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The Y App You Asked for—Launching this October! One Tap. Connected to More. Get ready! We’re launching a new version of our mobile app the first week of October—and it’s built around your feedback.
From booking your favorite class to staying updated on everything happening at the Y, the new features reflect what you told us you needed: ease, clarity and connection. Here’s a taste of what's new: 🔍 Search, filter and favorite by class name, type, day, time or location ⚡ Real-time availability, so you never miss a spot in your favorite class 📣 Waitlist updates that keep you in the loop 📰 Y news and updates—right inside the app
✨ Intuitive navigation to everything you need Keep an eye out for more details later this summer! |
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Extended Late August Closure 🧹🧽🔨✨
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSING at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and will remain CLOSED through Friday, Aug. 29, for deep-cleaning and facility upgrades.
In addition, the Gymnasium and Indoor Track will remain closed through Sunday, Sept. 7, to allow time for the freshly refinished floors to fully cure. We appreciate your understanding while we beautify and improve your Y 💅 |
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Cool Down & Color Up: Senior Members Tie Dye Social
Come chill with us under the shady cedar trees in the Y’s parking lot for a playful and colorful summer social and tie-dye event! We’ll bring the popsicles, bandannas, tie-dye supplies and plenty of shade—you bring your lawn chair and anything else you’d like to brighten up (shirts, socks, shorts…you name it!) When: Friday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Who: Active older adult Y members |
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Walk It Off 2025 - Upcoming Themes 🐶 Walk It Off is in full swing! We’re turning movement into a celebration with guided and independent walks, weekly raffles and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Dates: Wednesdays through Aug. 27 Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd.
WHO: Anyone and everyone—bring your family and friends!
COST: FREE—no Y membership required! Y members and non-members are all welcome to join. If you’re not a Y member, just create a free account to register for your first walk.
Upcoming themes: - August 6, bring a 4-legged friend for the DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
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August 13, show your support on CANCER AWARENESS DAY
- August 20, go fur it on SASQUATCH DAY
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August 27, bling it on for our CLOSING CELEBRATION
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Upcoming Food Truck Visits at the Y!
Your Y is hosting some favorite local food and beverage trucks at the west end of the Don Stathos Campus this August! Check out who'll be visiting in the coming weeks:
🍦 Friday, Aug. 8: King Whippy Ice Cream, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ☕ Monday, Aug. 11: Most Wanted Espresso, 7 to 10 a.m. 🥤 Friday, Aug. 15: Girly Pop Soda Shop, starting at 3:30 p.m.
🥪 Monday, Aug. 18: Grab'Wich, time TBD 🍜 Friday, Aug. 22: Thai Fusion 2go, time TBD ☕ Monday, Aug. 25: Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
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Parents' Nights Out!
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at our Kids Night IN! Drop off your youth at the Y, where our friendly staff await with an evening packed full of fun activities. They'll enjoy exciting gym games like dodgeball and gaga ball, take a swim in the pool, and get creative with arts and crafts including painting, friendship bracelet making, and face painting. Wind down with movies and delicious snacks throughout the night!
Next date: Saturday, Aug. 9 Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: -
K to 5th Grade
- $30 for Y members | $40 for community members
- 24 months to Pre-K
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$36 for Y members | $46 for community members
- 6 weeks to 11 months
- $45 for Y members | $55 for community members
👙 Don't forget your swimsuits! |
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Fall Nutrition and Cooking Classes
Your Y is excited to be offering not 1 but 3 cooking and nutrition series starting this fall! Whether you aspire to explore anti-inflammatory eating, the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine or the holistic power of herbalism and Ayurveda, we've got something for every wellness seeker! Join us for an entire series or sample the classes à la carte. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up: Wholesome Bites -
Intuitive nourishment and functional mind-body nutrition with expert Sierra T. Nordquist, Certified Nutrition Specialist & Functional Nutritional Therapist
- Monthly on Tuesdays, Sept. through May
- First class on Sept. 9
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$40 per class for Y members | $50 for community members
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Holistic Way of Life - Discover the energy from within and learn how to cultivate happiness in your body through the wisdom of herbalism and Ayurveda
- Monthly on Thursdays, Sept. through Nov.
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First class on Sept. 18
- $30 per class for Y members | $30 for community members
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Lifestyle Medicine - Sharing evidence-based information for improving our physical and mental health through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine
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Monthly on Sundays, Sept. through Nov.
- First class on Sept. 28
- $20 per class for Y members | $30 for community members
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Youth Mental Health Training for Parents Presented by HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools)
This 2-hour training will cover different mental health terms, trends we are seeing in youth mental health, suicidality, and ways to best support youth in crisis. This training will be interactive and encourage participants to work together on skill-sharing and skill-building.
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 6 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Just $5 per adult
Bring your teens! Accompanying youth ages 11 to 18 will be given a Day Pass to use the facility while their adults participate in the talk. |
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Active Transportation Tabling Series
Cascadia Mobility and LTD are holding several free tabling fairs this summer at your Y! Through this partnership, the Y is helping connect members with active and alternative transportation resources, and encourage everyday, active lifestyle behaviors that support personal and community health. Whether you want to walk, bike or scoot safely to the Y, or get more familiar with Eugene's excellent bus system, join us and learn about your options!
