C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is proud to announce five winners for our 2024 Holiday Card Design Contest. These designs were selected from hundreds submitted to our branches and will be featured on the Y’s 2024 Holiday Cards. Thank you to all who participated! You can see the winning designs below.
We are so excited to welcome the community to our new facility! Stop by and see us!
FACILITY LOCATION AND HOURS
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
You can also view printable schedules for the lap pool, gymnasium, and group fitness classes by clicking below.
Be sure to follow along with all the exciting opening day updates around the facility on our Facebook page!
REFER A FRIEND TO THE Y AND SAVE
And don’t forget, our Grand Opening Membership Sale is also underway!
New members who join the Morris Hospital YMCA by December 25 will pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!
YMCA Facility Members who refer a friend that joins the Y receive a free month of membership. (Some restrictions apply.)
Through its commitment to youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of every child in its Before and After School Kid Zone programs by incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a safe, resource-rich environment for children in grades K-8.
These efforts are made possible through the generosity of organizations like ECOLAB, which recently provided a $5,000 donation in support of the YMCA’s Kid Zone program.
The Y would like to thank ECOLAB for this donation and the role it will play in providing important services to students and families this school year.
To learn more about YMCA Kid Zone, please click here. To pledge your support for the Mission Strong Fund, make an online donation today or contact Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt at [email protected].
Pictured in top photo: (L-R) ECOLAB Senior Human Resources Business Partner Shreya Patel, ECOLAB Engagement and Inclucion Leader Nayeli Hernandez, Galowich Family YMCA Executive Director Trisha Dush, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt, Joliet Youth Development Team Operations Director Brooke Hall, ECOLAB Human Resources Manager Benjamin Park, ECOLAB Associate Human Resources Business Partner Arnetta Bosby.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s program is excited to host a free workshop for area students and young adults on Saturday, January 25.
Free and open to the community, the Y’s ‘Jobs in the Trades’ workshop will provide area participants with important resources they can use to prepare for life.
Time:
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Location:
Joliet Junior College, Room U-1024
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Guest speakers will include representatives from:
-Joliet Junior College
-Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties
-Will County Workforce Development
-Wilco Career Center
In addition to listening to engaging guest speakers, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about union trade apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement programs.
Refreshments will also be served.
To learn more please contact:
Brooke Hall
Operations Director, Joliet Youth Development Team
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 316
We are so excited to welcome the community to the Morris Hospital YMCA! If you are looking to explore all of the amazing things kids, families, and adults can do at the Y, we invite you to participate in our upcoming sampler programs!
PLEASE NOTE: These events and activities will be FREE and are open to Morris Hospital YMCA Facility Members only.
STORY ART
Dates: Tuesday, December 17 and Tuesday, January 7
Time: 5:15-6 p.m.
Kids will enjoy storytime then make a craft based on a theme from the story!
Ages: 3-5
HAVE THE SLIME OF YOUR LIFE
Dates: Thursday, December 19 and Thursday, January 9
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Kids will have a gooey good time making slime that stretches and bubbles!
Ages: 6-8
COOKIE DECORATING
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time (Ages 6-8): 5-5:45 p.m.
Time (Ages 9-13): 6-7:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, December 30
Time (Ages 6-8): 2-2:45 p.m.
Time (Ages 9-13): 3-4:30 p.m.
Kids will get a chance to create a sweet treat!
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT HOLIDAY KICK OFF
Date: Friday, December 20
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Kids will enjoy a holiday movie and a variety of festive games, crafts, and snacks!
Ages: 4-12
INTRO TO SWIM LESSONS
Dates: Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21
Stages A & B (Ages 6 months – 3 years): 10-10:30 a.m.
Stages 1P & 2P (Ages 3-5): 10:40-11:10 a.m.
Stages 3P & 4P (Ages 3-5): 11:20-11:50 a.m.
Stages 5Y & 6Y (Ages 6-12): Noon-12:30 p.m.
Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28
Stages A & B (Ages 6 months – 3 years): 10-10:30 a.m.
Stages 1Y & 2Y (Ages 3-5): 10:40-11:10 a.m.
Stages 3Y & 4Y (Ages 3-5): 11:20-11:50 a.m.
Stages 5Y & 6Y (Ages 6-12): Noon-12:30 p.m.
Participants will complete baseline testing to establish the best starting level for their first lesson!
JETS SWIM TEAM CLINICS
Date: Friday, December 20
Time (Ages 6-10): 5-6 p.m.
Time (Ages 11-17): 6-7 p.m.
Swimmers will get a chance to learn basic strokes, meet the coaching staff, and learn more about the team!
Open to ages 16 and above except where noted
ROWED RAGE
Date: Monday, December 16
Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
This class uses various equipment in timed intervals to create a total body workout!
FULL BODY BLAST
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m.
This workout incorporates a variety of exercises to target all major muscle groups and enhance strength, endurance, and mental toughness.
CARDIO CRUSH
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 9-9:45 a.m.
Get your heart pumping in this cardio-based class with added strength and core training for even more fun!
WALL PILATES
Date: Friday, December 20
Time: 7-7:45 a.m.
This low-impact, full-body exercise is a variation of traditional Pilates that uses a wall and a mat to build strength, flexibility, balance, and stability.
FAB 50 SOCIAL HOUR
Date: Thursday, January 2
Time: 11 a.m.-Noon
Join us for some fun and fellowship with coffee and snacks! Open to ages 50 and up.
INTRO TO LAP SWIMMING
Date: Thursday, January 2
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Date: Friday, January 3
Time: 10-11 a.m.
This class will help you learn fundamental techniques for exercise or competition.
90-MINUTE YOGA: LEARNING TO EMBRACE CHANGE
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
This class will give you a chance to relax and reflect on life’s various changes while improving your balance and flexibility.
AQUA HIP-HOP FAMILY FITNESS
Date: Friday, January 10
Time: 6-6:45 p.m.
This low-impact class will bring dance exercises to the water, giving you and your family an awesome pool party workout! PLEASE NOTE: Open to ages 6 and up. Kids ages 6-12 may be swim tested prior to participating and must have a parent in the water at all times.
Opening day for the Morris Hospital YMCA is Monday, December 16! And, as we prepare to welcome the community to this wonderful new facility, we invite you to take a look at our winter group fitness, lap pool, and gymnasium schedules!
