Your Y turns 135 years old on April 22!
From our founding in 1887 on the University of Oregon campus, your Y has been holding steadfast to our mission of nurturing youth, lifting people up and fostering their health and wellness.
In honor of our birthday, when you arrive at the Welcome Center:
- Sing “Happy 135th Birthday!”
- Say “You were established in 1887!”
- Say “You’re older than a latte!”
And you have the chance to win a limited-edition t-shirt, a coupon to Most Wanted Espresso (available between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.), or a guest pass!
- While you are there, pick up a heart-shaped seed packet and write a message of gratitude to plant in our gratitude garden
(supplies are limited and distributed throughout the day so we cannot guarantee a specific item)
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Spread the Word: It's the Perfect Time to Join the Y!
For the first 5 days in May, $5 is all you need to join the Y! $5 covers your joining fee and your membership for the entire month!
It's the perfect way to celebrate May Day, Cinco de Mayo and, for Star Wars fans, May 4!
Please note: Membership is ongoing and you'll need to put a billing method on file. To take advantage of this membership promotion, you must come into the Y to activate your membership—this promotion is not available online.
Bonus: On Mother's Day, May 8, bring your mom for free!
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SAVE THE DATE: Healthy Kids Day Comes to Your Y Saturday, May 14
Healthy Kids Day provides all the ingredients for developing healthy, resilient kids. Join the Y for a day full of fun activities that celebrate kids being kids! There will be food trucks, family games, raffle prizes, and more!
The first 200 families will receive a free life jacket thanks to Oregon Paddle Sports and the Y's Water Watchers Project.
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It's Going to Be A Summer of FUN!
SAVE THE DATE: On Monday, April 18, families who are currently enrolled in Y child care can register for camp! All other families can sign up Monday, May 2.
Summer camp is a place where youth can truly be themselves!
Y summer campers will have the time of their lives as they build a community in which they truly belong, do art projects and science experiments, play group games and explore the world around them in our day camps!
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Art for All Wall Features Perry Johnson's Bold Portraits
See local Oregon Supported Living Program Artist Perry Johnson's show displayed on the Art For All Wall from April 1 to May 31.
Perry is an active Y member and enjoys using the pool several times a week.
His paintings, often portraits of himself and his family, are bold and bright. His exhibit at the Y is a collection of his work over the last 8 years. Perry has shown in locations all around Eugene, and the Portland Art Museum.
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Eat at Hot Mama's Wings and Support your Y!
On Tuesday, April 19, Hot Mama's Wings will be donating a portion of their sales to the campaign for a new Y.
Head down to Hot Mama's Wings at 420 W 13th Ave. anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and enjoy their delicious wings.
Make sure you show them this event or our social media post so that 15% of your bill is donated to the Y!
Thank you, Hot Mama's, for supporting the campaign for a new Y!
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High blood pressure? Join our new program!
Your Y is excited to launch a new evidence-based health initiative focused on hypertension improvement.
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Group Fitness Classes have something for EVERYONE!
If early mornings are for you, try Jenny's 6:15 a.m. Boot Camp or Yobata, or Meredith's RIPPED or Talia's Cardio Fuse. They are sure to have you sweating, smiling and ready for the day!
New classes include Jaskiran's Bhangra and Amber's High Fitness! And our Saturday and Sunday Variety classes will keep you engaged with new formats each month.
We hope to move with you soon!
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Your Y’s April Nutrition Talk about Cravings & Weight Gain is in person!
Join Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Yaakov Levine on Friday, April 15, for our first monthly nutrition talk in person in the Y's Beck Center. “Cravings, Weight Gain & the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster!” will help you learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism and which nutrient supplements support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control.
Can’t make it live? The recording will available on the Virtual Y Hub.
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The Keep Moving aqua-aerobics class is back in the Small Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This instructor-led class in our warm-water, small pool will get you walking, swimming, stretching and feeling great for many years to come.
No reservations are necessary!
And check out Red Cross class offerings for Spring:
- Lifeguard Certification Class
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SAVE THE DATE: Ems on May 6
Join us at PK Park on May 6 to watch the Eugene Emeralds play the Hillsboro Hops. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:35 p.m. The Y will be featured as the Em's Community Spotlight this night—get ready for Y fun, games, prizes, and more!
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the campaign for a new Y!
More details to come.
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Middle School Night is Friday, April 15!
Middle School Madness brings pre-teens to the Y when it is closed!
Sign up now for your middle schooler to spend time with their peers, get their bodies moving and try karaoke, paracord crafts, dodge ball and more! The pool will be open for swimming this time too.
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Be a part of #YKidsRock!
We love to see how Y kids are learning and growing. Now you have the chance to share your Y kid's story, favorite activities, exciting awards and achievements, and more on social media–win Y gear for you and your kiddos!
Enter to win swag by completing the google form or use #YKidsRock on your next social media post about the Y! Make sure your post is public so that we can follow along!
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Calling Women for Hoops!
The Y wants to create a safe and welcoming environment for women to play basketball, so we've set aside the gym for women on Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m.
The season runs from April 3 to May 22 (the Y will be CLOSED on April 17 for Easter).
Games are a pick-up format with community-regulated team formations. Players will rotate in as numbers require.
Games are played without refs or official time-keepers.
Join us for a great game of basketball!
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Join the Y Staff Team!
Find your BEST JOB EVER!
We are currently hiring referees, a Youth Sports Coordinator, Afterschool Teachers, Membership Representatives and more!
There are competitive wages, staff support, learning opportunities and a FUN environment!
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Lane County Medical Society’s magazine Medical Matters featured a story about your Y's brand new blood pressure self-monitoring program to help participants with hypertension. Find it on page 25.
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KLCC reported on our new Y milestone: officially finishing the last payment to the 4J School District on five acres of land formerly occupied by the old Roosevelt Middle School, at 24th and Hilyard, for the new Y!
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KVAL News also reported on the Y signing the closing documents on the land for the new Y and progress toward the $5 million community phase goal.
“When the Y builds without debt, we are able to reinvest those resources back into launching disease prevention programming, educational programming, and providing scholarships so that all individuals can participate in the Y's programs regardless of a financial barrier or hardship,” said CEO Brian Steffen.
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