NEWS

FITNESS UPDATE
We are pleased to share an update and the steps we are taking to provide increased programming for the over 300 daily guests we have the pleasure of welcoming to our Y every day.
Nov 29, 2022

WEST COOK YMCA IN WASHINGTON DC
This past week, our President/CEO, Phillip Jimenez was in Washington DC where he met with the Y’s National Government Affairs team, attended the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health,
Oct 1, 2022

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
It has been a busy summer here at the West Cook YMCA. Between programs and welcoming new and returning members, the Y has been busy hiring new team members and preparing to open amenities that closed
Aug 6, 2022

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Summer is here and it is our pleasure to share with our members that more health and wellness programs and amenities are on their way over the next 3-4 months.
Jun 5, 2022

CYCLING IS BACK
You will experience a variety of class styles including drills, endurance, power, and strength. Rides will simulate varied terrain as you take on flats, rolling hills, big climbs and fast sprints
May 16, 2022

YOGA AT THE Y
It has been our pleasure to see all the different participants in our Yoga classes since we relaunched last October.
Mar 11, 2022

EVOLVING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The West Cook YMCA is a place of belonging — it’s why we continue to put health, wellness, and safety among our top priorities.
Feb 7, 2022

WELLNESS CENTER REOPENS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 6:00 AM
We are excited to announce that we are ahead of schedule with the new cardio equipment installation and will reopen the Wellness Center tomorrow morning, Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 am.
Nov 17, 2021

GIVING THANKS TO YOU
This November, as we consider what the West Cook YMCA is thankful for, it is without question, that the Y gives thanks for our staff, our board, our members, and our community partners.
Nov 13, 2021

NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS
Thank you for your patience as we finalized our preparations to launch our new reservation system. Starting today, members will make their reservations through our new GroupEx Pro reservation system.
Oct 3, 2021

NEW GROUP FITNESS CLASSES ARE HERE!
At the West Cook YMCA, we remain committed to our members' health and well-being! Our new Associate Director of Fitness Programming and Services Danielle Nachtigall will be key to our bringing
Jul 16, 2021

PHASE 5 GUIDELINES IN EFFECT MONDAY, JUNE 14TH
The state of Illinois began Phase 5 on Friday, June 11th, and the West Cook YMCA has completed our preparations for these guidelines to go into effect on Monday, June 14th.
Jun 13, 2021

SPRING INTO SUMMER AT THE Y
Spring brings a season of rebirth and renewal. Time when flowers begin to bloom and leaves are beginning to bud on trees. At the Y, it means preparing to welcome more of our members back.
Apr 6, 2021

GREATER MEMBER VALUE FOR A BETTER US
March 16th marks a year since your Y suspended operations and pivoted in response to the needs of our community.
Mar 4, 2021

UPDATE: WEST COOK YMCA ENTERING PHASE 4
The West Cook YMCA is entering Tier 1 mitigations of the Restore Illinois plan on Monday, February 1st. According to Phase 4, Tier 1 mitigations.
Jan 28, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE WEST COOK YMCA!
As the 2020 year comes to a close, the staff at the West Cook YMCA would like to take a moment to reflect on how our members, community partners and funders have blessed our Y.
Jan 6, 2021

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR Y MEMBERS
On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors thank you. Your loyalty and dedication enabled us to make an impact on your behalf, and now the West Cook YMCA will be here to respond to our community's
Nov 15, 2020

PHASE 4 REOPENING UPDATE
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Y. The health and safety of our staff, members, and community will be at the forefront of all our decisions.
Jul 11, 2020

COVID-19 MEMBER 6.29.20 UPDATE
Our region has entered Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The West Cook YMCA will move into phase 4 of our Reopen Plan on Monday, July 13th.
Jul 7, 2020

FOR A SAFER US: WEST COOK YMCA REOPEN PLAN
Visit www.westcookymca.org/for more details.
Jun 8, 2020

STAY WITH US: WEST COOK YMCA'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Visit www.westcookymca.org/ for communications to our members about the West Cook YMCA's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mar 16, 2020

MARCH 2020 WEST COOK YMCA ENEWS
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Mar 6, 2020