Waukesha YMCA

Southwest YMCA wants to thank a special group of members!

"Today, we're thankful for communities that form within our Y community! The No Sweat Club is a group of members that meet every Friday morning to chat about life!"

The Breakfast for Dinner cooking demo was a hit! 🍳 Sydney showed us a game-changing trick to cut fresh herbs easily with scissors and a coffee cup – no knife skills required! 🙌 Meanwhile, Laurie reminded us that “if you bring the flavor, you won’t miss the salt” – a perfect tip for enhancing any dish. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 😋

Our Healthy Holidays cooking demo is coming up on Tuesday, December 3rd in our New Berlin teaching kitchen! 🎄 Sign up and learn how to make the holidays a little healthier (and still delicious!).

https://www.gwcymca.org/healthy-living/cooking-demonstrations/

Today, we want to shine a spotlight on an incredible member of our Waukesha Y community—Rita Feldmeier! Rita has been a valued member for an astounding 35 years and has played a vital role in establishing our gymnastics program here at our Y.
Rita is truly grateful for the warmth of our Y community, sharing that the friendly faces and heartfelt greetings make her feel right at home. She believes in the importance of being part of something bigger than ourselves, which is evident in her commitment to our Y.
In addition to her contributions, Rita enjoys participating in our Silver Sneakers Circuit and Chair Yoga classes. And did we mention her dedication? Rita walks half a mile every day just to be here!
Thank you, Rita, for being such an inspiring part of our Y family! Your passion and positivity uplift us all. 💪❤️

Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Our members love using the Water Tai Chi class to unwind and find their calm. How do you like to destress?

West Suburban YMCA is showing some love to more members today!

"We have a thankful and grateful shout-out to our amazing members who inspire us daily here at the West Suburban Y! Your passion fuels our purpose."

Today, we join Tri County YMCA in showing our thanks for our Y community!

"We are so grateful for our incredible community at the Tri County YMCA! Your support, energy, and passion make this place feel like home. Together, we inspire each other to grow, thrive, and achieve our goals. Here’s to the amazing connections we build every day! 💪❤️

Join us this November as we celebrate all of the things we are thankful for. We will be traveling across the association, starting with the Mukwonago YMCA!

"We are feeling immensely grateful for the chance to build connections beyond the walls of Mukwonago YMCA. Our Executive Director, Brittany Callies, had a memorable time at the 'One Special Night' dance with our member, Sal, and his family. Here's to more special moments we can share with our members!"

🌟 Help us make a difference this November! 🌟 The Waukesha Y is collecting non-perishable food items to support the Hunger Task Force. Bring in your donations throughout the month and join us in the fight against hunger in our community. Together, we can make a positive impact!

Join us in decorating our Thankful Tree! November is here, and there’s so much to appreciate. Swing by our Welcome Center, grab a leaf, write down what you’re thankful for, and help us fill our tree with gratitude!

Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Amy Sazama, our fantastic Group Exercise Coordinator! 🎉 Amy has been a vital part of the Waukesha Y for the past 7 years, and her dedication shines through in everything she does. She coordinates our group exercise classes and shares her passion for fitness by teaching Yoga and Pilates Flow, positively impacting our community's health and wellness. Outside of work, Amy enjoys writing, reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and spending quality time with her family and her beloved dog, Charlie. She also loves refinishing old furniture and traveling, bringing creativity and adventure into her life. Thank you, Amy, for your hard work and the joy you bring to our Y community. We are so grateful to have you as part of our team!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to focus on small steps that lead to a healthier future! 💙 Whether you're managing diabetes or working to prevent it, every positive change counts. Together, we can raise awareness, support one another, and take control of our health. Let’s inspire each other to move more, eat healthier, and live better—because you're worth it! 💪✨

🎃 Happy Halloween! Our Y Child Care Center threw an amazing Trunk or Treat bash last weekend! Check out these spooktacular trunks and the cutest costumes! It was a frightfully good time! 👻🍬

A huge thank you to the firefighters for visiting our YMCA this morning! Our preschool and 4K students had a fantastic time learning about fire safety and even got to tour the fire truck. We appreciate your dedication to our community! 🚒❤️

🤎 🧡 💛 Gobble, Gobble! It’s time to lace up for the Festival Foods Turkey Trot – the perfect way to kick off your family’s Thanksgiving tradition! 🦃 Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, every step supports a great cause. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit the Southwest YMCA & West Suburban YMCA - Wauwatosa , fueling the Annual Support Campaign and providing everyone access to life-changing Y programs. 🙌

Choose between a 2-mile fun run/walk or a 5-mile run, and don’t forget to bring your furry friend along for the 2-mile Dog Jog! 🐶✨

🗓️ Race Day: Thanksgiving Day ⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM 📍 Bib & Shirt Pickup: Nov. 27 (2-6 PM) or Race Day (from 6:30 AM) at American Family Field!

Ready to trot? Register now and make a difference this Thanksgiving! 🍂

Register Here>>> https://bit.ly/3QGOUQU

Member Spotlight! 🌟 Celebrating our member, Jahnavi Reddy, who has been a dedicated member here at the Waukesha Y for 10 years! She works incredibly hard in all of her classes and is a true joy to have in class! She always radiates kindness and positivity! Her favorite thing about the Y are the instructors, trainers, and the child watch program. One of her favorite classes to attend is Monday morning Boot Camp! Thanks for being a member, Jahnavi! We appreciate you! 💪 ❤️ 🙂

Great turn-out for our Annual Halloween Fundraising Zumba Event! Thank you SO much to our amazing instructors, Janet and Becky, for leading such a FUN event!
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No one throws a Halloween Hullaballoo quite like the Waukesha Y! Huge thanks to all the families who joined us for a spooktacular time, and to our staff for rocking those fabulous '80s aerobic costumes! 🎃🕺

🎃👻 Halloween is all about fun, but safety comes first! This spooky season, let’s stay true to YMCA values of caring, responsibility, and respect by keeping our community safe while we're out and about!

✨ Caring: Stick together and look out for each other while trick-or-treating.
✨ Responsibility: Make sure costumes are safe, and always check your candy!
✨ Respect: Follow traffic rules and be kind to neighbors while having fun!

Wishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween! 🎃