July/August 2024 Edition

You can vote once per day in any or all categories. One voter will be randomly chosen to win a $200 Visa gift card. Winners will be announced on Saturday, Sept. 28.

It's almost here!

The Findlay Family YMCA Youth Triathlon, a USAT-sanctioned event, will start at Riverside Park at 9 a.m. (check-in at 8 a.m.).

With three fun sports - swimming, biking, and running - triathlons offer kids the chance to learn from a variety of exercise skills and enhance fitness skills with the larger goal of developing self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, self-discipline, and friendly competition.

This year's inclusive event will feature an All Abilities Division for youth with developmental differences.

Join us as we celebrate their strength, determination, and the spirit of youth empowerment as they make waves, break barriers, and cross finish lines!

To participate, Register with the USAT first, and then on the YMCA's website.

We're still looking for volunteers to help with the event, too! To sign up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AB28A6F9C16-findlay#/ or email Sierra Hutton, development director, at shutton@findlayymca.com.

FREE SWIM SATURDAYS!

Don't let summer slip away without taking advantage of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation-sponsored free swim Saturdays at Riverside Pool as part of the organization's Fun for All series! The last two free swim days will be offered July 27 and Aug. 10 (following the Youth Triathlon).

Keep in mind: there is a limit to the number of pool attendees; the first free swim day at Riverside this year was a scorcher, and attendance did reach its limit.

FROGS WRAP UP SEASON

Our FROGS swim team had big wins and lots of fun competing at the recent Western Ohio Aquatics League Championship held in Bluffton! Personal best times and podium visits were celebrated. The team placed fifth overall and won the Sportsmanship Award that was voted on by coaches from each team.

"The waiting in the water for races to finish, high fives, cheering, being respectful, grateful and humble when we do well, always doing what is right, and apologizing when we mess up - those are the things that matter most. Congrats on a great meet and season!" FROGS Assistant Coach Heather Chan told team members.

Findlay YMCA Wellness invites you on an 8-week journey to a better you! Purchase your personal fitness booklet for $15 to get access to customized workouts and clean recipes. It also includes one personal training session! Stop by either branch to get your copy.

Please note:

The hot tub will continue to be closed the first Thursday of every month for deep cleaning and regular maintenance.

But good news - the boiler that operates the men's and women's steam rooms was replaced in June! Both steam rooms are back up and running.

As a reminder, summer hours (through Labor Day) for the Downtown and East branches are:

• Monday-Thursday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Friday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Both branches will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day.

The East Branch Wellness Center is open 24/7 for members who activated 24/7 membership.

Can we build it? YES WE CAN!

The Stronger Together Campaign to construct a new Earling Learning Center and Downtown Branch is about to get more exciting and tangible, with an ELC groundbreaking anticipated for late summer or early fall! Look for a second Capital Compass campaign newsletter and public announcements for all the pertinent details about our transformative initiative.

Also, be sure to check out the inspiring video, produced by Raise the Bar Hancock County, that features some of our amazing Child Development Center mentors and explains why our learning- and development-based efforts are so essential.

Coming up...

For first time app users, use your membership email or phone number and select the option for forgotten password if necessary. If you have issues, please email Joy Brown at jbrown@findlayymca.com for assistance or stop by the front desk.