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*Original publication date: January 25, 2026* All YWCA Cortland buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. Those in crisis can call the Aid to Victims of Violence hotline 24/7 as usual. That number is 607-756-6363. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 27. Please stay safe and warm! *Content included in…

*Original publication date: January 23, 2026* Registration for the Winter Break full-week care for Cortland and Homer schools opens Monday, January 26. Winter break is from February 16-20. 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…

*Original publication date: December 12, 2025* Get in the groove! Instructor Meg Perioli will lead six Dance Fit classes this Winter. This high-energy cardio dance workout blends easy-to-follow choreography with upbeat music from around the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this class is designed to make fitness fun while improving your…

*Original publication date: January 19, 2026* Did you miss Amy’s first breathwork series of 2026? Or do you just want more? You’re in luck! Another series begins February 4, this time with four opportunities to press reset. Class Dates:  February 4, 5:30 – 6:00 pm   |    February 11, 5:30 – 6:00 pm    | …

*Original publication date: January 19, 2026* The pool reopened this morning, Monday, January 19. Thank you for your patience! *Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.

*Original publication date: January 16, 2026* Registration for full-day care on February 2 for Cortland schools opens Monday, January 19. 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, and lunch…

Happy Mentoring Month! As a core focus of YWCA Cortland, our youth mentoring services, Bridges for Kids and GEMS (Girls: Empowered, Motivated, and Successful), have been able to provide support, guidance, and opportunities to help Cortland area youth succeed in life and achieve their goals! We thank all the incredible mentors who have come through…

*Original publication date: January 13, 2026* On Monday, January 19, a few of our Wellness classes in the Multi-purpose room will be cancelled so we can celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. with an MLK Day Soup & Bread Luncheon and Racial Wealth Gap Simulation.  The following classes are cancelled on January 19: 9:00…

*Original publication date: January 12, 2026* Seed Starting & Exchange In this interactive forum, experienced gardeners Barbara Barnes and Susan Cerretani will lead a discussion on seed starting. Learn how and when to start a garden with all kinds of seeds: vegetable, herb, and flower. Participants will share ideas, ask questions, and gain inspiration to design…

*Original publication date: January 6, 2026. Updated: January 9, 2026. The Wellness Room will re-open on Monday, January 12, and all classes will resume as scheduled. As of right now, the following classes are still impacted: 1/9 Mat Pilates – Relocated to the Multi-Purpose Room 1/10 Kids Yoga – CANCELLED We appreciate your patience throughout…