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YMCA December Personal Training Sale

We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our December Personal Training Sale. Throughout the month if you purchase four personal training sessions sessions, you get one free to use yourself or gift to a friend!

Offer valid for Facility Members only through Tuesday, December 31. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions apply.

You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Community YMCA

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Village of Shorewood YMCA


The Greater Joliet Area YMCA was excited to welcome the community to a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future Village of Shorewood YMCA on Thursday, November 21. More than 180 people were in attendance to help the Y celebrate the construction of the new facility, which is being built on Route 52 in Shorewood and is expected to open to the community in spring 2026.

Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tasha Marsaglia opened the event by welcoming guests and introducing YMCA member Stephen Blount, who provided the morning’s invocation.

Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair then took the podium to speak about the Y’s deep-rooted history in our community, encouraging attendees to reflect on the role the Y has played in their lives. She also celebrated the impact the future facility will have for residents of all ages and thanked the Y’s Board of Directors for their unwavering commitment to the project. Leclair also praised the Village of Shorewood, Mayor Clarence “CC” DeBold, and the Village Board of Trustees for their support and partnership.

“The YMCA has proudly served the community for nearly 100 years, and we are so excited to write the next chapter of our storied history in Shorewood,” Leclair said. “Of course, I am very excited for the unbelievable amenities this beautiful facility will offer for our community, but I am even more excited about the Y stories it will create. The connections that will be made and the bonds of friendship that will grow will transform this building into a thriving community center.”

Leclair invited Mayor Debold to share his vision for the partnership between the Y and the Village of Shorewood. He emphasized that Y programs will provide fun activities like youth sports leagues for kids, as well as important health and wellness programs for adults and seniors, all while adding employment opportunities to the Shorewood community. Upon opening, the new facility will also serve as the home for the Y’s Regional Office, which provides support and leadership to all YMCA branches and program sites in Will and Grundy Counties. 

Minooka Community High School District 111 Superintendent Dr. Robert Schiffbauer then spoke about the impact the new facility will have on Minooka High School student-athletes. Beginning in fall 2026, the Y will serve as the home for the school’s swim teams. He thanked the Y for providing more opportunities for students to have an enriching high school experience. 

Schiffbauer then introduced Cheri Rubocki, Chairman of the YMCA’s Board of Directors, who reflected on her experiences as a YMCA swim team parent and volunteer, and expressed her excitement to work alongside the Village of Shorewood to serve our community.

“On behalf of the YMCA’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mayor DeBold and the Village Board of Trustees for their partnership and support of the YMCA’s mission. I know that I speak for the Board when I say that we are looking forward to working with the Village to serve our community for generations to come,” Rubocki said. 

Village of Shorewood Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Karla Guseman then highlighted the Y’s commitment to youth development and its financial assistance program, which will help to ensure that YMCA’s programs are available for children, adults, and families living in Shorewood and the greater Joliet community.

Trisha Dust, who will serve as the Village of Shorewood YMCA Executive Director when the facility opens, closed the program by recognizing the contributions of YMCA staff and shared the team’s gratitude for the overwhelming support this new facility has already received from the community. 

To learn more about the Village of Shorewood YMCA, please contact Executive Director Trisha Dust at (815) 744-3939, ext. 327 or visit www.jolietymca.org.

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Find Your Reason to Give: Make a Donation to the Y During Our 12 Days of Giving Campaign

For nearly 100 years, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has worked hand-in-hand with our neighbors to bring about meaningful change in our community. As one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations, the Y is committed to strengthening our community by empowering young people, improving individual and community well-being, and inspiring residents of all ages to give back and connect with their neighbors.

At our three facilities in Joliet, Plainfield, and Morris, and at more than 50 program sites throughout our community, the Y is providing much-needed programs and services for children, families, and adults living in Will and Grundy Counties. Each and every day, kids of all ages are learning to swim and making new friends at summer camp and through our before and after school Kid Zone programs; teens are setting goals for their future while receiving college readiness and career training; seniors are becoming physically stronger and making connections; and families are staying active and spending quality time together.

We know that the true power of the Y lives in the hearts and actions of everyone who believes in our vision of a better us and a stronger community for all. Whenever we see a neighbor in need, the Y stands ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. This would not be possible without the support of our generous donors.

To ensure that the Y’s mission can continue to thrive and help those in our community who need it most, we invite you to make a charitable gift to the YMCA’s 2024 Mission Strong Fund during our 12 Days of Giving Campaign, which begins today and will continue through Giving Tuesday on December 3.

Your gift this holiday season will help people living right here in our community – your friends and neighbors – and ensure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay.

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Morris Hospital YMCA Excited to Share Membership Welcome Packet

Opening day for the Morris Hospital YMCA is less than a month away! And, as we prepare to welcome the community to this wonderful new facility, we invite you to take a look the membership welcome packet below to learn more about what the YMCA can do for you and your family!

Morris Hospital YMCA Welcome Packet

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Chicago Tribune Names Greater Joliet Area YMCA a Winner of the Chicago Area 2024 Top Workplaces Award

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplaces honor by the Chicago Tribune. A seven-time Top Workplace honoree, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been providing much-needed programs and services for children, families, and adults living in Will and Grundy Counties for nearly 100 years.

The annul Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. This confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, just to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

“Being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for the seventh time is truly a wonderful honor for our YMCA,” said President and CEO Katy Leclair. “Our organization is powered by the unwavering passion and commitment of our employees. They are dedicated to serving our community and growing the Y’s mission, and it is truly a privilege to work alongside this amazing team each and every day,” added Leclair.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has more than 750 full and part-time employees who work at its three facilities and more than 50 program sites across Will and Grundy Counties. Driven by its mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. But, most importantly, its doors are open to everyone, regardless of age, income or background. At the Y, no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Village of Shorewood YMCA Scheduled for November 21

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that it will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Village of Shorewood YMCA from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 21. Open to the community, this celebration will be held at the site of the future facility, which will be located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.

Located along the thriving Route 52 corridor, the new nearly 60,000-square-foot YMCA, which is being built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, will feature a wellness center, gymnasium, an eight-lane lap pool, group exercise studios, community rooms, and outdoor spaces for summer camps and youth sports programs. Upon opening, the new facility will also serve as the home for the Y’s Regional Office, which provides support and leadership to all YMCA branches and program sites in Will and Grundy Counties. It is anticipated that the new Village of Shorewood YMCA will open its doors to the community in spring 2026.

Guests attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony are encouraged to park at the Shorewood Village Hall, which is located on the north side of Jefferson Street at 1 Towne Center Boulevard. Complimentary shuttles will be available to transport guests to and from the Groundbreaking site. Community Service Officers will also be onsite assisting guests crossing the street at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Wynstone Drive.

To learn more about the Village of Shorewood YMCA, please contact Executive Director Trisha Dust at (815) 744-3939 or visit www.jolietymca.org.

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