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10/06/2026

Y Tip Tuesday 💡
Looking for a fun way to get moving without putting a lot of stress on your joints? Water fitness is a great way to add movement to your week while enjoying some time in our indoor heated pool.

10/05/2026

Motivation Monday | World Teachers’ Day

Behind every lesson, every encouraging word, and every “you can do it” is a teacher who keeps showing up for others.

Today, we’re celebrating the teachers who inspire, encourage, challenge, and believe in their students, often more than they realize.

Thank you for showing up, inspiring others, and making a difference.

10/02/2026

🌟 Y ALL-STAR SPOTLIGHT: CORNELL SKINNER JR. 🌟

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Cornell Skinner Jr., one of the bright young stars in our New Hope After School Program!

Cornell's favorite thing to do at the Y is play dodgeball, and when he’s having fun, you can usually find him on his iPad.

Cornell says his favorite food is seafood and says math is something he’s really good at.

What makes Cornell happiest? NO HOMEWORK! 😂

When Cornell grows up, he has his sights set on becoming a police officer.

We’re proud to have Cornell as part of our Y family!

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this month, our YMCA community is coming together to raise awareness, show support, and honor the lives touched by breast cancer.

Throughout October, we invite you to join us:

🎀 Wear Pink on Fridays
Show your support by wearing pink every Friday!

🎀 Honor Someone Special
Breast cancer has touched so many families and lives. Members can pick up a pink ribbon in our lobby and write the name of someone special to them. Choose a ribbon to:

💗 In Honor — celebrating a survivor or someone who has overcome breast cancer
💗 In Support — showing support for someone currently fighting
💗 In Memory — honoring someone we have lost

The ribbons will be displayed in our lobby throughout the month as a reminder that behind every name is a person, a family, and a story.

Let's fill our Y with love, support, hope, and pink this October. 💗🎀

09/30/2026

🌟Member Spotlight: Valrie Vance 🌟

Mrs. Valrie been part of our YMCA family for almost 3 years, and if you’re looking for her at the Y, there’s a good chance you’ll find her in the pool!

Her favorite thing about the Y is our Water Aerobics class, and she enjoys all of our water fitness programs. She says, the Y is a place where she can come to “become a healthier me.”

Since joining the Y, Mrs. Valrie says water fitness has helped strengthen her body and keep her moving.

Her advice to anyone thinking about joining? “You really should consider joining!”

And a fun fact about Mrs. Valrie? She loves cooking and meeting new people!

We love Mrs. Valrie! Keep moving, getting stronger, and enjoying every minute in the pool!

09/29/2026

Y Tip Tuesday💡
Don't underestimate the importance of finding people who make you smile. Sometimes, one of the best parts of coming to the Y is the people you meet along the way!

09/28/2026

Motivational Monday — Enjoy the Moment

It's easy to get caught up in what's next, but don't forget to enjoy where you are right now. You can't control everything that happens today, but you can look for something good.

A smile.
A laugh.
A reason to be grateful.

Sometimes, it's the little moments that make an ordinary day feel a little better.

So, this week, slow down, enjoy the moment, and make time for something that makes you smile!

09/25/2026

⭐ Y ALL-STAR OF THE WEEK: ASHTON PENNINGTON ⭐

This week, we're shining the spotlight on Ashton Pennington, a member of our Caledonia After School Program. Ashton enjoys reading at the Y and loves spending free time enjoying a snack.

A few things we learned about Ashton:

Favorite thing to do at the Y: Read
Favorite thing to do for fun: Eat a snack
Favorite food: Chicken nuggets
Something Ashton is really good at: Art
What makes Ashton happy: A new squishy
His big dream: To become a teacher

We're proud to have Ashton as part of our Y family. Keep up the great work!

09/24/2026

🍂 Fall Break is almost here!🍂

Need a fun, safe place for the kids while they’re out of school? Fall Break Camp at the Y has them covered!

From arts and crafts and games to swimming (Downtown location only), daily devotion, and plenty of fun with friends, we’ll keep them active and having a great time while you’re at work.

📅 September 28–October 9
⏰ 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Downtown & Caledonia YMCA locations

Spots are available! Give us a call or stop by either location for more information.

09/23/2026

🌟Member Spotlight: Amanda Turner 🌟

Meet Amanda Turner, who has been a happy member of the YMCA for an incredible 19 years!

Amanda enjoys so many things about the Y, including the workout classes, family pool time, the staff, and the people she has met along the way. Her favorites include Zumba and Strength Train Together, while her children enjoy our youth sports programs.

For Amanda, the YMCA has become more than just a place to exercise. She says, “The YMCA is part of my lifestyle. It’s a lifetime membership for me and my family.”

Over the years, the Y has become and extended family for Amanda. She’s met wonderful people and built lifelong relationships along the way.

Her advice to anyone thinking about joining? “It’s more than a gym; it’s a community that offers support and opens doors to greater opportunities if you allow it. Great family-oriented environment.”

And a fun fact about Amanda? She’s a kid at heart! She loves children, and dancing is her happy place!

We're so grateful to have Amanda and her family as part of our Y family for 19 years!

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602 2nd Avenue N
Columbus, MS
39701

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+16623287696

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