• My Y Rewards Special November Earnings Event
  

  MY Y REWARDS SPECIAL NOVEMBER EARNINGS EVENT

  Get ready to burn off those Halloween candy calories with a special bonus for My Y Rewards program participants!

  Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive 100 bonus points if they attend eight group fitness classes in the month of November .

  Learn how to enroll by clicking below.

  ENROLL TODAY

  Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.

  If you should have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected].

• Starting Strong: Participate in the Y’s Planksgiving Challenge

  A strong core is the foundation of a strong body. Join this self-paced, 30-day challenge to increase your core strength and stay consistent during this busy time of the year.

  The Challenge: Aim to do at least one plank per day. Your personal goal is to improve your standard forearm plank time by double or maybe even triple your starting plank time by the end of the month. The challenge runs November 1-30.

  Use the Y On the Go App to track your progress!

  • On the App home screen, tap on ‘Calendar.’
  • Click on ‘Plan Something,’ then ‘Activity’ and search for Plank exercise.
  • Complete your exercise, then edit and save today’s plank time.
  • To save your progress, click on ‘Add to today’ and ‘Finish training.’

  PLANK VARIATIONS:

  Want to mix it up a bit? Add these plank variations to your Thanksgiving menu:

  • Side Plank
  • Thread the Needle
  • Hip Dips
  • Reverse Plank
  • Renegade Row
  • Plank Jacks
  • Weighted Plank
  • Bird Dog Plank
• Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2027 YMCA Gala Now on Sale

  The Greater Joliet Area YMCA will host its annual Gala on Saturday, February 27, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Festivities for the Y’s marquee fundraising event, which is generously presented by Midland States Bank, will include dinner, silent and live auctions, exciting raffles, and entertainment.

  Sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 YMCA Gala are now on sale! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable evening as we welcome a sold-out crowd of Y supporters to celebrate charitable giving at the Y.

  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  PURCHASE SPONSORSHIP ONLINE

  Proceeds from the 2027 YMCA Gala will benefit the Mission Strong Fund, which helps to ensure that the Y’s mission will continue to thrive and help those in our community who need it most. Now in its 19th year, the YMCA Gala has raised more than $2.3 million to benefit children, adults, and families living in our community.

  To learn about this year’s event, please visit our Event Headquarters or contact:

  EVENT INFORMATION
  Dori Fugate
  Volunteer and Special Events Director
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: (815) 782-0502

  SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
  Donnie Chestnutt
  Mission Advancement Director
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: (815) 782-0800

• Greater Joliet Area YMCA Kid Zone Programs Participating in Lights on Afterschool Celebration on October 22

  The time has come! The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is proud to be joining the Afterschool Alliance and thousands of afterschool programs for the nation’s showcase of afterschool programs: Lights On Afterschool! 

  Afterschool programs like YMCA Kid Zone provide the fun and safe environment youth need to explore new things, build meaningful connections, and reach their full potential. On October 22, we’re helping to shine a light on the important role of afterschool programs in our community with special activities at each of our Kid Zone sites in Plainfield, Joliet, Morris, Shorewood, Minooka, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville!

  Since its launch in 2000, Lights On Afterschool has been the only nationwide rally celebrating afterschool programs. Every year, more than 8,000 afterschool programs across the country draw 1 million people to join celebrations of the impact these programs have on children, families, and communities.

  We can’t wait to shine the lights on afterschool!

• C.W. Avery Family YMCA Celebrating 20 Years of Service During Community Appreciation Membership Sale

  Whether you’re looking to get stronger, improve your health, spend more time with family, or connect with your community, the Y is the place to be! For 20 years, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA has been proud to be your hometown Y – supporting kids, adults, and families of all ages.

  As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2026, we thank you for embracing the Y’s mission and helping us grow into a thriving community center where everyone belongs and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Join the celebration. Join the Y. And discover all that’s waiting for you!

  COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP SALE
  October 23-26

  Join the YMCA and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!

  Valid at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. New and alumni members only.

  LEARN MORE

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