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Relax and unwind; end your day at the YWCA! Our multiple Open Swim times take place in our warm water pool and are for swimmers of all ages. Go for a leisurely lap or have fun with the family! Open Swim Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM…

Last week, the children of  YWCA Cortland’s Here We Grow Daycare Center got a special visit from a few furry friends! Oliver and Luna from Josie’s Journey stopped by to provide the children with “lots of smiles and giggles,” said founder Tammy-Barrows Goddard. Josie’s Journey is a canine comfort service local to Cortland founded in…

Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, November 1, for a free lunch and informative talk with SNAP Educator Regina Arnold on senior nutrition, shopping on a budget, easy cooking ideas, and more!  This free event requires registration before Monday, October 30,  and will be held in the YWCA Osborn Room from 12-2 pm. Lunch…

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, October 3, at The Lookout at Hope Lake to support the Aid to Victims of Violence program. The chefs, volunteers, YWCA & Greek Peak Staff, and the community who showed up made it an unforgettable night of raising money for survivors of domestic violence. YWCA Cortland’s…

On Tuesday, October 3, at our 4th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence fundraising event, our community helped raise nearly $28,000 to support survivors of domestic violence in Cortland County through our Aid to Victims of Violence program. We are so grateful to our sponsors, attendees, and everyone who purchased raffle tickets or…

Baskets for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Raffle on Display Now All proceeds benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence Program and are used to assist victims in our community. Tickets will be on sale from 10/2 until 10/31. Tickets for baskets: 2 for $5, 5 for $10 Themed prizes include Beak & Skiff 1911 Basket,…

Laurie Greene’s Group Exercise classes will have coverage or be canceled from Wednesday, October 11, to Friday, October 20. Please see below for the updated schedule. All other Group Exercise classes will be held as scheduled. Wednesday, October 11 9:00 Cindy Cole 10:15 Boomer Nation CANCELLED Stability CANCELLED   Thursday, October 12 10:30 Silver Sneakers…

Join us for Social Seniors on Wednesday, October 4, for a free lunch and a discussion with Doctor of Audiology, Suzette Pace (AuD), and NYS-licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Ashley Cincotta Hardy. They will guide the group through a presentation on the importance of hearing healthcare and its impact on your overall well-being. This free event…

Thanks to the support of our incredible community, all 250 tickets for our 4th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence fundraising event have been sold! If you wanted a ticket and didn’t get one, don’t worry; you may still have the chance to join us! Depending on the weather, we will be selling…

Here’s your 2023 Chefs Take a Stand Lineup!  The following 23 local leaders and chefs will take a stand against domestic violence with us and whip up some delicious dishes to raise funds to support our Aid to Victims of Violence program. This year, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for the best home chef,…