Greater Joliet Area YMCA

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C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Hosting Centennial Celebration Food Drive

For 100 years, the YMCA has been dedicated to social responsibility and providing support for those in our community who need it most. As we continue celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we invite the community to participate in a special food drive from February 9-15.

Residents can drop off donations of non-perishable food items at location boxes located in the lobby of their local Y branch:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

Galowich Family YMCA
749 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431

Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

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Save During the YMCA’s 2026 NFL FLAG Football Sale

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s NFL FLAG Football season is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to sign up and SAVE!

Register your child for the Y’s spring NFL FLAG Football league between February 6-9 and SAVE $10!*

Use promo code: NFLFLAG2026 when registering online.

Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.

Full league details are available here. If you have any questions, please contact the sports department at your local Y branch:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
REGISTER ONLINE

Joliet Community YMCA
Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 317
REGISTER ONLINE

Morris Hospital YMCA
Chris Interial, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 514
REGISTER ONLINE

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YMCA Centennial Celebration: Help Us Tell Our Community’s Y Story

For 100 years, the YMCA has helped shape the stories of individuals and families living in our community. Each person’s Y story is unique – improving health, supporting children, building friendships, or finding a place to belong.

As we celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we invite you to share how the Y has made a difference in your life.

Share How the YMCA Has Helped You

Members of all ages are invited to celebrate the Y’s Centennial Anniversary by sharing their Y story:

  1. Pick up a “Because of the YMCA” sign at the Membership Desk during your next visit or download a sign by clicking below.

    BECAUSE OF THE YMCA

  2. Write a few words describing how the YMCA has made an impact in your life.
  3. Email a photo (landscape orientation) of you holding your sign to [email protected].

Together, we’ll celebrate a century of impact by sharing these stories on social media and in our marketing materials throughout 2026!

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Swim, Bike, Run: YMCA ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Health and Wellness Challenge

March 9-April 20

The Y wants to help members get energized this spring with our ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Challenge!

Tracking workouts at your own pace, you will have six weeks to accumulate the traditional distances of an Ironman triathlon:

  • 2.4 mile swim (170 lengths of the pool)
  • 112 mile bike ride
  • 26.2 mile run/walk

Beginning Monday, March 9, participants can pick up a tracking sheet from the Membership Desk. Completed sheets must be turned in by April 20. At the end of the challenge, all participants will be entered into a raffle and one lucky winner from each Y branch will receive a special prize!

Cost: $5, open to Facility Members only

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 7

To register online, select your Y by branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Hospital YMCA

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Celebrate American Heart Month at the YMCA

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is proud to join our healthcare partners at Endeavor Health and Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in celebrating American Heart Month with a special day of activities on Friday, February 6!

WEAR RED RAFFLE

Members who help raise awareness for heart health by wearing red to the Y will be entered into a raffle for awesome Y swag!

HEART HEALTHY SNACKS

Stop by the Membership Desk of your local Y branch for free food giveaways!

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Galowich Family YMCA
9-10:30 a.m.

Morris Hospital YMCA
9-10:30 a.m.

HEART MONTH COLORING ACTIVITIES

Kids will have the opportunity to show off their creativity and raise awareness about the importance of heart health by downloading a special coloring sheet below or picking up a coloring sheet at the Membership Desk.

COLORING SHEET

Stop by and see us!

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My Y Rewards Special February Earnings Event

At the Y, we know that maintaining a consistent health and wellness routine in the winter is a difficult task. That is why we are excited to help you stay on track with our My Y Rewards ‘February 15’ Challenge! Members enrolled in the My Y Rewards program who check in at the Y at least 15 times during the month of February will receive 150 bonus points.

The My Y Rewards program is free and available to Facility Members, ages 16 and up. If you aren’t already a rewards member, 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 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].

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