Where: South Entrance of the YMCA Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dates: - Wednesday, Aug. 6
- Wednesday, Aug. 20
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Save the Date: Welcoming Festival 2025!
Taking place Sunday, Sept. 14, the Y's Welcoming Festival is a part of Welcoming America's Welcoming Week, which is celebrated every September. Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. It's a chance for neighbors—both immigrant and U.S.-born residents—to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community.
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Alzheimer's Association Lecture Series:
2025-26 Series Starts in September The Alzheimer's Association, in partnership with the Y, is offering free educational courses suited to both caregivers and general audiences. Join us to learn about brain health and caregiving skills! First Lecture of the Upcoming Series Topic: Brain Health | Awareness
Date: Thursday, Sept. 4 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
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Parkinson's Research: We NEED You
If you are living with Parkinson's disease, or know someone affected, you know there is so much we do not know about the disease. Research hopes to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, find biomarkers which lead to earlier diagnosis, develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure. Local researchers from the University of Oregon need your help! Hosted by Parkinson's Resources.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18 Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Patterson Conference Room (Upstairs in the Health & Wellness Center) Who: Open to everyone!
Cost: Free |
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Member Orientations
Whether you're new to the Y or a seasoned regular, if you want to become a more savvy member quickly, join us for a New Member Orientation, where you can learn all the tips and tricks for understanding schedules and areas, how to make reservations, how to sign up for programs, and much more! Bring your smart phone, laptop or tablet. July orientations
Thursday, Aug. 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 11, 12 to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Naismith Conference Room (off of the Lobby, near the Kalapuya Room) Who: Open to everyone!
Cost: Free |
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Back in September: Active Older Adult Potluck!
Have you been missing our monthly potlucks for active older adult members? Well good news, they'll be returning in September, and changing to Tuesdays! Bring a favorite dish or treat to share and join us next in the Kalapuya Community Room on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will open via Group Ex later this month. 🥗 |
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Coming Back in September: MBSR
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week training based on the personal practices of mindfulness, progressive relaxation, contemplative presence, letting go of reactivity, mindful movement (yoga, etc), and enhancing emotional intelligence. These are integrated into daily life via home practice to help folks cope with stress and improve well-being. Weekly in-person classes and excellent learning materials will guide participants through the course. Past participants in this course have told us it's life-changing!
Want to learn more? There will be a free info session on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m.! Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 27 to Nov. 22 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: $175 for Y members | $250 for community members |
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Upcoming Specialty Fitness Series
Click the link below to check out the series details and July schedules for Small Group Boxing Fundamentals, Aerial Yoga, TRX and Small Group Circuit Training!
And keep your eyes peeled for 2 new offerings, coming in September: - Active Older Adult Roundhouse Circuit, weekly on Mondays
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Middle School Fitness Club, weekly on Monday or Friday afternoons
Registration is coming soon for these exciting additions to our Specialty Fitness Series. |
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| MIUSA Visiting the Y on August 19
We're proud to welcome the Mobility International (MIUSA) crew for another day of adaptive sports excitement! This time they'll be bringing international visitors, and utilizing the Y's Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Aquatics In-Service The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closing early at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, for staff training.
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Wibit days!
Get ready for maximum fun—through August, we're setting up the Wibit in the Lap Pool every other Thursday for afternoon Rec Swim! If you're not familiar with the Wibit, think of a big, inflatable obstacle course or play structure. (Adults can join in the fun, too!) Upcoming Wibit times: Thursday, Aug. 7, 1 to 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 1 to 3:15 p.m.
Note: the Lap Pool will be CLOSED from 12 to 1 p.m. and from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. to allow staff to inflate and deflate the Wibit. |
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| Facility Improvements!
The Parking Lot has been repaved and striped, and the Pavilion is complete, although 4 more benches are schedule to arrive in early August! We invite you to use the Pavilion before or after play to connect with new and old friends. |
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Pickleball Power Camp | AGES 10-15
Our awesome coaches will break down the fundamentals of serving, dinking, volleys and court strategy through fast-paced drills, team games and friendly competitions!
Dates: Monday through Friday, Aug. 11 to 15
Time: Half-day camp! 2 to 4:30 p.m. Where: YMCA Tennis & Pickleball Center, 2121 Patterson St. Cost: $170 for Y members | $180 for community members |
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August Pickleball Clinics Added!
Get ready, we've just added new clinics! Check out our Road to 3.0, Road to 3.5, and Road to 4.0 offerings. Just $10 for Y members, $40 for non-members. |
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Paddle Battle—Pickleball Round-Robin Tournament!
Get ready for an exciting night of pickleball with fast-paced, round-robin action! Sign up with a partner (mixed or gendered doubles welcome) and compete against other teams in your skill division (3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5).
