Cansler Family YMCA

⛳ LAST CALL! There’s still time to enter your team in Monday’s YMCA Golf Tournament at Egwani Farms!

Choose your flight:
🌅 Morning Flight: 8:00 AM
☀️ Afternoon Flight: 1:30 PM

Swing for a cause and help raise scholarship funds that make YMCA programs accessible to more kids, families and individuals right here in our community.

Ready to tee it up for the Y? Email Jared at [email protected] to enter your team

New to the weight room? You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💪

Women in the Weight Room is a small-group training program designed to help women feel confident using weights and navigating the gym. Learn how to safely and effectively use equipment while building strength, with coaching from women, for women.

✨ Perfect for beginners
🏋️ Small group setting
💪 Build strength & confidence
🗓️ Wednesdays from 12:00-12:45 PM
👟 Y Members: $35 | Non-Members: $50

Register monthly at ymcaetn.org or give us a call at 865-637-9622 and find your strength in the weight room!

Spots are limited and may go quickly!

Official race pictures will come from Personal Best Racing, but we are SO PROUD of all the kid triathletes who completed the Mighty Marlins Kids Tri this morning at our Cansler Y! We love seeing healthy habits starting early in life and are thrilled to host this event each August!

Reminder: Cansler Y pool closed 8-10am this morning for our Mighty Marlins Kids Triathlon!

Now you can see how fantastic our new T-shirts look in real time! We have 2 of our staff members Jessica and Makenna, along with Payson, Jessica’s daughter all sporting the new colors!!

There are still some left, but they are going fast!! Get em while you can!

🏓 Ready to give pickleball a try?

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, and it’s a fun, social way to stay active, meet new people, and Live Boldly!

HealthSpring, the Cansler Family YMCA, and Silver&Fit® are teaming up to offer FREE pickleball clinics designed to teach you the basics of the game and the health benefits of playing.

📍 Cansler Family YMCA
📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ Choose from two sessions:
• 9:00–10:30 AM
• 12:30–2:00 PM

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!
👉 Register at ymcaetn.org/events or call 865-637-9622.

This event is reserved for adults ages 64+. Non-member guests are welcome!

Don’t miss your chance to learn a new skill, get moving, and find a new healthy hobby! 🏓

It's not too late to sign your kids up for the Mighty Marlins Triathlon this Saturday at our Cansler Family Y! With three race divisions, every kid can compete, even if they need a life jacket and training wheels! Learn more and register at personalbestracing.com.

FACILITY REMINDERS:
- Our Pool will be closed from 8am-10am this Saturday for this race.
- Please drive carefully in the parking lot, although the race course will be clearly marked and monitored.
- All other areas of the Y will be open regular business hours. The pool will reopen at 10am or as soon as the last swimmer is out of the water!

📚 School is back in session, and we've got the perfect part-time job for college students, young adults, and retirees!

Join our After School Child Care team and get paid to make a difference. Lead arts and crafts, help with homework, organize games on the playground, and help kids find their confidence.

✔ Work 2–5 days per week
✔ No nights or weekends
✔ Free YMCA membership
✔ Valuable job training
✔ Opportunities for advancement
✔ Competitive pay
✔ On-demand pay available (get paid the day you work!)

The YMCA provides After School Child Care in 18 Knox County Schools from Farragut to Halls, so we're likely hiring near you!

Not interested in after-school care? We have opportunities in aquatics, health and wellness, member services, and more.

Find the role that's right for you and apply today at ymcaetn.org/careers.

🏀 Ready to introduce your little one to the game of basketball?

TOT Basketball at the Cansler Family YMCA is more than just sports! Our friends from help children ages 3–5 build basketball skills while developing coordination, confidence, and a love for learning.

Each week, participants will:
🏀 Practice dribbling and ball-handling skills
🔢 Learn through activities focused on shapes, colors, and numbers
💪 Build strength, coordination, and agility through movement-based games

Join us every Wednesday at 4:00 PM and watch your child learn, grow, and play in a fun, encouraging environment!

💲 YMCA members receive a $10 monthly discount!

Register today and let your future all-star discover their strength at the Y.
👉 teamsoftomorrow.com

🩸🌈 BRB… Saving Lives! 🌈🩸

Roll up your sleeve and help save lives right here in our community! The MEDIC Regional Blood Center will be at our Cansler Family YMCA this Friday, August 14th, from 10 AM–3 PM for a blood drive.

And because saving lives deserves a little extra celebration, donors will receive a groovy MEDIC gift, plus coupons from GSM Rentals, Salsarita’s and Texas Roadhouse while supplies last! 🙌

📅 August 14, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Cansler Family YMCA
616 Jessamine Ave., Knoxville
❤️ Every donation can make a difference.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit medicblood.org to schedule your appointment and help us make an impact together!