Posts by YWCA Cortland

The pool will reopen Tuesday, December 17 and follow the usual schedule of classes and lessons as published for fall session. Thank you for your patience during this unexpected closure for pool repairs

*Original publication date: December 16, 2024* By participating in one of the biggest giving events in Cortland County, YOU helped your YWCA win a $10,000 prize and made your donation count more! The Cortland Community Foundation’s National Philanthropy Day contest raised over $548,000 for 48 local nonprofits, and the Foundation awarded $30,000 in prize money.  Your support for…

*Original publication date: December 12, 2024.* Join instructor Mike Kniffen for a seven-week session of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. This ancient form of exercise, developed in China, is a series of movement and breathing techniques designed to connect the mind and body. It improves balance, reduces stress, and can improve cognitive function. Classes: Tuesday and Thursday,…

*Original publication date: December 12, 2024* New year, new workouts! Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, January 8, for a free lunch and informative talk with Laurie Greene about starting or changing your exercise routine and the benefits of exercise for seniors. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the presentation at 12:30…

*Original publication date: December 12, 2024* Registration for the January 20 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools and the January 24 half-day care for Homer schools opens Monday, January 6. 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 –…

*Original publication date: December 11, 2024* Thanks to grant funding, we are making several improvements for our Child Care Program, such as: Installing the following in the basement: New flooring A new climbing play structure A children’s bathroom New security system Installing the below in the 2nd floor Child Care areas: New security system Fire…

*Original publication date: December 10, 2024* Due to unforeseen circumstances, the pool will close tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11, at 5:30 pm. Swim lessons from 5:30-7:00 pm are canceled, and an extra lesson will be added on December 18. Lap & Leisure from 7:00-8 pm is also canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have…

*Original publication date: December 5, 2024* Wondering if the YWCA is open on a snowy day? Updates on unexpected closures can be found at the following places: Right here on our website YWCA social media accounts Facebook Instagram Nextdoor Local news stations: News 10 Now WXHC 101.5 CNY Central Channel 3 Action News For days…

*Original publication date: December 5, 2024* Registration for the December 30 & 31 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools will now open on December 9th, 2024! 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 PM. We will…