What’s Happening at Southwest Family Y in January 2025

Published On: January 9, 2025Categories: Blog

Exciting Southwest Y News

New Program Alert! 🚨

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Women with Weights | Tu/Th 12:10 PM

Hey, ladies! Ready to unleash your strength? Join our Women with Weights small group class and discover the transformative benefits of barbell-centric workouts. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, this is the perfect place to learn proper techniques in a supportive, empowering environment. 💪

All levels welcome—let’s lift each other up and get stronger together!

Don’t wait—sign up now and start your fitness journey with us!

Program Updates

NEW Youth Programs Registration Open for ALL AGES! 

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Hey families! We’re super excited to announce that our January through March program registration is now open for all ages! We’ve got a fantastic lineup of new programs for kids ages 1 to 12.

What’s on the menu?

  • 🥗 Nutrition & Cooking classes: Teaching your little chefs how to whip up healthy and tasty meals.
  • 💃 Performative Dance: Let your kids shine on stage and express themselves through dance.
  • 🔬 Y STEAM classes: Spark curiosity and innovation with fun, hands-on science and technology activities.
  • 🏀 Sports Clinics: Enhance skills and teamwork through our dynamic sports programs.

Don’t wait—register now and let your kids embark on an amazing journey of learning and fun!

Swim Lessons for All Ages! 🏊

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Ready to make a splash this winter? Our swim lessons are here to help you enhance your skills and build confidence in the water!

🌊When: February and March

🌊Who: Open to everyone, starting at 6 months old

🌊Schedule: We offer flexible class options on Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday to fit your busy life.

Dive into fun and improvement with our winter swim lessons—sign up today and get ready for a fantastic swimming journey!

Adult Fitness

Bootcamp | Mon/Fri 5:45 AM 💪

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Ready to push your limits and transform your body in just 5 weeks? Join our Bootcamp! This intense 10-session program is designed to challenge you like never before. Each 45-minute session is packed with high-energy, sweat-inducing workouts that will test your strength, endurance, and mental grit. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, everyone is welcome!

Keeping Austin Kids Active & Engaged

Winter Basketball League | Ages 4-17 Years 🏀

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Get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot in our entry-level Winter Basketball League! With a 6-game season, this league is perfect for teaching the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Plus, we focus on instilling the importance of sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork in every participant.

Spring Volleyball & Soccer League Registration Open | Ages 4-17 Years 🏐⚽

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Exciting news for all young athletes! Registration is now open for our Spring Volleyball and Soccer Leagues. Whether you’re a budding volleyball star or a soccer enthusiast, we’ve got you covered. Sign up today and get ready for an action-packed season!

Winter Events

Hot Cocoa Days! | Mondays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM

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Brrrr! Feeling the chill? Warm up with us and enjoy a tasty hot cocoa treat! Join us every Monday in our Program Center and Thursdays in our Lobby throughout January. Bring your friends, learn something new, or discover what our programs have to offer. It’s the perfect way to beat the cold and have some fun!

Facility Updates

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Pardon our Progress as we continue to enhance and refresh our Center with a fresh coat of paint and maintenance throughout the month of January.  

 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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