What’s Happening at Southwest Family YMCA in August 2024

Published On: July 30, 2024Categories: Blog

Back-to-School Event Sunday, August 18

Kick off the school year with a movie and light refreshments at the Y on Sunday, August 18 at 4:00 pm. Come in your pajamas or comfy clothes and bring blankets, pillows, or a lawn chair as we watch a family-friendly movie in our gym!  

Back-to-School Supply Drive

Through August 9, help our students and teachers get ready for the new school year with our Back to School Supply Drive! Please drop off donated supplies in the donation box in our lobby.  

Recommended Items: 

Tissue boxes, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, dry erase markers, pencils, glue sticks, washable makers 8ct., crayons 24ct, gallon storage bags, notebooks, highlighters, pens, scissors, folders, rulers 

Fall Youth Programs

Now’s the time to start planning your fall afterschool activities! Enroll your child in gymnastics, cheer & tumbling, martial arts and more. Participating in enrichment activities develops overall physical fitness and coordination. It can build self-esteem and resilience, providing a healthy outlet for emotions. Kids can build social skills that they can carry with them into adulthood while developing a strong character with values like hard work and respect for others. Unlock your child’s potential in fall youth programs.

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Small Group Personal Training

Join our Small Group Personal Training sessions for personalized attention in a motiving group environment. Perfect for all fitness levels. Sign up today and reach your fitness goals together! Our Teen Fit Course runs from 8/20-9/12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our Adult In the Zone Circuit Training is held on Saturday mornings and/or one day of your choice during the week! 

Register Here

Upcoming Activities & Events

Market Day | Saturday, August 10, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Join us for a Saturday morning of shopping from many talented local vendors for items such as baked goods, jewelry, Scentsy, vintage goods, micro greens, plants & more! 

Healing Communication Workshop | Saturday, August 24, 12:00 – 3:00 pm Meaningful connection in our relationships is built through compassionate communication. All relationships, peaceful or conflicted, improve when we improve our ability to communicate and be present. Using the tool of NVC, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, we will learn and practice ways to meet ourselves and each other with compassion. 

Register for the Workshop

Parking Reminder

Additional parking available at our Program Center and gravel lot (across Oakclaire Ln) during our busier times!  

Looking for construction updates? Visit Oak Hill Parkway | Construction Project where you can view live updates, get weekly notices, and sign up for the project newsletter 

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