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Healthy Me Nutrition Class Starting 4/11
Customize a plan. Fuel your body. Feel your best! In this six-week session, learn what foods to eat to achieve optimal health in a simple, sensible, and affordable way with nutrition coach Valerie Hollister. Meets: Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Session: April 11- May 16 Registration: March 27 – April 5 Pricing: Members: $75 / Non-members: $90…
Read MorePersonal Safety & Self-Defense Starting 4/11
Be Safe! Be Proactive! Learn the necessary skills to identify, avoid and retreat from dangerous situations with certified self-defense instructor Valerie Hollister in this six-week session. Meets: Tuesdays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Session: April 11- May 16 Registration: March 27 – April 5 Pricing: Members: $75 / Non-members: $90 Call us at (607) 753-9651 to register today!
Read MoreApril Break Full Week Care; Registration Open 3/20
Registration for the full week of care during April Break is now open, as of March 20, 2023! The children will enjoy a full week of activities, swimming, crafts, indoor/outdoor active time, and more! There is very limited space, so we will give spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Located at the YWCA from 6:30…
Read MoreYWCA Main Building & Here We Grow Daycare Closed Tuesday, March 14
The YWCA will be closed today due to the expected snowstorm. This includes the Here We Grow daycare. We will continue to watch the storm and keep everyone updated. It is our plan to open as normal on Wednesday.
Read MoreGirls Day Out 2023 was an empowering success!
The community’s contribution to this event made it possible for girls in Cortland to see themselves as we do. Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable. Hosted by Tompkins Cortland Community College | Presented by EDF Renewables Homer Solar Energy Center On Saturday, March 4, 6-9th grade girls from the Cortland area came together to enjoy a unique day…
Read MoreWomen Like Estelle* and Joy* Need Your Help Today!
2023 Annual Giving Campaign Will you help women like Estelle* and Joy* today? Domestic violence takes all forms. It’s not only men, spouses, or even romantic partners who perpetrate against those they know. And it can happen to anyone. Take Estelle’s* story. She married her high school sweetheart, had a family, and lived happily in…
Read MoreGirls Day Out 2023 is still on! Update as of 3/4
The weather is clearing up, and Girls Day Out is still on! We can’t wait to see all of your incredible girls today. If you still need to register but would still like your girl(s) to come, we’re offering a day-of registration for FREE! Registration and check-in start at 8:30 am.
Read MoreSocial Seniors Meditation 3/1
Next Wednesday, March 1, Social Seniors will welcome meditation instructor Rhonda Giglio Berry to speak about her experience as a Usui Reiki Master and meditation instructor. She will take the group through a short meditation session at noon with lunch to follow at 12:30 PM. After lunch, stick around to meet new people, play cards,…
Read MoreYWCA Cortland Advocates for More Support with Growing Childcare Crisis
On Friday, February 17, The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce held a legislative breakfast to allow businesses and other community members to meet with state and local officials to discuss various topics that affect the Cortland community. Before a panel discussion and Q&A where each elected official was given time to address the membership, time…
Read MoreWomen’s Meditation Retreat 4/15
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 Saturday, April 15, from 8:30 am- 2:30 pm and will include meditation instruction and discussion that…
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