Posts by YWCA Cortland
January Social Seniors Rock Crafting & Jewelry 1/10
Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, January 10, for lunch and an interactive presentation from amateur crafter and “rock hound,” Carmella Compagni. She will teach the group to use rocks for crafts and jewelry! The program will be in the YWCA Osborn Room from 12 to 2 pm. All materials will be provided. Lunch…
Read MoreFull Day School-Age Care Sign-ups for 1/15
Registration for the January 15 full day for all schools opens on January 2, 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 provide snacks, activities, swim time, and lunch to the children, but you…
Read MoreNew Open Swim Times
Relax and unwind; end your day at the YWCA! Our multiple Open Swim times in our warm water pool are for swimmers of all ages. Go for a leisurely lap or have fun with the family! Winter 2024 Open Swim Times: Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday: 12:00…
Read MoreOpenings at Here We Grow
YWCA Cortland’s Here We Grow Child Care Center Here We Grow is an NYS OCFS-licensed daycare facility and a Cortland City School District Universal Pre-K site for eligible 4-year-olds. With bright and spacious rooms and large enclosed playgrounds for children aged six weeks to five years, a cheerful environment fosters growth and development in motor…
Read MoreThere Are Still Tags Left on the YWCA Giving Tree!
Each year around the holiday season, Bridges for Kids, a YWCA Cortland Mentoring Program service, helps families provide holiday gifts to children in the Cortland community. This year, the program aims to provide holiday magic for nearly 270 children. But some children may not receive any presents if no one picks their tags from the Giving Tree in the…
Read MoreImmediate Openings in Marathon After-School Program
There are immediate openings at the Marathon afterschool program, which provides care from 2:30 pm to 5:15 pm. Let us know ASAP if you need care! Please call (607) 753-9651 for more information. 12/21 UPDATE: We are no longer accepting new families.
Read MoreDecember Social Seniors 12/6 on Online Safety
Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, December 6, for a dish to pass lunch and a presentation from Bernadette Travis of Good News Computing. She will give some tips and tricks for spotting fraudulent emails and texts and help the group navigate the internet safely across all devices. The program will be held in…
Read MoreHoliday Building Hours and Class Cancellations UPDATED 11/15
On November 21, the AVV office will be closed for in-person assistance. Our 24/7 hotline, however, is always available for anyone seeking immediate assistance; just call (607) 756-6363. The following Health & Fitness classes and programs are impacted the week of November 20: Monday, November 20, 2023: The following Water Exercise classes will not be held,…
Read MoreSupport YWCA for Philanthropy Day! Deadline is Nov. 15.
Give your YWCA a chance to win a $10,000 prize in the Philanthropy Day Contest! Supporting YWCA during Philanthropy Day makes it possible for girls in our community to create empowering art projects. People like you make our work possible, and we could not do what we do without your generosity. So, if you wish…
Read MoreProvide Holiday Gifts for Cortland Community Children
Every year, Bridges for Kids, a service of the YWCA Cortland Mentoring program, helps families provide holiday gifts to over 150 children in our community. There are two ways YOU can help make the holidays merry and bright for local families experiencing trying times: 1. YWCA Giving Tree Want to shop for a specific child?…
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