Mountain Brook YMCA

Because of this amazing community, 91 kids are heading back to school with the supplies they need to start the year strong! 🎒✏️📚

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated supplies, volunteered their time, spread the word, and supported our Back to School Bash. Your generosity helped ensure that local students walked away with more than just school supplies—they left knowing their community is cheering them on.

Community does cool things, and this is a perfect example. 💙

Check out some photos from this year's event and help us celebrate the impact we made together!

💜 Ladies, this one is for YOU! 💜

Perimenopause and menopause can bring a lot of changes—but you don't have to navigate them alone.

EMPOWHER is a supportive, educational, and active program designed specifically for women in peri- to post-menopause. Join us as we explore nutrition, hormone health, strength training, and practical ways to feel your best while connecting with other women on a similar journey.

✨ Expert guidance
✨ Meaningful conversations
✨ Strength-building exercises
✨ A supportive community

📅 Tuesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Mountain Brook YMCA
📆 New class begins September 8

Register Here👉 https://bit.ly/4g4q6ho

👇 Let's start a conversation!

What's one word that describes how you want to feel in this next season of life?

💪 Strong
⚡ Energized
😊 Confident
❤️ Healthy
🌟 Empowered

💬 We'd love to hear from you: What is one thing you wish more people understood about perimenopause or menopause?

Share your thoughts in the comments below, and if you know someone who could benefit from the support, encouragement, and community that EMPOWHER provides, please share this post with them. 💜

As summer comes to a close, we're saying "see you later" to three incredible members of our front desk team as they head back to college next week! 📚💙

Thank you for the smiles, early mornings, friendly greetings, answered questions, and the countless ways you helped make our YMCA feel like home this summer. Your hard work and positive attitudes made a difference in the experience of our members and staff every single day.

While we'll miss seeing you behind the front desk, we're excited to see all that you'll accomplish this school year. We wish you success, happiness, and an unforgettable semester ahead!

Be sure to help us send them off with some well wishes in the comments. 👏

💙 Join Us for a Special Parkinson's Program/Support group! 💙

The Mountain Brook YMCA is pleased to welcome Brooklyn White from the Alabama Parkinson's Information and Referral Center at UAB, sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).

Brooklyn will share trusted Parkinson's resources, free programs and services available through the APDA, tips for navigating online information, and practical ways to advocate for yourself or a loved one throughout the Parkinson's journey.

📅 Tuesday, August 11th
🕜 1:45 PM
📍 Mountain Brook YMCA – Upstairs Conference Room

Light refreshments will be provided, and each attendee will receive a complimentary APDA resource bag.

Caregivers, family members, and friends are welcome! We hope you'll join us for this informative and supportive afternoon.

🚨 Your YMCA instructors have been putting in the WORK! 🚨

Last weekend, five of our incredible instructors spent three days at SCW MANIA - Fitness Education investing in themselves so they can continue bringing the very best to our YMCA community.

From mobility and strength training to HIIT workouts, they challenged both their minds and bodies while learning new techniques, refining their coaching skills, and staying up-to-date in their exercise craft. They also got to explore some creative and fun workout formats using tools like the swiss ball and foam roller—so don't be surprised if you start seeing some fresh exercises pop up in class over the next few weeks! 💪

We're so grateful for instructors who are committed to lifelong learning and who continually seek opportunities to grow so they can better serve our members. Their passion, energy, and dedication are what make our YMCA such a special place.

And if you make it to the last photo... let's just say three days of learning, sweating, networking, and moving caught up with them somewhere between Atlanta and home. 😴😂 Apparently "rest and recovery" started before they even made it back to Birmingham!

Be sure to thank these amazing instructors the next time you see them in class and get ready—some exciting new workouts are headed your way!

🌊🏊‍♂️ MOUNTAIN BROOK YMCA IS HIRING LIFEGUARDS! 🏊‍♀️🌊

Looking for a job where you can build valuable skills, make a difference, and be part of a great team?

Join the Mountain Brook YMCA Aquatics Team! 💦

Lifeguard shifts available:
🌅 4:45–9:00 AM
☀️ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
🌇 4:00–9:00 PM

✨ Free YMCA membership
💸 50% off many YMCA programs
⏰ Flexible scheduling
💪 Valuable lifesaving and leadership experience

Must be at least 15 years old.

👇 Choose the shift that works for you and apply today!

Lifeguard (4:45AM-9AM Shift) https://bit.ly/3RPBJAE

Lifeguard (9AM-4 PM Shift) https://bit.ly/3TzV21n

Lifeguard (4PM-9PM Shift) https://bit.ly/3SbscnJ

Questions? Contact Aquatics & Family Life Director Douglas Thompson at [email protected].

💙 What a summer it has been.

Because of the generosity of our members, volunteers, community partners, and neighbors, children in our community had access to meals this summer. Every donated item, every volunteer hour, every shared post, and every act of kindness helped make a difference. Thank you for believing in this mission and showing up for the kids who needed it most.

We had so much fun serving our community this summer, and we're excited to continue growing these relationships and finding new ways to make an impact together.

As summer comes to a close, the need doesn't stop. School is right around the corner, and many local families are still in need of support.

This is your reminder that communities do cool things—like making sure every child walks into their classroom on the first day of school with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed. 🎒✏️📚

Join us in helping local students start the school year strong. Together, we can make sure every child is prepared, confident, and ready for a great year ahead.

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🚧🏊 The pool is temporarily closed for the rest of today for maintenance. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is completed.

The good news? We're excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow morning and can't wait to see you in the water again!