June 2022

McGaw YMCA Offers Free Outdoor Fitness Classes Through August

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — McGaw YMCA is offering a variety of free outdoor fitness classes this summer. This series of fitness classes is designed to encourage physical activity and community well-being by providing greater access to fitness offerings in public spaces. Parent and Child fitness – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting July 5. Join McGaw YMCA fitness instructors for Preschool Yoga, Oh Baby! Parent & Baby Fitness, and Oh Baby! Stroller Workout each week in Raymond Park beginning July 5. Classes are free and open to all. Registration is requested. For class schedule information and to sign up, visit bit.ly/mcgawohbaby. Pop-up in the Park fitness – Fridays starting July 8. Experience some of the Y’s most popular group fitness offerings with Pop-up in the Park classes. McGaw YMCA fitness instructors will be in Raymond Park each Friday starting July 8. Scheduled classes include HIGH Fitness, HIIT/Tabata, Yoga Flow, and Zumba. Classes […]

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City Council approves $3 million ARPA allocation to McGaw YMCA men’s residence renovation

Published by The Daily Northwestern on June 14, 2022 City Council voted 6-1 to approve a $3 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the renovation of The McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence on Monday. “Our goal is to continue to support a key constituency of our residents in our city as we have done for 137 years,” McGaw YMCA Board Chair Janine Hill said. “We take our role in providing one of the most basic rights — the right to have affordable, safe housing — very seriously.” The nonprofit organization, which also offers gym facilities and wellness programs, houses more than 100 residents in its 92-year-old building on Grove St. One of the few remaining single-room occupancy options in the Chicago area, the McGaw YMCA program provides accessible housing for men ages 18 and older. Read full article on The Daily Northwestern website

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McGaw YMCA Partners with Arthritis Foundation for Walk with Ease 6-Week Program

TAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION The McGaw YMCA is partnering with the Arthritis Foundation for Walk with Ease, a free six-week community program that can help reduce pain and improve overall health, flexibility, strength and stamina just by walking. Walk with Ease is conducted in a group setting by a certified leader. Participants take 30-minute walks at the YMCA indoor track and learn stretching, warm up and basic exercise techniques. The program will help participants establish a progressive 3x week walking routine while experiencing the camaraderie of a group setting and benefits of a research-based program! Walk with Ease is free and open to the community. The program starts July 13 and will be held at the McGaw YMCA’s indoor track on Wednesdays at noon. Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up online today!

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