East YMCA

10/08/2026

10.13.2026

10/07/2026

What do you do when you feel so good about something, you just can't hold it in any longer?

Write a poem.

At least that's what Jan from the Hutchinson YMCA did recently to celebrate the special relationship she's built with her trainer, Mindy Gloria.

Her words are fun, witty, relatable and reflective of how connections are at the heart of the YMCA:

I didn't want to exercise at the Y.
I'd rather stay home and eat pie, read books, paint, and pet cats!
But to improve balance and health, I had to face facts!
Mindy, my trainer, with lots of smiles
put Gary, Lori, and me through tricks from her files!
Mindy knows exercises for every body part.
Encouraging and challenging, she soon won my heart!
Week by week we carried weights through the halls.
"Superman" and "birddog" and throwing balls.
We moaned, laughed, bonded and sweat.
When we left class we were proud...and wet!
You know a thousand ways to exercise, You made our strength and balance rise!
Thank you, Mindy, you're an amazing athlete!
As trainer (and MOM) you can't be beat.

10/02/2026

What a great way to end the week: Our YMCA family is getting bigger!

Please join us in giving a great, big welcome to our newest Greater Wichita YMCA branch, the YMCA of Topeka.

Our reach is expanding and so is our ability to increase the health and wellness of more Kansans. We have so many reasons to celebrate!

Read the full announcement here: ymcawichita.org/news/ymca-topeka-joins-greater-wichita-ymca

Big announcement today ...

The YMCA of Topeka is now officially part of the Greater Wichita YMCA!

Mark Ault, Chair of the YMCA of Topeka Board of Directors, put into words what we all feel: "The momentum we’re gaining from the Greater Wichita YMCA solidifies our ability to impact more lives in the Topeka community for years to come. We look forward to this next step forward.”

Read the full announcement: ymcawichita.org/news/ymca-topeka-joins-greater-wichita-ymca

10/01/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our September Employee of the Month! 🌟

Help us give a HUGE congratulations to France, our September Employee of the Month! 🎉👏

France comes to work every day ready to make an impact on the lives of our members. Whether he’s making sure our pool area is clean and welcoming, keeping everyone safe while lifeguarding, or teaching swim lessons, France brings his best to everything he does. 🏊‍♂️❤️

His swim lessons are especially making a splash! 🌊 He knows how to make swimming fun while helping our kiddos learn and grow their skills. We love seeing the confidence he helps build in every young swimmer!

France is also an incredible teammate. He goes above and beyond to welcome new staff, help them feel comfortable, and teach them everything he knows. His willingness to share his knowledge and support others makes our team stronger.

We are so lucky to have France and his smiling face here at the East YMCA! 😊

Please join us in congratulating France on being named our September Employee of the Month! We appreciate everything you do! ⭐️

09/30/2026

Small Bumps. Big Needs. Bigger Impact.

This week at the YMCA, we’re asking our members to Bump It Up! ❤️

For just a few extra dollars each month, you can help provide a child, teen, or family with access to YMCA programs they may not otherwise be able to afford.

Your monthly gift can help provide opportunities through programs like:

🏊 SPLASH – helping 2nd graders learn essential water-safety skills
📚 Middle School After School – providing homework help, snacks, support and mentors
💪 LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – helping cancer survivors regain strength and confidence
❤️ Financial Assistance – making YMCA membership and programs accessible to more families

A small bump for you can mean a life-changing opportunity for someone else.

⭐ Bump It Up and Become a Star! ⭐

Ask a YMCA staff member how you can increase your monthly membership and help make a difference in the life of someone in our community.

Together, we can ensure the YMCA is here for all, regardless of ability to pay.

09/30/2026

🌿 Midday Stretch. Refocus. Reset. 🌿

September is Self Improvement Month—a time to set new goals, make positive changes, and let go of the things that may be holding us back.

Join Rachel, Certified Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor, for a simple midday stretching routine designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus your day. 🧘‍♀️✨

You don’t need a lot of time or equipment to make a positive change. Sometimes, a few minutes of movement and mindfulness are all you need to feel refreshed and ready to keep going!

