March

Youth Programming

Registration for the following youth programs is now open! Space is limited. COVID-19 protocols are in place to help keep our members, participants and staff safe. 

The Spring Swim Clinic will run for 8 weeks, beginning April 5 to May 28, with options for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, for swimmers age 5 and up. Learn More/Register

Basketball Skills and Drills clinic runs from April 5 to April 28 for kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Learn More/ Register

Volleyball Skills and Drills clinic runs from April 6 to April 29 for kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Learn More/Register

We are planning to bring Group Swim lessons back in late April! Stay tuned for more updates.

News & Updates

Increased Pool Capacity Exciting news for our swimmers: the state has increased the lane capacity to two lap swimmers! We have two lanes designated between 8:45am-3:30pm for single lane occupancy for those needing special accommodations. All other lap swim times may have up to two people per lane. Additionally, we are increasing the limit to two pool reservations per day (this includes lap swim, family swim, and water fitness classes). Whirlpool Reservations The long-awaited new whirlpool opens on March 23! Reservations are 40 minutes long, and 6 ft of distance must be maintained between users. Users under 16 years old must be directly supervised by an adult at all times. Sauna and steam room must remain closed under the current Executive Order. Make a Reservation More Group Fitness Classes We have been gradually adding more group fitness classes back to help support your fitness goals in a fun and safe community setting. We are also increasing the limit to two group fitness classes per day. Group Fitness Schedule Kids Corner Hours Expanding Kids Corner will now be open Thursday mornings from 10am-11am! Kids Corner

Donor Database Transition

We have started the process of transitioning from our current fundraising database, eTapestry, to one that is connected with our membership and programming database, Daxko. This will allow members to login to their Daxko account and see their giving history, outstanding pledges, and print year-end tax letters. Starting on March 26, scheduled pledge payments will be paused during this transition, and cash or check donations will be held until the transition is complete. We are anticipating the transition to take up to two weeks, starting March 26. Thank you for your patience.

Joining the Team

Welcome, Emma Fox!

Hello! My name is Emma Fox and I am the Recreation Specialist here at the Y. I am from Johnson Creek, WI and moved to Winona to attend school at Winona State University. I recently graduated with a degree in Recreation and Tourism. I value creating programs that aid people in improvement, having fun, and developing skills and attributes that will lead to success in the future. I am excited to be back at the Y, where I formerly worked in the Aquatics department, and doing a job that I am so passionate about, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the members!

Welcome, New Board Members!

Thank you to all our members and staff that joined us for the Annual Meeting last week. It was a great evening of connecting and celebrating the Y, our members, our staff, and our volunteers.  A very heartfelt thank you to Nathan Woodworth and Janel Miller for their time as Officers of the board, as well as Vicki Decker and Dr. Scott Hannon for the time that they have served on our board.  We are excited to welcome two new board members. John Ngugi is a Supplier Development Manager at Fastenal. Lindsey Abrahams is a Consultant with WKM Properties.

John Ngugi “I want to serve the community and help the Y with ideas related to community outreach and inclusion. I am passionate about cultivating a healthy community through inclusive programs.” - John Lindsey Abrahams “I feel passionately about the mission of the YMCA. Having grown up in Winona I want the best for this community and I know the YMCA is an important organization in helping to achieve important community goals. By joining the board, I feel I can give back to the community I was raised in and help to make it a better place for my own children.” - Lindsey

Join The Y Team

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job - you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. We have open positions on our Custodial and Personal Training teams.

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Blood Drives

Save A Life!

We are proud to partner with the American Red Cross and open our space for monthly blood drives. Make your appointment and save a life.

Sign Up To Donate Blood

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