Oswego Family YMCA To Close In August

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Family YMCA will close on August 15, the center announced Wednesday. The membership center is located in the former Traughber Junior High School at the corner of Washington and Franklin. Earlier this month, the SD308 Board of Education decided to sell the building.

In an open letter to members posted on the center's website, Heather Appling, the Oswego Family YMCA's associate executive director, said she was sorry to share the news.

"While we do not want to leave this location, after a thorough review including an assessment of nearby facilities for a potential alternative, we found no suitable option and have made the decision to close the Oswego Family YMCA..." she said in the post.

"Thank you for your membership and support of the Oswego Family YMCA. It has been our honor to provide a supportive environment where neighbors can learn, grow, and thrive together."

Appling said members have the following options:

• Continue using their YMCA membership at the Fry Family YMCA at 2120 95th Street in Naperville. Their membership will be automatically transferred there on August 15.
• Transfer to a different YMCA of Metro Chicago center. Contact Member Services at 773.905.5115, and they will assist you. The YMCA will honor current membership rates at any locations for as long as people remain members, subject only to future association-wide increases, the center said.
• Those hoping to cancel their memberships need to inform the YMCA no later than July 25 by visiting the membership desk or calling (773) 905 - 5115. If you notify the YMCA by that date, your membership will end on August 15, the closing date of the Oswego Family YMCA.

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