Greetings!
Keith Fraid is resilient, down-to-earth and grateful to the Y. After living on the streets for 10 years, he now has his own Conestoga hut through Community Supported Shelters.
His Y membership and the associated financial assistance means that Keith has a hot shower, a place to lift weights, a Little Free Pantry to access nourishing food and a connection to kind and supportive people.
When the Y is one of your charitable giving priorities, you help create opportunities for ALL in our community to grow and thrive. Please consider the Y during your end-of-year giving. Thank you!
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Other ways to support OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:
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Consider making a monthly recurring donation online.
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As you start your holiday shopping, designate the Y as your charity on Amazon Smile and a percentage of qualified Amazon purchases will be automatically donated to the Y. Learn more HERE.
- Consider donating appreciated stock
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Middle School Madness
Mark your calendars for December 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Y (while the Y is closed to members)! This is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 to have fun, hang out and make friends outside of the school day.
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Santa is back!
Kids can tell Santa what's on their wish list this Holiday Season! Zoom with Santa on Dec. 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. or Dec. 12 from 6 or 8 p.m. Yes, the North Pole has Wi-Fi!
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Holiday Tradition CELEBRATION!
Join us: share your favorite holiday stories and traditions while you drink hot cocoa or tea with the Y’s Diversity, Inclusion & Global Engagement (DIG) Committee on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.!
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Cosmic Tennis
Check out the STELLAR photos from last month’s glow-in-the-dark tennis party. It was outta this world!
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Winter Food Drive
Our canned food drive has been extended through December! Bring 3 non-perishable canned food items to the Welcome Center and receive a free guest pass in return!
Thank you for helping us feed our community.
Note: One guest pass per person per day.
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From the Ground Up — New Y Construction Update
November saw the new YMCA start to rise out of the ground! The 35-foot tall wall on the north side of the Aquatics Center is clearly visible along 24th Avenue. Throughout the Y, the walls will continue to rise over the next several weeks. Many of the under-slab plumbing and electrical components have been installed as we prepare to start building internal systems.
In the photo to the right, you can see the tall wall in the background that runs along 24th Avenue and next to the future Y pools and the walls framing the preschool rooms in the foreground.
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Annual Pool Closure
The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool & Hot Tub) will be CLOSED Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 for annual maintenance and cleaning. We will reopen Jan. 3. Thank you for understanding!
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2023 100-Mile Aqua Challenge REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
You may have watched the 2022 100-mile swimmers and aquajoggers logging their miles and wanted to take your turn. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Participants track miles, yards or laps, and those who tally 100 miles over the course of a year earn a sweatshirt!
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Become a Safety Leader
Your Y has two upcoming American Red Cross trainings so you can learn to become a trainer! Certifications available to become a lifeguard instructor or a CPR/First Aid Instructor.
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Lap Lane Etiquette
As our pool gets busier, please follow our lap lane etiquette located on the starting blocks. As always, please be kind both in and out of the pool!
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Holiday Closures
Your Y will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Wishing you a warm & bright holiday season.
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"What I love most about working at the Y is the connections that I have made" - Y Staff
We're hiring more AMAZING staff who want to impact our community positively. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages and wonderful co-workers.
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The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program starts Jan. 24!
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program, is a year-long program designed to improve overall health and to help those diagnosed with prediabetes to reverse their risk of acquiring diabetes. New session starts Jan. 2023!
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Tri with the Y participants are swimming, biking and running their way to 2023!
“I saw it as an opportunity to get back to a more balanced workout during this change in seasons,” Tony says. “The Tri gives me an excuse and an opportunity to do what I know I should be doing.”
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Stay Healthy with Chair Fitness
With seated and standing options, everyone chooses what’s best for them! Expect to improve your cardio, strength, balance and flexibility, and have a lot of fun too! M, W, F at 2:45 p.m.
"I am so grateful to all the Y staff and Chair Fitness instructors who have helped me maintain my health at age 79!" —Richard
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REMEMBER: To accommodate high demand, we have recently increased group exercise class sizes. Unfortunately, we are unable to add more classes at this time as our schedule is full. If you can’t get into your first-choice class, consider trying something new! You might just love it! The best way to sign up for group fitness classes is on a computer; second best is the app.
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Check If Your Insurance Pays for Your Y Membership!
If your insurance covers Y members, remember that you need to update your details every January and work out at the Y regularly/monthly.
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Payment Options Available
Due to the rising cost of credit card transaction fees, we ask you to consider switching your monthly payment from your credit card to your bank account. All we need is your routing and account numbers. If you are able to make this switch, stop by the Welcome Center and receive a free Y guest pass as a THANK YOU!
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KVAL-TV shared our vision for how the new Y will expand our impact and serve thousands in Lane County with expanded programs, services and flexible spaces in the new flagship facility.
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We are thrilled to celebrate Danielle Uhlhorn as one of three finalists for the Women Business Leaders Leader of the Year Award through the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce! As Chief Development Officer at the Y, she graciously and dynamically continues her mission to involve people in the betterment of themselves and in the betterment of the community.
CONGRATS, Danielle, on this well-deserved recognition!
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Join us in celebrating the Y's own Senior Director of Member Experience, Kari Porter, who was recently appointed to the Lane Leaders Association Board of Directors. Founded in 1961, Lane Leaders Association is Eugene’s oldest and largest executive business networking organization.
CONGRATS, Kari!
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