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Reintroducing Adrienne Barnett – Senior Executive Director

June 14, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Some of you may already know Adrienne as the Senior Executive Director of Northwest Family YMCA. She will be leading both Northwest Family Y and the Four Points location upon its opening in 2024. With a deep connection to the community, Adrienne proudly calls the Four Points community her home, as she grew up in the neighboring Anderson Mill area from the young age of 7.  

Adrienne’s journey with the Greater Austin YMCA began as the Executive Director and swiftly progressed to her

Summer Birthday Party Ideas

June 2, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Do you have a little one with a summer birthday? If you’re looking for some fun ideas for summer birthday parties, you’re in the right place! We’re sharing some unique summer party ideas that might be perfect for your little one. And while we love a good pool party, they’re pretty common, so you won’t find that party idea on our list.

Ice Cream Party

Who needs cake when you can have ice cream? There’s so much you can do for an ice cream party. Build your own ice cream sundae, pin the ice cream scoop on the cone…you could even make 

Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Summer at Greater Austin YMCA

May 25, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Summer is here, and that means more friends in our facilities around the greater Austin area. To welcome everyone to our spaces, here are a few pointers to get the most out of your visit to the Y.

  1. Bringing friends or family to the YMCA? We’re so glad you want to share the Y with your loved ones. Learn our guest policy here.
  2. Members & guests ages under age 16 must always be accompanied by an 18+ adult. Make your trip to the Y smoother by having your printed & signed parent permission

Summer Bucket List for Austin, TX Families

May 10, 2023|Categories: Blog, Community & Culture|

Have you ever made a family bucket list? Making a bucket list and checking off items on it is a special way to create new family memories. And the best part is that you can put whatever you want on your family’s bucket list! With summer quickly approaching, take an evening to come up with your family’s unique bucket list for this summer. Here are some ideas to get you started!

Eat Somewhere New

Try a new Austin restaurant together as a family! Or pack a picnic and eat it in a local park together one summer evening. Here are some family-friendly

Busted: 10 of the Biggest Health Myths

April 18, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Are you working out at the wrong time? Is breakfast actually important? Can lifting weights make you lean? Is raw food healthier? And should you really aim for 10,000 steps a day? We’ve dug deep into the research to separate the facts from fiction

In the pursuit of good health and fitness, chances are you’ve faced conflicting advice, confusing
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