Countryside YMCA

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

💪 FRIDAY FEATURE 👍

This month we’re spotlighting our Member Coaching team who help you get the most out of your Y membership! They help you identify your fitness goals and a good path toward those goals using your Y membership. Today we want you to meet Holly...

Holly has been part of the YMCA staff for almost 3 years and serves as both a Member Coach and a Pickleball Coach. She says what she loves most about her job is meeting new members and helping them feel at home here at the Y. She says, "Our Y is really an outstanding place and I am proud to be a part of it and I love to share my enthusiasm with others. Teaching Pickleball has been such a rewarding experience for me. It’s so gratifying to watch people start out shy and unsure of themselves and of the sport. Slowly they begin to not only play my favorite sport but to become more confident in themselves and to feel good about their bodies moving in ways they maybe had not moved for a while. And then to watch the social connections begin and the smile and laughs to start showing is just really fun to see!" When she's not here at work you'll find her playing pickleball, going on walks, traveling, reading, doing needlepoint, and most importantly spending time with her husband and 4 adult kids!!

If you're new to the Y and haven't already scheduled your Member Coaching appointment, you can do that on our YMCA360 mobile app or by emailing [email protected]

10/13/2026

🇺🇸 Lace up and show your patriotic spirit at the Patriot Run 5K Road Race & 5K Trail Run! 🇺🇸

Join us on November 7 at the Countryside YMCA for a morning of fitness, fun, and community! Whether you prefer hitting the pavement or taking on the trails, there’s a 5K adventure waiting for you. 🍂👟

All proceeds benefit the Countryside YMCA’s Veterans Connect program community outreach. Grab your running buddies, bring the family, and let’s hit the ground running!

📅 November 7
📍 Countryside YMCA
🔗 Register at countrysideymca.org/patriot-run
🇺🇸 Run for the fun. Stay for the community.

10/13/2026

🥷 Big moves. Brave moments. Growing confidence! 💪

At the Y, NinjaZone is more than just flips, jumps, and obstacle courses. It’s a place where kids can challenge themselves, discover their strengths, and build confidence with every new skill!

Combining gymnastics, parkour, tricking, and obstacle training with character development, NinjaZone helps kids build strength, resilience, and determination—all while having FUN! 🙌 Every jump, climb, and accomplishment is an opportunity to grow. Check out their Six Character Pillars and if you're ready to join the fun, visit countrysideymca.org/ninjazone to see more information and to sign up!

10/12/2026

🏀⏰ IT’S THE LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP! ⏰🏀

Don’t miss your chance to hit the court with the sport you LOVE MOST! 🙌 Registration for our Coed Youth Basketball Leagues is almost over, so now’s the time to get your young athlete signed up for a season of teamwork, skill-building, and FUN! 🏀❤️ Register today before it’s too late!

🔗 countrysideymca.org/leagues

10/12/2026

Is your teen ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? 🍼💙 Join us at the Y for our Safe Sitter® Workshop, where young people can build confidence, learn essential safety skills, and develop the tools to become responsible, prepared babysitters!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Countryside YMCA - Lebanon

From handling unexpected situations to caring for younger children, this workshop helps prepare future babysitters to make smart decisions and feel confident in their abilities. Help your teen take the next step toward independence! Register today at countrysideymca.org/safe-sitter

10/12/2026

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10/09/2026

💪 FRIDAY FEATURE 👍

This month we’ll be spotlighting our Member Coaching team! Our Member Coaches help you get the most out of your membership by helping you identify your fitness goals and a good path toward those goals using your Y membership!! Today we want you to meet Mark and John...

Mark has been part of our Y staff for 4 years and he says his favorite part of his job is, "Seeing folks who are overwhelmed by the size of the YMCA relax and embrace classes , make new friends, and make the Y “home away from home”. His hobbies include cycling, hiking and walking.

John has been with the Y almost 3 years and he says, "I love working at the Y because this is a wonderful group of people - both staff and members! I have had the opportunity to see people come into the Y and I help them get started with a fitness routine. It’s very rewarding to see them take that first step and become more fit, more healthy and more happy! What I usually tell people I meet with at the Y is 'Don’t give me your excuses, give me your results!'” When he's not at the Y, he loves being outdoors no matter what the weather is... he's been known to ride his e-bike to work in the rain, snow, sleet, hail and sunshine! He is married to Karen and he says that is his absolute favorite thing. He loves being near the water and swimming.

If you're new to the Y and haven't already scheduled your Member Coaching appointment, you can do that on our YMCA360 mobile app or by emailing [email protected]

10/07/2026

🥋 Register for Tae Kwon Do at the Y!!

At the Y, Tae Kwon Do is about more than kicks and forms. Participants can build confidence, practice discipline, stay active and develop skills that carry into everyday life. Whether your child is trying martial arts for the first time or ready to keep building their skills, there’s a place for them to learn, grow and belong at the Y.

🔗 countrysideymca.org/tae-kwon-do