Keeping You Safe at the Y
For the safety of our YMCA members, program participants and staff, we are being thoughtful and intentional about our reopening process. Based on CDC and State guidelines, all membership branches are operating with limited cardio equipment offerings and reduced hours to allow our staff team to maintain facility cleanliness.
We will closely follow the Governor’s, the County and City orders and require everyone to where a mask while not actively working out. We eagerly await the opportunity to see you at the Y again and to continue serving you, our […]
Art Demonstration
Art Demonstration at the Orangeburg County YMCA
Join us on Facebook for a glimpse of our upcoming Art Workshop Series!
Local artist Courtney Quarles will display her artwork and demonstrate different art forms and techniques that will be used during her classes.
Courtney will be available for a Meet and Greet following her demonstration. She’ll be happy to answer any questions.
Learn more about our upcoming art classes at columbiaymca.org/artclasses!
NorthWest Blood Drive
NorthWest Family YMCA – American Red Cross Blood Drive
The NorthWest Family YMCA will host a RedCross Blood Drive on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. COVID-19 antibody testing included with blood donation.
To schedule your appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Cardio Club Weekly Challenge – January 11, 2021
Try this three-round Cardio Tabata* with a timer and your favorite cardio format to see how many miles you can work through in 23 minutes.
High Intensity Interval – work at your maximum intensity and aim to take your heart rate up to 80% of your target heart rate
Rest – bring your heart rate back to down to below 130bpm
Recover – take a breather and slow your heart rate back down around 100bpm
ROUND ONE
0:00-5:00 Warm Up Low Intensity
5:00-5:15 #1 High Intensity
5:15-6:00 Rest […]
YMCA OF COLUMBIA LAUNCHES WENDY BRODERICK YOUTH MEMORIAL FUND
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 7, 2021] – The YMCA of Columbia has created the Wendy Broderick Youth Memorial Fund in honor of Wendy Broderick, who passed away earlier this week after battling significant health challenges.
Broderick was an 18-year veteran of the YMCA of Columbia having most recently served as the Chief Development Officer in 2019. During her time with the Y, she made a significant impact. Her heart for philanthropy and leadership increased annual giving donations tenfold and she played an instrumental role in launching both the Jeep Rogers and Downtown Branch.
“Her […]
