Posts by YWCA Cortland
Bridges for Kids Needs Mentors!
Bridges for Kids is an individual mentoring program that matches a trained adult volunteer with youth ages 5-12 who are looking for a trusted adult to help them succeed. Mentors provide the one-on-one attention so crucial to building self-esteem in our local youth. The program provides monthly family activities for all enrolled families, as well…
Read MoreChair Yoga, AM Flow, & Yin Yoga Starting Soon!
In 2024, unite your mind, body, and spirit at the YWCA Starting at the end of January, the YWCA will begin two new yoga classes included in our fitness membership and will bring back community favorite, Chair Yoga, for a six-week session. Instructor Brenna Marie Ricci has over 20 years of experience studying and instructing…
Read More4-Week Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation Workshop
Join Dr. Tracy Hudson at the YWCA on Wednesdays in February to embrace nonviolent conflict reconciliation! This four-week workshop teaches the Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence and basic concepts, strategies, and tools of conflict reconciliation. The seminar includes reading Dr. King’s writing, viewing and discussing documentary film footage from the Civil Rights Movement, and participating…
Read MoreOne-Day Women’s Meditation Retreat 2/4
Take a pause from your daily life to show yourself some love and care. Join Usui Reiki Master Rhonda Giglio for Release Your Inner Peace, a one-day women’s meditation retreat at YWCA Cortland! The retreat will be held on Sunday, February 4, from 8:30 am- 2:30 pm and will include meditation instruction and discussion that will…
Read MoreKids Like Jack* and Logan* Need Your Help Today!
2023 Annual Giving Campaign Will you help kids like Jack* and Logan* today? Many people think daycare is just a place for babysitting but don’t realize it plays a crucial role in a child’s early education. As a YWCA Cortland supporter, we know you understand the importance of early childhood learning and its vital impact…
Read MoreThank You for Supporting YWCA for Philanthropy Day!
The writing is on the wall… YOU are amazing! 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 $500,000 for 43 local nonprofits, and the Foundation awarded $30,000 in prize money. …
Read MorePixie Gym, Preschool II, Beginner Gymnastics Session Starts 1/22
Somersault into the New Year! New six-week sessions of three different gymnastics classes are set to start on January 22: Pixie Gym, Preschool II, and Beginner Gymnastics. Call (607) 753-9651 or stop by the YWCA to register between January 2 and January 22. Please note: Pixie Gym and Preschool II classes are 45 minutes, and…
Read MoreNew Session of Swim Lessons Starts 1/22
Make a splash at the YWCA! A new six-week session of group and private swim lessons for all levels begins on Monday, January 22. Call (607) 753-9651 or stop by the YWCA to register between January 2 and January 22. Important Dates: Session Dates: Jan 22 – March 9 (*No classes 2/19-2/24) Registration: Jan 2…
Read More1/15 Kingian Nonviolence Training Preview
Join us in celebrating the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm with a free preview of Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation training. Kingian Nonviolence, based on Dr. King’s work during the Civil Rights Movement, is an approach to conflict and community leadership that offers values and…
Read MoreDecember Holiday Hours
Please note that the main YWCA facility at 14 Clayton Ave. will be closed from Saturday, December 23, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024. We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The Here We Grow daycare center will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26. Regular operating hours…
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