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A Team of Their Own

Hear from Ethan and Fraser's families about the Y's Adaptive Sports Program.

Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Congratulations to our 2018 Award Winners!

Ned Morse to Chair West Suburban YMCA Board of Directors

The West Suburban YMCA announced its newly elected Board of Directors at their Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner held at the Newton Marriott on Thursday, May 16th. The celebration marked the organization’s 142nd anniversary in the city of Newton.

May is National Water Safety Month

Amanda Pierce

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.

Five Days of Action at the Y

The West Suburban YMCA is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action, April 22-26, 2019.

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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