Giving Tuesday, December classes and events, extended Aquatics closure |
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Big Giving Tuesday news!
Your Y's Board of Directors has come together to create a $20,000 donation match, and every gift made today will be doubled until we unlock the full amount! A gift of $25 becomes $50
$100 becomes $200 $500 becomes $1,000
“On Giving Tuesday, we have a chance to come together and make sure every child, family and neighbor has a place to belong," says Y board member Paula Ciesielski. "Our board is proud to match your gift and help strengthen this community we all love.”
Thank you for being part of your Y family and for giving in a way that lifts us all 💜
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Info Night: Learn about the Best Buddies® program!
Join us for an evening of fun and connection while learning about Best Buddies: the largest international organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Eugene Family YMCA Kalapuya Community Room
At this free info night, participants will: - Learn about the Best Buddies mission and vision for building inclusion in the Eugene/Springfield area.
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Discover how Buddy Matching works and how friendships can change lives.
- Explore ways the community can support individuals with IDD through Best Buddies programs.
Bring your questions, meet others who care about inclusion and find out how you can get involved! |
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Community classes, socials and talks
Brighten up the darker days by trying something novel! Learn new recipes, empower yourself through emergency preparedness, explore herbalism, make new friends at any age, or enjoy a much-deserved Parents' Night Out.
Community talks
Cooking and nutrition classes Socials and more |
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Festivus Feats of Strength | AGES 10+ 💪
Get ready to test your grit at our 2nd Annual Festivus Feats of Strength! Pick and choose which strength and endurance challenges you take on, and compete for age-group prizes—or just for fun! This year, an optional event T-shirt will be available for purchase to show off your accomplishment. Bring your determination, your holiday cheer and a little friendly competition. After all, it's Festivus, so it's time for the rest of us!
Tuesday, Dec. 23, multiple sessions to choose from: |
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Upcoming Specialty Fitness series and workshops
Click an offering's name to learn more! Specialty Workshops
⭐ Specialty series note: You can now register for Specialty Series on a class-by-class basis! Additionally, registration for Specialty series will be changing at the end of December—you'll be able to pay for classes directly through the Y app.
Specialty Series (start dates)
And don't miss new sessions starting each month for these favorite series: |
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This 8-week course introduces mindfulness practices that support stress management and overall well-being. Participants will learn and practice body-scan meditation, sitting and walking meditation, mindful breathing, mindful eating, and gentle movement/yoga suitable for all ability levels. 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.
Free info session
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Orientation session
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. 8-week course
Saturdays, Jan. 17 to Mar. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Silent retreat
The Feb. 21 class will be moved to Sunday, Feb. 22, as a silent retreat from 12 to 6:30 p.m. Cost
$175 for Y members | $250 for community members |
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🚨 Extended Aquatics closure, Dec. 22 to Jan. 2
Please make a note! The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2, to allow staff to complete important facility maintenance. |
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Aquatics Etiquette Reminders
A couple of friendly reminders for those enjoying our Aquatics Center: - Always shower. Help keep our beautiful facility clean; take a cleansing shower before entering the Pools, Hot Tub or Spray Pad.
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Share the towels. Be considerate with the sauna towels; take only 1, so they're available for all, and be sure to return yours before you leave the Y.
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100-Mile Aqua Challenge | AGES 12+
Dive in—registration is OPEN for the 2026 100-Mile Aqua Challenge! Push yourself to meet a long-term goal, find support from fellow swimmers and aqua joggers, and enjoy some friendly competition with fellow members in our Y app challenge! Challenge dates: Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026 2026 registration closes: Sunday, Mar. 1
Cost: Free! T-shirts are available for $20 |
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Aqua fitness class potluck this Thursday 🍓🥗🍪 Do you enjoy one of our aqua fitness classes? Join us for a special potluck social! Bring a dish or treat to share. Who: All aqua fitness class participants When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Kalapuya Community Room Cost: Free!
Register through the new Y app or online schedule, just as you would a group exercise class! |
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| Youth Tennis Lessons—register today! Our age-specific series introduce tennis to kids in a fun and interactive way. Click the link to browse upcoming lessons for all ages and levels! |
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Free pilot programs
Our coaching team continues to run its series of FREE pilot tennis and pickleball programs! These offerings feature varying group sizes and skill focuses, and are structured to suit many learning styles. These programs will help us develop new and exciting offerings to keep things fresh at the TPC! These sessions fill quickly, but we highly encourage you to join a waitlist, as it helps us determine which programs have a high level of interest!
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| Know someone who'd make a great referee?
We're looking for Winter Youth Basketball referees! Pay starts at $17.50 per hour and goes up to $30, depending on experience. Apply today! Games on Saturdays in January and February.
