As the holidays approach and with 2023 is just around the corner, we are reminded of all we accomplished together in 2022. As a member of your local Y, you are part of so much more than a place to workout. You share in a mission to strengthen the community, every single day! While you enjoy your membership today, your Y is committed to creating lasting change for tomorrow. We provide $1.2 million in financial assistance so everyone can enjoy YMCA membership, programs, & services.

We provided more than 150 free memberships to individuals & families who are coping with cancer.In collaboration with The Open Door, we provided more than 16,000 free meals to children through the Summer Meals program The Y is a place and a purpose. Learn more>>  Keep an eye out for a special swag item to thank you, our members, for being part of our Y!

Try a Sports Class Stay busy during the week before the holiday! Check out one of these youth sports classes and keep your kids active and engaged at the Y all week.Tuesday, December 2011:00 am – Mini Sports Mania – ages 3-64:30 pm – Basketball Skills and Drills – ages 5-75:30 pm – Basketball Skills and Drills – ages 8-106:30 pm – Basketball Skills and Drills – ages 11-14

Thursday, December 22 4:30 pm – Basketball Scrimmage – ages 5-7 5:30 pm – Basketball Scrimmage – ages 8-10 6:30 pm – Basketball Scrimmage – ages 11-14 Friday, December 23 11:00 am – Mini Sports Mania – ages 3-6 4:30 pm – Youth Soccer Clinic – ages 7-10 5:30 pm – Flag Football – ages 10-15

A few things we launched in 2022 that you should try!Liquid Gyms, new innovative fitness classes and equipment in our pools for a unique aquatic workout! Creating more time and space for Pickleball.Re-envisioned our virtual YMCA with YMCA360. Take your Y with you anywhere you go or join us for one of our In-Studio classes.Remember all your member benefits! From hundreds of group exercise classes, special pricing on Personal Training, Kids Club babysitting, discounts on camp, birthday parties and more!

Things to look forward to in 2023 Introducing ONEDoor, A Path to Mental Wellness, a transformative program for children, adults, and families that will broaden and elevate the scope of mental wellness resources the Y provides across the 25 communities it serves.

More SPORT Classes! Teen Basketball, Flag Football, Youth Soccer Clinic and more! Register here>>  Plus! STOTT PILATES®, and theatre productions. PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS Personal Training Gets Results YMCA Personal Trainers are certified professionals with education and experience across many disciplines. Your trainer will customize a fitness plan to fit your needs, budget, and schedule. Sign up today! John J. Meany Senior Housing, our new affordable housing project is underway!

Join the Find YOUR Fit Challenge!

We know that everyone’s fitness goals are different and we are here to support you in your health and wellness journey. Join our new challenge to Find Your Fit at the Y this holiday season and into the new year!  We will give you the extra motivation you need to get or stay fit.

It’s as easy as 1,2,3

• Download our mobile app and track your progress. You can also track your progress on weekly tracking sheets available on the Fitness Floor or at the Welcome Center.

• Log 15 Workouts now through January 31, 2023. Any type of workout: Fitness Floor, In Person Group Ex class, YMCA360 class/workout and InStudio class, whatever works for you!

• Complete the challenge and there will be a drawing for 2 prizes valued at $250!

PLUS, all challenge participants will receive a cool YMCA swag item.  Join the fun, stay on track through the holidays and get moving today!

Your Support, Our Mission

We BELIEVE that children deserve a strong educational start, a safe place to learn and grow, and the opportunity to live a healthy, well rounded life. We are INSPIRED every day by the members we serve. We GIVE health & wellness to our communities in many ways. From yoga, to outdoor fitness classes, to caring for children and youth, to providing food and meals to those who need it, we are the center of our community. Will you join us today and be part of something B.I.G as we believe, inspire and give to our neighbors? www.northshoreymca.org/donate

View all Programs  Schedules As always, we are here to answer your questions. If you have any questions or need to reactivate your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Sales Director: Joe Dapper dapperj@northshoreymca.org

You’ll Love Our Winter Programs!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1st
and register for fun, health, and connection at the Y.

From youth basketball leagues including Jr. Celtics, swim, and gymnastics to personal training,pickleball, STOTT PILATES® and more, there is something for every age and every interest to keep you active all winter long.

Be sure to check out all our “NEW” programs, noted on our registration page here>>.

DON’T FORGET!
Fall parent/child classes are ending so please remember to register for these classes for the winter session.

Check out a few program highlights below!

JR. CELTICS ACADEMY

STOTT PILATES®

We’re so excited to bring STOTT PILATES® to our Cape Ann Y!

Pilates is an excellent physical exercise with a focus on concentration, centering and breathing. It can also sharpen participants’ mental faculties and help to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration and improve sleeping habits. Contact Cassie Carlson to get started carlsonc@northshoreymca.org

Click here to explore ALL our programs!

YMCA of the North Shore Locations Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA Greater Beverly YMCA Haverhill YMCA Ipswich Family YMCA Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA Plaistow Community YMCA Salem YMCA

Spooky Spindrift Saturday, October 15, 11:00 – 1:00pm pumpkin decorating, costume contest, games and more! Camp Spindrift 57 Atlantic St, Gloucester Contact Heather Boudrow boudrowh@northshoreymca.org Register

Halloween Fun! Trunk or Treat Join the fun and decorate your trunk, wear a costume, and hand out candy or prizes! Winner of the best trunk will receive a special prize! Thursday, October 20th 4:30-6:00 pm Cape Ann YMCA parking lot Trunkers must pre-register! Contact Celia Sanfilippo sanfilippoc@northshoreymca.org 978.283.1896 Rain Date: October 25th, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Sign Up for Swim Lessons – Strong Swimmers Confident Kids New leadership, new ratios, same incredible quality of instruction to keep everyone safe around the water. Sign up!

