Southwest Valley Family YMCA

Our LIVESTRONG Cancer Survivor Group begins April 28th! If you’re living with, through, or beyond cancer, this 12-week program is a great way to get back on your feet and connect with other survivors. Participants enjoy free or low-cost exercise regimens catered to their individual needs. Please call our Welcome Center to register today!

Join us this Saturday, April 26 from 10am-Noon for Healthy Kids Day! This event is FREE to the community, and will inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout summer and beyond. We will have food trucks and activities for all! Hope to see you there!

Volunteers from our Southwest Valley Y OPAS team were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the aging seniors in our community. Volunteers Larry Phillips Sr, Faith Becenti, Melissa McKee, Joe Diaz, Monica Vincent, Barbara Bronars, Karen Shumway, Kitty MacRae, Mark Finke, Carol Hagen, and Kathy Finklea all went above and beyond while serving our communities. Thanks to ALL Y OPAS volunteers for their compassionate commitment to seniors in the Valley!

Our YMCA dance Crew had an amazing time at our team outing!! Nothing beats a potluck and pool party to celebrate all their hard work.

YMCADance

First day of swim lessons with Lattie Coor Elementary! Over the next two months, every first grader will receive 8 FREE water safety lessons at the Southwest Valley YMCA — thanks to the support of the CDC Foundation. We're making waves and preventing drownings, one lesson at a time!

April is PICKLEBALL month!
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just picking up a paddle, there's no better time to join the fun. Come rally with us all month long — it's fun for everyone!

Art has been working so hard on reaching his personal fitness milestones--celebrate with him and maybe even learn a few things that can help motivate you on yours! 💪

WHAT IS ONE WORKOUT OR FITNESS HABIT THAT GETS YOU EXCITED TO MOVE EACH DAY?
"Bike riding! I ride 7 days a week, 12 miles a day!"

WHAT'S THE BEST PIECE OF FITNESS ADVICE YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED FROM A FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBER?
"Cut carbs and work out big muscle groups to burn more energy."

WHAT HEALTHY HABIT HAVE YOU FOUND MOST BENEFICIAL TO YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY?
"Work out every day and switch up my workouts. I chop wood, swim, bike, and workout. I have lost 130lbs in 16 months and only have 10lbs more to lose until I reach my goal!"

AWESOME WORK, ART!! We're all rooting for you!

We know it can be hard to find inspiration for healthy foods and exercises, so enjoy some words of wisdom from our member, Yvonne, who has been working so hard on her fitness journey! 💪

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO HEALTHY MEAL AFTER A WORKOUT?
"Ground turkey with seasoning, on top of a baked sweet potato with onion and avocado on top!"

WHAT'S A RECENT FITNESS MILESTONE OR PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT YOU'RE PROUD OF?
"Weight training. I recently just bumped up 5lbs on all of my exercises!!"

HOW DO YOU PRACTICE SELF-CARE TO ENSURE YOU'RE STAYING BALANCED IN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE?
"YouTube videos on what women my age do to increase longevity for daily activities."

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, YVONNE! We love to see you achieving your goals!

Our Active Older Adult crew had a Spring Fling dance last weekend! It was wonderful to celebrate spring coming with music, friends, and dancing!

Over the weekend, our own Senior Program Director Mary Ward, received an award from the Daughters of the American Revolution! The award recognizes Mary’s dedication to building a strong community partnership with the DAR, as the DAR meets monthly at SWV and actively participates in and contributes to our events, strengthening our shared commitment to education, and service.

Thank you Miss Mary for taking the time out to read to our preschoolers before nap time. They enjoyed “Ellen Mellon” and they are so excited to plant their seeds this week!

For annual campaign this year for Southwest Valley, some of our staff members agreed to participate in a Polar Plunge! 🐻‍❄️❄️ These funds go towards financial assistance for families, serving seniors in our community, and providing children with a safe environment to learn and play. Thank you to everyone who has donated to campaign so far. Please consider donating if you haven’t already!