Cansler Family YMCA

Juneteenth at the Y

All YMCA of East Tennessee locations will be operating on regular hours on Friday, June 19th.

We'll be open and celebrating community, wellness, and freedom for all.

❤️💛💚

It’s HOT outside 🥵… and we’re seeing more of our outdoor pickleball players heading indoors!

You asked; we listened!
We’re expanding indoor pickleball hours at the Cansler Y starting next week!

🕗 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 In the basketball gym

Beat the heat and cool off with some pick-up pickleball!

New to the sport? No problem! Our regulars are happy to show you the ropes, and we’ve got paddles available to borrow.

See you on the court! 🏓

Three years ago, Sheretta’s journey looked very different.

At 398 pounds, even getting around was a challenge. She started with small, determined steps, walking up and down her hallway with a walker, refusing to give up on herself.

By the time she walked through the doors of the Y, she had already made incredible progress, losing nearly 90 pounds. But she still relied on her walker and was searching for something more: support, encouragement, and a place to belong.

She found it here.

“After doing water aerobics for just about 2 months, I put down my walker,” Sheretta shared. “I met so many people who encouraged me to keep going that I haven't stopped moving.”

Today, Sheretta has reached another incredible milestone (250 pounds!) and she’s not slowing down!

If you’ve been to the Y, you’ve probably seen her laughing in the lobby, showing up for classes, and lifting up everyone around her. She’s become a part of the heart of our community, the kind of person who makes the Y feel like home.

Next time you see Sheretta, give her a high five, a word of encouragement, or just a smile. She inspires us every single day and reminds us what’s possible when you keep moving!

🚨 ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

Y Members, don’t miss this FREE Father’s Day special event at Williams Creek Golf Course! ⛳️

Give Dad what he really wants this year… time on the golf course! Dads & Father Figures, bring your kids (ages 5–12) for a fun, hands-on golf experience together.

🏌️‍♂️ Your FREE 1-hour session includes:
• Instruction from Williams Creek coaches
• Putting, chipping & full swing stations
• Free play on The Wee Course
• All equipment provided
• Event exclusively for active Y Members

🕔 6:00–7:00 PM this Friday night, June 19th.

Spots are limited; grab one of the LAST 3 before they’re gone!

Find more info and register online at ymcaetn.org/events.

Little Paris is doing AWESOME in her first day of swim lessons!

She’s already learning swimming basics like:

🚀 Blast off from the wall for a strong start
🛟 Back float with her chin and belly up
🍨 Ice cream scoop hands to pull her through the water

Don’t let another summer go by without your kids learning these life-saving swim skills!

July Swim Lessons are NOW OPEN for registration!

We’ve got flexible options to fit your schedule:
✔️ Once-a-week, month-long sessions (ex: Mondays in July)
✔️ Week-long sessions (Mon-Thurs) for faster progress
✔️ Saturday-only sessions, July 11 - August 1; lessons won’t interfere with your 4th of July plans!

Lessons for every age:
👶 Parent/Child (6-36 months)
👧 Preschool (ages 3-5)
🏊‍♀️ Youth (ages 6-12)
💪 Teen & Adult (ages 13+)

Spots fill fast! Find a class and register today at ymcaetn.org/swim

Making sure kids are fed, all summer long!

In Week 3 of our Summer Food Program, the Y served 28,151 meals across 10 drive-through grab-n-go sites, 6 YMCA summer day camps, and community lunches at our Pilot Y Outdoor Pool.

That brings our summer total to 80,267 meals and counting!

Every meal served is more than just a number. It’s one less worry for a parent, one more full belly, and one more kid ready to learn, play, and thrive.

We’re proud to stand in the gap for families across East Tennessee, and we can’t do it without you!

Want to be part of something bigger?

👉 Volunteer at a grab-n-go site: https://qrco.de/bgiMQ0
👉 Sign up to receive meals: https://qrco.de/bgiLw

Thanks for helping the Y feed kids!

We’re so sorry! Our Friday night HydroRider class at 6pm is canceled tomorrow, June 12th 💧

But don’t let that slow you down. There are still plenty of ways to get your workout in at the Cansler Y!

🚴‍♀️ Hit the spin studio for an indoor ride
🏃‍♀️ Head upstairs to the fit floor for some cardio
🌊 Grab some foam water weights and make your own splash workout

Or join us earlier in the day:
💦 10am Water Aerobics
🧘‍♀️ 11am Yoga
👟 11am Kickstart Fitness
🏋️‍♀️ 12:15pm BodyPump Heavy

We’ve got options all day long! Come move with us!

Bring your crew and hit the court 🏀

Grab a Guest Pass for Open Gym for just $12/day, or make it official and join the Y:

• Youth (0–17): $32/month
• Young Adults (18–26): $38/month

Stay for the summer or keep the momentum going all year long. No contracts, ever.

Before you come, be sure to check the gym schedule
👉 ymcaetn.org/schedule

Ready to join? Check us out at ymcaetn.org

And yes, he made that shot… nothing but net!

The Y Feeds Kids!

Across 10 drive-thru grab-n-go sites, 6 YMCA summer day camps, and community lunches at our Pilot Y Outdoor Pool, we served 27,739 meals in Week 2… WHOA!

That brings our summer total to 52,116 meals served so far.

Behind every number is a child who is nourished, a parent who can breathe a little easier, and a family who knows they’re supported.

We’re honored to help take worry off parents’ plates, and put full, healthy meals on them.

It’s not too late to be part of this mission!

👉 Volunteer at a grab-n-go site: https://qrco.de/bgiMQ0
👉 Sign up to receive meals: https://qrco.de/bgiLw

Together, we can make sure kids are fed and ready for a summer of fun.

Invite your friends out TOMORROW (Sunday) from 2-4 to try the Y at our Summer Open House!

Pop-up Bodypump at 3pm, free visits for guests, facility tours, and no join fee all day!