Posts by YWCA Cortland

*Original publication date: December 17, 2025* Join instructor Betsy Messenger for a new weekly wellness offering, Tai Chi for Life! This Sun-style Tai Chi class is designed to be gentle, accessible, and especially beneficial for those with arthritis or anyone seeking better balance and fall prevention. Regular Tai Chi practice is known to support cardiovascular…

*Original publication date: December 16, 2025* Start your new year with intention, calm, and clarity. Reset & Rise is a gentle yet powerful breathwork class designed to support stress release, nervous system balance, and deeper connection with your body—just one hour a week. Led by breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher Amy Caruso, each 60-minute session…

*Original publication date: December 12, 2025* Pilates is Joining Our Weekly Wellness Schedule This January! Exciting news—Pilates is coming to the YWCA and will officially join our weekly Group Wellness Schedule beginning in January! With two Mat Pilates classes and one Barre Pilates class, there are multiple opportunities each week to build strength, improve posture,…

*Original publication date: December 11, 2025* We resolved the chemical imbalance in the pool, and it reopened at 10 am. We appreciate your patience. Click here to read about how you can sign up for notices about closures and cancellations.   *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All…

*Original publication date: December 10, 2025* Unfortunately, we are closing the pool due to a chemical imbalance. Tonight’s lap and leisure and family swim are cancelled. We will post again when we can reopen the pool. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we address this matter.   *Content included in this…

*Original publication date: December 5, 2025* Registration for full-week care from 12/29-12/31 and 1/2 for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, December 8. Please note: this care is considered a full-week and will be charged as such. Space is very limited; we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Full days are located at…

*Original publication date: December 3, 2025* On Friday, December 5, the main YWCA facility will close at 5:30 pm to celebrate our dedicated staff at our year-end party. As a result, evening Lap & Leisure and Family Swim are both cancelled. Normal hours will resume the following day, Saturday, December 6.  *Content included in this…

*Original publication date: December 2, 2025* Make a splash at the YWCA!  A new session of group children & adult swim lessons begins on January 27! Session Dates: January 27 – March 5 Registration: December 1 – January 23 Schedule: Level 1: Tuesday, 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Preschool: Tuesday, 4:30-5:00 pm OR Thursday, 4:00 -4:30 pm Level 2:…

*Original publication date: November 19, 2025* Flip into Fun at the YWCA! Taught by experienced instructor Meryl Fish, YWCA Gymnastics classes help kids build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement. Whether your child is just starting out or already cartwheeling, we’ve got a class for them! Ready to take the leap? Sign up for the…

*Original publication date: November 11, 2025.* Join Kelly Tobin for a deeply relaxing Restorative Sound Bath—a soothing blend of guided meditation, journaling, and sound healing. Immerse yourself in the calming tones of singing bowls, drums, and chimes designed to quiet the mind and restore balance. When: Thursday, December 11,  3:00–4:00 pmCost: $45 for members and…