April Social Seniors Financial Wellness 4/3

*Publication date: March 25, 2024* Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, April 3, for a free lunch and an informative presentation on financial wellness for seniors from AmeriCu.  Lunch will be served starting at noon, with the presentation to follow. After the presentation, stick around to socialize with other attendees through cards, games, and…

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Girls Day Out 2024: An Empowering Success!

  22nd Annual Girls Day Out Hosted by Tompkins Cortland Community College | Presented by EDF Renewables Homer Solar Energy Center On Saturday, March 9, girls aged 10-14 from the Cortland area came together to enjoy a unique day of activities designed to engage and motivate them to explore leadership and career path opportunities. In…

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Registration Now Open for 2024 Racial Justice Challenge

Racial Justice Challenge-Join Anytime Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union 21-Day Challenge / Weekdays / April 1 – 29, 2024 / Free / Join Anytime! Explore a different equity and social justice topic for four weeks. Challenge is presented in English and Spanish.   YWCA Cortland is excited to announce the launch of 2024 YWCA Racial Justice…

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Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course in April

*Publication date: March 14, 2024* Earn your Red Cross Lifeguard CPR, AED, and First Aid certificates in this course at the YWCA! When & Where: April 6, 7, 13, 14, and 20 from 8 AM to 4 PM at YWCA Cortland. Cost: $365 *Pocket mask and book not included; please order a pocket mask and…

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Temporary Front Door Closure Tuesday Afternoon 3/5

FRONT DOORS CLOSED TUESDAY, MARCH 5, NOON UNTIL WORK IS COMPLETE We have obtained grant funding to replace the interior front doors. The work will take place beginning at noon on Tuesday, March 5. The front door entrance will be closed until the installation is complete. During the closure, please enter the building through the…

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Black History Month: African Americans and the Arts

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the founders of Black History Month, have decided to spotlight African Americans and the Arts in 2024. Throughout February, we worked on highlighting just a few of the many trailblazing black women who have made #HERstory by influencing and shaping culture worldwide. Phillis Wheatley-Peters…

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Yin Yoga on Tuesdays

Unwind from the hustle and bustle of your day with a relaxing, restorative, meditative style of yoga.  Yin Yoga is one of the fastest-growing classes in the West, where the Chinese Meridian theory and chakras are explored in longer-held, seated yoga postures. This class is included in our Land Fitness Packages and 10-punch passes. Date:…

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Full Day School-Age Care Sign-ups for 3/29 & 4/1

Registration for the March 29 full-day care for all schools and the April 1 full-day care for Cortland opens Monday, March 11. 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,…

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Red Cross Lifeguard Review Course

Do you need to renew your Red Cross Lifeguard Certification before it expires? Or just want to brush up on some life-saving skills? Register for a review course at the YWCA! Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024 Time: 8:00 am-4:00 pm.  Cost: $150 Bring a pocket mask to class. This class will review 2017 Red Cross…

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Beginner Pickleball Workshop 3/21-4/11

Looking for a great form of exercise that’s not too strenuous but a lot of fun? Try Pickleball! Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, ping pong, and tennis. It is for all levels and allows you to work on balance, agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination while enjoying some friendly competition! YWCA Cortland…

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