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09

Dec

Finding the Peace and Joy

For many of us, the peace and joy portrayed in Hallmark Channel Christmas movies is the opposite of what we experience this time of year. Anxiety about money, stress over high expectations, sadness about life changes, and dread of family...

09

Dec

Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run hosts 2,736 runners

NILES, Mich. – The 38 th annual Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run was held on Thursday, November 28 and boasted its highest turn out since the inception of the race in 1981 with 2,736 participants competing in the 10K run,...

09

Dec

Niles-Buchanan YMCA to host 38th annual Thanksgiving Day Run

NILES, Mich. – The Niles-Buchanan YMCA will host its 38 th annual Thanksgiving Day Run on Thursday, November 28. Since its inception in 1981, the race has become a tradition in the Michiana community, bringing people together in the spirit...

09

Dec

YMCA looking to expand services to New Buffalo community center

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – The YMCA of Southwest Michigan is pursuing an agreement with St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in New Buffalo, Michigan, and other community groups to open a YMCA community center in the parochial school building behind...

09

Oct

The Mission of the Veggie Van

The colorful harvest season is here! Neighbors are sharing their extra tomatoes and crunchy banana peppers. Pumpkins and mums are piled high at roadside stands. Adding to October’s bounty, the Veggie Van made a recent stop at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA...

03

Oct

Niles-Buchanan YMCA to host Health Week, offer free admission

The YMCA of Southwest Michigan is pleased to announce Health Week at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Health Week will run from Sunday, October 6 – Saturday, October 12 and will feature free activities and free admission to the Y. “It is...

05

Sep

Be Smart About Smartphones

Twice on the same day, I was almost knocked over by a distracted walker. In each instance, the individual was a teenager whose eyes were glued to his smartphone. Granted, we were in a fairly crowded space, but I still...

22

Aug

YMCA of Southwest Michigan to offer free exercise program for cancer survivors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 22, 2019 Both YMCA of Southwest Michigan branches will start a new session of LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA in September. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program and support group for cancer...

12

Aug

Lessons from Backpacking on Isle Royale

What is an outdoor activity that you love? Before reading any further, I invite you to take a moment and consider what you really enjoy. Maybe you like the quiet of early morning fishing; the feel of the wind as...

12

Aug

Benton Harbor Summer Impact offers work experience to area high school students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kayla Foster kfoster@ymcaswm.com Benton Harbor Summer Impact is a community collaboration that provides area children with an opportunity to engage in unique academic and camp-like enrichment activities. Programming is run in Benton Harbor area sites and...