The Y: For a better us.
For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Northwest Florida has served Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, creating opportunities for men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds to come together to learn, grow and thrive. Through our programs, each year more than 12,000 people have a chance to enrich their spirit, mind and body.
As the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we welcome a diverse membership that includes all ages, genders, races, religions, abilities and incomes. At the Y, you can make new friends, renew old friendships and help make Northwest Florida a better place to live.At the Y, everybody belongs!
For Youth Development
Nurturing the Potential of Every Child & Teen
For Healthy Living
Improving the Nation's Health and Well-Being
For Social Responsibility
Giving Back & Supporting Our Neighbors
Check Out What's Happening Around Your Y
Join us to share warmth this winter
In partnership with the One Warm Coat organization, the Bear Levin Studer Branch is a collection spot for new and clean, gently used coats and jackets. Share warmth this winter - drop your donations in the collection box in the lobby through the end of October
Mind, Body & Cents Workshop
Our friends at Pen Air Federal Credit Union want to make sure our members are fiscally fit as well as being physically fit. Join us in the Pen Air Room on October 23 for a FREE financial literacy workshop. Register at www.penair.org/localmatters
Afterschool kids are gaga for gaga ball
The youth in our afterschool program at the Northeast Branch are going gaga for Gaga Ball,a fast-paced cousin of dodge ball played in an octagonal pit. Never heard of Gaga? Check it out athttps://www.gagacenter.com/nyc/about/what-is-gaga/
Celebrating Cal Moore's 30 years of inspiring Y members
We marked the end of an era on Oct. 11, when Cal Moore taught his last Body Conditioning class at the Bear Levin Studer Branch. After 30 years of coaching and inspiring members through group fitness, Cal is moving on to enjoy a little more time for travel and fun - although we fully expect he will keep up his healthy, active lifestyle, as he has for decades. In addition to serving as a group exercise instructor, Cal has been a board member, volunteer and donor to our Y for many years, and has served as a strong advocate for healthy living through Ymembership and programs. Thanks to the nearly 50 members who came out for his last class and joined us afterward for a celebration.
PARKING GARAGE OPEN
The parking garage across the street from downtown's Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA is now OPEN for all members. We're excited to expand the availability and safety of your parking experience while you're visiting our new facility.
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Our newsletter comes out on the first of every month with the latest information about programs, events and classes. We feature sound advice and wellness education to help you on your journey to healthy living. Plus each issue features a close-up look at the people who make our Y a dynamic and active community.