Spring Valley YMCA

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Today, we celebrate the life, work, and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We hope you will join us in living out the teachings and principles of #MLK through a day of service. Service brings people together of all ages, backgrounds, & abilities and strengthens our community. We challenge you today to find a way to serve! ... You can find virtual and in-person ways to better our community. From writing letters for isolated seniors... to volunteering with Meals on Wheels - there is a way for everyone to better our community. Find opportunities near you @ https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity #MLKDay #ThisIsY #YForAll

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our LES MILLS Launch event both in-person and online! Special congrats to our raffle winners!! . . Missed it? Check out our NEW workouts all month long! ... Members get UNLIMITED group classes free. Find our schedule in our app or online at https://www.philaymca.org/schedule

T O M O R R O W If you’ve ever taken a LES MILLS class, you know why millions worldwide are hooked on them... if you’ve NEVER taken a class, this is your chance to see what all the buzz is about! Join us for brand NEW workouts and enjoy fun games, healthy snacks, and raffle prizes! Details below!... . . Can't join us in-person? Tune in to our livestream event on www.philayathome.org See more

KidZone activity nights are BACK! Free for all Y families, members can join us every Tues, Weds & Thurs for fun activities like Kickball, Zumba, Arts & Crafts - and more! While younger kids enjoy our regular KidZone, activity nights are designed to engage older kids (8-12) while YOU enjoy our fitness floor, classes, or pool! ... . . Coming up this week: Tonight 1/12 5:15 pm | Dodgeball Wednesday 1/13 6:00 pm | Kids Yoga Thursday 1/14 6:00 pm | Arts & Crafts . . Find our full schedule and learn more about KidZone @ https://www.philaymca.org/kidzone-spring-valley

Looking to join a class or try something new? We have small training programs available for YOU at the Y! Check out our programs available for Boxing, Shock, and TRX! Now - you can sign up for a single class to give it a try - zero commitment Learn more and sign-up at: https://www.philaymca.org/small-group-training

Dear Y Community, In response to the latest COVID-19 orders, we will be closed starting December 12, 2020, until January 4, 2021. All charges to membership accounts will stop until January 2021. In the meantime, to help you to stay active at home, we will provide members with FREE access to our Virtual Y - www.philayathome.org ... Our Virtual Y will allow you to workout using our on-demand classes and live zoom workouts with your favorite Y instructors and favorite workouts like cycle, HIIT, Zumba, yoga, and more. Learn more about our temporary closure and how to access PhilaYathome @ https://www.philaymca.org/news/member-alert . . We are so grateful that you are a part of our Y family. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay connected. The Y

Wishing you and your family a very bright Chanukah! . . Happy Holidays from all of us at the Y!

We've teamed up with Independence Blue Cross to help spread positivity and support our communities in healthy ways during this unprecedented time. Health ofte...n starts from within! Did you know that simply practicing deep breathing has many health benefits? Reduces stress levels Lowers heart rate Lowers blood pressure Balance your body & mind with us and spread the #GoodVibesWave #ThisIsY #IBX #ConnectingCommunities

Parents, families, and neighbors - tune into The Greater Philadelphia YMCA Facebook page each day this coming week for informational resources and things for you to think about- one for each of the week during our 5 Days of Action!

Look at this crew! Safely masked up.. and still kicking butt . . . Be sure to check out our new website or our mobile app to find your next class!... https://www.philaymca.org/schedule See more

Please share! Spread the Warmth is extended! If your family could benefit from free winter coat(s), please stop by the Y any time through 10/28! New coats are available for all kids - toddlers to teens. Sizes range 3T through adult large.... All are welcome! No membership, ID, or proof of income needed.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Y! Thanksgiving is a day to spend time with loved ones-- even if it's virtually this year-- and reflect on all the things you are grateful for. At the Y, we are most grateful for our members, especially after these challenging last few months. We will be open from 7AM until Noon on Thanksgiving day! ... . . . If you want to make time for some fitness before all that delicious food - joining us for the "Burn the Bird" event! Check out the details below to learn how you can feast on fun and fitness at the Y this Thanksgiving -- and be home in time for turkey!

