YMCA Healthy Living, Healthy Community Blog

The Tacoma Center YMCA is celebrating 40 years of service to the community, and you’re invited to join the party, connect with your community, and discover what makes the Tacoma Center… Continue Reading

We’ve all experienced moments where we felt like we didn’t belong. Together, we can change that. Belonging Begins with Us, the theme for 2023 Welcoming Week, aligns with the national Belonging Begins… Continue Reading

Did you know that the word motivation comes from the Latin verb movere, which means “to move”? Motivation is the driving force behind our actions, and comes in two forms: intrinsic and extrinsic. If… Continue Reading

Updated August 12, 2024 Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 23-27, and we’ll be hosting events across our community centers to help you learn more about how to create greater balance… Continue Reading

We believe in nurturing the potential of every child and instilling them with values that guide their path in life towards a brighter future. One of the values that will help propel them toward their… Continue Reading

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families… Continue Reading