HEALTHY LIVING
In the Y’s Blog, you will find information and tips to help you and your family find a balance of spirit, mind, and body. From fitness and health and wellness to volunteering and giving back, and everything in between, we’re sure you’ll find explanations and inspirations that help you along your healthy living journey.
June is Pride Month!
Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall Riots marked the beginning of the Pride Movement in…
Water Safety Tips
Pool parties, beach birthdays, boat days – water activities are a way of life in South Florida. Yet, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among infants and small…
Honoring Fathers – a Longtime YMCA Tradition
More than 110 years ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. Dodd, the daughter of a single father and Civil War veteran, was inspired…
YMCA RECEIVES GRANT FROM UNITED WAY OF COLLIER AND THE KEYS FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
[MONROE COUNTY, June 17, 2021] – The YMCA of South Florida received a $4,500 Community Investment Grant from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support financial assistance…
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 175 YEARS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Y ON FOUNDERS’ DAY – JUNE 6
On June 6, the YMCA marks 177 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Here…
Kick Up The Fun With Soccer For Kids At The Y!
Soccer for kids offers a wealth of benefits for the kids who play as well as the entire family. The YMCA youth soccer league aligns with our overarching mission to…
New Decade, New You – Start Something New at the Y
The close of 2019 marks the close of a decade, and, with the right gym membership, it can mark the start of a new you! Your choice to amp up…
Yogi’s Guide To Choosing The Right Yoga Exercise Class
Getting healthy is top of mind this time of year. As we attempt to detox from the sweets and excesses that we often consume during the holiday season, popping into…
Finding the Best South Florida Gym That Fits Your Schedule
If you’re in the market for a new workout facility, you may be on the hunt for the best South Florida gym near your home. A gym that’s close to…
