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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, all while enjoying some friendly competition!…

Meet new people, play cards, and socialize! Every Wednesday from 12-2 PM through the end of March, Social Seniors will be held in the YWCA Osborn Room. In addition, one week each month will include a program. Topics may include financial information, recreation, health, and more! This program is free to YWCA Senior members and…

YWCA Cortland is excited to present Li’l Hoopsters, a beginner basketball class for children ages 5-7. Instructor, Shayanne Lewis, a former AAU and Jefferson Community College player, will lead the students in games and activities to learn the basics like passing, dribbling, and proper shooting form. The six-week session will run from January 26-March 9,…

Find your balance with Sonya Langan Petrucco in an all-level Vinyasa Yoga class! The four-week session will be offered from January 26 – February 16 on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM. Where: YWCA Cortland Multi-Purpose Room Pricing:    Members | $40/session, $12/class Non-Members | $50/session, $15/class For more information, contact YWCA Cortland at (607) 753-9651.

Registration for the January 30 full day for Cortland Schools is now open. There is very limited space, so we will be giving spots out on a first-come-first-served basis. Located at the YWCA from 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM. We will provide snacks, activities, swim time, and lunch to the children, but you can send…

Girls Day out 2023 is presented by EDF Renewables (Homer Solar Energy Center) For the first time, Girls Day Out, hosted by Tompkins Cortland Community College, will shift its focus to girls in grades 7-9. This unique day of activities will be held on March 4, 2023, just days before International Women’s Day. This year, the theme of…

The Here We Grow phone lines are currently down, and we are working to get them fixed. In the meantime, if you need to reach Here We Grow, please call the main YWCA building at (607) 753-9651.   Thank you in advance for your patience!

Looking for rewarding work experience? The YWCA has a variety of programs that cover a wide range of employment opportunities and benefits for all employees. YWCA Cortland Employee Benefits Position: Front Desk Sub (full description) Description: The Front Desk position provides an environment where members and customers are treated in a friendly and helpful way.…

With Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 16, you may be wondering how you want to highlight the importance of Dr. King’s message and movement for equality with your children in an age-appropriate way. Here are three steps to get started! 1. Watch Start with engaging content that addresses race and racism in an…

Looking for rewarding work experience? The YWCA has a variety of programs that cover a wide range of employment opportunities and benefits for all employees. YWCA Cortland Employee Benefits Program Coordinator: Full Description Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related area preferred, with a minimum of two years working in a program setting required Experience…