Get ready for one of the most exciting, (week-long) events of the year at the Twin Rivers YMCA—Welcome Week 2024! From September 15th to September 22nd, we’re rolling out the red carpet for our members, guests, and the entire community with a jam-packed schedule of activities, special offers, and opportunities to connect. Whether you’re a longtime Y member or just curious to see what we’re all about, this is the perfect time to dive in!

Week-Long Highlights

🎁 Special Membership Offer

Join the YMCA during Welcome Week, and you won’t pay a dime until October! That’s right—no joining fee and two weeks of membership completely free. It’s the ideal time to start a fitness journey, find community, or try something new as part of the Y family.

💪 Personal Training Promotion

Ready to take your fitness goals to the next level? During Welcome Week, we’re offering exclusive discounts on personal training packages. Stay tuned for details. Our certified trainers are here to help you achieve your best, whatever that looks like for you.

📚 Teen Cert & Free-Weight Certs

Teens, this one’s for you! We’re offering discounted certifications all week long. Get certified and learn proper techniques in free-weight training or other specialized areas, setting the foundation for a lifelong commitment to health and wellness. More info coming soon!

🥫 Food Collection for RCS Food Drive

Starting August 15th, we’re collecting non-perishable food items in our lobby for the RCS Food Drive. Let’s come together as a community to support those in need—every can makes a difference!

 

Daily Events

Monday, 9/16

  • Business/Nonprofit Highlight (8 AM – 11 AM): Stop by our lobby to meet and learn about local businesses and nonprofits making a difference in our community.
  • Goat Yoga (6 PM – 7 PM): Yes, you read that right! Stretch, relax, and get your dose of cuteness with either goat yoga. It’s the perfect way to start your week with zen and smiles. Register Here!

Tuesday, 9/17

  • Business/Nonprofit Highlight (8 AM – 11 AM)
  • Poverty Simulation Experience (10 AM – 1 PM): Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those living in poverty through this eye-opening simulation. It’s an experience that will change your perspective. REGISTER HERE or Learn More about the Event
  • Dance-A-Thon (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM): Get your groove on and dance yourself into fitness! Our amazing Group Exercise Instructors will have you shaking your groove thing before you know it. 

Wednesday, 9/18

  • Business/Nonprofit Highlight (8 AM – 11 AM)
  • Learning Lunch with Smooth Transitions (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Join us for a lunch and learn session with Smooth Transitions, a company dedicated to helping seniors with life transitions.  REGISTER HERE
  • Food Collection Ends: Contributed food items will be delivered to RCS.

Thursday, 9/19

  • Business/Nonprofit Highlight (8 AM – 11 AM)
  • Pickleball for Beginners (10 AM – Noon): Have you ever wanted to try pickleball? Now’s your chance! Our beginner session will get you up to speed on the basics of this fun and fast-growing sport.
  • Family Game Night (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM): Bring the whole family for a night of games and laughter, hosted by our Youth and Family Services team.

Friday, 9/20

  • Business/Nonprofit Highlight (8 AM – 11 AM)
  • Member Thank You in the Lobby: We appreciate you! Stop by for a special thank you from our team.
  • Float-In Movie (8 PM): Grab your friends and family and enjoy a movie night in the pool! We are showing Moana!!! We’ll have popcorn, s’mores, and all the fun you can handle. Registration is FREE, but required. REGISTER HERE
  • Midnight Hoops (9 PM – 12 AM): Calling all night owls! Join us for late-night basketball—because who says you can’t shoot hoops at midnight?

Saturday, 9/21

  • Vendor Fair & Food Trucks (9 AM – 2 PM): All spots are filled for our vendor fair, so you know it’s going to be good! Come out, shop local, and grab a bite from one of the amazing food trucks on site. We have over 80 artists, crafters, and vendors signed up!
  • Dodgeball Tournament (10 AM): Ready, aim, dodge! Gather your team and join the fun in our action-packed dodgeball tournament. There’s still time to sign up your team! Contact Teresa Tefft for more info: ttefft@trymca.org 
  • Parent’s Night Out (4 PM – 8 PM): Parents, take a break! Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out while we take care of the rest. 
  • Teen Takeover: Teens, it’s your time to shine! Join us for an evening just for you, filled with fun, games, and maybe a few surprises. Register for the Teen Takeover event!

Why You Don’t Want to Miss Welcome Week

Welcome Week is more than just a series of events—it’s a celebration of everything the YMCA stands for: community, wellness, and inclusivity. There’s something for everyone at the YMCA.

So mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to experience the best of what the Twin Rivers YMCA has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you!

 

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