July 2012 Posts

Looking for something for your kids to do next week?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lisa Kingston

YMCA Camp Riveredge is the answer! Nestled along the Elbow river in Sandy Beach, Riveredge is the best kept secret in town, an outdoor daycamp experience for kids age 6-15 right in the heart of the city. Space is available for …

Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Wednesday August 1st

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Wednesday August 1st 2012 8:15-9:00am – Shallow H2O Workout – Brigitte 9:15-10:15am – Cross Training – Elizabeth 3:00-3:45pm – Gentle H2O Workout – Rekha 6:50-7:50pm – Muscle Works – Bogi 8:00-8:45pm – Shallow H2O Workout …

Crowfoot YMCA Steam Room Improvements

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Hayley Saunders

Please be advised that our steam rooms will be undergoing some imporvements between August 20th and September 9th.  Please stay tuned for further info on exact times.  Thank you for your patience while we improve our facility.

Crowfoot YMCA Gym Closure

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Hayley Saunders

Please be advised that the Crowfoot YMCA gymnasium will be closed from Monday, September 3rd until Sunday, September 9th due to floor refinishing.  Thank you for your understanding and patience while we make these improvements.

YMCA in South Health Campus

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Candice Lee

YMCA Calgary will be embarking on an exciting new journey with the opening of a YMCA in the new South Health Campus (SHC) YMCA in the fall of 2012. This YMCA will be a unique branch with a focus on …

Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Tuesday July 31st

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Tuesday July 31st 2012 6:00-7:00am – The Worx – Nancy 8:00-8:45am – Deep H2O Workout – Helen 9:15-10:15am – Hi/Lo/Step Combo – Sherri 9:30-10:30am – HEAT – Carey 6:00-6:45 pm – Group Cycle – Tammy …

Summer Series #5: 2012 Olympics in London

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

Written by Social Media Youth Volunteer: Sheriza Jiwani Start from the beginning of my Summer Series. I’ve got to say, I just love the Olympics. There is such a positive vibe around them and I feel like we are all …

Shawnessy Hosts Jump for Joi

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tracie Bull

We are proud to host the 3rd Annual Jump for Joi on Saturday, August 18th.

Fads Aren’t as Helpful as Good Ol’ Exercise

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In an article in the Los Angeles Times online, writer Karen Kaplan takes a look at how people who switched from fad diets back to traditional methods of losing weight, like watching what you eat and exercising, are losing more …

Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Monday July 30th

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Monday July 30th 2012 8:00-8:45am – Shallow H2O Workout – TBA 9:15-10:15am – Turn & Burn – Joanne 9:30-10:30am – Step-Fit – Katie 3:00-3:45pm – Gentle H2O Workout – Pat 6:00-7:00pm – Turn & Burn …