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

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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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Savings Opportunities Available for Shorewood Residents at the New Village of Shorewood YMCA

Shorewood residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive savings opportunities when joining the new Village of Shorewood YMCA. Built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, this new 60,000-square-foot facility will open to serve the community on Monday, April 27.

Special Resident-Only Savings Opportunities

Facility Member- $0 Joiner’s Fees

Shorewood residents who join the Village of Shorewood YMCA as Facility Members will pay a $0 joiner’s fee- a savings of up to $120- available all year long. Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, including summer camp, swim lessons, and youth sports programs. Facility Members will also enjoy unlimited use of the new facility.

Shorewood Resident Program Membership

This special Community Membership allows Shorewood residents to register for Village of Shorewood YMCA programs at the Facility Member rate. Community Member registration dates will apply. Shorewood Resident Program Members will NOT have access to the new facility.

Proof of residency is required at the time of enrollment to receive these savings.

As construction of the new Village of Shorewood YMCA nears completion, area residents are also invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through Sunday, April 19.  Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens on Monday, April 27.

The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house for the new facility on Saturday, May 2.

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Opening Day for the New Village of Shorewood YMCA Scheduled for Monday, April 27

Early Bird Memberships Available Through April 19

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that the new Village of Shorewood YMCA, which will be located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street, will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, April 27.

Built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, the new facility will provide YMCA members and residents living in Shorewood and the greater Joliet area with access to health and wellness and recreational programming in a welcoming and contemporary space. Conveniently located along the thriving Rt. 52 corridor, the new 60,000-square-foot Village of Shorewood YMCA will feature an eight-lane lap pool, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, group exercise and cycling studios, engaging youth play spaces, community rooms, an outdoor playground, and fields for summer camp and youth sports programs.

“We are so excited to welcome the community to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Katy Leclair. “This new facility is more than just a beautiful building- it’s a testament to the strength of partnership, a shared dedication to health, wellness, and recreation, and our commitment to serving families for generations to come. We look forward to opening our doors and inviting the community into a place where friendships are formed, goals are reached, and community comes to life each and every day,” Leclair added.

As construction of the new facility nears completion, area residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through Sunday, April 19. Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens on Monday, April 27.

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. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests more than $1.5 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.

The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house for the new facility on Saturday, May 2.

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Swim, Bike, Run: YMCA ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Health and Wellness Challenge

March 9-April 20

The Y wants to help members get energized this spring with our ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Challenge!

Tracking workouts at your own pace, you will have six weeks to accumulate the traditional distances of an Ironman triathlon:

  • 2.4 mile swim (170 lengths of the pool)
  • 112 mile bike ride
  • 26.2 mile run/walk

Beginning Monday, March 9, participants can pick up a tracking sheet from the Membership Desk. Completed sheets must be turned in by April 20. At the end of the challenge, all participants will be entered into a raffle and one lucky winner from each Y branch will receive a special prize!

Cost: $5, open to Facility Members only

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 7

To register online, select your Y by branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Hospital YMCA

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Charter Memberships On Sale Now for the New Village of Shorewood YMCA

We are so excited for the future Village of Shorewood YMCA! Located on Route 52 in Shorewood, this wonderful new facility is set to open later this spring. And now, you can demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission by becoming Charter Member! Charter Memberships are currently on sale and can be purchased through February 28.

As a Charter Member, you’ll enjoy unparalleled benefits, special perks, and a front-row seat to our grand opening:

PRIORITY ACCESS IN APRIL 2026
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 April.

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 Membership Desk of your local Y branch during your next visit or contact Membership Operations Director Michele Claysen at (815) 782-0818 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these savings!

PLEASE NOTE: A Charter Membership is a one-time donation that includes Founding Member status, recognition, and commemorative gifts. To enjoy access to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA when it opens, Charter Members will also need to become Facility Members and begin paying regular monthly dues starting in April 2026. Facility Memberships will be available beginning March 1, 2026.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
To become a Charter Member, please click below:

PURCHASE A CHARTER MEMBERSHIP

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My Y Rewards Special February Earnings Event

At the Y, we know that maintaining a consistent health and wellness routine in the winter is a difficult task. That is why we are excited to help you stay on track with our My Y Rewards ‘February 15’ Challenge! Members enrolled in the My Y Rewards program who check in at the Y at least 15 times during the month of February will receive 150 bonus points.

The My Y Rewards program is free and available to Facility Members, ages 16 and up. If you aren’t already a rewards member, learn how to enroll by clicking below.

ENROLL TODAY

Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.

If you have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected].

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