Turkey Trot
Get your exercise in before the big feast! Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. Run to compete in the 4 Mile Run, or run, jog or walk for fun in the 5K Fun Run. Includes a 1K fun run for the kids. Open to all ages in the community! 1K begins at 7:15 am; 4 Mile Run begins at 7:30; 5K Fun Run begins at 7:35 am. Walk-in registration the day of event begins at 6:30 am. Must register before Nov. 8 to receive an event shirt. Shirts will be available for $10 while supplies last. Register at www.thtiming.com or at the Y Welcome Center. Go to www.YMCAofPortage.org for additional information and to download a Registration Form.
Benefit for Elyse
Please join the Y and El Salto in honoring one of our own on Sat., Oct. 19 at 11 am-1 pm. Elyse Goff, the Portage Y's Child Care & Development Center Assistant Director, has been out of work since January 2013 undergoing treatment for cancer. Festivities include a taco luncheon, children’s dance group Ballet Folklorico, 50/50 raffle, bike raffle and door prizes. Food tickets must be purchased in advance at the Y Welcome Center. To-go boxes are available.
Youth Indoor Basketball League
Open to boys and girls ages 3-13. Begins Nov. 4. Registration ends Oct. 26.
SCHOOL’S OUT/Y’S IN
Need care while your child is on Fall Break? The Y is your solution to your child care needs. Child will receive one healthy snack from the Y. Breakfast is provided at 7:30am. Fri, Oct. 25 and Mon, Oct. 28. 6:30 am-6 pm. Enroll by Tue., Oct. 22 to avoid late fee at Y-Care sites or YMCA Welcome Center.
Gymnastics
Jump off the beam, flip over the bars, follow your dreams, and reach for the stars. As part of the Y’s focus on Youth Development the Y offers gymnastic for ages 2 through their spectacular “Sparklers” gymnastics team. Gain confidence, strength, and balance and learn the importance of teamwork with Y gymnastics. Stop in for details or go to www.ymcaofportage.org.
Child Care and Development Center (full time child care)
We currently have openings for 2, 3 and 4 year olds in our State Licensed Child Care Center. After the first three weeks, receive the 4th week free. The Child Care Center is not just a place where parents take their kids while they are at work. We provide a safe environment to nurture the potential of every child through creative learning and teaching techniques lead by caring nurturing teachers and support staff. Please contact Dawn Price, to schedule a tour today at (219) 762-9622. CCDF Vouchers and assistance available.
Wellness Screenings
Portage Township YMCA and St. Mary Medical Center have partnered to offer exclusive wellness screenings. Call the SMMC Occupational Health Clinic at 219-947-6628 to make your appointment.
Community Volleyball
Come play volleyball with your friends at the Y every Thursday night. 7:00-9:00 pm. Community participants welcome for $10. Free to Y members. 14 years and up; under age 18 must be signed in by parent or guardian. Picture ID required.
FREE Community Open Swim
The 1st Friday of the month at the Portage High School West Pool Oct. 4 from 4:00-8:45pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over the entire time and must stay with child.
FREE Running Club
Free Community Running Club is for amateur runners who will meet in the YMCA lobby every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Membership not needed. Dress for the weather. All 1 hour runs will be outside unless it is lightening or below 15 degrees. Participants will be running 3-5 miles with calisthenics and stretching. Must be 14 and up to participate. Fun Zone is only available to YMCA Members.