October Challenge – Still Time to Join! In honor of our upcoming Witch City 5K on Oct 15, try to log a 5K (3.1.miles) each week this month. You can do it! Download our app and try our challenges, log your workouts, get notifications and more! Learn more

Shoot Some Hoops With Jr. Celtics! Recently, some of our Jr. Celtics players had the amazing opportunity to play at the TD Garden right before the Celtics preseason game! Want to join the Jr. Celtics team? Register now for our Jr. Celtics Program!Register

As always, we are here to answer your questions. If you have any questions or need to reactivate your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Sales Director: Joe Dapper dapperj@northshoreymca.org

Proceeds will ensure the Y continues to play a vital role in strengthening the community 

Gloucester, MA – The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA hosted its first golf tournament at the beautiful Bass Rocks Golf Club on Monday.  It was a cold and windy day but 76 golfers hit the links to join forces to raise funds to support the Y’s educational and summer youth programming. As a result of the pandemic, the YMCA is providing increasingly more financial support to children, adults and families across all programmatic areas. The YMCA of the North Shore golf tournaments have created a viable means of fundraising to eliminate the financial barrier and enable access to those in the community that need the YMCA most. With the generous support of title sponsor Institution for Savings, this tournament raised just over $50,000 in one day.

Erina McWilliam-Lopez, Executive Director of the  Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA said, “The incredible support we saw for this tournament is a true testament to the way the Cape Ann community comes together to help those who need it most. Tournament proceeds ensure we can fulfill our commitment to providing vital resources to children and families   throughout our community. Huge thanks to Bass Rocks for a spectacular venue and special thanks to Institution for Savings for being a title sponsor. We can’t wait until next year!”

The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann Y currently serves more than 10,000 members, provides more than $760,000 in financial assistance, and offers programs including swim lessons, sports programs as well as camp and licensed child care. Providing affordable housing to North Shore residents is also a core component of the YMCA’s mission. The soon to be built senior housing at the Y’s former location on Middle Street in downtown Gloucester will provide 44 one bedroom units of Y affordable housing for seniors in Gloucester. This will be adjacent to its 22 single room occupancy affordable units.

About the YMCA of the North Shore
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. For over 160 years, the YMCA of the North Shore has been strengthening the foundations of the community. It serves more than 40,000 members and program participants in 25 cities and towns, nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic background.

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A FRIENDLY REMINDER!

UPCOMING CLOSURES TO THE Y

WE’RE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT CAPE ANN

We’re excited to host the YMCA of the North Shore’s annual event that raises critical funds for our Y and the Cape Ann community. As always, our goal is to create as little impact as possible to our members.

To get the Y ready for this special event, we will be closed during the following dates and times:

• Friday, September 30: Gymnasium will be CLOSED all day. The facility will CLOSE at 1:00 pm (This closure will NOT impact childcare drop off or pick up)

• Saturday, October 1: Entire facility will be CLOSED all day

• Sunday, October 2: Facility OPENS at 12:00 noon

Please note: Any programming on Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning before noon will be canceled, while swim lessons will still be offered on Friday afternoon until 3:00 pm for those who are currently registered.

For swim lesson participants, we have scheduled make-up classes at the regularly scheduled times on Wednesday, December 28th, and Thursday, December 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience, and genuinely appreciate your understanding. 

EVERY Y IS YOUR Y We understand it’s more convenient to get your workout in right here in Gloucester but just 15 minutes away, our neighboring Ipswich and Greater Beverly Y’s are excited to welcome you to enjoy their fitness centers, kids clubs, pools, and a huge variety of group exercise classes that weekend! Click here and filter to those locations to see all the great things happening at our other Ys! Click here to see all our other locations you have access to!

Tee Off for a Great Cause! There are only a few weeks left until our first ever Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann Golf Tournament on October 3rd at beautiful Bass Rocks Golf Club, This event supports our Y and the critical resources it provides to our community. There are a few foursomes left so register today or become a sponsor. #YPeopleYPlacesYPurpose

Click here for all the tournament details

Fall into Fun at the Y From swim lessons, gymnastics to personal training, pickleball, and more, there is something for every age and every interest this fall at the Y! Register for Swim LessonsView all Programs

There is still Time to Complete this Month’s Challenge- You Can Do It!

Learn more

Stott Pilates – Coming Soon! We’re so excited to bring Pilates to our Y! Pilates is an excellent physical exercise with a focus on concentration, centering and breathing. It can also sharpen participants’ mental faculties and help to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration and improve sleeping habits.  As Joseph Pilates stated, “Pilates is a complete coordination of body, mind and spirit”. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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Your Support, Our Mission

It was a summer to remember for thousands of Y campers! As a Y champion, you provided the gift of adventure, health, and opportunity to so many children who otherwise may have lacked access to a summer of kids being kids – THANK YOU!

Please watch this special message from Executive Director, Erina McWilliam-Lopez to see the impact of your giving.