WSYMCA Blog

Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jack Fucci

For over 20 years, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (Monday, January 21, 2019) has encouraged individuals to volunteer their time to improve their communities.

In 2019, Reframe Your New Year’s Resolutions

Making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution can be easy, sticking to them is hard. A YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions.

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Childhood Obesity is a Family Affair

Jane Carroll, Health & Wellness Director

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight.

Fall 2018 Programs

Discover what you can do at the Y! We can help your busy schedule “fall” into place as you transition into a new school year.

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WSYMCA Announces Safety Around Water Open House on August 11th

Jack Fucci

There is a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. It includes habits like looking both ways before crossing the street, washing your hands with soap and water and eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables every day.

LIVESTRONG: The Golden Ticket

Deb Hemley

I recently graduated from the LiveStrong program at the West Suburban YMCA. And when I say, graduated, I mean that both literally and figuratively.

The program ran for 12-weeks with two 75-90 minute sessions per week and included cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises.

Five Reasons Why Kids Should Attend Summer Camp

YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that give children and teens the opportunity to have their #BestSummerEver! Here are five reasons why your kids should attend summer camp:

Community Award Winners Announced at Annual Meeting

Jack Fucci

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration on May 24, 2018 and congratulations to the following volunteers, members, community partners and staff:

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