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		<title>Member Spotlight: Edith and Sonia</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Franada]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: For Edith and Sonia, showing up at the McGaw Y is better together. The two have been friends for more than a decade, and today, they spend much of their time at the Y, encouraging each other to stay active, try group fitness classes, and keep moving. Edith is a McGaw Y member, while Sonia visits through her Nationwide membership benefit. Their friendship has become an important part of their routines and a source of motivation to keep coming back. For Sonia, staying active has made a difference in the everyday moments that matter most. She can help her grandchild without pain, and can keep up when they play soccer. She’s also gained confidence in her ability to participate in fitness classes. Edith has felt changes, too. She has more energy, moves more easily, and feels better in her body. Just as important, Edith says, is how welcome [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Curious about Camp Echo? Attend the Virtual Info Night (Oct. 20)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Evangeline Semark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thinking about summer plans? Join us for an informal Camp Echo Virtual Info Night where you can: Meet the directors &#38; key staff Learn about youth program highlights for 2027 Get pro tips for the Early Registration Lottery Have your questions answered in a live Q&#38;A Whether you’re new to Camp Echo or a returning family, this is the best way to see what’s in store for summer before registration opens. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Focus: Traditional Camp &#38; Teen Programs Location: Zoom (link sent after RSVP) RSVP today and bring your questions (and maybe a s’more). See you online, The Camp Echo Team]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Parking Lot Update for McGaw YMCA</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Evangeline Semark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please note this important update about parking at the Y. The owner of Lot 1, the dirt parking lot on Grove Street across from the McGaw YMCA, is taking back a portion of the spaces currently used by McGaw YMCA.  As a result, parking in Lot 1 will be limited beginning September 15. Please review the resources below to understand where Staff, Members, and Resident Members may park. Lot 1 (East Side): Beginning September 15, staff may park on the YMCA side (east side) of Lot 1 during designated staff permit hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Members may park in this section of Lot 1 outside of staff permit hours, as indicated on the Parking Lot Map. Lot 1 (West Side): The west side of Lot 1 will be reserved for Gem Museum Suites employee parking at all times. Beginning September 15, McGaw YMCA staff and members must not park in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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