Griffith Family YMCA of Crossroads YMCA Association

10/19/2026

💪🎶 Our Early Learning Academy students are staying active and learning through play! During Retro Recess, our little learners are practicing their soccer skills and getting moving. Meanwhile, our Music & Movement students are building coordination, teamwork, and arm strength as they work together to push and pull the barrel. ❤️ We love seeing our students learn, grow, and have fun while developing important skills!

Retro Recess & Music & Movement classes are available for children currently enrolled in the Early Learning Academy at the Griffith Family YMCA. To register, email our Program Director, Julyssa, at [email protected]

10/19/2026

🍂🥫 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡! 🧥💚

As the days get colder, let’s come together to bring warmth and hope to those in need. From October 19-November 6, we’re hosting a Food & Coat Drive to support our local community, and we need your help!

✨𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚:
• 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙: Bring non-perishable items like canned proteins, peanut butter, nuts, cereal, beans, and ready-to-eat fruit.
• 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙨: Drop off new or gently used coats for children and adults of all sizes. Every coat brings comfort!
📍 Look for designated drop-off boxes near our front entrance. Your food and coat donations will support local organizations and help our neighbors in need this winter.

10/16/2026

Create safe spaces. Inspire bright futures. 🎒🌟

Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in your community? We are now hiring Before & After School staff! Whether you're helping with homework, leading activities, or simply being a positive role model, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's day. 💚

If you're passionate about helping kids learn, grow, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you! For more details and to apply visit crymca.org/jobs.

10/16/2026

🤸‍♀️🥷 Check out our Youth Ninjas in action! Our little athletes are working on their round-offs off the balance beam and putting their skills to the test on the agility course. We love watching them build confidence, develop new skills, and have fun along the way! 💪❤️

Learn more about our Youth Ninja classes at https://tinyurl.com/3v93zfmv

10/14/2026

Create good energy. Create greater impact. 🩵

🧘✨🧘‍♀️Join us for our Annual Campaign Yoga & Sound Healing event on Saturday, October 17 from 2-4:00pm that supports the YMCA Annual Campaign while offering community members and yoga enthusiasts a meaningful opportunity to connect, recharge, and promote personal well being through a unique Yoga and Sound Healing experience. Led by YMCA instructor Anna, participants will enjoy a guided session designed to inspire relaxation, mindfulness, and community connection. Participation is limited to 30 attendees, creating an intimate and engaging experience. Parking fees will be generously waived by the City of Whiting. Registration is required and please dress appropriately for the weather. For ages 18 & up. 🌿🩵

Cost is $50 for the community. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/55hrdzhv

10/09/2026

🎃 Tomorrow is the day! 🍂

Join us for Run for the Hills 5K/2K and our Annual Fall Fest! Start your morning by taking on the scenic hills of Camp Triangle Hills of Crossroads YMCA Association, then stick around for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.

🏃 5K at 8:00am
🏃 2K at 8:05am
🍂 Fall Fest from 8:00am–2:00pm

Enjoy hay rides, a petting zoo, food trucks and more as we celebrate the season together! Whether you’re racing, cheering or simply coming out to enjoy the festivities. We can’t wait to see you at Camp Triangle Hills!

🎃 Learn more at: https://crymca.org/fallfest

10/07/2026

🎉 Rest & Restore Opens October 19!

It's time to relax, recharge and recover! Rest & Restore is officially opening at our Hammond, Schererville and Southlake YMCA locations on October 19!

Enjoy unlimited access to our Rest & Restore experiences, including HydroMassage Lounge, RedZone Sauna, PolarWave Dry Plunge and CryoLounge+, with each experience available once per day. Available experiences vary by location.

Be one of the first 500 members to add Rest & Restore to your membership before October 18 and take advantage of these special offers:

💙 October: Free access to Rest & Restore
💙 November: $10 off the monthly price
💙 December: Regular monthly price of $25

Visit your YMCA front desk to add Rest & Restore to your membership today! Learn more at https://crymca.org/rr 🩵

10/06/2026

⭐⭐ Member Spotlight ⭐⭐

Meet our member, Juan! Juan and his daughter are always so welcoming and caring whenever they visit the Griffith YMCA. We appreciate seeing their smiling faces each time they walk through our doors!

They love the Griffith Y so much that Juan even volunteered to help with the edging work around the Y while his daughter was in one of our classes. We’re so grateful for members like Juan and his daughter who go above and beyond to support their Y community.

We love our members! ❤️

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

🎃 Fall fun is calling! 🍂

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 10 and join us at Camp Triangle Hills of Crossroads YMCA Association for a day filled with outdoor fun, family activities and our annual Run for the Hills 5K/2K!

🏃‍♀️ Challenge yourself on the scenic, closed course as you make your way through the beautiful 144-acre Camp Triangle Hills property. Choose the 5K at 8:00am or the 2K at 8:05am and enjoy a fun morning on the trails!

And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Stick around for Fall Fest from 8:00am–2:00pm with food trucks, hay rides, a petting zoo and plenty more family-friendly activities.

🎃 Register for the race and learn more about Fall Fest at https://crymca.org/fallfest