Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris

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Strategize and Succeed

newschedulesBuild Your Game Plan with Our New Online Schedule

Using the Y’s new and enhanced online schedule makes it easier than ever to access, view and set reminders for all of our free classes and events.

Avery Schedule

Galowich Schedule

Morris Schedule

Smith Schedule

NOTABLE FEATURES

  • Sleek, user-friendly design that’s optimized for mobile devices
  • Detailed descriptions and instructor listings
  • Email subscription and calendar reminder options
  • Ability to sort by exercise type and/or timeframe

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
By subscribing*, you’ll receive an email each Sunday about upcoming classes and events, schedule updates and more. To subscribe, visit your branch’s schedule page and hit the subscribe bottom at the top.

* Please note: Subscribing DOES NOT reserve your spot in class.

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Making Improvements To Serve You Better

Announcing the Healthy Living Corridor

healthycorridor2To better accommodate the fitness needs of our membership base and the Joliet community, the Galowich Family YMCA will be opening its new Healthy Living Corridor at its Houbolt Road location on Monday, October 17.

With hopes of supporting members of all ages in their quest to live healthy lifestyles, the Y’s new Healthy Living Corridor will feature our newly renovated Wellness Center and brand new Fitness Studio.

Wellness Center
The Galowich Family YMCA’s newly renovated Wellness Center will feature new cardio and strength machines and additional free weights. These new pieces of equipment will provide health seekers with limitless opportunities to train smarter and more effectively. The new Wellness Center will also feature a user-friendly layout, additional windows and mirrors, and energizing paint colors.

Fitness Studio
This fall, the Y will be renovating the racquetball court and converting it into a new Fitness Studio. This new modern space will boast a drop ceiling with a built-in speaker system, adjustable lighting, additional mirrors and a welcoming double-glass door entryway. Once completed, this new space will become home to our youth and adult group exercise classes, personal training sessions and a host of new fitness classes.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
Watch for details on Facebook, via email and in the branch about the many ways you can take part in our renovation plans.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during our construction period. During the renovation, Galowich Family YMCA members are welcome and encouraged to utilize the Wellness Centers at the Morris Community YMCA and the Smith and C.W. Avery Family YMCAs. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of our new Healthy Living Corridor with you this fall.

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Going For Gold

goldAugust Fitness Challenge

Harness your competitive spirit and cheer on Team USA this summer by participating in the Morris Community YMCA’s first-ever Going for the Gold Fitness Challenge. This high-intensity fitness program will challenge participants to earn medals by completing a number of fitness activities, including running, walking, biking and weight training, among others. Participants will log their activities via a tracking card and earn medals for each activity completed:

  • Running
  • Weight Training
  • Walking
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Cardio Machine
  • Team Sports (Bags Tournament)
  • Fitness Classes
  • Rowing
  • Swimming
  • Golf

For every Gold Medal earned, you will be entered in a drawing to win a FitBit Charge.

For every Silver or Bronze Medal earned, you will be entered in a drawing to win a variety of fitness prizes and Y gear.

Registration is available at the Front Desk of the Morris YMCA.

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Introducing Heather Perkins

heather-webSenior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Heather Perkins has devoted much of her life to spreading the Y’s mission. For nearly two decades, she has worked in communities across Kentucky, Georgia and Indiana, helming nearly every YMCA program imaginable. Her most impactful work, however, has come within the youth development realm, where she has been a driving force behind a wide variety of exciting, innovative programs for kids and teens.

In March, Heather was named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, thus beginning a new chapter in her storied YMCA career. A self-described “energizer” with a knack for cause-driven leadership, Heather is eager to work alongside a talented new team, and to push the boundaries that will continue to strengthen communities throughout Will and Grundy Counties.

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Best Summer Ever

summerparaRegister for Summer Day Camp today!

For weeks on end, the adventures don’t stop for our campers. Just ask them—Summer Day Camp at the Y is like having recess every day. Only “recess” at the Y includes crafts and games galore, awesome camp counselors and all the fun of camping with the ability of sleeping in your own bed at night.

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