Huntsville YMCA Employment & Learning

10/08/2026

It’s almost the long weekend!🍂

A friendly reminder to our Y Community that our hours will look a little different this weekend for Thanksgiving.

On Monday, October 12, our office will remain closed for the statutory holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back during regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Thank you for your understanding, and thank you for being a part of our YMCA Community!

10/02/2026

🍂📚 FALL IS FOR LEARNING! 📚🍂

Ready to learn something new, build your skills, or prepare for your next opportunity?

The YMCA has NEW WORKSHOPS happening this October & November in Huntsville and Parry Sound!

📍 HUNTSVILLE
📱 Smartphones | 🍽️ Smart Serve | 🥗 Safe Food Handling
🚨 Fraud & Scam Prevention | 💻 Computers | 💬 ESL

📍 PARRY SOUND
🥗 Safe Food Handling | 🍽️ Smart Serve | 🤝 Customer Service
💰 Food & Finance | 💬 ESL

🗓️ Find a workshop that fits your schedule!

👉 Check out what's available or visit our website to see these and other great learning opportunities:
https://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/programs-services/learning-services/

🍁 Learn. Grow. Connect. This fall, make time for YOU!

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

On Saturday, we gathered for the wrap party for the Muskoka Novel Marathon, celebrating its landmark 25th year, and the energy in the room said it all!📚

This event brought writers together to create, connect, and make a real difference in our community by raising essential funds for the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's Literacy Services. A total of $17,430.50 was raised through this year's marathon, and every dollar helps build a stronger, more connected community for all of us!

The wrap party was also a chance to celebrate the remarkable talent in our community, as we honoured the winners of this year's awards, including the peer-awarded titles. We're especially excited to congratulate the winners of the coveted Best Novel category:

🌟In English, first place went to "Bond Unbroken" by Stacey Hunt & David Gambrill, with an honourable mention for "Between Skin & Sky" by Kathleen May.

🌟 In Spanish, two outstanding novels tied for first place: "La Casa de Almert Street" by Maria Isabel Lopez and "Le recolectora de pigmentos" by Wendolyn Lozano.

Congratulations to every winner and to every writer who poured their heart onto the page. Your stories inspire us all!

This year's marathon was a true success, and it's all thanks to every participant, everyone who generously donated, and the hardworking staff and volunteers whose dedication, warmth, and countless hours behind the scenes made this milestone year the special celebration it deserved to be. ❤️

09/30/2026

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools on Survivors, families, and communities.

At the YMCA, our commitment to reconciliation is rooted in our values of dignity, compassion, and belonging, and in learning, action, and meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.

Learn about our reconciliation work this year, including our inaugural Kananaskis Gathering, and hear YMCA Canada President & CEO Peter Dinsdale discuss reconciliation, partnership, and opportunity on BMO’s Indigenous Reconciliation Series podcast:
https://ymca.ca/en/what-we-do/truth-reconciliation.

09/12/2026

Fall is a time of transition, and if you need support through a career transition – whether it’s a layoff, career change, or returning to the workforce, our job coaches are happy to support you.

Visit the link below to learn more:

https://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/programs-services/employment-services/for-job-seekers/

09/08/2026

📖 Happy International Literacy Day!

Today we celebrate the gift of reading and learning. Literacy opens doors, builds confidence, and creates opportunities that last a lifetime. It's a foundation for growth, inclusion, and the kind of connection that brings a whole community closer together.

One of the brightest examples of that spirit is the Muskoka Novel Marathon, a beloved event where writers put pen to paper for a great cause. Every word written helps raise vital funds for YMCA Learning Services, giving more people the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.

And this July was their landmark 25th anniversary!🎉

Over the past 25 years, they've raised $330,000 to support literacy in our community. What an incredible milestone made possible by dedicated writers, volunteers, and supporters like you.

Stay tuned for more from the 2026 Muskoka Novel Marathon coming later this month, and visit the link below to learn more about the YMCA's Learning Services programs: www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/learning-services

09/07/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!

Whether you are savouring the last few days of summer, making plans for back-to-school, or getting some well-deserved rest, we hope that this day brings you peace, warmth, and connection.

A friendly reminder that all YMCA programs and services are closed today (Monday, September 7). We look forward to welcoming everyone back with regular hours tomorrow (Tuesday, September 8).

Thank you for your understanding and thank you for being part of our YMCA Community!

09/05/2026

Today, on the International Day of Charity, we reflect on a day that is very close to our hearts.❤️

It's easy to think of the Y as a pool, a gym, or a class schedule. But at our core, we're a registered charity that is powered by generosity and rooted right here in our community.

At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to grow, move, and thrive, and one is ever turned away because of what they can or can't afford.

Every membership, every donation, and every hour volunteered creates a ripple so that children can learn how to swim, newcomers can find their footing, seniors can stay healthy and connected, and families can find a place to belong.

✨ To our donors, volunteers, members, and neighbours who make this possible: thank you. You are the reason the Y can shine on for this community!

09/03/2026

An update on our long weekend holiday hours!

As the September long weekend approaches, we wanted to remind our YMCA Community that all YMCA Programs and Services will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. We look forward to welcoming you back with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful long weekend full of rest, connection, and adventure!