What’s Happening at East Communities Y in December 2023

Published On: December 4, 2023Categories: Blog

Join Us For 12 Days of Holiday Cheer!

a young child decorates a white holiday ornament with red paint.

December 11th: Holiday Cookies & Hot Cocoa in the lobby from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 

  • Gingerbread Gnome from 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm @ Kids Play 

December 12th: Gingerbread House & Christmas Cupcake Ornaments from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 13th: Make a Reindeer from 8am-12pm & 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 14th: Holiday Bingo in the Group Ex from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

  • Santa & Reindeer Ornaments  

December 15th: Healthy Holiday Snack in the Lobby 

December 16th: Emoji & Christmas Character Ornaments from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 17th: Ugly Christmas Sweater Pickleball Game in the gymnasium from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

December 18th: Holiday Music in the Lobby from 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

  • The Grinch Ugly Sweaters Ornament from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 19th: Popsicle stick Grinch Craft from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 20th: Pets & Woodland Animals Ornaments from 8am-12pm & 4:00 P.M – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 21st: Ugly Christmas Sweater Potluck in the Lobby from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

  • Stocking & Wreath Ornaments from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. @ Kids Play 

December 22nd: Donuts & Coffee in the Lobby from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 

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Letters to Santa

Ensure your little ones take advantage of the opportunity to send Christmas letters to Santa at the East Communities YMCA’s North Pole Mailbox! Now until Dec. 16th, mail your wish list, and rest assured, Santa will personally reply before Christmas. Remember to include your return address for that extra touch of holiday magic! 

December Kids Play Craft Calendar

Childwatch calendar

East Communities YMCA Holiday Hours

Here’s a joyful reminder to our members about our special holiday hours listed below. Wishing you all a season filled with warmth and happiness!

Christmas Hours: 

  • Sunday, Dec. 24 – 12pm to 4pm  
  • Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED  

New Year Hours: 

  • Sunday, Dec. 31 – 12pm to 4pm  
  • Monday, Jan. 1 – 10am-6pm 

*Kids Play is CLOSED on New Years Day

Facility Updates

East Communities YMCA’s Fitness Center is closed due to renovations starting December 1st. Our team is working diligently to complete the renovations and reopen the Fitness Center in a timely manner. We have areas designated for workouts in the Group Ex Room, Group Study and the Mind & Body Studio. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

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