Healthy Lifestyles — Page 2 — Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA Invites Families to Participate in Fall Homeschool Gym and Swim Programs

August 15, 2024

The Y is excited to offer health and wellness programs for homeschool families this fall! These five-week programs are open to kids, ages 4-14.

Fall 1 Classes: August 26-September 29
Fall 2 Classes: September 30-November 3
Fall 3: November 4-December 15

Homeschool Gym
Thursdays, 10-10:45 a.m.

Cost: $55 for Facility Members, $110 for Community Members

Activities will focus on developing healthy habits, making new friends, and enjoying new forms of exercise and games!

Save $5 when you register your child for Homeschool Gym by August 26 for Fall 1, September 6 for Fall 2, November 4 for Fall 3. Discount Code: HOMESCHOOL

Homeschool Swim Lessons
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-Noon

Cost: $52 for Facility Members, $104 for Community Members

Participants will receive a 30-minute swim lesson and then have 30 minutes for open swim in the pool.

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Morris Community YMCA Set to Host 2024 Cornfest Pickleball Tournament

August 6, 2024

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts and competitors! Join the Y for an exhilarating day of skill, strategy, and good old fashioned fun at the 2024 Corn Fest Pickleball Tournament. Mark your calendars and get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory!

Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 9 a.m.
Location:
Shabbona School
725 School Street
Morris, IL 60450

Format: Co-ed double elimination tournament open to ages 18 and up. Pick your partner or register as an individual and be paired with another player. Each player will receive an official tourney t-shirt. Each member of the winning team will receive a trophy and a $50 gift card.

Entry Fee: $35 per person

SPECIAL OFFER
Save $5 on your entry fee by entering YMCA5OFF when registering for this year’s tourney!

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080, ext. 514
Email: [email protected]

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Morris Community YMCA Offering Men’s Basketball League

August 6, 2024

If you’re looking for a little friendly competition, the Morris Community YMCA has got you covered with our Adult Men’s Basketball League, which is set to return this fall! The league will run September 4-October 30 and registration is now open. Team spots are limited, so get a group of friends together and sign up today!

League Details:
•Games will be played at Shabbona Middle School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m.
• All players must be 18 years or older.
• Rosters are due by the first game.

Rates:
Facility Member: $500 per team*
Community Member: $750 per team

*Team members qualify for member pricing if at least one member of the team has a Facility Membership at the YMCA.

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080, ext. 514
Email: [email protected]

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Set to Host Senior Health and Wellness Fair on August 28

July 11, 2024

Area residents are invited to attend a free Health and Wellness Fair, which is designed to promote healthy living and connect area seniors with a variety of resources in the Plainfield area.

DATE
Wednesday, August 28

TIME
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

LOCATION
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

-Health Services
-Community Expo
-Raffles and Giveaways
-Complimentary Refreshments
-And More!

This event is hosted by the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Illinois House 97th District Representative Harry Benton, the Plainfield Township, and the Plainfield Park District.

Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be onsite to provide DMV services and issue Real IDs.

To learn more about this exciting event, please contact:

Wendi Keith
(815) 436-8308
[email protected]

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Reaching Your Goals One Step at a Time: Participate in the Morris Community YMCA’s Couch to Cornfest 5K Training Program

June 19, 2024

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and conquer your running goals? Designed for beginners and aspiring runners alike, our eight-week Couch to 5K training program will provide you with a structured roadmap to build endurance, strength, and confidence step-by-step. With a supportive community, personalized coaching, and a dash of determination, you’ll soon discover the exhilarating thrill of crossing that finish line and unlock a whole new level of fitness and accomplishment.

Dates: Tuesdays from August 6-September 24
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Weekly classes will include an educational topic, question and answer session, and a group walk/run. All participants will receive an eight-week training plan and save $10 on their registration for the 2024 Corn Fest 5K, which will be held on Saturday, September 28.

Cost: $50 for Facility Members, $100 for Community Members

About the Instructor:
Christy Lamaze, a certified NASM Personal Trainer, will lead this program. Christy has completed two Chicago marathons, three half marathons, and has logged more than 2,000 race miles. She is currently training to compete in the Chicago half marathon and the Berlin marathon this year.

To learn more, please contact Health and Wellness Director Ro Petersen at (815) 513-8080, ext. 517 or via email at [email protected].

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YMCA June Personal Training Sale

May 30, 2024

June 1-30

We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our June Personal Training Sale. If you buy four sessions, you get one free!*

*Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through June 30, 2024.

You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Community YMCA

One-on-One Personal Training
Avery
Galowich
Morris

Group of Two Personal Training
Avery
Galowich
Morris

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