Oh, The Places We’ll Go…
A few years ago, I asked my mother why she never read my brother and I Dr. Seuss books when we were kids. She told me that she found the silly rhymes and strange names of the characters annoying! I was dumbfounded as those are some of the things that people love most about his books; that and Dr. Seuss’ unfailing ability to communicate complicated societal challenges like pollution (e.g. The Lorax) and messy human struggles like the desire to understand where we come from (e.g. Are You My Mother?) to children, are some of the things I love most
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
See below for all the solar eclipse events and activities taking place at Greater Austin YMCA locations. Stop by your nearest Y facility to pick up your free set of solar eclipse glasses while supplies last.
YMCA Camp Moody
Center closed for the entire day.
Duration: 2h, 41m
Duration of Totality: 20s
- Partial begins: 12:16:47 pm
- Full begins: 1:36:36 pm
- Maximum: 1:36:37 pm
- Full ends: 1:36:38 pm
- Partial ends: 2:57:47 pm
Springs Family YMCA
Center closed for the entire day.
Duration: 2h, 40m, 55s
How Basketball for Kids Fosters Teamwork
There’s little doubt that youth sports can be a wonderful outlet for kids, both physically and mentally. In fact, 73 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s mental health, and 88 percent of parents think sports benefit their children’s physical health, according to Health.gov.
Basketball in particular is a popular sport that many kids choose to participate in, whether they like to play as an organized team or just a pick-up game after school. Indeed, the value of teamwork in youth basketball can’t be overstated. Just as in life, success in basketball can’t be achieved through individual efforts alone. A
Grateful for A Year of Purpose at the Y
A Message From Kathy Kuras,
President & CEO, Greater Austin YMCA
We hope your holidays are filled with warmth, laughter, and joy. Each of you is an integral part of our vibrant and diverse community because the YMCA is FOR ALL. This year, as so many forces have strained the fabric of our community and our nation, we are particularly grateful for the power of the Y to bring people TOGETHER.
That spirit of connection fills us with excitement for the year ahead. But before we look to the future, let’s take stock
Realigning for Greater Impact
Thank you for your continued investment in your health and in the well-being of our entire community through your Y membership. As a Y member, you’re doing much more than exercising. You’re powering programs that strengthen the fabric of our community, from chronic disease management to senior outreach to child care for families who need it most.
In the past year, we’ve begun installing the latest state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment in all Y centers and completed multiple renovation projects with more on the horizon. Your Y membership continues to provide unsurpassed value, with nearly 400
North Austin Coffee Club
Coffee Club is coming! Join us for a chance to meet and mingle with others from your North Austin community. Chat, drink coffee ( or tea), play card games and just be present. We are officially kicking things off Wednesday December 13th.
Weekly, Wednesdays at 10:45am in the Community lounge.
Want to see a different beverage or activity? Let the welcome center know and we can make it happen
