C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
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The Greater Joliet Area YMCA will be joining YMCAs across the country to celebrate Welcoming Week from September 13-22! Welcoming Week, an initiative of Y-USA’s national partner Welcoming America, elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. This week-long celebration is an opportunity for neighbors – both immigrants and US-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community.
This week, when you visit your local Y branch, you’ll be able to participate in fun activities that will get you in to the spirit of Welcome Week.
EXPAND YOUR WORLD
Members will be invited to participate in nine fun and easy activities to expand their perspectives and make our community a more welcoming place for all. You can grab an activity card by visiting the Membership Desk or download a card today by clicking below. How many can you accomplish during the week?
Welcome Week Activity Card
BRINGING PEOPLE CLOSER
Members will have the opportunity to pin their country of origin on a map located in the lobby. We are so excited to display a worldwide community throughout the week!
LEARN, GROW, THRIVE
Kid Zone sites will help celebrate YMCA Welcoming Week with group readings of ‘Stand in My Shoes’ by Bob Sornson. This short story will help children understand the importance of empathy when interacting with others.
SEPTEMBER 23-28
Get ready to celebrate National Balance Awareness Week at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA! Facility Members who attend mind/body group fitness classes between September 23-28 will earn an entry into a raffle for a special prize! Classes eligible for the raffle include:
Monday, September 23
Pilates, 8:45-9:30 a.m.
Barre, 10:15-11 a.m.
Hatha Yoga, 7:10-8:20 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Breathing and Meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Circl Mobility, 6-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
Vinyasa Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Thursday, September 26
Pilates Fusion, 8:10-8:55 a.m.
Barre, 9:15-10 a.m.
Breathing and Meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga, 6:15-7:20 p.m.
Friday, September 27
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga, 7-8 a.m.
Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 28
Pilates, 8:35-9:20 a.m.
Facility Members can reserve a spot in group fitness classes by using the YMCA On the Go App! Learn how to download the app today by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Health, Wellness, and Dance Director Kristen Derengowski at (815) 267-8600, ext. 224 or via email at [email protected].
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Advisory Council is excited to host a special Celebrity Bartender Event! Stop by to see some of your favorite Y friends and support a great cause! All cash tips collected at the bar will benefit the YMCA Mission Strong Fund. Please remember to bring cash for raffles and to tip your bartender. Complimentary appetizers will be served.
Date:
Thursday, October 3
Time:
6-9 p.m.
Location:
Chop’d
12337 S. Illinois Route 59, Suite #155
Plainfield, IL 60585
Celebrity Bartenders
Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis
Liz Bass
State Representative Harry Benton
Stephen Blount
Greg Chapman
Cathy Crawford
Elaine Curry
Kristen Derengowski
Rachel Fitzgerald
Rachael Gould
Rob Hamilton
Anna Hullinger
Village of Plainfield Trustee Cally Larson
Phillip Lawrence
Katy Leclair
Tasha Marsaglia
Plainfield Police Chief Robert Miller
Brian Minnis
Plainfield Township Trustee Eric Nelson
Ryan Peterson
Allison Ramey
Chris Ramirez
Marcus Rembert
Sean Smith
Raffle Ticket Sellers
Donnie Chestnutt
Rachael Gould
Emcee
Joe LaGiglia
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA invites families to participate in a series of Family Fitness Fridays this fall! These family oriented group fitness classes will help you and your family create healthy habits and have fun together!
All classes will run 6-7 p.m. Open to ages 4 and up. Free and open to the community.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required.
Friday, September 20
Family Line Dancing
Grab your partner and show off your moves while you learn new dance routines!
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Friday, October 18
Monster Bash
Wear your spookiest costume and enjoy a Halloween fitness experience!
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Friday, November 15
Glow and Grow Strong
Flash your brightest neon colors and get ready for a party atmosphere!
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Friday, December 20
Family Reindeer Games
Celebrate the season with fun health and wellness activities fit for all ages!
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The YMCA community encompasses a wide range of amazing people with a passion for public service, including many veterans who have served in the armed forces. Among this group of veterans is Y staff member Joe Miraglia – a.k.a. ‘Mr. Joe’ – who had the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. earlier this summer.
“It was such a whirlwind. Time flew by so fast. The day started at four in the morning and we had 114 veterans on the trip,” he said.
Joe, a veteran of the United States Air Force, said that the experience covered an array of monuments and memorials.
“We started with the World War II Memorial and then we stopped by the Vietnam Memorial. We also got a tour of the National Air and Space Museum,” he said. “The support staff during the flight and trip were amazing.”
And when Joe returned home, a pleasant surprise was waiting for him at the airport.
“There were hundreds of people in the crowd, and as I was walking through to the end of the line, there were all my Y people. I was shocked to see so many,” he said.
A group of nearly two dozen YMCA members and staff had gathered to welcome Joe back to Illinois.
“Joe has been a Y member for more than 15 years and, in addition to being one of our most dedicated Fab 50 participants, he has also made a positive impact as a member of our youth and family staff team since 2021,” Director of Branch Operations Lisa Behounek said. “We wanted to show our appreciation for his service and help make the day a true celebration.”
Joe said he is excited to continue his work as a birthday party attendant, participate in YMCA water aerobics classes, and stay connected with the other members of the Fab 50 social group.
“I have a lot of fun at the Y and over the years I’ve made a lot of friends. Everybody is so helpful and friendly,” he said.
On behalf of the Y, we’d like to thank Joe for his service to our country. We are so grateful to have him as a member of our YMCA family!
