Garrettsville Family YMCA

02/03/2025

✨ Busy Life? You Can Still Prioritize Your Wellbeing! ✨

Finding time for self-care can feel impossible in today’s fast-paced world, but small, intentional actions can make a huge difference!

💙 Guest columnist Linda McVey, Executive Director of Health Initiatives at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, shares simple ways to stay healthy—even on the busiest days:

✅ Reframe wellbeing as a necessity – Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s an investment in your energy and focus.
✅ Use micro-moments – A 10-minute walk, quick stretch, or deep breaths between meetings all add up.
✅ Make it social – Walk with a friend, turn chores into movement, or find a workout buddy.
✅ Lean on your community – The YMCA of Greater Cleveland offers fitness options, childcare, and programs to make health a priority.
✅ Set small, realistic goals – Progress is progress, no matter how small!

💡 Life will always be busy—but your health is worth it. Prioritizing yourself means you’ll be better equipped to handle everything (and everyone!) else in your life.

📖 Check out the full article here:

With the demands of modern life pulling us in every direction, finding time for self-care and wellbeing can easily fall by the wayside, writes guest columnist Linda McVey.

02/01/2025

Exciting news, campers! Summer camp registration is officially open! 🎉🌞
Non-members can start signing up on February 7, so be sure to grab your spot before they're all gone!

Register TODAY! https://www.clevelandymca.org/day-camp-cleveland-ymca

01/31/2025

LAST DAY TO JOIN FOR $0 DOWN!
Discover fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, pools, family activities, and so much more—all under one roof.

Your best year starts here: https://www.clevelandymca.org/promo

01/29/2025

Ready to make a change? Now through January 31, join the Y and pay no joiner fee—a savings of up to $100!
Discover fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, pools, family activities, and so much more—all under one roof.

Your best year starts here: https://www.clevelandymca.org/promo

01/20/2025

❄️ ☃️Brrr—it's freezing out there! If you’re stuck at home and craving a good sweat, cozy up with YMCA360’s at-home workouts. No need to brave the cold—let our instructors warm you up with fun and effective routines, all from the comfort of your living room. 🔥💪

Featured Releases:

Power Kick 15 (50 min)
Beginner Bootcamp 5 (35 min)
FIERCE 79 (40 min)
Body Blitz Express 2 (30 min)
No Hop HIIT 2 (27 min)
Muscle Pump 57 (49 min)
Circuit 29 (44 min)

Check out the video for a sneak peek into your fun fitness and learning journey! Stay warm, stay active, and stay healthy—no mittens required! 🌟🏋️‍♀️

01/20/2025

Today, we reflect on Dr. King's message of unity, equality, and service. At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, we strive to create a welcoming community for all.

Join us in celebrating by engaging in acts of kindness to uplift our neighbors and strengthen our community. Together, we continue Dr. King's dream for a better tomorrow.

01/14/2025

🚨 Eleven new releases are live on YMCA360 today!

Ten workouts that continue to expand their incredible library of challenging and inspiring fitness content. Plus, the second installment of our faith-based series, Moment of Hope, is here! Scott Reall explores how addressing the root causes of change leads to real transformation. 🌟

📺 Check out the promo video for a closer look at these new offerings and find your next favorite class!

REMEMBER, YMCA360 is free with your membership—dive in today!

🌟 New Content:
Moment of Hope: Power of Paradigm (4 min)
FIERCE 77 & 78 (28-35 min)
Seated Silver Combo 51 (31 min)
Mat Pilates 69 (49 min)
Core Express 78 & 79 (29 min each)
Chair Yoga 63 (47 min)
Muscle Pump 56 (47 min)
Silver Combo 54 (31 min)
Barre 75 (48 min)

Start the New Year right, with YMCA360!!

01/11/2025

Let us help you keep that New Year's resolution!

The second Friday in January is the day most people give up on their New Year's resolutions. Many of those involve exercising.

01/07/2025

🌟 NEW YEAR, NEW OFFERINGS WITH YMCA360 🌟

Join our Couch to 5K program – an 8-week journey designed for beginners aiming to transition from the couch to completing their very first 5K! 🏃‍♀️ Commit to each week's sessions three times to gradually enhance your stamina.

🌟 Featured Content:
Moment of Hope: Being Known (4 min)
Couch to 5K: Week 1–8 (23-33 min)
The 5K Run finale (40 min)

Don't forget, YMCA360 is included with your membership! Dive into these and many more classes today! 💪

Now available to all YMCA members, YMCA360 brings to life the people, places and programs of the Y, and brings membership full-circle.

01/04/2025

Youth basketball will start next week. Your coach will contact you as to day and time. Or you can call the branch.

Saturday morning yoga with Marianne is cancelled for tomorrow as well.

01/02/2025

🎉 Making a Difference Together! 🌟

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland wrapped up an incredible membership campaign this past November and December, proving once again that when our community comes together, amazing things happen! 💙

In this special drive, new members saved up to $100 on their joiner fee by donating much-needed hygiene products to local shelters and the Y-Haven facility. These contributions made an immediate impact by providing essential items like shampoo, toothbrushes, diapers, and more to individuals and families in need. 🧴🪥

While the campaign has ended, the spirit of giving never stops! Donations are always welcome at our branches, helping us continue to support local shelters and uplift those in our community.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined this effort and embraced the YMCA’s mission to foster a healthier, happier, and more connected Greater Cleveland. Together, we're making our neighborhoods stronger, one small act of kindness at a time! 💪❤️

Read the full Morning Journal article here:

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland wrapped up a successful mission-focused membership campaign in November and December, offering new members a unique opportunity to make an impact in the community, acc…

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the YMCA of Greater Cleveland!

As we enter 2025, let's set our resolutions! Whether it's getting fit, learning new skills, or connecting with the community, the Y is here to support you.

What are your resolutions? Share in the comments! 💪✨

12/30/2024

Good News!
The Y is open until 8pm.
Yoga with Jan at 6pm.