Where: YMCA Tennis & Pickleball Center When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 3:45 p.m. Cost: -
FREE for Tennis & Pickleball members
- $8 for Y members
- $18 for community members
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Fall Sports Registration is Open!
Registration is open now for kids' fall Basketball and Soccer Leagues! |
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Fall Soccer Leagues
K-5, Pleasant Hill and Creswell Practices on weekdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 25 | Games on Saturdays, starting Sept. 20 - Cost varies by age group
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| Pre-Season Sports Clinics
Get into gear for fall sports with these one-day skills clinics! |
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Pre-Season Basketball Clinics - Grades 4-8
- Saturday, Sept. 20
- $20 for Y members | $25 for non-members
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Pre-Season Soccer Clinics - K-5, Pleasant Hill and Creswell
- Saturday, Sept. 13
- $20 for Y members | $25 for non-members
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Itty Bitty Fall Fun | AGES 3 TO 5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT Registration is open for our 4-week fall sessions of Itty Bitty Sports! Who: 3- to 5-year olds plus their grown-up September sessions: - NinjaZone, Tuesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Soccer, Wednesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Volleyball, Thursday evenings
October sessions: - NinjaZone, Tuesday evenings
- Itty Bitty Golf, Wednesday evenings
Cost: Varies by program |
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Thank you as always to our wonderful Itty Bitty Sports sponsors—Carl's Jr., Jerry's Home Improvement and Roaring Rapids Pizza Company! 😍 |
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August Youth Wing Hours
The hours for the Creation Station and Corner Hut during August are: - Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sundays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Q Camp | LGBTQIA+ YOUTH AGES 10-14
Q Camp is a space for LGBTQIA+ youth to come together for a fun, week-long Summer Camp experience while also learning about queer resources and history in their community and around the world! This year's stellar theme is Exploring the Queer Cosmos 💫 Dates: Monday through Friday, Aug. 11 to 15 Time: 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $290 for Y members | $300 for community members Extended care is available both before and after start and end times for an additional cost |
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Youth Action Council Drop-In Session | AGES 11-17
Young leaders, make a difference at your Y! The Eugene Family YMCA Youth Action Council is made up of 10 young people from across Eugene to advise and support the Y’s Youth Development Leadership team. Join us for the drop-in session to learn more! Dates: Tuesday, Aug. 12 Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Corner Hut Cost: FREE for Y members | Community members must purchase a Day Pass |
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Summer Youth Workshops | AGES 11-18
We're offering oodles of innovative afternoon workshops for middle- and high-schoolers this month. Whether it's cooking, baking, smoothie-making; STEM-in-a-Box; or Make and Take (think 3D printing, laser printing, Cricut, sticker-making, jewelry, embroidery, bedazzling and more!)—youth will get curious, learn new skills, make friends and flex their creative muscles! Dates: Times: Varies by theme and age group | 90-minute classes Cost: Just $10 per workshop for Y members and non-members! |
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Claymation Course | MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle-schoolers, get ready—the Y's 3-week Claymation course starts THIS WEEK! Students will learn the essentials of bringing their own stop-motion visions to life, using the engaging and expressive medium of clay, along with Stop Motion Studio software. Dates: Wednesdays, Aug. 6 to 20 Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $60 for Y members | $75 for community members |
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Upcoming Youth Activities | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Check out some of our upcoming programs and events for tweens and teens!
Tuesday, Aug. 5 | Y-Gaming for High-Schoolers begins | Register
Wednesday, Aug. 6 | Y-RPG Middle School session begins | Register
Thursday, Aug. 7 | Y-Gaming for Middle-Schoolers begins | Register
Thursday, Aug. 7 | Y-RPG High School session begins | Register Every Friday at 7 p.m. | High School Movie Nights Every Saturday at 3:30 p.m. | Middle School Movie Matinees |
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Sign up for Family eNews! With so much going on at your Y, it's too much to fit in this eNews! If you want to know more about programs and activities specifically tailored for youth, teens and families, click the button and sign up to receive our monthly Family eNews in your inbox! |
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New T-shirts! Next time you're at the Don Stathos Campus, check out our two fresh Oregon shirt designs! We've got a retro
Navy Ringer Short-Sleeve T-shirt featuring our Eugene Family YMCA logo on the front, plus fun Sasquatch stats on the back! |
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And get ready for fall in our earthy Military Green Long-Sleeve Tee! Both shirts are super soft and available in universal extra-small through plus sizes. Ringer tees $21 for Y members $26 for community members
Long-sleeve tees $26 for Y members $30 for community members |
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Labor Day Closure Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. |
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Youth Wing and Child Care Closure
The Youth Wing (Creation Station, Corner Hut, KidZone and PlayZone) and all Child Care will be CLOSED all day on Tuesday, Sept. 2, for staff training. |
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KEZI ABC 9 News recently covered the Y's partnership with Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, in support of the LIVESTRONG cancer survivor program.
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| Thank you, Hunter Communications, for your generous support of the Eugene Family YMCA! |
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Eugene Family YMCA
Empowering youth to reach their full potential, improving individual and community well-being, and inspiring action and giving back in our communities. |
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