We're also hiring Youth Sports Leads, who act as gym supervisors for our Youth Sports programs. Pay starts at $15.87 per hour. |
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NEW! Homeschool Hangouts | AGES 5-10
A fun, drop-in social opportunity for homeschool youth! Starting Dec. 9, come by the KidZone on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free for youth with a Y membership 💗 |
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Itty Bitty programs | AGES 3-5 PLUS A TRUSTED ADULT 🎨 Whether your 3- to 5-year-old is drawn to sports, science, cooking, art or all of the above, we've got you covered! Registration is OPEN for our multi-week December and January sessions of Itty Bitty Sports, STEM, Chefs and a new offering, Itty Bitty Artists! |
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School age sports offerings | K-5TH GRADE
One size doesn't fit all when it comes to fitness, so we're proud to offer a variety of active programs for school-age kids, so every child can build a lifelong habit of moving their body ♥️ Here's what's coming up:
🎾 Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 4-10
Registration for December sessions is open! All levels welcome.
⛹️♀️ Winter Basketball Leagues | K-8TH GRADE
Get in the game! Practices start in early January, with games on Saturdays. Registration closes Dec. 14!
🏀 One-day Basketball Skills Clinics | K-8TH GRADE
Brush up for the winter season—Saturday, Jan. 10, at Roosevelt Middle School.
🤸♂️ NinjaZone | K-3RD GRADE
January Lil' Ninjas sessions are open for registration, plus just a few spots are left for December!
🐠 Early Release Rec Swim | FAMILIES Join us for Rec. Swim in the Small Pool on Wednesdays from 1 to 3:45 p.m. |
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Afterschool Child Care openings! | K-5TH GRADE
The Y is proud to offer safe, nurturing and enriching Afterschool Child Care programs. Cost varies by number of days of care per week; Financial Assistance is available. The following schools currently have openings:
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👆 Click your school's name to view availability and register! |
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Tween and teen fitness offerings 🏋️♀️ 🏊♀️ ⛹
Know a middle- or high-schooler with energy to burn? Your Y has some great upcoming opportunities to help those growing bodies get and stay strong!
Festivus Feats of Strength | AGES 10+
Kids can join in the Festivus fun too! Choose one of 3 sessions on Dec. 23.
Youth Aikido | AGES 12 TO 16
Kids learn to move with control, think with clarity and respond with respect. Build coordination, discipline and self-confidence.
Youth Tennis Lessons | AGES 10-18 Registration for December sessions is open now!
Aerial Yoga for Teens | AGES 10-17
Join us for December—and now you can register the entire series or on a class-by-class basis!
High School Strength Basics | 9TH-12TH GRADE
This offering is temporarily on pause, but check the app for future sessions! Email kimberly@eugeneymca.org to ask about teen access to the Y's Strength Area in the interim.
Middle School Fitness Basics | 6TH-8TH GRADE
A free 1-on-1, hands-on orientation with Y staff allows middle-schoolers to earn Yellow Band access to the Cardio, Circuit and Stretching areas in the Health & Wellness Center. Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class!
Middle School FitClub | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Returning in February as a free, drop-in class! Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class.
Middle School Boxing Skills | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Through the basics of no-contact boxing, kids will build strength, coordination and confidence while learning the importance of focus and self-control. Register through the new app as you would a group exercise class!
100-Mile Aqua Challenge | AGES 12+
Know a young swimmer who thrives with a goal? Everyone ages 12 and older are welcome to sign up for the 2026 100-Mile Aqua Challenge (it's free!) and work toward swimming or aqua-jogging 100 miles next year—at the Y, at another pool, in a lake, wherever! |
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| Youth Wing activities It's all happening in your Y's Youth Wing! We've got opportunities for everyone—cooks, film buffs, artists, cooks and everyone in between!
Make and Take Workshops | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Just $10! Every Monday through Dec. 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Take Homes | 6TH-12TH GRADE
A new cooking, crafting or STEM workshop each week from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., starting in January—only $5 per workshop!
Middle School Madness: Spa Night! | 6TH-8TH GRADE
New year, new you! Taking over the Y in indulgent style on Jan. 17.
3D Print Workshop with LaneARTS | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Learn 3D design basics in this 4-week program and craft your own keychains, figurines, gadgets and more! Limited spots. Middle School Movie Matinees | 6TH-8TH GRADE Drop in on Saturdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. through December. Starting in January, switching to Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.
High School Movie Nights | 9TH-12TH GRADE Join us every Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. |
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Guest Pass and Day Pass Voucher policy
We've clarified our policies regarding Guest Passes and Day Pass Vouchers. Guest Passes allow members to bring guests with them to visit the Y, while Day Pass Vouchers allow a one-time visit and aren't tied to a member's account. Importantly, paper Guest Passes will only be honored through Dec. 31, 2025. Please take a moment to review how these special passes work (and how to earn them!)
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Extended Aquatics closure ⚠️ The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2, to allow staff to complete important facility maintenance. |
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Youth Wing closures The Corner Hut will be CLOSED from Dec. 22 to 24 and Dec. 29 to 31 for Winter Break Camp.
PlayZone, KidZone, Creation Station and Corner Hut will be CLOSED on Sunday, Jan. 4, for staff training. |
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Christmas closures 🎄
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSING EARLY at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be CLOSED on Thursday, Dec. 25. |
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New Year's closures 🎆 Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSING EARLY at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be CLOSED on Thursday, Jan. 1. |
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Reporter Samantha Pierotti chose the Y as one of the things she is grateful for in a Thanksgiving round-up story in the Register Guard. |
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Thank you, Hunter Communications, for your generous support of the Eugene Family YMCA! |
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