C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
Our Health and Wellness Team wants your input about the type of equipment you would like to see available in the fitness center at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Please share your thoughts and opinions by completing this brief survey by Wednesday, November 30. Everyone who completes this survey will be entered into a raffle to win a free 60-minute personal training session. Thank you for your continued support of the YMCA.
Nine members of the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s masters swim team took home state championships at the 2022 Illinois Senior Olympics on September 17 in Springfield.
Swimmers who came home with finalist medals included Head Coach Ann Emmrich, Karen Spangler, John Wesolowski, Chris Drillenburg, John Hernandez, Erin Stuedemann, Laurie Biskie, Susan Towne and Mike Burcham.
Team members are now qualified for the national Senior Olympics competition. We wish them all the best of luck!
Do you have an interest in swimming? Join the Masters Swim Club! Open to Y members, ages 18 and over, team practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 a.m.-6 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m., as well as Sundays from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. Swim Club members who choose to compete in meets can do so in one of 12 different age groups. For more information, please contact the C.W. Avery YMCA at (815) 267-8600.
Pickleball is a fun way to stay active and participate in friendly competition. And now the C.W. Avery Family YMCA is excited to offer FREE pickleball clinics! Join instructor Gene Smyth for a FREE clinic that will help you improve your pickleball skills!
Date:
Wednesday, September 7
Times:
10-11 a.m. (Beginner)
11 a.m.-Noon (Intermediate/Advanced)
Location:
C.W. Avery Family YMCA Gymnasium
About the Instructor:
Gene Smyth is a national champion pickleball player and a Prolite sponsored player and coach.
PLEASE NOTE: Clinics are free and open to the community, but space is limited and registration is required.
Earlier this summer the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Edward-Elmhurst Health announced the formation of a new partnership to enhance the health and wellness of C.W. Avery Family YMCA members and residents living in Plainfield and the surrounding communities.
The combined vision and resources of Edward-Elmhurst Health and the C.W. Avery Family YMCA now offer enhanced health and wellness programming to the community, including:
“We want to keep our communities healthy in every way possible, and this exciting partnership with the C.W. Avery Family YMCA is the perfect opportunity to make our healthcare and wellness programs even more accessible,” said Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, South Region, NorthShore—Edward-Elmhurst Health. “We’re committed to community-connected care and invested in the wellness of our communities.”
Edward-Elmhurst Health’s new 2,000-square-foot physical therapy clinic at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA opened on July 11 and is now open to the public and YMCA members on weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Hours are available by appointment during the following times:
To schedule an appointment for physical therapy at this location, please call (630) 527-3375 or click here.
“We are very excited to welcome Edward-Elmhurst Health to the C.W. Avery Family YMCA,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair. “Through this unique collaboration, we will work together to introduce innovative and impactful health and wellness initiatives for residents of all ages living in Plainfield and the surrounding areas.”
