YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

Change up your routine and enjoy the outdoors with FREE pop-up group exercise classes! Classes are free and open to the public, all taught by the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne's experienced instructors. Learn more: www.fwymca.org/group-ex-go

Exciting News! 24-Hour Access is coming soon to an additional YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne Branch! The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is excited to announce that 24-hour access is coming in September to the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA! Visit www.fwymca.org/24Hour to sign-up to be notified when the next 24-hour branches are announced.

Exciting News! 24-Hour Access is coming soon to an additional YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne Branch! The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is excited to announce that 24-hour access is coming in September to the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA! Visit www.fwymca.org/24Hour to sign-up to be notified when the next 24-hour branches are announced.

Starting today and through this weekend, get your vehicle washed at Mike's Carwash and support local youth! Mike's Carwash is generously donating 50% of event proceeds to YMCA Youth Service Bureau! Weekend To Do's: ☑️ Go to Mike's Carwash ☑️ Get Vehicle washed for the weekend ☑️ Help youth in our community ☑️ Smile, because your car is shiny and you supported a great cause! 😀

On Monday, July 8, 2024, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne broke ground on a new Natural Playscape park to be built on the Parkview Family YMCA’s Dawson Creek property. The playscape is designed to promote imagination and creativity, provide a safe place for unstructured play, and encourage interaction with nature. Funded through donations from our members and partner organizations, the natural playscape will cost over $150,000 and feature lookout platforms, wall climb and rock climb areas, a building station, butterfly garden, and a tunnel all surrounded by native plantings. The playscape will be open to all children of the community at no cost; a YMCA membership is not required to use the space. Construction will begin immediately, with the park scheduled to open in the spring of 2025.

Try the Y with FREE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES through the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne! Bring a coworker and take a LOW/HI® class at Parkview Field, experience yoga at the Skyline Greenspace on the roof of the Ash building in downtown Fort Wayne, or try a low-impact aerobics class at Morsches Park in Columbia City. These classes are free, open to the public, and taught by the YMCA's experienced instructors. No pre-registration is necessary—just pop in and discover what makes the Y so special! See the schedule and locations: https://lnkd.in/ggeZhpX6

We are deeply grateful for the involvement of the community in this year's National Day of Prayer. Participants who attended in person and those who joined from home dedicated their prayers to local, city, and state communities, with a special focus on military, media, church, business, family, and education sectors. We extend a special thanks to our National Day of Prayer Mission Partner, Bushey's Windows and Doors. Their generous support created numerous opportunities for our community to come together and lift others in prayer. Thank you for your support. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” -Matthew 18:20

The YMCA is happy to announce the appointment of three new Executive Directors. Please join us in congratulating Juwan Turner, Abby Witte, and Susan Konopacki, on their new roles. Each of these leaders exemplifies our YMCA Core Values and leads with a passion for our mission. We look forward to their continued growth.

Stay Safe Around Water! The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is providing free Safety Around the Water classes this summer for 500 kids, with classes taking place July 8th through the 18th. Water can be an irresistible place for kids to explore and enjoy, but it can also be a dangerous place for those who haven’t yet developed water safety skills. Safety Around the Water classes introduce kids of all ages to water safety through eight lessons teaching many critical water safety skills, including two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water. Also covered are safety topics like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help. Instructors will provide fun activities that reinforce their new skills and help kids adjust to being comfortable in the water. Registration is open now to the entire community; Y membership is not required. Classes will take place at the Jorgensen Family YMCA, Parkview Family YMCA, Whitley County Family YMCA, Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA, Renaissance Pointe YMCA, and Caylor Nickel Foundation Family YMCA. To register or for more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gteKv3Fj. The YMCA is one of the largest providers of swimming instruction in the country, and invented group swim lessons over 100 years ago. To find out more about all of the swimming lessons offered at the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, visit https://lnkd.in/gWkqu9HQ.

The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is thrilled to announce a new partnership with COVENTRY MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING, dedicated to promoting health and wellness for their residents! Residents are now enjoying a variety of on-site fitness classes led by certified YMCA instructors, tailored to their unique needs and interests. From Flex N’ Stretch to Bang the Drum, these classes are designed to boost well-being and enhance quality of life. Additionally, YMCA staff will receive Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) training from the Coventry Meadows Assisted Living team, gaining invaluable insight into the experiences of individuals living with dementia. This partnership underscores our commitment to comprehensive care and support, empowering Coventry Meadows residents to live life to the fullest. Learn more about Coventry Meadows here: ASCCare.com/CMAL