YMCA Healthy Living, Healthy Community Blog

Eric has recently rejoined the Y as a volunteer at the Lakewood Family YMCA to work with seniors to improve their physical and emotional well-being. "My name is Eric Warn and three times a week I… Continue Reading

Finding the right time to start on the path to weight loss can be more difficult than it would seem. The pressures of life can get in the way, leaving the first steps of setting weight loss goals and… Continue Reading

Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with the victims and families of the senseless violence that occurred yesterday in Atlanta and that has occurred throughout the country targeting our Asian… Continue Reading

Did you know that Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA? In 1915, Carter G. Woodson (pictured above), a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national… Continue Reading

Our Y staff team has been working hard to transition to a new membership platform - My Community! With My Community, you'll be able to manage your Y account, register for programs, and so much more. … Continue Reading

We are reopening your Y to offer indoor workouts on January 11! Indoor workouts include cardio and strength equipment, the track, and more. Additional offerings include outdoor workouts, outdoor… Continue Reading