WESTERN AREA YMCA OFFERS WEEK OF FREE ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE NEW STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Pittsburgh, PA – October 2, 2015 – During the Western Area YMCA Open House, everyone in the community is invited to check out the YMCA while enjoying free activities such as suspension training demos, tennis clinics, health screenings, Bollywood dance sessions and much more.

The open house is an opportunity for community members to try new activities, explore the facility and get to know the staff at their local Y. This year’s open house celebrates the YMCA’s new Pennsylvania membership reciprocity program, which allows members to use any YMCA throughout the Commonwealth for free at any time.

All activities are free and will take place at the Western Area YMCA at 195 Montour Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. In addition to activities, members of the public can visit the Y at any time during the open house to tour the facility and sign up without paying a joining fee. Scheduled activities include:

Friday, October 2

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Family night: Punt, Pass & Kick

Saturday, October 3

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Suspension training demo

Sunday, October 4

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Family day: Punt, Pass & Kick

Monday, October 5

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Adult Beginner Tennis Clinic

Tuesday, October 6

6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

Cycling Class

Wednesday, October 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cardio Tennis

Thursday, October 8

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Health screenings

Friday, October 9

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Silver Sneakers Circuit Class

Saturday, October 10

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Bollywood Dance Fitness Class

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Beat the Tennis Pro

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Open tennis court for kids 10 & under

For the full description of activities and hours, visit http://www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org/whats-new/western-area/western-area-ymca-open-house/.

About the Y

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y of Greater Pittsburgh is a 501c(3) charitable organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Programs offered by the Y of Greater Pittsburgh serve more than 80,000 different people each year and include after-school care and childcare, outdoor camping, community outreach, sports, health and fitness, youth counseling and senior assistance. Every day, the Y works side by side with its neighbors to ensure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

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