C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge Starting November 14Our 8-week Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge will help you get in shape and keep the weight off during the holiday season. We have a great plan to help you adopt healthy eating and exercise habits while saying ‘No’ to those tempting holiday cravings.
Are you up for the challenge?
If you can maintain your weight within 2 pounds for 8 weeks (November 14-January 7), you will receive a $20 YMCA credit that can be used towards any fitness program, including personal training. If you gain more than 2 pounds during this eight-week challenge, your fee will be donated in your name to the Y’s Mission Strong Fund.
There will be two mandatory weigh-ins:
Week 1 (some time between November 14 and November 19)
Week 8 (some time between January 2 and January 7)
There will also be optional weigh-in:
Week 5 (some time between December 12 and December 17)
As part of this fun-filled Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge, you will receive:
Let’s have a little fun this holiday season. Together, we will help you celebrate the holiday season happy and healthy!
Registration is now open. Select your branch below and sign up today!
Cost: $25
Prepare yourselves! This October, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has a series of spooky, Halloween-themed activities planned for you and your family. Come dressed in your Halloween best and join us for ‘Spook-tacular’ fun!
Morris Community YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 22
10-11:30 a.m.
Location:
Morris Grade School
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
It’s Halloween time and we’re having a bash! Wear your best costume and do a little Monster Dash! Come trunk or treat from the numerous trunks provided by local businesses.
Cost: Free and open to the community
If you would like to host a trunk during this event, please contact Youth and Family Director Jordan Overton at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 513.
Galowich Family YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 28
6-8 p.m.
Bring your family to this spook-tacular event! Decorated cars will fill our parking lot and children can go from trunk to trunk to collect candy and play games. This provides a fun and safe environment for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume!
Cost: Free and open to the community.
If you are interested in volunteering or hosting a Trunk-or-Treat vehicle, contact Youth and Family Director Catie Wallis at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939, ext. 320
C.W. Avery Family YMCA Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 29
1-3:30 p.m.
Stop by the C.W. Avery Family YMCA for our exciting Halloween Spooktacular! We will have a Trunk-or-Treat with a haunted house as well as games, crafts, and a Halloween photo op! The THRIVE Dance Team will also do a performance at 1:30 p.m. and our spooky costume parade will be held at 2:15 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the community
If you are interested in hosting a trunk, please contact Youth and Family Director Shannon Stawikowski at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 212.
When kids play sports, they do more than just exercise. Besides being physically active, they develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school and work better in groups.
YMCA youth basketball programs teach kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids who play YMCA basketball have a lot of fun!
To learn more about YBL in your area, or to register online, please click below.
The Y is also looking for referees and volunteer coaches!
The YMCA’s Holiday Card Design Contest is back! Open to Y Members, ages 6-12, the contest is the perfect opportunity for kids to let their artistic talents shine and help spread a little cheer this upcoming holiday season.
Here’s how to enter:
1. Download an entry form and print it out. Entry forms are also available at the Y’s Front Desk.
2. Grab some crayons, markers and colored pencils and draw a picture that depicts your favorite things about the holidays and the winter season. From snowmen to Christmas trees, to candy canes and snowflakes, we can’t wait to see your original designs!
3. Complete the entry form and drop it off at the Y.
We will select our three favorite designs—one from each age group—to be featured on the Y’s holiday card.
Age Groups
Each of our winners will receive a YMCA Sweatshirt and other exciting prizes.
The deadline to enter is Friday, November 4.
Nine members of the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s masters swim team took home state championships at the 2022 Illinois Senior Olympics on September 17 in Springfield.
Swimmers who came home with finalist medals included Head Coach Ann Emmrich, Karen Spangler, John Wesolowski, Chris Drillenburg, John Hernandez, Erin Stuedemann, Laurie Biskie, Susan Towne and Mike Burcham.
Team members are now qualified for the national Senior Olympics competition. We wish them all the best of luck!
Do you have an interest in swimming? Join the Masters Swim Club! Open to Y members, ages 18 and over, team practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 a.m.-6 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m., as well as Sundays from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. Swim Club members who choose to compete in meets can do so in one of 12 different age groups. For more information, please contact the C.W. Avery YMCA at (815) 267-8600.
