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Jumpstart June with YMCA Healthy Kids Day!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jolene Hunter

Sunday June 2nd will be the YMCA annual and national event called Healthy Kids Day. All across Canada, associations will be celebrating an active lifestyle, for all families and especially…. Kids! What a better way to spend a Sunday than …

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 …

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 …

Congratulations YMCA Calgary staff and programs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

We are so pleased to announce that YMCA Calgary received two awards today in the 1st Annual Bhayana Family Foundation Awards presented by the United Way of Calgary and Area. The Bhayana Family Foundation Awards recognize extraordinary contributions made by …

April 21 to 27, 2013 is National Volunteer Week! Thank You to all YMCA Calgary Volunteers!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Joann Hook

Here at YMCA Calgary we recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers. We are extremely fortunate to have over 1100 volunteers give upwards of 100,000 hours of their time and talent throughout the year.   YMCA volunteers are involved in …

Earth Day April 22, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

This Monday April 22 2013 is Earth Day. The global theme for Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change. For many, climate change seems like a remote problem, but the reality is that it’s already affecting people, animals and places …

YMCA surveys opinion on its performance

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

EMPLOYEES at YMCA Calgary are having their say this month as part of wide-ranging survey. This is the fourth time the organization has undergone the process to ask each of their 704 full-time and part-time employees what they think about …

Nominations for 2013 Peace Medals Recipients

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

Peace is advanced through the everyday actions of ordinary men, women and children. Young or old, working alone or in groups, locally or abroad. These peace-builders know that even small acts of kindness, courage, and understanding make a meaningful contribution …

Can Your Neighborhood Determine Your Fitness Level?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

This article on Canada.com is super interesting. It talks about how the design of neighborhoods has a clear impact on the level of health and fitness of the people living nearby. Here is a bit from the article: “As a …