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Anyone can drown. No one should. July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day, set forth by The United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO). The YMCA of Broome County is joining in on raising drowning prevention awareness as a public health issue.
The sound of a racquetball being shot across the court, ricocheting back to the players has long been synonymous with many YMCAs across the country. In 1950, YMCA volunteer Joe Sobek invented racquetball “as an alternative to squash and handball,” according to the YMCA of USA.
On the journey to better health and wellness, figuring out the when, where, why and how of exercising can be a daunting task. But group exercise classes can take care of many of these variables for you.
YMCA resident pursues music and film career
May 23, 2024
Sean L. White is a producer and entertainer. He’s also a resident of the YMCA.
“Me being able to have my room, and all the assistance that I have that the Y provides, it allowed me to catapult regarding my music,” White said. “I was fortunate to work with some major artists. I’m proud about that and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
The YMCA of Broome County offers a variety of softball leagues for ages 16 and older. However, age is something the Sunstreams have proven to be nothing but a number.
May is Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is dedicated to acknowledging the contribution and achievements of older Americans, while sharing the importance of finding fulfillment in the aging process. In honor of this month, we will be sharing tips from the Administration for Community Living on how to find fulfillment by paving our own paths as we age.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA | Class 77
May 9, 2024
It's the last day of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program for group 77 at the West Family Y. The group of five huddled around the filing cabinet in the Wellness Center, searching for their personalized workout plans. Ellen Jenner found her chart and quickly got to work. "I got tired of saying, 'Well, I'm doing something. That's good enough,'" Jenner said. She soon realized she was capable of much more.
May is National Water Safety Month. When the weather starts to heat up, the pools, lakes, oceans, rivers and other bodies of water start calling! While swimming can be a very enjoyable activity this summer, it is important to remind all parents and caregivers of the importance of water safety. The YMCA of Broome County is sharing these six tips on how children can stay safe in and around the water.