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3 Ways to stay Active with your Family this Summer

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jennie

#1) Family Fun night at Eau Claire YMCA. May 25, 4:30pm – 6:30. Come with your family and enjoy a wide variety of activities. There will be family basketball, Zumba and Yoga. Giant Jenga, Giant Snakes and Ladders and Wii …

It must be summer – it’s time for camp!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

CALLING all campers, YMCA Calgary has five different locations to choose from this year for those wishing to join in the fun! YMCA at the South Health Campus will also be offering summer day camp programs for youngsters from the …

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 …

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 …

Saddletowne YMCA Volunteer Appreciation

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Noshy Karbani

Its volunteer appreciation week here at Saddletowne YMCA!  We would like to thank all of the special people who take time out of their days and evenings to help out and be a part of our YMCA family.  If it …

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 …

Open Y Day Hurray!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Carollyne Cheng

YMCA loves Open Y Day! Have you joined us for this monthly event? Open Y Day takes place the third Sunday of each month and means free all-day access for everyone! Our next Open Y Day is THIS SUNDAY! Why …

Lead a Friend to Health

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Candice Lee

The ‘Lead a Friend to Health’ promotion is back and for all the right reasons. From the goodness of your heart… help others start a healthy lifestyle! http://bit.ly/ymcaleadafriend

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 …