Roper YMCA

10/29/2026

Last call for the Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship! 🎓

The Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship is helping local high school seniors take the next step toward their future! The YMCA of Central Florida, the Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy family, the Southwest Orlando Community Foundation (formerly the Southwest Orlando Jaycees), the City of Orlando and community partners are awarding multiple scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education in Fall 2027.

Recipients will be selected based on academic performance, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement and essay content.

📅 Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Encourage a future leader to apply and take the next step toward their educational goals!

Learn more and apply: https://ymcacf.org/community/y-events/prayerbreakfast/scholarship/application/

10/28/2026

Join the YMCA of Central Florida and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine for Healthy Plates, Healthier Lives, a FREE community event featuring nutrition and wellness leaders Carrie Bruno, PharmD, Daniel Chen, MD, and David Bowman, MD.

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 South Orlando YMCA
Bring the family and discover ways to make healthy choices part of everyday life!

🎟️ Registration is open! Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-plates-healthier-lives-tickets-2002958820751?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/27/2026

Meet Emily! 💙

After eight years with the Y, Emily knows how important it is to make time for yourself. Her yoga classes at the Downtown Y offer a chance to slow down, tune out the to-do list and move in ways that feel right for you. 🧘‍♀️✨
Her advice? Come with an open mind, listen to your body and enjoy the moment!

Get to know the Group Ex instructors helping our community find new ways to move, recharge and get Fit Together across the YMCA of Central Florida.

Find your next class: https://ymcacf.org/membership-fit-together/

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10/26/2026

There’s more to the Y than you might think! 💙 From making programs more accessible through financial assistance to helping kids thrive and bringing people together, the YMCA of Central Florida is making an impact every day.

Swipe through to learn more about what makes the Y a place for everyone! ➡️

Discover all the ways the Y strengthens our community at ymcacf.org.

10/26/2026

There’s more to the Y than you might think! 💙 From making programs more accessible through financial assistance to helping kids thrive and bringing people together, the YMCA of Central Florida is making an impact every day.

Swipe through to learn more about what makes the Y a place for everyone! ➡️

Discover all the ways the Y strengthens our community at ymcacf.org.

10/24/2026

Everyone was powertul in pink our BODYPUMP launch. Thank you to everyone who participated in our PINK WEEK activities this week.

10/23/2026

Closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with connection, culture and community! ❤️💛

The YMCA of Central Florida’s Hispanic Latino Leadership Network (HLLN) came together at Pisco Peruvian Restaurant for an evening celebrating Hispanic and Latino heritage, honoring the traditions that connect us and recognizing the impact our community makes every day.

Here’s to celebrating our stories, sharing our cultures and continuing to bring people together at the Y!

10/22/2026

Show Some Y Love! Vote & Share! 📣 🏆

The YMCA of Central Florida has been nominated for Best Local Nonprofit by Central Florida Lifestyle!

Every day, the Y brings people together, removes barriers to opportunity, and helps neighbors of all ages live healthier, more fulfilling lives. That's the power of a community-supported nonprofit committed to making Central Florida stronger, one life at a time.

If the Y has made an impact on you or your family, we'd love your support! Cast your vote for the YMCA of Central Florida and help us spread the word!

🔗 https://nonprofit-vote-central.replit.app/nominees

10/22/2026

We had a spooktacular good time seeing our members get together for Halloween-themed Zumba.

10/21/2026

Meet JoAnn! 💙

From BodyPump to Tabata and HIIT, JoAnn brings great music, throwback hits and plenty of personality to her classes at Dr. P. Phillips YMCA 🎶💪

Her philosophy? Do you! Whether you're lifting five pounds or 20, everyone has a place in class. And as one 82-year-old participant showed, it's never too late to try something new and surprise yourself. 👏

Get to know the Group Ex instructors helping our YMCA of Central Florida community move, grow and get Fit Together.

Find your next class: https://ymcacf.org/membership-fit-together/

10/21/2026

Meet our Cristo Rey corporate work-study students Lucas and Yahve. You’ll see them gaining valuable experience at the Roper YMCA on Wednesdays throughout the school year. They’ve enjoyed connecting with the members so far.

10/21/2026

REMINDER:  Join us for our  pop-up LINE DANCING class tomorrow at 11:45am with Ashley! It is open to all members and non-members, so be sure to bring a friend! 🤠

10/19/2026

Invest in the next generation of leaders! 🎓

The Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship is helping local high school seniors take the next step toward their future! The YMCA of Central Florida, the Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy family, the Southwest Orlando Community Foundation (formerly the Southwest Orlando Jaycees), the City of Orlando and community partners are awarding multiple scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education in Fall 2027.

Applicants will be evaluated on academic achievement, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement and their essay.

📅 Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Know a high school senior with big dreams? Share this opportunity and help them take the next step toward their educational goals!

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ymcacf.org/community/y-events/prayerbreakfast/scholarship/application/