GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

This fall, we’re teaming up with Keigher Academy of Irish Dance to offer their renowned Irish dance lessons at the Morris YMCA.

Held Fridays Starting November 11
Ages 4-5: 5-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12: 5-5:45 p.m

Dance lessons are a great way to help improve your child’s coordination, confidence and rhythm. New dancers will learn reel and jig steps, as well as correct posture, stage presence, foot placement and timing.

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To coincide with this year’s Corn Fest theme, the Morris Community YMCA will be honoring its very own Hometown Heroes throughout the week.

Each one of our honorees has inspired us tremendously in one way or another. Whether they’re inside our building, in their respective homes or out in the community, each of them embodies the true spirit of the Y.

On the inaugural day of Corn Fest 2016, we shared the first story in our five-part Hometown Heroes series on our Facebook page and blog. We’ll continue to post one story per day until Corn Fest concludes.

• Day 1: Terry Donahue
• Day 2: Amanda DeBoard
• Day 3: Billy Chamberlain
• Day 4: Madi and Nate Hock
• Day 5: Zelko Family

You may recognize some of our Heroes. You may not. Either way, we hope you’ll follow along throughout the week and enjoy getting to know some of the people that motivate us each and every day.

Register for Personal Training Today!

Want to get more out of your workout? A YMCA personal trainer can help you design an exercise routine that is tailored specifically to your needs and goals.

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Corn Fest Coloring Contest

Calling all Y Kids! To celebrate this very fun time of year in Grundy County, the Morris Community YMCA is hosting a Coloring Contest. Open to kids, ages 4-12, this is the perfect opportunity to let your artistic talents shine.

It’s easy to enter…

1. Download an entry form below (or pick one up at the Y).
2. Grab your crayons, markers or colored pencils and color away!
3. Fill out the entry form and drop it off at the Membership Desk of the Morris Community YMCA.

One winner in each age group will receive a YMCA trophy and fall gift basket. All entries are due by Friday, September 23.

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The Y is looking to gain feedback from Grundy County parents on the types of programming they would like to see at the Morris Community YMCA.

We hope you will join us at one of our upcoming Focus Groups:

Friday, September 16
10-11:30 a.m.

Monday, September 19
6-7:30 p.m.

Morris Community YMCA
320 Wauponsee Street
Morris, IL 60450

These interactive sessions will allow you to:

• Provide feedback on the types of youth programs you would like to see the Y offer in Grundy County
• Learn more about Y programs, services and membership opportunities
• Learn more about new YMCA initiatives and the Y’s long-term plans in Morris and Grundy County

Light refreshments will be served. Complimentary child watch services (ages 6 months-10 years old) will also be available onsite.

To learn more or to RSVP, please contact Executive Director Missy Durkin at (815) 513-8080 or via email at [email protected].

Fall Youth Sports Clinics

Soccer Skills Clinic
August 31-October 12

• Led by MSA Youth Soccer Coach Alissa Samolis
• Held Wednesday evenings at Morris Soccer Association Fields
• Players will work t0 improve footwork, passing and dribbling, among other skills

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Volleyball Skills Clinic
September 10-October 29

• Led by Seneca Coach Jen Zelko
• Held Saturday mornings at White Oak Elementary School (Door 25)
• Players will work to develop their hitting, bumping, setting and serving skills

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Cheerleading Skills Clinic
September 10-October 22

• Led by Coach Dani Matney
• Held Saturday mornings at Rebel Cheer (318 Liberty Street, Floor 3, Morris, IL)
• Players will learn new cheers, jumps and fun routines

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