Slate Belt Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA

During this season, the Y reflects on all we accomplished together while looking to a future continually focused on community. We thank each one of our partners - individuals, businesses, donors and volunteers - who support our community programs and initiatives. If you would like to learn more about our Season of Possibilities or make a gift to impact programs making a difference right here in the Lehigh Valley, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/3oYh5u4

We're so grateful for the donations received through our Warming Station Wish List! These items allow us to provide for our community members who make use of the Allentown Warming Station . If you’d like to support, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/2WtgAvT. Your donation will be sent directly to the Warming Station. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can visit this link: https://bit.ly/2qJtKso

Happy Friday Y Members! If you haven't yet joined the group to participate in virtual classes, please visit this link to stay connected: https://bit.ly/3gAuNAu

Happy Monday Y Members! A reminder that we're always here for you and supporting your health journey: if you haven't yet joined the group to participate in our virtual classes, please visit this link to stay connected: https://bit.ly/3gAuNAu

At the Y, our community’s health and safety is our foremost priority. In the wake of recent government announcements and mandated closures announced by Governor Wolf on December 10, 2020, we must temporarily close our facilities. Our facility will be closed beginning December 12, 2020 through January 3, 2021. We will reopen January 4, 2021 at 8am. We thank you for your continued support of the Y and for sticking by our side. As we continue to offer you virtual classes and pr...ograms, billing will continue. Please reach out to us M-F from 9-5pm for membership info. Here's a reminder of what we've done together throughout 2020: https://bit.ly/39YUo4F

Check out our new Group Exercise Schedule starting on November 2, 2020. As promised Strength Train Together is back!! Don't forget to call ahead to reserve your spot in class. Signing up is important because space is limited and it allows the YMCA staff to properly and safely set up the studio.

Thank you to our friends at lehighvalleylive.com for spreading the word about how the Allentown Warming Station collaborated with partners like Ripple Community Inc., The Lehigh Conference of Churches, Lehigh Valley Health Network Street Medicine and Allentown City without limits and provide expanded care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness throughout this winter storm. Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/37rWYi0

Happy Hanukkah from the Y! May love and light fill your home and heart.

Thankful Thursday: The Y values our relationship with partners like Waste Management which helped us to feed more than 7,000 meals and give 1,300 boxes of fresh produce to our neighbors over the summer! Thank you for being with us each week providing the support we needed to distribute. Check out this video to learn more about the power of partnerships: https://bit.ly/2W08M4m

Our friends at PBS39 shared this piece detailing how Lehigh Valley organizations continue to provide a warm, safe space for folks experiencing homelessness despite the challenges of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2WnDR2q Thank you to all who support these important resources!

This fall, local families struggled to plan for virtual or hybrid schooling while they needed to work. To provide a solution, the Y partnered with Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (LVCC), launching the Edu-Childcare Program. Our Program currently serves almost 500 children Valley-wide! Learn more about this collaboration and how Childcare Centers are stepping up during the pandemic: http://blogs.edweek.org//how_two_child_care_centers_put_co

Congratulations Jodie!

Check out this photo for a glimpse of our current expansion projectworking on the exterior of our new gym and pool! We can’t wait to bring these new resources to our Slate Belt community!

Thankful for you! As a thank you to our members we will be raffling off a loaded gym bag full of Y goodies. To be entered into our raffle you must visit the Slate Belt Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA 7 times between 11/2/2020 and 11/25/2020. During these visits you will start a Thankful Turkey and add a feather to their plume for each visit. On each feather you will write something you are thankful for. When you complete your Thankful Turkey you will be given a raffle ticket for our great prize! Tell us what you are thankful for below

New Virtual YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Classes starting in January! This program provides participants a supportive environment in a small group setting, instilling healthy habits reducing the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. In this video, Ryan, our Greater Valley YMCA DPP Champion, shares how our program supports people in living their healthiest lives: https://bit.ly/2LAF0Bu A FREE Virtual Information Session is happening Wednesday, December 16 from 1-2pm. Learn more or evaluate your risk to see if you qualify for this FREE program here: https://bit.ly/2EC44SP

We're proud to announce our Allentown Warming Station will be opening for our third season this Sunday, November 1st. The Station will be open from 7pm to 7am daily for single men and women. Learn more about updated Station operations informed by CDC guidelines and best practices here: https://bit.ly/37Zc3bt Given the pandemic's effects and local happenings, we anticipate increased need and increased cost to operate the Station this year. Those interested in supporting the Station may make a gift here, designating their donation to the Warming Station: https://bit.ly/2qJtKso

Today's Winner! Congratulations!

