What’s Happening at Northwest Family YMCA in February 2024
Cycling for a Cause – A Northwest Family YMCA Tradition
Join us on Sunday, 2/25, for our annual donation-based Cycling class led by Julie, with 100% of your $20 donation supporting the Greater Austin YMCA’s Annual Campaign! Julie also MATCHES donations! Sign up today to spin, have fun, and support the Y! It’s a WIN for your health, your fun, and your community
What’s Happening at North Austin Y in February 2024
Love Locks for the Y
Make a minimum donation of $10 toward our Annual Campaign, and we’ll give you a pink or red love lock to display how much you care for your COA/North Austin YMCA. The event officially kicks off on Wednesday, February 14 at 5:30 pm, and donations can be made through February 29.
Stop by the front desk for more information and to get your love lock!
Kids Play February Check In Challenge
Who loves Kids Play the most? We’re tallying up the
What’s Happening at Hays Communities Y in February 2024
Spring Break Kids Day Out
Let us keep your kids engaged while having fun with friends during Spring Break Kids Day Out. Kids will enjoy multiple activities throughout the week, including a leprechaun hunt! Parents can have peace of mind knowing their child is safe and well cared for in a FUN environment! Register for Spring Break Camp
Masters Swim
Whether you’re training for a race, looking to improve your physical fitness or you have a desire to finesse your swim stroke technique, Masters Swim is for you. These coach-led, structured swim workouts are held
What’s Happening at East Communities Y in February 2024
Discover Your Passion
Introducing the “Discover Your Passion” Mature Women’s Group, convening every First and Third Monday from February 5th through April 29th. This supportive community will explore the physical and social aspects influencing intimacy and the sexual well-being of older individuals, examining the intricate links between aging, intimacy, and sexuality. Women aged 60 and above are warmly invited to participate in this in-person gathering. Please remember to register in advance to secure your spot!
Spring Swim Lessons
Spring swim lessons are now open! Enroll today to ensure every member of your
How to Keep Your 5-Year-Old Engaged and Focused
Five-year-olds are notorious for being curious and energetic. They are quickly learning about the world around them as they take everything in like little sponges. While it’s inspiring and encouraging to see your child explore their curiosity, there are times that call for them to be still and quiet.
From learning their ABCs and colors in school to behaving in a store, your child does have to take time to pause their rambunctious activity – at least for a little while. Here are some tips for keeping your five-year-old engaged and focused.
Set Aside Time to Practice Focusing on Specific Tasks
The concentration span
Oh, The Places We’ll Go…
A few years ago, I asked my mother why she never read my brother and I Dr. Seuss books when we were kids. She told me that she found the silly rhymes and strange names of the characters annoying! I was dumbfounded as those are some of the things that people love most about his books; that and Dr. Seuss’ unfailing ability to communicate complicated societal challenges like pollution (e.g. The Lorax) and messy human struggles like the desire to understand where we come from (e.g. Are You My Mother?) to children, are some of the things I love most
