Posts by YWCA Cortland
Fall Gymnastics Classes
*Original publication date: August 6, 2025* Flip Into Fall YWCA Gymnastics! Taught by experienced instructor Meryl Fish, these classes help kids build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement. Classes run in six-week sessions from September 8 to October 13, with registration open from August 1 to September 2. Whether your child is just starting out…
Read MoreFREE Indoor Walking Challenge
*Original publication date: August 6, 2025* Join the YWCA’s brand-new Indoor Walking Challenge, starting Tuesday, September 2! This challenge is a great way to get your steps in, stay accountable, and connect with others in a climate-controlled environment, on stable ground, all year long! Participants are encouraged to set personal goals and track their progress while…
Read MoreInhale & Exhale: 6-Week Breathwork Series
*Original publication date: August 6, 2025* If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply out of sync with yourself, this 6-week breathwork series offers a simple yet powerful reset. Led by certified breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher Amy Caruso, each 30-minute session is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, release tension, and reconnect with…
Read MoreFriday July 25 Pool Schedule Changes
Original publication date: July 25, 2025* On Friday, July 25, the pool will be open 8:00 – 11:00 am for the following programming: 8:00 am / Water Works 9:00 am / Splash 10:00 am / Lap & Leisure All other Friday pool programming will be cancelled, including the following: 10:00 – 11:00 am private…
Read MoreCANCELLED: Childbirth Education Class Starts 9/2
*Original publication date: July 17, 2025* UPDATE: Due to a lack of registrations, this class has been cancelled. Childbirth Education at YWCA Cortland: Centering You in Your Birth Experience Preparing for childbirth isn’t just about learning what to expect — it’s about finding clarity, building confidence, and feeling empowered to make the choices that are…
Read MoreCANCELLED: Prenatal Yoga Class Starts 9/4
*Original publication date: July 16, 2025* UDPATE: Due to a lack of registrations, this class has been cancelled. This four-week class, led by Brenna Ricci, RYT, RPYT, and YACEP, is specifically designed for pregnant individuals to enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance while alleviating general back and sciatic nerve pain through safe yoga poses that offer…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Survivor Support Group
*Original publication date: July 16, 2025* New Monthly Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence Our Aid to Victims of Violence program is offering a safe and welcoming space for any survivors of domestic violence to connect, heal, and grow. People of all genders can attend. When: Beginning September 15, 5-6 PM on the third…
Read More25-26 School-Age Program: Enrollment Open for Full-time Families!
*Original publication date: May 30, 2025* YWCA Cortland operates safe, recreational before- and after-school care for children ages 5-12 at five sites during the school year. Children can choose from a variety of activities to partake in. All sites provide an afternoon snack, use of a large outdoor play area, personal safety programming, gym time…
Read MoreAdvocacy: Take Action to Protect After-School Programs!
*Original publication date: July 9, 2025* The federal administration has just announced that it is freezing $6.8 billion in federal education funding, including $1.4 billion intended for before- and after-school programs, known as 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC). New York State receives just over $105 million for 152 CCLC grantees who serve almost 1.4…
Read MoreBertini Pool Legacy Fund
*Original publication date: July 3, 2025* On Friday, June 20, 2025, YWCA Cortland and Catherine Bertini held a special celebration to honor the legacy of Cathy’s parents, Fulvio and Ann Bertini. Fulvio and Ann were the driving forces behind creating the very first competitive girls’ swim team in Cortland in 1962! A bit controversial for…
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