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*Original publication date: October 1, 2025* YWCA Cortland’s Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV) Program is committed to providing comprehensive support and advocacy for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. Volunteers are a vital part of our mission, and we are recruiting volunteers for the AVV Program to provide administrative and crisis…

*Original publication date: October 24, 2025* Unfortunately, the YWCA pool will be closing tonight at 5 pm. Lap & Leisure (5-6 pm) and Family Swim (6-7 pm) will NOT be held. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information…

*Original publication date: October 24, 2025* Registration for the November 10 full-day care for Homer AND the November 11 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, October 27. 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…

*Original publication date: October 22, 2025* Kidsgiving is Back on November 22! Kidsgiving, a free annual Thanksgiving dinner for Cortland area children and their families, supports YWCA Cortland’s mission to empower families and ensure every child feels seen, valued, and cared for—especially during the holidays. For many in our community, the holidays are a time…

*Original publication date: October 22. 2025* Make a splash with our new Water Waves class! Looking to boost your fitness with a refreshing full-body workout? Join us for Water Waves, a new water aerobics class designed to strengthen and tone your body while keeping exercise fun and low-impact. Led by Betsy Farrell-Messenger, a trained and…

*Original publication date: October 21, 2025* Want to receive email notifications of building closures, class cancellations, and other time-sensitive updates about YWCA programming? Sign up using this form and we’ll add you to the temporary email notification system we are implementing until we launch our new texting capabilities in January 2026. Please note, if you…

*Original publication date: October 21, 2025. Updated: November 3, 2025* CANCELLED: Unfortunately, due to lack of registration, this class has been cancelled. Find Your Calm This Fall – Manage Stress, Breathe Deep, Live Lighter. The new school year, the busy season ahead, and the holidays are on the horizon — fall can be beautiful, but…

*Original publication date: October 21, 2025* Brenna’s Restorative Yoga class will be cancelled this Thursday, October 23 and Thursday, November 13.  The YWCA will be closed for Thanksgiving, so there will be no class on November 27. *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are…

*Original publication date: October 17, 2025* Join us for a Social Seniors Luncheon on Wednesday, November 5, for a free lunch and breathwork demonstration from Amy Caruso, certified breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher. Enjoy a sample of her 4-week gratitude series coming up at the YWCA and leave feeling clearer and more connected to their…

*Original publication date: October 17, 2025* Registration for the November 3 full-day care for Cortland AND the November 4 full-day care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, October 20. 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…