Beginning today, the Greater Valley YMCA is entering our next phase of reopening with new member offerings including: Gymnasium Tracks Open (contact Branch for hours of operation) Personal Training (Reservations Required) Pickelball Open (Reservations Required)'... Give the Branch a call to learn more about our reservation slots available, or visit our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures page to learn more: https://bit.ly/3mmN8m1

Starting on October 26 the Slate Belt Branch of the Greater Valley YMCA will be open until 8:00PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our new weekly hours will be: Monday 6:00A-8:00P Tuesday 6:00A-7:00P... Wednesday 6:00A-8:00P Thursday 6:00A-7:00P Friday 6:00A-7:00P Saturday 8:00A-1:00P Sunday CLOSED See more

Are you selecting your Medicare plan for 2021? Then read this! Beginning January 1, all branches of the Greater Valley YMCA will accept United Healthcare’s Renew Active! Those with an eligible Medicare plan from United Healthcare can receive a YMCA membership at no additional cost to them. The Renew Active program also includes Staying Sharp, an online brain health program from AARP, an online Fitbit Community and local health and wellness classes and events. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3oiGM9a.

There's still time to register for our first Virtual Better Medicine Lunch Conversation with Lehigh Valley Health Network! Join us on Monday, October 26th from 12-1 to learn more about Peripheral Artery Disease with Dr. Shailendra Singh. Register today at LVHN.org/BetterMedicineConversations or by calling 888-402-LVHN (5846). Free and open to all!

Though we had to cancel many annual events this year, we are excited to still be hosting our Pumpkin Pie 5K virtually! Make sure to sign up soon, since there's only 10 days left to guarantee your race shirt! Keep the tradition alive wherever you celebrate Thanksgiving this year and get your friends and family to run virtually with you. Check out all the details and sign up today: https://bit.ly/2nodgV4

Have you been missing Strength Train Together?? We have too. We will see you in November!

Have you seen the updates? We have new memebership resources on our Y website giving you improved access to classes and programming. Visit these links to explore classes: https://bit.ly/33VWsqv and programs: https://bit.ly/37RuzB1.

Work Here, Change Lives! We are planning ahead for the opening of our long awaited expansion. The pool, gymnasium and child care wing will be great additions to our facility and you would be a great addition to our team. Please send your completed application and resume to [email protected] or you can drop them off at the Y. 315 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Pen Argyl, PA

Did you know that today is the LAST day to participate in the 2020 Census? If you haven't yet, make sure to be counted & support your community by completing your 2020 Census at https://my2020census.gov/ #ShapeYourFuture

You're invited to our first Virtual Better Medicine Lunch Conversation with Lehigh Valley Health Network! Join us on Monday, October 26th from 12-1 to learn more about Peripheral Artery Disease with Dr. Shailendra Singh. Register today at LVHN.org/BetterMedicineConversations or by calling 888-402-LVHN (5846). Free and open to all!

Yesterday, members of the Greater Valley YMCA staff team met virtually for our first-ever Association Staff Appreciation Event. Several members of Slate Belt Y staff family have dedicated decades to supporting the Y's mission. We honor these Y champions for all the ways they help make the Y and the Slate Belt community better together. Please join us in congratulating these members of our team!

Join us for our in-person Group Exercise classes this week! Our instructors can't wait to see you again. Monday 5:00pm - Fitness Challenge 6:00pm - Cycling Tuesday... 7:15am - Fitness Challenge (Low Impact) Wednesday 7:15am - Cycling 5:00pm - Fitness Challenge Thursday 1:00pm - Active Older Adult Wellness Friday 8:30am - Fitness Challenge (Kettlebell) Saturday 8:15am - Cycling Call to reserve your spot 610-881-4470. See more