Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Galowich Family YMCA Offering Fast Twitch Fitness Demonstration Classes

The Galowich Family YMCA is excited to offer new Fast Twitch Fitness demonstration classes for kids ages 9-14 this February!

Fast Twitch Fitness is a performance group training program for youth that focuses on sprint mechanics, proper force production and absorption, change of direction, core conditioning, and balance. Exercises will provide benefits to participants of any sport or activity.

DEMONSTRATION CLASS DATES
Monday, February 3
5-5:45 p.m.
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Monday, February 24
5-5:45 p.m.
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Cost: Free and open to the community

To learn more about health and wellness programs at the Galowich Family YMCA, please contact Health and Wellness Director Alissa Koenig at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939.

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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Host Community Open House on January 11

The Morris Hospital YMCA will host a Community Open House at its new Dupont Avenue location from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 11. Open to the community, this fun-filled event will provide YMCA members and area residents with the opportunity to explore the new Morris Hospital YMCA, meet the staff team, and learn more about all of the exciting programs and services the Y has to offer 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, a wellness center, group exercise studio, cycling studio, healthy eating kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, gathering and meeting spaces, engaging youth play spaces, a gymnasium, basketball courts, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, outdoor fields, and a playground.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Suite
Tour Morris Hospital’s new cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and cardiovascular and orthopedics and sports medicine facility, located within the YMCA.

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

Meet our Team
Meet the Morris Hospital 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
-Friendship Bracelets (Available while supplies last)

Kids Corner
-Sing-a-longs, Arts and Crafts (Available while supplies last)

Community Room A
-Hot Chocolate Bar and Packaged Snacks (Available while supplies last)

Community Room B
-Face Painting and YMCA coloring activities (Available while supplies last)

Youth Program Room
-Free play STEM activities

Gymnasium
-Bounce House (1-4 p.m.)
-Basketball Skills (1-1:20 p.m.)
-Floor Hockey/Pillow Hockey (1:30-1:50 p.m.)
-Pickleball (2-2:20 p.m.)
-Soccer/Biddy Soccer (2:30-2:50 p.m.)
-Kickball (3-3:20 p.m.)
-Dodgeball (3:30-3:50 p.m.)

Group Exercise Room (Ages 13 and up)
-Pilates with Linette (1-1:20 p.m.)
-Hop-Hip Fit with Stacey (1:30-1:50 p.m.)
-Pound with Crystal (2-2:20 p.m.)
-Kickboxing with Shannon (2:30-2:50 p.m.)
-Hatha Flow Yoga with Sue (3-3:20 p.m.)

Special Offers and Giveaways
Take advantage of special membership opportunities, raffles, and giveaways. Plus, the first 1,000 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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YMCA December Personal Training Sale

We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our December Personal Training Sale. Throughout the month if you purchase four personal training sessions sessions, you get one free to use yourself or gift to a friend!

Offer valid for Facility Members only through Tuesday, December 31. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions apply.

You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Community YMCA

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Registration Underway for 2024 YMCA Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge

Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge Starting November 11

Our 8-week Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge will help you get in shape and keep the weight off during the holiday season. We have a great plan to help you adopt healthy eating and exercise habits while saying ‘No’ to those tempting holiday cravings.

Are you up for the challenge?

If you can maintain your weight within 2 pounds for 8 weeks, you will receive a $20 YMCA credit that can be used towards any fitness program, including personal training. If you gain more than 2 pounds during this eight-week challenge, your fee will be donated in your name to the Y’s Mission Strong Fund.

There will be two mandatory weigh-ins:
Week 1 (some time between November 11 and November 22)
Week 8 (some time between January 2 and January 9)

There will also be optional weigh-in:
Week 4 (some time between December 2 and December 8)

As part of this fun-filled Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge, you will receive:

  • A one-of-a-kind YMCA Holiday Weight Maintenance Challenge T-shirt
  • Weekly emails with workout tips, healthy holiday recipes and special fitness challenges, designed specifically for challenge participants

Let’s have a little fun this holiday season. Together, we will help you celebrate the holiday season happy and healthy!

Registration is now open. Select your branch below and sign up today!

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Community YMCA

Cost: $30

PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes on November 16.

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Visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA During Balance Awareness Week

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].

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Set to Offer Friday Family Fitness Events This Fall

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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