Due to the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning that “travel will be very difficult to impossible, with the worst conditions expected late this afternoon through Tuesday morning,” and for the safety and security of our members and staff, we will be temporarily closing the 1000 Grove Building to members and programs. Monday, February 15 […]
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50% Off JOINER FEE | OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FEB. 28
February 1, 2021
WE’VE EXTENDED OUR 50% JOINING FEE PROMOTION THROUGH FEBRUARY 28! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership and you will receive 50% off the joiner fee. That’s up to a $75 savings! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new member experience that includes 3 individualized sessions with a certified […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: INDOOR GROUP EXERCISE RESUMES JAN. 28 AT MCGAW
January 19, 2021
On January 18, Governor Pritzker announced that Suburban Cook County (Region 10) has transitioned to Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations. This change is effective immediately and will continue until further notice. Beginning January 28, the McGaw YMCA will resume all in-person group exercise classes, including AquaFit, Yoga, NIA, Zumba and more. To adhere to Tier 2 […]
Restore in 2021 | 50% Off JOINER FEE
January 15, 2021
Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Through January 31, first-time and returning members can sign up for a full McGaw YMCA membership and you will receive 50% off the joiner fee. That’s up to a $75 savings! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new […]
Reset | Reconnect | Restore | 6-Week Challenge
January 5, 2021
Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Join other McGaw members for a community-based challenge focused on getting active, building connections, and restoring mind and body balance. This 6-week challenge is designed to encourage participants to commit to a new year of being active while reconnecting safely with […]
It’s a New Year. Time to Reset. | $0 JOINER FEE
December 28, 2020
Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Between January 1 – 18, first-time and returning members can sign up for a full McGaw YMCA membership and your joiner fee will be waived. That’s up to a $150 savings! Sign up after January 18 and receive 50% off your […]
Decembrrr Dash Virtual 2K/5K
December 1, 2020
Decembrrr Dash Virtual 2K/5K Let’s get moving! Together, we can build an Evanston that is active, even when we’re physically distant. SIGN UP TO COMPLETE A VIRTUAL 5K AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR 2K AS A FAMILY ON YOUR OWN TIME AND IN YOUR OWN PLACE. Join your McGaw YMCA community and challenge yourself or your […]
COVID-19 Update: Tier 3 Mitigations Begin Nov. 20 at McGaw
November 18, 2020
Dear McGaw YMCA Community, Yesterday, Governor Pritzker announced the state will transition to Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations of Phase 4 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Illinois. The mitigations will go into effect on Friday, November 20, at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until further notice. In accordance with the new mitigation […]
Notice of Holiday Hours
November 17, 2020
Please note the following member hours have been planned for McGaw’s YMCA’s main building (1000 Grove Street) for upcoming holidays: • 11/26 Thanksgiving Day | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 12/24 Christmas Eve | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 12/25 Christmas Day | Closed • 12/31 New Year’s Eve | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 1/1/21 […]
Revised Mask Requirement – Effective Nov. 9
November 5, 2020
As we continue to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we believe it is our responsibility to further protect the health and well-being of our members, staff, and community. Based on current recommendations from Governor Pritzker, the rising positivity rates in our region, and feedback from our recent member survey that expressed overwhelming support for wearing […]