C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
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SEPTEMBER 23-28
Get ready to celebrate National Balance Awareness Week at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA! Facility Members who attend mind/body group fitness classes between September 23-28 will earn an entry into a raffle for a special prize! Classes eligible for the raffle include:
Monday, September 23
Pilates, 8:45-9:30 a.m.
Barre, 10:15-11 a.m.
Hatha Yoga, 7:10-8:20 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Breathing and Meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Circl Mobility, 6-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
Vinyasa Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Thursday, September 26
Pilates Fusion, 8:10-8:55 a.m.
Barre, 9:15-10 a.m.
Breathing and Meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga, 6:15-7:20 p.m.
Friday, September 27
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga, 7-8 a.m.
Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 28
Pilates, 8:35-9:20 a.m.
Facility Members can reserve a spot in group fitness classes by using the YMCA On the Go App! Learn how to download the app today by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Health, Wellness, and Dance Director Kristen Derengowski at (815) 267-8600, ext. 224 or via email at [email protected].
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA invites families to participate in a series of Family Fitness Fridays this fall! These family oriented group fitness classes will help you and your family create healthy habits and have fun together!
All classes will run 6-7 p.m. Open to ages 4 and up. Free and open to the community.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required.
Friday, September 20
Family Line Dancing
Grab your partner and show off your moves while you learn new dance routines!
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Friday, October 18
Monster Bash
Wear your spookiest costume and enjoy a Halloween fitness experience!
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Friday, November 15
Glow and Grow Strong
Flash your brightest neon colors and get ready for a party atmosphere!
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Friday, December 20
Family Reindeer Games
Celebrate the season with fun health and wellness activities fit for all ages!
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The YMCA community encompasses a wide range of amazing people with a passion for public service, including many veterans who have served in the armed forces. Among this group of veterans is Y staff member Joe Miraglia – a.k.a. ‘Mr. Joe’ – who had the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. earlier this summer.
“It was such a whirlwind. Time flew by so fast. The day started at four in the morning and we had 114 veterans on the trip,” he said.
Joe, a veteran of the United States Air Force, said that the experience covered an array of monuments and memorials.
“We started with the World War II Memorial and then we stopped by the Vietnam Memorial. We also got a tour of the National Air and Space Museum,” he said. “The support staff during the flight and trip were amazing.”
And when Joe returned home, a pleasant surprise was waiting for him at the airport.
“There were hundreds of people in the crowd, and as I was walking through to the end of the line, there were all my Y people. I was shocked to see so many,” he said.
A group of nearly two dozen YMCA members and staff had gathered to welcome Joe back to Illinois.
“Joe has been a Y member for more than 15 years and, in addition to being one of our most dedicated Fab 50 participants, he has also made a positive impact as a member of our youth and family staff team since 2021,” Director of Branch Operations Lisa Behounek said. “We wanted to show our appreciation for his service and help make the day a true celebration.”
Joe said he is excited to continue his work as a birthday party attendant, participate in YMCA water aerobics classes, and stay connected with the other members of the Fab 50 social group.
“I have a lot of fun at the Y and over the years I’ve made a lot of friends. Everybody is so helpful and friendly,” he said.
On behalf of the Y, we’d like to thank Joe for his service to our country. We are so grateful to have him as a member of our YMCA family!
As we prepare to open the new Morris Hospital YMCA in early 2025, the Y is excited to invite the community to participate in our ‘Coffee with the YMCA’ events this fall! These meet and greets will be wonderful opportunities to learn more about the new facility, future programming, membership opportunities, and grand opening festivities.
Tuesday, September 17*
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Tuesday, October 1*
6-7 p.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Monday, October 7
8-9 a.m.
Morris City Hall
700 N. Division Street
Morris, IL 60450
Tuesday, October 8
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Coal City Schools Administrative Center
550 S. Carbon Hill Road
Coal City, IL 60416
Demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission in Grundy County by becoming a Charter Member of the new Morris Hospital YMCA. Located just west of Morris Grade School on Dupont Avenue, our new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility is scheduled to open in early 2025.
As a Charter Member, you’ll enjoy unparalleled benefits, special perks, and a front-row seat to our grand opening:
PRIORITY ACCESS IN DECEMBER 2024
Charter Members will be among the first to experience our new state-of-the-art facility and innovative programs.
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
Charter Members will receive a welcome kit packed with exciting one-of-a-kind YMCA gear and grand opening gifts.
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Charter Members will be invited to an exclusive preview event during our Grand Opening week in December.
RECOGNITION ON DONOR SIGNAGE
The everlasting legacy of each Charter Member will also be honored on a permanent donor sign, displayed within the new building.
SPECIAL SAVINGS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT YMCA MEMBERS
Stop by the Morris Community YMCA or contact Membership Operations Director Michele Claysen at (815) 744-3939 ext. 305 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these savings!
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
To become a Charter Member, please click below:
