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Random Act of Kindness

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Danielle Phillips

With the Peace Medals early nomination deadline fast approaching I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on the meaning of peace. It takes me back to a wonderful story I read in the Winnipeg’s Community News Commons and thought …

Y Members: Bring a Friend for Free Today!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! Join us today and let’s get healthy.    

Members Bring a Friend for Free Tomorrow

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout …

Give your time to the Y and reap the rewards

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

Attending the YMCA Calgary volunteering award as a winner, I felt truly humbled to be counted among some of the unsung heroes who give their time and their expertise so freely. It was quite a surprise to learn I had …

Calling All Volunteers!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Shawnessy YMCA is currently recruiting volunteers for the follows roles for the month of May: Certified Group Fitness Instructors Climbing Wall Teen Night Monitors (18Y+) Triathlon Coaches Your YMCA flourishes with the help of volunteers in these areas: Aquatics Babysitting …

Congratulations to the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Winners!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Oscar Cruz

Here at YMCA Calgary, we are extremely fortunate to have over 1100 volunteers work together with YMCA staff to provide more than 100,000 hours of time and talent each year. Volunteers help us build communities that are vibrant and healthy; …

A Generous Legacy Gift

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tanis Cochrane

A very generous legacy gift of $117,000,000 was made to The Calgary Foundation today by Mr. Daryl “Doc” Seaman. This is an amazing, almost incomprehensible gift, that truly will create a legacy for generations to come in our great city. …

MAY 5 is Free Fifth at YMCA!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout …

Announcement of New Calgary Schools Made at Saddletowne YMCA

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

An announcement was made today at the Genesis Centre in front of Saddletowne YMCA by Alison Redford. From the Government of Alberta: “Families in Calgary will benefit from nine new and replacement schools that will ensure their sons and daughters …

Family Weekend | Fall 2013 | Registration begins May 1

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sam Nelson-Kennedy

Bring the whole family to camp for a weekend get-away this fall. Fall Family Weekend Sep 20, 7pm – Sep 22, 2pm Registration begins Wednesday May 1 at 8:30am by telephone. Call 403-269-6156 or 1-866-430-9622. Be ready with which activities …