💚 Take a few minutes for yourself today. Stretch. Breathe. Reset.

09/30/2026

🚨 NEW EQUIPMENT IS COMING SOON! 🚨

October is bringing some exciting changes to our fitness spaces! 💪🎉

As part of our continued commitment to providing our members with up-to-date, quality equipment, we’re excited to brighten up the fitness floor!

You may notice things looking a little out of place for a day or two as we make room and get everything ready. We appreciate your patience while we make these exciting improvements!

👀 Be on the lookout…
We’ll be sharing more about what new equipment is coming soon!

We’re always looking for ways to make your YMCA experience better — and we can’t wait for you to see what’s next! ❤️💪

09/26/2026

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT early bird pricing! 🏀

Registration for Rec Basketball is happening NOW! ⏰

📅 Practices start: October 19
🏀 Games start: October 31

💙 Members: $48
➡️ $58 after early bird

🧡 Non-members: $78
➡️ $88 after early bird

Get registered today! 🏀

09/23/2026

You'll want the sound on for this video featuring ESPN Wichita 92.3's Pat Strathman and the Y's Catherine Seals.

The topic was YMCA youth sports and how any adult can explore volunteer sports coaching opportunities at our branches.

FACT: Volunteer coaches don’t need to be professional coaches or former athletes to make a difference. The YMCA provides training, so no experience is necessary.

ANOTHER FACT: Volunteering can fit different schedules and interests. There are opportunities for people who want to coach, assist a coach or simply lend a hand.

We’re currently looking for coaches for the Fall II sports season (all applicants go through a thorough screening process).

Contact the sports director at any one of our 12 branches to get involved so every child has a team to play on.

09/21/2026

Learning Together, Leading Stronger, Serving Better

Our fitness team came together for their annual in-service — a day dedicated to learning, connecting, and growing alongside teammates from across the YMCA.

Through collaboration, shared experiences, and learning from one another, our team continues to build new skills and bring fresh energy back to our branches. The best part of working in the YMCA community is that we don’t just grow individually — we grow together.

Thank you to our incredible fitness staff for investing in themselves, supporting one another, and continuing to create meaningful experiences for our members every day. 💙

09/18/2026

Sip. Celebrate. Give. Dance. Make. Impact. ❤️

Get dressed up, grab your favorite people, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser of the year! 🎉

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 640 YMCA Drive, Andover, KS
🥂 Sample an incredible variety of w**e, drinks & specialties from local chefs
🛍️ Bid on amazing items in our silent and live auctions
🎶 Enjoy entertainment
❤️ And most importantly, strengthen our community by supporting YMCA programs that help kids reach their full potential!

👯‍♀️ Get your crew together and reserve a TABLE OF 10!
💰 $1,500 through October 1
💰 $1,750 after October 1
Your table includes reserved seating plus additional food and beverages served table-side. ymcawichita.org/w**eanddine

✨ $1,000 of your table purchase is tax deductible!
Come for the w**e. Stay for the fun. Give back to your community. ❤️

🍷 10 friends. One great night. A BIG impact.

09/15/2026

Everything we do at the YMCA is centered around improving lives. Our nonprofit mission is as big as it gets, and it’s something we can’t do alone.

Our sincere appreciation goes out to HCA Healthcare, parent company of Wesley Healthcare, for its generous support of our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program that helps cancer survivors take back their strength, independence and hope for the future.

Yesterday, Bill Voloch, President & CEO of Wesley Healthcare, and Dave Stewart, Director of Communications & Community Engagement at Wesley Healthcare, presented the YMCA with a $25,000 check that will make it possible for nearly 100 individuals to attend 12 weeks of future LIVESTRONG at the YMCA sessions at area YMCA branches. Donations like this allow us to continue offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA free of charge to anyone, at any point in their cancer journey.

A gift like this will impact so many lives, and we’re incredibly grateful to partner with HCA Healthcare and Wesley Healthcare to strengthen our community.

Thank you!

