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Thank You for Supporting YWCA Cortland’s 21st Annual Pig-N-Par Golf Tournament
Community Swings into Action, Driving Funds for YWCA Programs and Services Aid to Victims of Violence / Child Care / Mentoring / Health & Fitness Funds to Benefit Cortland County On Friday, August 4, 121 golfers on 31 teams teed off to support the crucial programs of YWCA Cortland, which include Aid to Victims of…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors!
YWCA Cortland is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to join our team as Lifeguards and WSI Certified Swim Instructors. If you are passionate about aquatic safety and enjoy helping others learn to swim, this opportunity is perfect for you! Job Details: Position: Lifeguards and WSI Certified Swim Instructors Availability: Morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours…
Read MoreFREE and Affordable Swim Lessons at the YWCA!
The Homer Recreation Department will offer one more swim lesson session at the YWCA every day Monday – Friday from July 31 to August 25. The lessons are free for residents of the Village of Homer, Town of Homer, and Town of Cortlandville. All others pay $10. Levels 1 & 3: 11:00-11:30 am Levels 2,4,5,…
Read MoreBridges For Kids Back to School Drive
Help our mentored youth and their families start the school year with all the tools needed to be successful! The drive will run from June 27 to August 15. Items can be bought from our Amazon Wish List or dropped off at YWCA Cortland. Walmart gift cards are welcome! Needed School Items: Pens / Pencils Markers…
Read MoreLimited Enrollment Availability for the 2023-2024 School Age Program
Limited availability left in the School Age Program for the 2023-2024 school year! There is still space in the afternoon programs at McGraw and Marathon and the before and after school care programs at Randall Intermediate. We will be closing enrollment for McGraw and Marathon sites as of 8/16/23. If there are not enough children…
Read MoreFall Private Swim Lessons
The 2023 Fall Pool Schedule will begin on September 5, and private swim lessons will begin shortly after. All private lessons are half-hour and run in six-week sessions. Lessons will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Session 1 Session Dates: September 11 – October 21 Registration: August 28 – September 11 Session 2 Session…
Read MoreWe Want to Hear from You! Take the YWCA Program, Class, and Event Promotion Survey
Tell us your perspective! To promote YWCA Cortland’s offerings most effectively, we would love to hear from you about how you find out about our programs, classes, events, etc. Examples include, but are not limited to: · hours of operation and special closures · group and water exercise classes and pool access · children’s swim, gym, and recreation…
Read MoreThe GEMS Need Painting Supplies to Expand our Lobby Mural!
With the help and guidance of local artist Molly Reagan, some of our GEMS Girls Group will be working on expanding the YWCA lobby mural in the evenings from August 28 through September 1. GEMS, or “Girls: Empowered, Motivated, Successful,” is a support group for girls who would like to be part of the community…
Read MoreYWCA to Close at 6PM Thursday 7/20
YWCA Cortland will close around 6 pm tonight after all campers have been picked up. Reminder for tomorrow, 7/21: Due to the ongoing Main Street construction project, the City will be shutting off water to the YWCA Cortland facility on 14 Clayton Ave on Friday, July 21, 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will be…
Read MoreLaurie Greene Class Schedule 7/18-7/28
From Tuesday, July 18, until Friday, July 28, there will be some changes to Laurie Greene’s class schedule. Please see below to see if the class you usually attend will have coverage or if it will be cancelled. Tuesday, July 18 10:30 AM Silver Sneakers – CANCELLED Wednesday, July 19 9:00 AM Kickboxing- Covered by…
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