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YMCA leaders on course for new skills

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

Staff at YMCA Calgary have become a leading example to others by completing the new LEAD (leadership, education and development) program. Directors and supervisors have taken the new course designed to improve staff leadership skills. It was originally envisaged that …

Healthy Kids Day Schedules

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jennie

June 2nd is Healthy Kids Day Check out the Schedules below to see what’s happening at your Y. Crowfoot YMCA Eau Claire YMCA COMING SOON!   Saddletowne YMCA COMING SOON! Shawnessy YMCA YMCA in the South Health Campus Healthy Kids …

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 …

Saddletowne YMCA Drop-in Fitness Schedule Friday, May 17, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kaia Kjar

The following fitness classes are FREE with entrance to the facility. Let’s get fit together! Adult Fitness (16+) 5:45-6:45am – Core Strength – Studio A – Rahmi 9:15-10:15am – Cross Training – Studio A – Kaia 10:30-11:30am – Deep Water …

Contributing to a Healthy Community: Group Exercise Etiquette

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Janette Couch

Participating in a group exercise class can be a very motivating and enjoyable fitness activity.  There are as many reasons for taking a group class as there are people in the class!  Some are there primarily to socialize and visit …

Group Fitness is Looking for YOU!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Shawnessy YMCA in Calgary’s south west  is actively recruiting certified group fitness instructors to join our fabulous team of volunteer instructors!  There will be subbing opportunities as well as full classes available beginning in summer and fall 2013. If you are interested and a certified …

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 …

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 …