(pictured left to right) Ronn McMahon, President & CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA, Dave Stewart, Director of Communications & Community Engagement at Wesley Healthcare, Shamain Bachman, Vice President of Marketing at the YMCA, and Bill Voloch, President & CEO of Wesley Healthcare.

09/14/2026

Fall II Basketball Registration is OPEN! Whether your child is a first-time player or already loves the game, basketball is a great way to get active, build confidence, learn teamwork, and make new friends! 🙌

📅 Registration is OPEN!
💰 Early Bird Pricing: Through September 28
⏰ Registration Deadline: October 5

👉 Register online at ymcawichita.org/sports or stop by any YMCA branch to sign up!

🏀 Don’t wait—get your player on the court this Fall II! 🏀

09/12/2026

😅 Day 1 of YROX training… and Tina, Erica & Sam are FEELING it!

Good thing we have InStudio! 💪🧘‍♀️

We’re taking a quick break to stretch and recover with an InStudio workout. Whether you’re training for YROX, getting back into a routine, or just need a little movement in your day, InStudio gives you access to guided workouts and classes right here at the Y!

Stop by, give it a try, and let InStudio help you move, stretch and feel your best. ❤️

👉 Tag along with us and see what InStudio can do for you!

YMCA 360

09/11/2026

9/11 is one of those rare moment's in our nation’s history where you remember exactly where you were when the news broke. The images permanently etched into our collective memories.

Today, on its 25th anniversary, we pause to remember the 2,977 people we lost. They will never be forgotten.

Year after year, we are honored our YMCA branches have been gathering places for individuals throughout our community to take part in the 9/11 memorial stair climb tradition.

110 floors, 2,200 steps, representing the height of the World Trade Center towers.

Each climb honors the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave their lives while helping others on September 11, 2001.

Coming together, we honor their sacrifice and carry their memory forward.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 September 11 — We Remember.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who showed incredible courage and selflessness on September 11, 2001.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and everyday people who stepped forward to help others.

May we never forget the importance of community, kindness, courage, and looking out for one another.

Today, we remember. Today, we honor. Today, we come together. 🇺🇸❤️

09/04/2026

The YROX Fitness Race is intense – not impossible.

Advance preparation makes the difference, and that's where YMCA trainers come in.

Starting next week, 35 trainers at 11 YMCA branches will kick off YROX Group Training sessions. To get involved, you must sign up in person at any YMCA location by Monday, September 14.

ABOUT TRAINING: Attend early morning/daytime/evening sessions twice a week for 8 weeks with any trainer at any location.

⇾ You've not locked into one time or place.
⇾ Training is on your terms.

AND THEN THERE'S THE BENEFITS:
⇾ Learn beginner, intermediate and advanced modifications for each of the race's 8 functional fitness stations.
⇾ Be mentally and physically ready for race day on 10/31.
⇾ Become a ROX star in your own right

The only thing left to do is add your name to our training rosters. You got this!

Learn more at ymcawichita.org/yrox.

09/03/2026

A good night's sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. This September, challenge yourself to prioritize rest by aiming for 100 hours of sleep throughout the month, or about 8 hours each night.

Track your sleep in the YMCA 360 app by manually adding a workout and selecting “Sleep.”

Need help winding down? Explore YMCA 360's Rest & Restore sleep support playlist, featuring Bedtime Yoga and other relaxation content designed to help you rest easier.

Join through the app or online at https://ymca360.org/challenges/2705-wake-me-up-when-september-ends.

Don't have the YMCA 360 app? Download it today >>>> ymcawichita.org/ymca360.

09/03/2026

Labor Day (Monday, SEPT 7) is the final day of our 2026 water park season. There's a reason people say time flies when you're having fun! The Fall season is up next with YMCA branches ready to keep the excitement going.

HOLIDAY HOURS: YMCA branches will be open on Labor Day, with adjusted hours. Please check the schedule first before heading out ➡ ymcawichita.org/laborday2026

09/02/2026

Our members have spoken ... the best part about the YMCA is the people!

Tell us: What keeps you coming back to your YMCA branch? Let's fill the comments with Y ❤