Healthy Living — Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Morris Hospital YMCA Offering Beginner Taekwondo Class this Summer

May 12, 2026

The Morris Hospital YMCA is partnering with Lee Family Martial Arts to offer a 10-week beginner Taekwondo class led by a professional Taekwondo Master. Starting the week of June 1, classes will be held weekly on either Mondays or Fridays and provide a great introduction for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Taekwondo. Participants will have the option to purchase a uniform and participate in belt testing; however, both are completely optional.

Ages 5-7
Fridays, 4-4:50 p.m.
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Ages 8-12
Fridays, 4-4:50 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY

Cost:
$140 for Facility Members
$280 for Community Members

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Welcomes Community with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

May 5, 2026

The Village of Shorewood YMCA was proud to welcome the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, May 2.

Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair said that the event was the perfect way to continue the association’s Centennial Celebration.

“As we celebrate our 100th anniversary throughout 2026, we are committed to creating welcoming and inviting spaces to deliver on our mission and to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. And, as we embark on our second century of service, we are so excited to begin writing our next chapter here in Shorewood,” Leclair said.

The new YMCA facility, which was made possible thanks to an incredible partnership with the Village of Shorewood, has now eclipsed more than 6,200 members since opening its doors on April 27.

“We are so very grateful to Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold and the Village Board of Trustees for their partnership,” Leclair said. “We are also thankful for the support and leadership of the YMCA Board of Directors and Advisory Council members, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers who greet everyone who walks through our doors with a smile and a kind word. Visitors always know that the Y is a place where they truly belong, and where they will be supported and celebrated every step along the way.”

Additional Ribbon Cutting Speakers Included:
Tasha Marsaglia, Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Andy Midlock, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Member
Village of Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold
Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
Dr. Robert Schiffbauer, Minooka CCSD 201 Superintendent
Ryan Van Acker, Minooka High School Student
Chris Ramirez, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Association Board of Directors Vice Chair
Karla Guseman, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Chair
Trisha Dust, Village of Shorewood YMCA Executive Director

At the conclusion of the Ribbon Cutting, the YMCA hosted a Community Open House from 1-4 p.m., which featured a wide range of activities, including facility tours, program demonstrations, group exercise classes, face painting, and arts and crafts. The 967 was also onsite broadcasting live throughout the event.

Open House attendees also had the chance to participate in special raffles and giveaways, and pick up a commemorative grand opening t-shirt.

If you are interested in joining the Village of Shorewood YMCA, now is the perfect time as our Grand Opening Membership Sale is underway! You can join online today or by visiting the Y at 1801 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.

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Everyone Belongs at the Y: Summer Membership Opportunities Available

May 5, 2026

At the Y, we exist to strengthen community. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of people, just like you, are receiving the support they need to engage in healthy and active lifestyles.

BEAT THE HEAT AND SPEND A FANTASTIC SUMMER AT THE Y!

PURCHASE A SUMMER MEMBERSHIP AND ENJOY:

Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:

Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center
Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

Quality Programming
In addition to our free group exercise classes, the Y offers year-round swimming lessons and personal training, among a slew of other options. View our summer program guides by clicking here.

Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

Join Today

Summer Membership Rates

Type	Description	C.W. Avery Family YMCA	Village of Shorewood YMCA	Morris Hospital YMCA
Family Plus	3 Adults & Their Dependents	$440	$405	$375
Family	2 Adults & Their Dependents	$350	$325	$300
One Adult Family	1 Adult & Their Dependents	$315	$290	$270
Two Adult	2 Adults in Same Household	$305	$280	$260
Adult	Age 26 and older	$225	$205	$185
Young Adult	Ages 19-25	$160	$145	$135
Youth	Ages 0-18	$135	$120	$110

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Morris Hospital YMCA Invites Community to Participate in Murph Challenge

May 4, 2026

Stop by the Morris Hospital YMCA on Memorial Day weekend to complete the ‘Murph’ workout challenge to honor our fallen veterans. Members are invited to complete the ‘Murph’ in remembrance of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who died heroically in Afghanistan on June 28. 2005.

Pick up a workout card at the Membership Desk and complete the following workout at your own pace anytime between Saturday, May 23 and Monday May 25:

1 MILE RUN
100 PULLUPS*
200 PUSHUPS*
300 SQUATS*
1 MILE RUN

*Modified versions may be utilized.

Once the challenge is complete, take a Polaroid selfie and add it to the bulletin board posted in the Wellness Center.

Community Members are welcome to join us at the Y during the holiday weekend to complete the ‘Murph’ by downloading a free daily pass. Please be sure to have your ID available upon check-in.

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

April 21, 2026

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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