New year, new experiences, new energy! |
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Find your spark in 2026 ✨
Happy New Year, Y family! Whether you love a resolution or plan to take 2026 in stride, consider expanding your experience by trying something new at your Y. Take on our 100-Mile Aqua Challenge, get crafty and social at one of the new Y Creative Connections adult art workshops, empower yourself with emergency preparedness classes, or try our Custom Coaching services and work toward a goal—whether it's improving your nutrition, mindfulness, stress management, or finally achieving that elusive crow pose. Read on and get inspired!
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Y Creative Connection art workshops | ADULTS
This is where creativity meets community! Our new monthly workshop series brings adults together to explore art, crafts and self-expression in a supportive space. Come as you are—leave inspired!
Candle Painting - Tuesday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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$10 for Y members | $12 for community members
Bead and Wire Plants -
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- $10 for Y members | $12 for community members
Clay Garden Stakes
- 2 Tuesdays, Mar. 3 and 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- $10 for Y members | $12 for community members (cost covers both weeks)
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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, get artistic, make new friends at any age or enjoy a much-deserved Parents' Night Out.
Educational offerings Cooking and nutrition classes Socials and more |
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Group Exercise class policy reminders and updates Make note of these policies, designed to make our Group Exercise classes as accessible as possible to all members: - Please make every effort to attend classes you register for. Members who no-show (register for but not attend) for 3 classes in 14 days will be blocked from registering for any Group Exercise classes for 7 days.
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In an effort to give more people a chance to enjoy classes, members will now be limited to registering for 1 Group Exercise class per day.
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We now offer Custom Coaching!
Ever wish you could spend extra time with a favorite instructor—making sure you're nailing your form, taking a certain movement or pose to the next level, or setting personalized wellness or nutrition goals? Custom Coaching at the Y is for you! |
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Health and Wellness programs
Click an offering's name to learn more! Specialty workshops -
Feb. 14, Valentine's Partner Yoga Evening (registration opens in the app on Jan. 31)
Specialty Fitness and Healthy Living series (start dates)
And don't miss new sessions starting each month for these favorite fitness series (click the link or register through the Y app):
⭐ You can now register for a series on a class-by-class basis, and pay for classes directly through the Y app! Join us à la carte or sign up for the entire series. |
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Diabetes Prevention Program - sessions beginning next week!
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program, is a year-long program consisting of 26 classroom sessions. A trained Lifestyle Coach helps participants learn strategies for healthy eating, physical activity and other lifestyle changes.
The goal is to improve overall health and to help those with prediabetes understand the risks and options to learn new behaviors that last a lifetime. |
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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: Registration is free! T-shirts available for $20 |
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Wibit days! | AGES 4+
Get ready for maximum fun—the Wibit is coming! If you're not familiar with the Wibit, picture a big, inflatable obstacle course set up on the Lap Pool. Adults can join in the fun, too! Upcoming Wibit times:
Bonus—join us for a family Movie Night in the Small Pool on Feb. 11! |
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| Youth Tennis Lessons—register today!
Our age-specific series introduce tennis to kids and teens 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 encourage you to join a waitlist, as it helps us determine which programs have a high level of interest!
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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 multi-week January and February sessions of Itty Bitty Basketball, STEM, Ninjas and Artists! |
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Soulful Stories | K-5TH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Soulful Stories is a culturally responsive, literacy-focused event designed for children in grades K through 5 and their families! The session features a guest reader sharing The Heart Never Forgets by Ana Ot, followed by a hands-on craft or activity connected to the story's theme. This FREE event promotes family engagement, early literacy and cultural pride.
Books will be provided to families who register for the event. When: Saturday, Feb. 7, 12 to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free! |
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Youth and family fitness offerings
One size doesn't fit all when it comes to fitness, and we're proud to offer a variety of active programs and events for both school-age kids and teens, so every child can build a lifelong habit of moving their body ♥️ Here's what's coming up:
Youth Aikido | AGES 6-12
Move with control, think with clarity, respond with respect. Each class builds kids' coordination, discipline and self-confidence! Free for members.
One-day Basketball Skills Clinics | K-8TH GRADE
Brush up for the winter season—this Saturday, Jan. 10, at Roosevelt Middle School. Family Dodgeball Night | THE WHOLE FAMILY
Save the date! We'll be taking over the Youth Wing and Gym for dodgeball and more on Feb. 21. Get the whole family moving, together!
NinjaZone | K-1ST GRADE
February and March Lil' Ninjas sessions are open for registration!
Aerial Yoga for Teens | AGES 10-17
Join us for January—and now you can register the entire series or on a class-by-class basis!
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 Y 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 Y 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 Y app as you would a group exercise class! |
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Youth Wing activities | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Take a peek at just a few of the awesome activities and events happening in the Youth Wing:
Tuesday Take Homes | 6TH-12TH GRADE
Just $5! A new cooking, crafting or STEM workshop each week from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Middle School Madness: Spa Night | 6TH-8TH GRADE
New Year, new you! Taking over the Y in indulgent style on Saturday, 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. Begins Feb. 3. |
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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! You can view the latest issue here.
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Need to renew your health insurance for 2026?
Every January, we ask all of our insurance billing members to update and renew their information with us either at the Welcome Center, through email communication or by using the form linked here. Please also keep the contact information we have on file for you current, to avoid missing important communications!
Curious if your insurance covers your Y membership? Learn more on our FAQ page! |
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No member parking at the Very Little Theater Y member parking is not permitted in the Very Little Theater lot. Vehicles without valid VLT parking passes displayed are subject to towing at the owners' expense. Thank you for respecting our neighbors 💚 |
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Aquatics in-services
The Aquatics Center (Lap Pool, Small Pool, Spray Pad, Hot Tub and Sauna) will be CLOSING EARLY at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Feb. 1, for staff trainings. |
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MLK Day closure
Your Y and Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
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Early TPC closure
The Tennis and Pickleball Center will be CLOSING EARLY at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, for a staff event. Thank you for understanding! |
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YMCA Health & Wellness and Healthy Living Director Kim Miller weighed in on creating resolutions that stick in an article for the Daily Emerald. |
KEZI recently covered the Y's 12 Days of Giving campaign in both a news article and in a video story.
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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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