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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 …

With hard work comes the taste of sweet success

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

It can be easy to fall into the trap of a quick fix when it comes to fitness, especially if you’ve overindulged on Easter candy, and are looking to get back on track quickly. There seems to be an abundance …

5 Tips for Teaching Kids Philanthropy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

There are many enjoyments to be found in giving. It is about a sense of community and caring. Teaching children to contribute to society and become interested in other people is especially important as communities grow and we expand outward …

Teaching Kids Healthy Eating

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Thank you to the WebMD website for this article called Healthy Eating Habits for your Child about teaching healthy eating habits to children and youth. It’s much easier than you think and encourages the entire family to think about health & …

Spin for Strong Kids

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Nancy Trudel

Only 7 days until the BIG day! Join us for our Spin for Strong Kids on Monday March 4th. Visit Member Services to sign up to ride for only 30 minutes. Exciting events and special local celebrities might just be …

Sharing YMCA successes worldwide!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Beka Sharrock

SHARING ideas and experiences is key for the YMCA movement and where better than on an international stage? Tanis Cochrane, Vice President for Children and Youth at Calgary YMCA, is heading out on a mission to do just that when …

Teaching About Family Heritage

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Here’s a cool article on the eHow.com website by K.R. Barr filled with ideas for how to creatively share family heritage with loved-ones: “Knowing who you are and where you come from helps define how you see yourself and how …

What Youth Can Learn from the Financial Crisis

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Check out this article by David Paltin, Child Pyschiatrist, on the Child Development Institute website all about teaching children & teens about finances and using the recession to explain key concepts on budgeting: “The statistics on the problem are staggering …

Article: The OTHER Awkward Talk You Need to Have with your Kids

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Writer Suzanna da Baca takes a look at teaching your kids about money and finances in an article on the Time Healthland website: “When I was growing up in Iowa, we didn’t talk about money in my family. My parents …

Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Friday October 12th

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Friday October 12th, 2012 8:15-9:00am – Shallow H2O Workout – Helen 9:15-10:15am – YBO – Cindy 9:15-10:15am – Muscle Works – Becky 5:00-6:00pm – Karma – Emily Schedule is subject to change. Check the Gym/Pool …