Posts by YWCA Cortland

*Original publication date: October 21, 2025* Brenna’s Restorative Yoga class will be cancelled this Thursday, October 23 and Thursday, November 13.  The YWCA will be closed for Thanksgiving, so there will be no class on November 27. *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are…

*Original publication date: October 17, 2025* Join us for a Social Seniors Luncheon on Wednesday, November 5, for a free lunch and breathwork demonstration from Amy Caruso, certified breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher. Enjoy a sample of her 4-week gratitude series coming up at the YWCA and leave feeling clearer and more connected to their…

*Original publication date: October 17, 2025* Registration for the November 3 full-day care for Cortland AND the November 4 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, October 20. Space is very limited; we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Full days are located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30…

*Original publication date: October 16, 2025* Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply out of sync with yourself? Try this simple yet powerful reset and breathe with intention for just 30 minutes a week! Led by certified breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher Amy Caruso, each 30-minute session is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, release…

*Original publication date: October 14, 2025* October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began in 1987, and in 1989 Congress officially designated October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each October, communities across the nation unite to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of domestic violence—and to remind survivors that…

*Original publication date: October 14, 2025* There’s nothing fishy about supporting your favorite YWCA Cortland program by eating at Doug’s Fish Fry! Eat at Doug’s Fish Fry in Cortland on October 16 for Go Purple Day, from 3-8 pm for Domestic Violence Awareness. Don’t forget to wear purple! Mention you’re there to support YWCA Cortland…

*Original publication date: October 3, 2025; updated October 13, 2025* Congratulations to the three winners of our 2025 Dream Big Cash Raffle fundraiser! 1st prize / $4,120 / Marc Dawson 2nd prize / $824 / Tim Johnson 3rd prize / $412 / YWCA 9AM Exercise Team We sold 206 tickets, equaling 82.40% of 250 total…

*Original publication date: October 10, 2025* Step into calm and connect with others through the gentle, mindful movements of Tai Chi. In this welcoming six-class series, instructor Mike Kniffin guides students through a flow of postures designed to support overall health, balance, and stress reduction. Mike’s thoughtful approach includes demonstrations and visual aids that make…

*Original publication date: October 7, 2025* Medical Chair Massage Wellness Program Beginning November 5Wednesdays | 25 minutes sessions from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $25 for Members / $50 for Not Yet Members / Veterans Special! Veterans pay just $15 for a 25-min massage during the month of November. Sign-up: Reserve your spot at…

*Original publication date: October 8, 2025* Plan, Plant & Preserve: Garden Design & Seed Saving Workshop Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PMPotluck lunch begins at 11:30 AM, program starts at noon Dig into garden inspiration and community connection with this two-part program designed for gardeners of all experience levels! Part 1: Identifying Plants…