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Great YMCA Photo!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Check out this great photo taken at YMCA of the rockies in Colorodo:

Kids Raise Funds to Help Other Kids

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Kudos to Falconridge Kids A huge kudos to the Grades 4, 5 and 6 students at Falconridge School for their creativity and efforts raising funds for YMCA Strong Kids. The students put together an 11-page newspaper packed with all sorts …

Award Winning YMCA!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

We are all delighted at YMCA Calgary to have won the Calgary’s Child Magazine Parents’ Choice awards for Best Children’s Residential Camp and Honorable Mentions for Best Child Care Facility, Best Programs for School Age Children, Best Teen Programs and Best Children’s Day …

YMCA Outdoor Schools

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Did you know Camp Chief Hector YMCA offers a variety of outdoor schools? Options include: ECO School: This four-day program aims to develop environmental awareness and community building in an outdoor setting for grade 5 and 6 students. Student learning is …

Genesis Centre on CBC Radio

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Have a listen to this interview with Khalil Karbani, President of the Taradale Community Association, on CBC Radio speaking to the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness, including new Saddletowne YMCA. Click here to go to the correct CBC Radio webpage. Open the …

Nick… WOW! Brrr… Really?!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Guess who was spotted running along Calgary pathways yesterday during the deep freeze (-29 degrees celcius before wind chill)? Nick Wiggins, Eau Claire YMCA General Manager, makes many of us question our own dedication to health and wellness… And maybe …

Tips to Help You Get Back on Track with Your Exercise Routines

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

Written by Social Media Youth Volunteer, Qiwen Hu. It’s almost been a month since Christmas, and many of those New Years’ resolutions to exercise more or live a healthier lifestyle have been broken. But that doesn’t mean you should wait …

Tips on Getting Back on Track After the Holidays

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

Written by Social Media Youth Volunteer, Anne Liao. The winter holidays have put everyone into a festive mood and most of us have probably found out that transitioning into the new year is difficult. There’s a lot more to do …

Cold Weather Safety

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Carollyne Cheng

From Discovery Health: Baby, is it cold outside! As if to remind us who’s in charge, Mother Nature once again is giving us the cold shoulder, not to mention cold hands and feet. While most folks brave the cold-weather season …

Genesis Centre: Grand Opening Celebrations

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Genesis Centre of Community Wellness and Saddletowne YMCA Grand Opening Celebration this weekend! Come enjoy festivities as the complex officially opens its doors to the public on January 14 & 15. There will be events taking place all weekend long …