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*Original publication date: March 6, 2026* Registration for the Spring Break full-week care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, March 9. Winter break is from March 30-April 3. 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.…

*Original publication date: December 1, 2025; updated March 3, 2026* The March 27 session of our Family Swim & Gym Nights has been cancelled. Get yourself and the kids out of the house this winter! Join Meryl Fish for a fun, active evening designed for families with children ages 1–5. Each pop-up event begins with…

*Original publication date: March 2, 2026* Our 10:30 am Silver Sneakers class on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, will be cancelled. Please check out our other group exercise offerings on our Winter Group Wellness Schedule! *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change…

*Original publication date: March 2, 2026* YWCA Cortland proudly welcomes Kelli Nicholas Owens, former YWCA Northeast Regional Director of Public Policy, current Executive Director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), and member of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Cabinet, to the YWCA on Friday, March 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00…

*Original publication date: February 27, 2026* Registration for full-day care on March 20 for Cortland & Homer schools opens Monday, March 2. 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,…

*Original publication date: February 13, 2026* Health Coaching is coming to the YWCA beginning April 3, 2026! This program offers adults a personalized, caring, and whole-person approach to health and wellness. Led by Rachel Myers, NBC-HWC, this program focuses on how mindset, nutrition, daily habits, and lifestyle all work together. Each 45-minute session is tailored…

*Original publication date: February 4, 2026* Looking for a workout that’s anything but ordinary? LudoSport is a fast-growing international sport that transforms lightsaber combat into a structured, athletic discipline. Practiced in 12 countries and recognized by multiple European fencing federations, LudoSport blends fitness, strategy, and fun in a truly unique way. Classes are led by…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2025* Build Strength, Confidence & Health This Spring  If you’ve been wanting to feel stronger and boost your energy, our Weight Training Program is the perfect place to start. This structured 4-week program combines strength training and cardio in a supportive, small-group setting. Participants will learn how to safely and…

*Original publication date: February 11, 2025* At YWCA Cortland, we know that wellness is more than movement—it’s also about caring for your mind. Made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness and contemplative prayer, we are excited to offer a FREE 15-week Mindfulness Meditation Program…

*Original publication date: February 12, 2025* An Epic Summer Adventure Awaits! Registration for our 2026 Summer Camp program opens in April. Running from July 6 to August 28, our summer camp is an eight-week program located at the YWCA. With many planned activities to fill the days, your child can explore new interests and make…