Just your typical Outdoor Cardio Fusion dance party! Oops ... we mean workout ... Join us every Monday and Wednesday for this 45-minute class guaranteed to get you up, movin', and groovin'! ... Find our schedule in our app or online @ https://fal.cn/SVSchedule

THIS IS IT! Time’s running out to sign-up for the YMCA Gobble Wobble Virtual 5k this Thanksgiving weekend! SWAG is still available, and we’ve even charted courses around our Ys to take out the guesswork! But, just like defrosting your turkey, you need to ACT NOW! Visit https://gpyconnect.philaymca.org/gobblewobble5k to sign up!

Don't forget! Our Spread the Warmth - New Coats for Kids event is tomorrow (10/20) from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Especially in times like these, we want to make sure all kids in our community have access to be safe, warm, and healthy this winter.... This event will be a contactless "Drive-Thru" outside of our Outdoor Pool entrance. More details below!

Thank you to everyone who is excited about this spooktacular event at the Y! To allow for proper social distancing, we have a limited capacity of timed tickets for trick-or-treaters and family members. All of our tickets have sold out and we are currently full! ... We hope you and your families have a safe, fun, and healthy Halloween this year!

Small Group Training is back at the Y and better than ever! Enjoy boutique-style classes with our specially trained Y instructors. Safely experience a world-class workout in a small, socially-distanced group setting. Train with other members just like you to reach your specific goals with the help of our wellness coaches.... . . . In this session, you'll find Barre, Dynamic Boxing, Kettlebell, Shock, and TRX! Barre is a full-body workout that fuses the best elements of ballet, Pilates, sports conditioning, and stretching for a truly unique and fun experience. Dynamic Boxing is designed to push your endurance through boxing style strength and conditioning. Great for those looking for something fun and new! Kettlebell gives fast results for strength, endurance, and muscle toning by challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular systems with dynamic total body movement. Shock is perfect for anyone looking to jump-start their fitness journey and get back on track for their goals - complete with pre- and post-fitness testing! TRX is a revolutionary method using bodyweight to give you the best total body workout you've ever had - building power, strength, flexibility, and more. . . . November 2nd starts our Late Fall session! Don't wait to sign up - space is limited. https://fal.cn/SpringValleySmallGroup Have questions or want to know if Small Group Training is right for you? DM us or reach us at [email protected]

Have a safe, fun, and socially-distant Halloween this year. Come trick-or-treat with us at our spooky treat trail on our boo-tiful outdoor track. Held outdoors, walk our trail full of distant tables covered with lots of goodies! A family-friendly event, join us in costume for trick-or-treating.... Details, safety information, and how to register below!

Swim lessons, basketball, karate, and more are back for our Late Fall season to keep you and your family active and engaged. Mark your calendars - registration opens Wednesday, October 14th! Take a peek early and browse our programs:... Youth Sports @ https://philaymca.org/programs/youth-sports/ Swim Lessons @ https://philaymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/ Arts & Humanities @ https://philaymca.org/programs/arts-humanities/ See more

We had so much fun at our very first KidZone youth activity event! Tonight is Youth Yoga Don't forget to check out our calendar and join us all month long for cool activities - ages 8-12! https://philaymca.org/kidzone-spring-valley/

Welcome back, Members! We have been busy preparing for your return with health screenings, new safety protocols, outdoor classes, and so much more! We have missed seeing you, and supporting you in your health journey. Check out our Welcome Back Kit giving you a sneak peek into what our new protocols look like and what you can expect for when you return:... https://philaymca.org/re-opening-guide/

We will be closed Sunday, October 4th! The township will be performing construction at the intersection of Linfield-Trappe and Township Line Rd. on October 4th. Due to the construction work, PECO will be de-energizing the power to our building and we must remain closed for the entire day. ... We apologize for any inconvenience. Although our building will be closed, we hope you will workout with us from home! Members can log in to www.philayathome.org and choose from hundreds of workouts including all your favorites -- yoga, core, HIIT, dance, LES MILLS, and so much more! We will reopen on Monday, October 5th, and hope to see you there!

Fall is bringing cooler weather, changing leaves, and beautiful sunsets to our evening outdoor classes!