Kate Heald’s YMCA Journey: A Silver Lining for Seniors
Kate Heald’s YMCA Journey: A Silver Lining for Seniors
Katherine ‘Kate’ Heald, a retired resident of Shandon, SC, has discovered a silver lining in her active older adult years: the YMCA. Encouraged by her husband, Heald joined the YMCA despite facing several orthopedic challenges. She quickly realized that the welcoming environment and tailored programs were the perfect fit for her needs.
Heald credits her trainer, the recumbent bikes, and the Active Older Adults class for helping her maintain a level of fitness and strength that she didn’t think was possible. The class offers a […]
Mudcat Swim Team – Special Offer!
The YMCA of Columbia Swim Club (Mudcats) is opening its doors to swimmers of all ages (4-18) with an incredible offer: one month of training absolutely free for all NEW swimmers! No hidden fees, no contracts, just pure aquatic fun and skill development.
WHY CHOOSE THE MUDCATS?
Championship-caliber coaching: Our USA Swimming certified coaches will refine your technique, boost your endurance, and guide you towards achieving your competitive goals.
Dual-sanctioned competition: Hone your skills and gain valuable experience by participating in both USA […]
Strengthening Families Program
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP)
Free for Families with a child 6-17 years of age.
Parents and children are invited to participate in a series of FREE interactive, fun, family nights! Any family with a child ages 6-17 years old can participate in this awesome 11 weekly session program to learn how to improve parenting skills and communication within the family.
Each session your family will receive a catered meal, and weekly incentives for interactive family fun throughout the week.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Prevent […]
YMCA of Columbia Announces Anna Ross as New Director of Operations and Program Innovation
Anna Ross with long-time Northwest Family YMCA member Mr. Donald Hunt.
The YMCA of Columbia is pleased to announce the promotion of Anna Ross to Director of Operations and Program Innovation. Ms. Ross brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this newly created role.
Previously, Ms. Ross served as Membership Director at the Northwest Family YMCA, where she spearheaded significant membership growth through her commitment to fostering a welcoming environment. Her expertise in relationship building and member engagement will be instrumental in her new position.
As […]
Pickleball Courts – General Information
Join us in the YMCA of Columbia for one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a great low impact, aerobic workout for all ages and ability levels. Available at 3 YMCA of Columbia locations!
OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Location: Jeep Rogers family YMCA (Lake Carolina)
When: Courts open at 8:00 am Monday-Saturday and 1:00 pm […]
The More I Move, The More I Can Move
Member Spotlight: Meet Annette
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological condition which manifests by slowness of movement and stiffness, among other symptoms. In 2016 the YMCA of Columbia, in a collaborative effort with members of the physical therapy community, created a pilot project, offering a class designed for Parkinson’s patients. The class includes stretching, strengthening, aerobic, and balance exercises, all of which address the physical issues of Parkinson’s Disease. The class has continued since that time and grown enough to be offered at several “Y” locations.
My name is Annette Francis, and I have participated in […]
