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On Veterans Day, Lakeshore Family YMCA hosted a ceremony to acknowledge and honor a longtime member with the National Defense Service medal. George Schulte, a longtime member of Lakeshore Family YMCA, served in the United States Airforce from 1958 to 1960 and was never recognized for his service. Lakeshore Family’s Wellness Coordinator, Mark Losinski, who…
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“A lot of times I feel forgotten. The best part about receiving this basket is being able to connect with someone and know that there are people looking out for me,” Elaine, a Detroit senior who received a bounty of fresh foods during the Healthy Living and Life Skills’ Annual Fresh Basket Program. Thanksgiving is…
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Hadley is one of our Personal Trainers at the Farmington Family YMCA. She started her weight loss journey about 10 years ago when she had reached about 300 pounds. Her doctor informed her that if she didn’t make any changes to her diet and lifestyle, she was going to die at a young age. Shortly…
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Happy Member November! To show our appreciation to our amazing members and soon-to-be members, we have some great deals to share! Here is what every branch in our association is offering during the month of November: MEMBERS: Train with a friend! Get 3 personal training sessions for $99 if you bring a friend who is…
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On Sunday, November 17th nearly 800 youth from across Metro Detroit will step up to the starting line to celebrate their fall season with a 5K run. Girls on the Run creatively uses running to build self-confidence and teach crucial life skills to girls in grades third through eighth. Over the 10-week season, girls explore…
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Healthy Living / Lakeshore Family YMCA / Livonia Family YMCA / North Oakland Family YMCA / Oakwood Wellness Center / Press Releases
Halloween at the Y taking a healthy initiative
Halloween at the Y (HAY) is a known and loved community celebration that has taken place at Metro Detroit’s 10 YMCA locations for many years. For the past three years, Metro Detroit Y’s have rolled out with Healthy Halloween at the Y which is unlike other events in the community, transforming the focus from candy…
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has hosted its 23rd annual Legacy Golf Classic at world renowned Oakland Hills Country Club. Presenting sponsors and supporting golfers enjoyed a day of golfing along with raffles, a brunch buffet and a dinner buffet. As we have approached our 23rd year, more than $5 million has been raised by…
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Over the weekend, Downriver Family YMCA hosted the Safety and Fun Fair in partnership with the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAOM) and MI Y Is Autism. The AAOM is staffed by autism professionals specializing in areas covering education, clinical, insurance, employment, legal and safety, and more. Parents, caregivers and educators can pose their own questions or learn…
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The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at the YMCA is a nationally recognized tuition-free preschool for eligible children who will be 4 years of age by December 1st. The YMCA and Great Start Readiness Program brings together a unique combination of resources to ensure that children gain the skills and knowledge to successfully begin kindergarten.…