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Our Promise is our Cause: Strengthening the foundations of community. Maple Branch:
1001 W. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.345.9845
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kzooymca.org
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269.345.9622

Portage Branch:
2900 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49024
269.324.9622

Lincoln Youth Center:
912 N.

11/09/2026

Generosity grows from small beginnings. 🌳✨

Our Prime Time kids are hard at work crafting something extra special for this holiday season!

You might know the classic story of the Giving Tree—a tree that gives and gives until it has nothing left. At the Y, we believe giving works best when it goes both ways.

Our lobby is about to transform for Giving Tree Tuesday! The kids in our Prime Time program are starting the cycle of generosity by painting handcrafted ornaments to share with you. When you donate, you help our Y support local families right here in Greater Kalamazoo—and in return, you get to take a piece of their artwork home after the new year!

Instead of a tree that gives alone, this tree blooms because our whole community gives and grows together. ❤️

Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 1, and get ready to help our tree grow!

🔗 Click to give today: shorturl.at/KoK1E

11/09/2026

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍: What’s Happening at the Y! 📣 Missed our Friday member newsletter? We’ve got you covered! Here is your snapshot of everything coming up at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo.

𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑:

🚫 Kids Zone Update: No Food — effective immediately, no food is allowed in Kids Zone at either location. Snacks are welcome in the main lobby!
🖍️ Coloring Showcase — kids, grab a coloring page of our yak mascots Yasmin or Yakory at the Front Desk! Turn it in by Mon, Nov 30 for a sticker and an entry into our prize draw
🩸 National Diabetes Awareness Month — this week we’re talking everyday activity vs. intentional exercise. Your challenge: schedule a brief movement break (about 15 minutes) on three days this week
🦺 Youth Wellness Center Policy Reminder — ages 10-11 may use cardio equipment with a grownup, and ages 12+ can use approved equipment after a Youth Equipment Orientation. Orientations run Mon & Wed, 3-3:30pm at Maple, with more times at both locations
🦈 Swim with SWYS — Tues, Nov 24, 5:40-6:25pm at Maple. Try a 45-minute lesson with the Southwest Y Sharks! Ages 5-13
🍽️ CommUnity Feast Volunteers Needed — Wed, Nov 25, 7:30am-2pm at Maple. Help package and deliver 500 uncooked meals to Kalamazoo families in need
🦃 Rhythm & Reflection — Thanksgiving morning, Thurs, Nov 26, 8-10am at Maple. Dance with Denise, then yoga and mindfulness with Meryl. $20 members | $30 community
🛒 Thanksgiving Dinner Gift Card Drive — help families in need enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal! Drop gift cards off at the Welcome Center at Maple or Portage through Nov 17. Plastic bag drive for 12 Baskets runs Dec 4-20
🧠 Lunch & Learn: Movement for a Healthy, Active Life — Tues, Dec 8, 12:30-2pm. Learn how exercise supports bone health, strength, and fall prevention

Head to the comments below for all registration links, or tap the link in our bio and choose “Caption Links”! 🔗

11/06/2026

Trunk-or-Treat 2026 was a total blast!

Last Friday, the parking lot across from the Maple YMCA transformed into a spooky, creative Halloween wonderland! We were blown away by the incredible effort our community put into their trunks and costumes this year-from classic ghoulies to totally wild themed setups, you all brought the magic!

A massive THANK YOU to all of our local families, staff, and volunteers who decorated trunks, passed out treats, and made the night so special for our kids. Seeing our Y family come together like this is what it’s all about.

Swipe through to check out some of our favorite costumes and trunks from the night!

11/05/2026

DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH:
There’s a key difference between Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and intentional exercise. ADLs keep you moving through daily routines, but intentional exercise builds the strength and endurance needed to support those daily tasks and help manage blood sugar!

Start at your own pace with a short walk or a seated exercise break. At the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, our trainers, classes, and supportive members are here to help you find movement you enjoy and keep you motivated!

Health Note: Consult your healthcare professional about suitable activities, especially to monitor and prevent low blood sugar if taking insulin or related medications.

🎯 YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Schedule a 15-minute movement break on your calendar for 3 days this week. Choose an activity that gets your heart rate up and give yourself credit for showing up!

11/04/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐓: We recently hosted a Middle School Night Out at the Y, and everyone had SO much fun! Over 100 middle schoolers were here playing games, eating pizza, splashing in the pool, and celebrating with friends.

Thank you to TC Custard for your energy, dedication, and for creating a space where our middle schoolers can be themselves and feel like they belong. 💙

Stay tuned for the next one!

11/03/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍: A huge thank you to our members for voting on our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! The competition was so close, which made the results even more exciting, and your votes helped us crown our winners.

After counting all member votes, here are our winners:

🥇 Maple Winner: Member Services with 136 votes 🎉
🥇 Portage Winner: Member Services with 121 votes 🎉

𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬:

📍 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞

Childcare: 48 votes
Aquatics: 41 votes
Marketing: 40 votes
Early Learning: 32 votes

📍 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Aquatics: 110 votes
Youth/Adult Sports and Kids Zone: 52 votes
Facilities: 32 votes

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this a fun and engaging contest. We can’t wait to see even more creativity next year! 🎃

11/03/2026

It's time to vote, Kalamazoo County! Your vote matters. Your voice matters.

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Not sure where to vote? Find your polling location at michigan.gov/vote. Just click "Where is my polling place?" and you're set.

Make a plan, grab a neighbor, and make your voice heard! 🇺🇸

11/02/2026

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍: What’s Happening at the Y! 📣 Missed our Friday member newsletter? We’ve got you covered! Here is your snapshot of everything coming up at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo.

𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑:

🩺 Stay Covered, Greater Kalamazoo — Medicaid changes begin Jan 1, 2027. Make sure your contact info is up to date in MI Bridges so you don’t miss any notices
🩸 National Diabetes Awareness Month — November is a chance to learn, talk about your health, and support others. Open our newsletter each week this month for tips and facts
💪 Health Seekers w/ Sara Helms — 4-week series, Tuesdays Nov 3-24, 11am-12pm at Maple. No experience necessary! $20 (members only)
🏋️‍♂️ Meet a Trainer: Sangwoo Lee — stronger starts with a plan! Learn how his mix of machines, free weights, and supersets can work for you
🌟 Adaptive Field Day — Sat, Nov 7, 12-2pm at Portage. Try games and activities designed for the adaptive community. Free, Daxko registration required
🛟 Lifeguard Certification & Recertification — Nov 22-25 at Portage, ages 15+
🦃 Rhythm & Reflection — Thanksgiving morning, Thurs, Nov 26, 8-10am at Maple. 50 minutes of dance with Denise, then 50 minutes of yoga and mindfulness with Meryl. $20 members | $30 community
🛒 Thanksgiving Dinner Gift Card Drive — help put a Thanksgiving meal on every table! Donate gift cards for our Lincoln Thanksgiving Dinner through Nov 17. Watch for our plastic shopping bag drive Dec 4-20

Head to the comments below for all registration links, or tap the link in our bio and choose “Caption Links”! 🔗

Address

1001 W Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI
49008

Opening Hours

Monday	5am - 9pm
Tuesday	5am - 9pm
Wednesday	5am - 9pm
Thursday	5am - 9pm
Friday	5am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(269) 345-9622

Website

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2annuaca, http://www.kzooymca.org/, http://linkin.bio/kzooymca

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