Eau Claire YMCA

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 …

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 …

HOP On Board for Strong Kids!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

We are excited to be hosting our Hop for Strong Kids Event! All the children and YMCA staff will participate in an afternoon of  performing, hopping and other fun activities. Please stop in and see our youngest members of the …

Spin for YMCA Strong Kids Update

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of our supporters and donors who helped us at our YMCA Strong Kids kick-off event. We were able to raise a total of $83,185.18 from Spin for Strong Kids! March …

Phone Lines Now Working at Eau Claire YMCA and Association Service

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

All phone lines at Eau Claire YMCA and Association Services are back up and running. Thanks for your patience.

Adopt a Family Thank-you

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jennie

I know Christmas is long over and it’s almost February, but let me remind you of Family 2 in our Adopt a Family Program here at Eau Claire. Family two was mom and dad and four boys. They boys are …

Nutrition Tips – Sugar

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Pam Ruhland

Do you know how much sugar you consume? It is rather shocking once you start to read labels and discover just how much sugar is added to products. Everything from ketchup to salad dressing to protein bars has it added …

Top 10 Reasons YMCA Childcare Helps Kids Grow and Thrive

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Caryl Broen

In the spirit of a certain countdown to 2013, YMCA Calgary’s three Child Development Centres have compiled their own count highlighting the top 10 reasons the 136 children attending our childcare centres are growing and thriving. Safe & well maintained centres Childcare spaces …

Contributing to a Healthy Community

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Janette Couch

Sports Drinks Do you use sports drinks for an energy boost?  Make sure you read the nutrition label on anything you are consuming.  Energy drinks certainly have their place if you are doing a very long (think ½ marathon or …

September 3 Labour Day Holiday Hours

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Jennie

Labour Day in Canada is the first Monday in September. Originally a day to campain for workers rights, Labour Day has transformed into a Statutory Holiday to celebrate the achievement of these rights. This year Labour Day falls on Monday, September 3rd. The …