will be directed back onto Ottawa Street and head east to Van Dyke Road.

Community Easter Egg Hunts

(Free and open to the community)

Morris Community YMCA
March 19-27
The Morris Community YMCA is teaming up with the Morris Retail Association to host an Easter Egg Hunt in downtown Morris. Residents of all ages are invited to join in on the fun to find colorful Easter Eggs, which will be hidden at 11 locations throughout the downtown. Learn more here.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
March 22-April 3
YMCA members and local residents are invited to visit a number of area businesses to find hidden Easter Eggs. Be sure to turn in your completed Easter Egg Hunt Card at the YMCA to be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes. Learn more here.