The Village of Shorewood YMCA was proud to welcome the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, May 2.
Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair said that the event was the perfect way to continue the association’s Centennial Celebration.
“As we celebrate our 100th anniversary throughout 2026, we are committed to creating welcoming and inviting spaces to deliver on our mission and to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. And, as we embark on our second century of service, we are so excited to begin writing our next chapter here in Shorewood,” Leclair said.
The new YMCA facility, which was made possible thanks to an incredible partnership with the Village of Shorewood, has now eclipsed more than 6,200 members since opening its doors on April 27.
“We are so very grateful to Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold and the Village Board of Trustees for their partnership,” Leclair said. “We are also thankful for the support and leadership of the YMCA Board of Directors and Advisory Council members, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers who greet everyone who walks through our doors with a smile and a kind word. Visitors always know that the Y is a place where they truly belong, and where they will be supported and celebrated every step along the way.”
Additional Ribbon Cutting Speakers Included:
Tasha Marsaglia, Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Andy Midlock, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Member
Village of Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold
Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
Dr. Robert Schiffbauer, Minooka CCSD 201 Superintendent
Ryan Van Acker, Minooka High School Student
Chris Ramirez, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Association Board of Directors Vice Chair
Karla Guseman, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Chair
Trisha Dust, Village of Shorewood YMCA Executive Director
At the conclusion of the Ribbon Cutting, the YMCA hosted a Community Open House from 1-4 p.m., which featured a wide range of activities, including facility tours, program demonstrations, group exercise classes, face painting, and arts and crafts. The 967 was also onsite broadcasting live throughout the event.
Open House attendees also had the chance to participate in special raffles and giveaways, and pick up a commemorative grand opening t-shirt.
If you are interested in joining the Village of Shorewood YMCA, now is the perfect time as our Grand Opening Membership Sale is underway! You can join online today or by visiting the Y at 1801 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.
