Health, Well-Being & Fitness - Yonkers Family YMCA

YMCA Staff Member Justin Wins the Northeast Natural Muscle Association Competition

Justin Baker, who serves as a member of the YMCA’s school age child care staff recently participated in the Northeast Natural Muscle Association Competition for the first time in April 2012. He came in first place in the Novice Division. He also became a finalist in the Heavyweight Division. Justin was inspired by his family and friends … Read more →

City Council President Maintains his Quality of Life

March 28th, 2012 | Posted by John in Education & Leadership | Events | Health, Well-Being & Fitness | Sports & Recreation - (0 Comments)

City Council President Chuch Lesnick is known for caring about Yonkers. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, his office hosted a Quality of Life fair at the Riverfront Library. The YMCA was invited to share information regarding its health and wellness programs as well as its violence prevention programs. Chuck really got involved. He rolled the exercise … Read more →

Christella Cepeda Ranks #3 in the Golden Gloves

March 26th, 2012 | Posted by John in Events | Health, Well-Being & Fitness | News | Sports & Recreation - (0 Comments)

“This girl is good,” says Coach John Morrison Christella Cepeda’s boxing coach. “She’s been doing this for three years and gets better all the time.” Christella recently attended the national Golden Gloves tournament in Colorado and became a semi-finalist and is now ranked third int he nation. Christella is a Yonkers resident and has been an avid … Read more →

Stew Leonard, III Swimming Academy (Photo Gallery)

Youth Soccer (Photo Gallery)

March 21st, 2012 | Posted by John in Health, Well-Being & Fitness | Photo Galleries | Sports & Recreation | Swim, Sports & Play - (0 Comments)

Basketball Back at the YMCA

March 20th, 2012 | Posted by John in Health, Well-Being & Fitness | News | Sports & Recreation | Swim, Sports & Play - (0 Comments)

Not many people are aware that basketball began at the YMCA in 1891 by James Naismith. Well, we are happy to announce that there is a new youth basketball program at the Yonkers Family YMCA beginning March 17th. This is an opportunity for youth to work on fundamental drills and skills. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon-Youth … Read more →

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