RUN THE RUNWAY

Run the Runway is back! Join us Saturday, November 21, for a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk or 5K on the airport runway, followed by a community after party with food, drinks, music and inflatables for the kids.

REINDEER GAMES

Join us December 12 for a festive pickleball fundraiser featuring round-robin play, friendly competition and holiday fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome. Come play, celebrate and support the Americana YMCA!

A PLACE FOR ALL

For the Sylvester family, the YMCA has become a place for the whole family. From swimming and working out to enjoying quality time together, the family loves having a place where they can stay active, connect and grow. Their son’s goal to get stronger for sports inspired the family to join—and they’re so glad they did.

COSTUME DRIVE

Help make Halloween special for every child! Now through October 20, drop off new or gently used costumes at any YMCA of the Capital Area location. Costumes will be distributed to children in need through our partner, 10/31 Consortium.

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Love of the Y Pickleball Tournament. This year, we are taking the competition entirely outdoors under the open sky!

Save the date for October 10 at the Paula G. manship YMCA, Lamar Tennis Center.

Gender doubles and mixed doubles format for 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0

175 YEARS

For 175 years, the Y has been the heartbeat of community—where strangers become friends and every generation finds a place to belong! That’s why we’ve been building stronger communities in the U.S. for nearly two centuries. From 1851 to today and beyond, there’s truly no place like this place.

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