We’re so excited to welcome you back to the McGaw YMCA! We continue to follow the guidelines set by the CDC, IDPH, DCEO and the City of Evanston Health Department and will provide updates here as those requirements allow us to open more programs and areas of the YMCA.
Please check back frequently as this information is subject to change.
COVID-19 Update: Tier 3 Mitigations Begin Nov. 20 at McGaw (11/18/2020) - 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 (11/17/2020) - 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 (11/5/2020) - 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 […]
$0 Joiner Fee | OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH NOV. 9 (10/21/2020) - We’ve EXTENDED our $0 Joining Fee promotion through NOVEMBER 9! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership and your joiner’s fee will be waived (up to $150 savings)! Members enjoy reservations to our clean and physically distanced cardio and strength training equipment, pools, HIIT & cycling studio, racquetball and squash courts, […]
Forever Fit Fitness Challenge (10/13/2020) - Forever Fit Fitness Challenge Let’s get moving! Together, we can build an Evanston that is active, even when we’re physically distant. Join the 6-week member challenge to achieve a goal of 6,000 or 10,000 steps per day! Starting October 19, join your McGaw YMCA community and track your steps each day. Stay accountable by logging […]
Update on Hours, Lockers, and Locker Rooms (10/9/2020) - We’re pleased to announce the following updates for members related to facility hours, the use of McGaw lockers, locker rooms and entrance/exit procedures. Extended Evening Hours for the Fitness Center Beginning October 12 Beginning Monday, October 12, the Fitness Center will stay open until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last reservation time for the […]
Past Member Communications (Prior to Oct. 1) (10/1/2020) - The following information was shared with members between June and September 2020. September 22, 2020 / Get the Most Out of a McGaw Membership! September 11, 2020 / Stay connected to McGaw online, outdoors, and in person! September 3, 2020 / McGaw Closed for Extended Holiday Schedule (Sept. 4–8)! August 31, 2020 / Coming Soon—Mask-Only […]
Join More than Just a Gym | $0 Joiner Fee (9/22/2020) - Are you interested in joining the McGaw community? Now is a great time to join! For the next month, first-time and returning members can sign up for a full McGaw YMCA membership and their joiner’s fee will be waived (up to $150 savings). Members enjoy reservations to our clean and physically distanced cardio and strength […]