Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Host Meals on Wheels Cafe Events

The Morris Hospital YMCA is excited to parter with the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois to host a special series of Lunch Break Cafe events! Individuals, ages 60 and up, will be invited to a health and wellness education seminar followed by an opportunity to rest and refuel with a delicious, nutritious fresh meal.

Dates and Themes
November 16, 2026 – Fall Prevention
February 18, 2027 – Heart Healthy Foods
May 20, 2027 – Dancing Through Life

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

Activities will begin at 11:15 a.m. in Community Room A with lunch starting at Noon. Attendees will be required to show government ID at the front desk upon arrival. RSVPs are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Suggested donation is $5.*

To RSVP, register online, or contact Patty Strahan at (815) 941-1590 or [email protected].

*Funding provided in whole or in part by AgeGuide of Northeastern Illinois and the Illinois Department on Aging through the Older Americans Act. Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any protected status. Reasonable accommodations and language assistance are available upon request.

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Members Eligible for Jumpstart Your Health Program Special Offer from Endeavor Health

Beginning Tuesday, November 3 at 6 p.m., Endeavor Health will offer Jumpstart Your Health with Group Lifestyle Balance™ in-person at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

What is Jumpstart Your Health?
Jumpstart Your Health is a year-long lifestyle change program designed to help people lose weight, increase activity and prevent disease. Jumpstart Your Health utilizes Group Lifestyle Balance™, a research-based curriculum that helps individuals make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

What will the program entail?

  • Virtual or in-person, 1 hour group classes
  • 22 total classes over the one-year program (beginning weekly, then tapering to monthly)
  • Education on nutrition, physical activity and behavior modification
  • Self-monitoring of weight, food and activity
  • A trained lifestyle coach to help guide and encourage you
  • Support from other participants with the same goals as you

Are you a candidate?
Jumpstart Your Health is for anyone over the age of 25 looking to lose weight and take charge of their health. A one year commitment is required. Attendance at class is a key indicator of success in the program.

How much does it cost?
The one year program fee is $199 for C.W. Avery YMCA members and $249* for non-members.

*May be eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement. Not covered by most insurance.

Jumpstart participants may be eligible for a free 30-day membership at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and will be offered a $0 Joiner’s Fee to continue their membership. This offer is only available for new members.

To register for the class with this offer, please call Class Registration at 630-527-6363 and let them know you would like to sign up for the Jumpstart class at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Non-members may call Class Registration or email [email protected] for more information.

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Updated Kids Corner and Activity Center Hours at the Village of Shorewood YMCA

Healthy parents are happy parents and the Village of Shorewood YMCA offers free drop-in child care for up to two hours (per day, per child) while you make time for yourself to get fit. We are excited to announce our Kids Corner Playroom will have Friday evening hours beginning June 5. You can view full hours below:

Kids Corner Supervised Playroom Hours (Open to ages 6 months-7 years old)*
Monday-Thursday: 8:45 a.m.-Noon, 4-8 p.m.
Friday: 8:45 a.m.-Noon, 4-7 p.m. (Beginning June 5)
Saturday: 8 a.m.-Noon

*Available to Facility Members only. For safety and security reasons, we ask that members present a membership card for themselves and their child(ren) when they are checking into Kids Corner. No reservations are required.

We are also excited to announce special summer hours for our Supervised Activity Center. The following hours will begin June 1 and continue through August 19:

Activity Center Hours (Open to ages 7 years old and up)
Monday-Thursday: 8:45 a.m.-Noon, 4-8 p.m.
Friday: 8:45 a.m.-Noon, 4-7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-Noon

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Healthy Happens Here: Celebrating Our Amazing Partners During National Hospital Week

This week is National Hospital Week, which celebrates hospitals and all the amazing workers who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and compassionate care from the heart.  It also recognizes the miracles they help to make happen on a day to day basis, both large and small. During National Hospital Week, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA encourages you and your family to thank all of these dedicated individuals, including physicians, nurses, therapists, volunteers, administrators, and so many more.

At the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, we have the privilege of working with so many amazing health care professionals in our local communities.  In celebration of National Hospital Week, we’d like to thank our partners at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers and Endeavor Health for their continued support and commitment to enhancing the health and wellness of our members and their families.

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Set to Host Community Open House on May 2

The Village of Shorewood YMCA, located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street, will host an Open House from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Open to the community, this fun-filled event will provide YMCA members and area residents with the opportunity to explore the new YMCA facility, meet the staff team, and learn more about the wide range of programs and services available to the community.

Invite your family and friends and make your plans to join us for this exciting celebration, which will include:

Facility Tours
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, which features an eight-lane lap pool and sauna, a wellness center, group exercise and cycling studios, a gymnasium, basketball and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, engaging youth play spaces, multi-purpose rooms, an outdoor playground, and fields for summer camp and youth sports programs.

Program Demonstrations
Learn more about our health and wellness, aquatics, youth development, and youth sports programs.

Meet our Team
Meet the Village of Shorewood YMCA team, who will be on hand to answer your questions and help you get started on your YMCA journey.

Family Fun
Join us for activities throughout the facility:

Activity Center
Arts and Crafts- Friendship Bracelets

Kids Corner
Arts and Crafts, Storytime, and Sing-Alongs

Ron Galowich Community Room A
Light Refreshments and Snacks

Jerry Galowich Community Room B
Face Painting and Coloring Time

Youth Program Room
STEM Activities

Gymnasium- Side 1
Youth Sports Program Demonstrations

1-1:20 p.m.
Basketball Skills

1:30-1:50 p.m.
Floor Hockey

2-2:20 p.m.
Dodgeball

2:30-2:50 p.m.
Soccer

3-3:20 p.m.
Kickball

3:30-3:50 p.m.
Pickleball

Gymnasium- Side 2
Bounce House Fun

Group Exercise Studio
Health and Wellness Program Demonstrations (Ages 13 and up)

1-1:20 p.m.
Group Active

1:30-1:50 p.m.
Zumba

2-2:20 p.m.
Line Dancing

2:30-2:50 p.m.
Zumba Step

3-3:20 p.m.
Yoga

Special Offers and Giveaways
Take advantage of special membership opportunities, raffles, and giveaways. Plus, the first 1,500 adults who attend the Community Open House will receive a free commemorative T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make your plans to join us!

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Early Bird Savings Are Here – Join the New Village of Shorewood YMCA Today

The Village of Shorewood YMCA is set to open on Monday, April 27! As construction of the new facility nears completion, we invite you to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through April 19.

JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
Join the new Village of Shorewood YMCA and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee- a savings of up to $120- AND enjoy 12 months of membership for the price of 11 months!*

Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in April and will also receive 3 free guest passes to visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, or Morris Hospital YMCA. (Passes expire on April 26, 2026.)

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes.  A full list of YMCA Facility Member benefits can be viewed here.

JOIN THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

*Early Bird Members will begin paying monthly membership dues for the new Village of Shorewood YMCA on April 28, 2026 and will pay no membership fees during April 2027. Some restrictions may apply. 

We can’t wait to welcome the community to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA!

Join today!

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