EVANSTON, IL. — The YMCA African-American CEO Network (AACN) has announced the election of Monique Parsons (she/her) as incoming Chairperson. The AACN is a national network of 43 African American CEOs across the YMCA movement. Parsons, the President and CEO of McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois, brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of community impact to her new role. She succeeds J. David Brown of the Capital District YMCA, who has completed his term as Chair. “Monique Parsons is an exemplary leader whose passion and dedication to community service and youth development are unparalleled,” shared J. David Brown, outgoing AACN Chair. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Monique and look forward to witnessing the positive impact of her leadership in this role.” About Monique Parsons: Monique Parsons is a respected leader and advocate in the fields of youth and community development. Under her leadership at […]

Last Updated: 7/2/2024 Thanks to the generosity of our partners at Northwestern University, McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to utilize Northwestern’s pool at the Norris Aquatics Center (2311 Campus Dr.) during our annual pool closure period. To allow for your most enjoyable experience and serve as the best neighbors and partners with Northwestern, please review the details below prior to your visit. NU summer pool hours: Weekdays: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Several days will have alternate pool hours: August 11: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. August 30: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. August 31: Tentatively closed all day September 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. September 2: Closed all day September 6: Tentatively closed all day From August 22 – 25, the NU utility plant will be shut down for

Last Updated: 8/22/2024 To improve your member experience and help maintain our facilities, certain amenities at the Y will be unavailable for use during the dates listed below. We appreciate your patience during these improvements and encourage you to use this time as an opportunity to try some of our other amenities while your favorite places are being refreshed. Everybody’s Locker Room: Closed August 9 – 11 Open for use during all other locker room closures. Deep cleaning Aquatics Center Pools: Closed August 9 – September 6* anticipated Pools drained and regrouted Deep cleaning and welding Walls and tilework touched up Ladder and stair repairs Deck deep cleaned During this time, McGaw Y members will have the opportunity to use Northwestern University’s pool. Click here for details. Women’s Locker Room: Closed August 12 – September 3* anticipated Shower floor replacement Shower wall touchups Deep cleaning Family Changing Room: Closed August