What’s Happening at TownLake YMCA in October 2023
Roots & Wings Festival
- TownLake YMCA is pleased to participate in the Roots and Wings Festival, an annual, community-wide celebration of trees, pollinators and all creatures who benefit from this symbiotic relationship. Take part in the festival by celebrating with us at one of these upcoming events:
- Trail Run Saturday, October 21 – 10am
- Nature Scavenger Hunt Saturday, October 28 – 10am
- Outdoor Yoga Sunday, November 5 – 10:30am
Family Fun at TownLake Y
Mark your calendar for upcoming family fun. We’ve got the
Fall into Fitness: Fall Hours Begin October 2nd!
Your Fall Schedule Just Got Better! Can you believe summer is over already? It’s that time of year again when the leaves change colors, and the air gets crisper. As we say goodbye to summer, we’re excited to welcome in the new season with some changes to our operating hours. Starting Monday, October 2nd, Fall Hours will be in effect at Townlake, Hays Communities, Northwest Family, and Springs Family Y. Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover the updated hours at your preferred gym.
Townlake:
Weekdays
- Monday – Thursday: 5:00 AM
What’s Happening at TownLake YMCA in September 2023
Marathon Training
Looking to start or improve your marathon training journey? Our program is perfect for all runners, offering tailored plans for every level. Join our marathon kick-off events in September to meet coaches, preview programs and registration discounts.
Kick off event schedule –
- East Communities YMCA:September 16
- Springs Family YMCA: September 23
- Hays Communities YMCA: September 30
- Note: Events start at 10AM and end at 12PM.
Calling All Women Entrepreneurs
The Mayor’s Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is aimed at ensuring Austin’s entrepreneurial women have equal opportunities to start and build their
Expanded Services & Facilities: Greater Austin YMCA 2030 Vision
The Y is taking a look at its properties to see what might become more than simply a Y.
The Greater Austin YMCA owns nine properties throughout the city and suburbs, many of them in prime locations.
Yes, it’s an impressive portfolio. But is the Y maximizing its potential? And then there’s what might be missing: Should the Y be looking to expand, to fill in gaps in services or geography?
These are among the questions that the Y board and its chief executive, Kathy Kuras, have attempted to answer in creating a new strategic plan, 2030 Vision, which the local nonprofit
We’re Getting a New App!
You’re already familiar with YMCA360 and its rich offering of videos for fitness & lifestyle enthusiasts. But starting September 28, YMCA360 will be our app!
In addition to all the great livestreaming and on-demand content already available on the platform, Y members will now be able to see class schedules and make reservations using YMCA360 as their only app (Apple / Android). Reservations will no longer be made on our previous app, MotionVibe. Get YMCA360 for Android Get YMCA360 for Apple
Watch the instructional videos here to download the app and
Recycled Craft Ideas
There’s no better cure for boredom than a day of crafts with your kids! Best part is, you don’t need to spend a fortune at the store on crafting supplies; just take a look in your recycling bin and you’ll find everything you need. At the same time, you can teach your kids a valuable lesson about the importance of recycling.
Plastic and other material waste is extremely high in this country. In fact, of the 40 million tons of plastic waste generated in the United States in 2021, just five to six percent, or about two million tons, was actually
