Book Sale
Give the gift of reading to yourself, a friend, or a loved one AND support our Child Care Development Center! A huge variety of books will be available for purchase, including preschool and adolescent books, adult books, and cookbooks. Take your books home with you. Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 at 9 am – 12:30 pm and 2:30-6 pm. Closed at 8 pm on Oct. 1.
Trick or Treat Trail Walk
It’s Halloween Y-style! Enjoy an evening out with the family while getting some exercise. Friday, Oct. 11 at 6-8 pm. Enter at the front door of the Y to purchase wristbands. From there, you’ll be directed to the outdoor trail, where candy treats will be provided by area business vendors. Wear a costume and bring a flashlight to help you down the trail. YMCA glow-in-the-dark t-shirts will be available for purchase. $5 per family for Portage Y members; $10 per family for non-Portage YMCA members.
Membership Special
Pay the Day Joiner Fee for the month of September! Example: on Sept 3, the joiner fee is $3; on Sept 16, the joiner fee is $16; on Sept 29 the joiner fee is $29. This offer is available for all memberships. Up to a $50 savings.
New Pre-K Class Opening
To meet the needs of our community, we are opening an additional Pre-K class. Our participants will be academically, socially, and physically ready for kindergarten in a fun, nurturing, and safe environment. Open to children who are one year away from kindergarten who turned 4 by August 1st, 2013. Meets Mon/Wed/Fri at 12:30-3 pm. Class starts Monday, Sept 23. Limited spots available. Register at the Y Welcome Center.
Men’s Adult Fall Basketball League
Begins Sept 29 and runs every Sunday afternoon from 2-5 pm. Adults 18 and over, put your team together. Cost $350 per team if paid on or before Sept 29. $400 if paid after Sept 29.
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 gymnastics 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.
Swim Lessons for All Ages
Our progressive teaching method enables kids and adults to develop lifelong skills that can help them stay healthy and be water-safe. Low student to instructor ratio allows each participant to proceed at their own pace. October session begins Sept 30; register now through Sept 15.
St. Mary Medical Center Weight Loss Seminars and Screenings
- Office Visit vs Urgent Care vs ER- Sept 27, 10:30 am, at Bonner Senior Center, Free
- Vascular Screening- Oct 1, at Willowcreek Health Center, call 219.764.7217 for appt
- Lung Cancer Screening- call 219.947.6436 for appt
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening- Sept 19 or 26, 219.836.3477 to register
Youth Basketball Clinic
October 18, 6-8 pm/October 19, 1-3 pm/October 20, 1-3 pm Open to 1st through 6th graders. Where kids can come together, learn new skills and challenge themselves. $14 Primary Plus, $20 Primary, $40 non-members
Aquasize
Portage High School West- September and October 2013
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 pm, $16 Member per month, $32 non-member per month
You must register at the Y Front Desk ONLY. Money will not be accepted at the pool. This is a low-impact program consisting of a warm-up, workout, and cool down. The workout will include aerobic activity along with strengthening exercises utilizing weights and pool noodles.
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 our appointment.
Blood Drive
Come give blood and save a life on Friday, Oct. 4 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Schedule your appointment at the Welcome Center or call 1.800.RED.CROSS.
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.
New Group Exercise Classes
Intense NEW Boot Camp, Cycling 2, Senior Cycling, and Senior Strength Training. Try one out today!
FREE Community Open Swim
The 1st Friday of the month at the Portage High School West Pool Oct. 4 from 4:00-8:45 pm. 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 pm. Membership not needed. Dress for the weather. All 1 hour runs will be outside unless it is lightning 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.
Back to School Deep Tissue Massage Special
All Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Massages will be $50 for members as well as non-members for the month of Sept. Pfrimmer Therapy is a specialized deep muscle massage. This type of deep tissue uses cross fiber movements that help relieve chronic pain, even pain caused by chronic disease and illnesses, without using the pressure of most deep tissue massages.