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January is Mentoring Month; Get Involved!
*Original publication date: January 16, 2024. Updated: January 9, 2025.* Happy Mentoring Month! As a core focus of YWCA Cortland, our youth mentoring programs, Bridges for Kids and GEMS, have been able to provide support, guidance, and opportunities to help Cortland area youth succeed in life and achieve their goals! We thank all the incredible…
Read More2/5 Social Seniors with Alzheimer’s Association presenting “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s”
*Original publication date: January 9, 2024* Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, February 5, for a free lunch and informative discussion on the “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” presented by Stephanie D’Amico of the Alzheimer’s Association. Learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, the common warning signs to look out for, and the…
Read MoreEat at Doug’s on 1/16 to Support YWCA Mentoring During National Mentoring Month
*Original publication date: December 12, 2024. Updated: January 9, 2024.* There’s nothing fishy about supporting your favorite YWCA Cortland program by eating at Doug’s Fish Fry! Don’t make dinner on Thursday, January 16! Head to Doug’s in Cortland any time from 3-8 pm in honor of National Mentoring Month. Mention you’re there to support YWCA…
Read MoreDecember Holiday Hours
*Original publication date: December 5, 2024* The YWCA will follow the below schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays. Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, December 25: Closed Thursday, December 26 – Friday, December 27: Open Saturday, December 28- Sunday, December 29: Closed Monday, December 30 – Tuesday, December 31: Open Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Closed…
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2024 Annual Giving Campaign Can we count on your support this year with a gift to the Annual Giving Campaign? You may have heard the recent news about YWCA Cortland winning a prize through the Cortland Community Foundation’s Philanthropy Day contest for raising the highest dollar amount. We are truly blessed that so many…
Read MorePool to Reopen 12/17/24
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
Read MoreThank You for Supporting YWCA for Philanthropy Day!
*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…
Read MoreIntro to Tai Chi Starts & Qi Gong Starts 1/7
*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,…
Read More1/8 Social Seniors with Laurie Greene
*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…
Read MoreSchool-Age Care Sign-ups for 1/20 Full-day and 1/24 Half-day
*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 –…
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