2024 Shutdown Week & Labor Day Hours

*Original publication date: August 6, 2024* August 26 – September 2 Shutdown Hours During our Annual Shutdown during the last week of August, all programming and classes are canceled, but people may come in to use the weight rooms. Aid to Victims of Violence services will be available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment,…

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BFK Back to School Drive 7/1-8/26

*Original publication date: June 20, 2024. Updated: August 8, 2024.* Help supply our mentored youth and their families with all the tools needed to be successful at school and at home! Our aim is to ensure that all children and their families can not only survive but thrive throughout the school year. The supply drive…

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Gymnastics Classes Start 9/9

*Original publication date: August 7, 2024 / Updated October 28, 2024* NOTE: SESSION 2 CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WINTER SESSIONS! Two new six-week sessions of gymnastics classes for Pixie Gym, Pre-School I, Pre-School II, and Beginner Gymnastics will start in September. Pricing: 45-min classes: $50-members/$62 for not-yet members. 1-hour…

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Swim Lesson Session 1 Starts 9/9

*Original publication date: August 7, 2024. Updated: August 2024.* Make a splash at the YWCA! A new six-week session of group and private swim lessons for all levels begins on Monday, September 9. Call (607) 753-9651 or stop by the YWCA to register between August 19 and September 9. Session 1 Session Dates: Sep 9…

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FREE After-School Care for Randall & Smith!

*Original publication date: August 6, 2024* 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 (depending…

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TWO September Social Seniors Special Programs!

*Original publication date: August 5, 2024* Join us for Social Seniors during September for two special programs! September 11 / Hospicare  On Wednesday, September 11, join us for a free lunch and informative presentation from Kimmy Jones of Ithaca Hospicare. Kimmy will discuss the importance of preparing a “death binder” and important things your family…

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Energy Balance Meditation Class

*Original publication date: August 5, 2024* This four-week meditation class with certified Yoga instructor Brenna Ricci focuses on balancing one’s energy. Take 30 minutes of your evening to step away from your busy life and put yourself first! Classes: Tuesday, 6:30-7:00 pm, October 1-October 22. Pre-registration: September 3–October 1  Price: For members and not-yet-members, $7…

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Tai Chi Coming to the YWCA

*Original publication date: August 5, 2024. Edited: August 7, 2024.* Join instructor Mike Kniffin for a six-week session of Tai Chi. 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:…

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9/18 Sound Serenity

*Original publication date: August 5, 2024* Join Kelly Tobin for a one-hour sound journey, a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience. Every part of the body, from our organs to our cells, has a resonant frequency or vibration, and when exposed to a certain frequency, these parts can be stimulated, promoting balance and harmony in the…

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