Baierl Family YMCA offers week of free activities to celebrate new statewide membership program

Pittsburgh, PA – October 2, 2015 – During the Baierl Family YMCA Open House, everyone in the community is invited to check out the YMCA while enjoying free activities such as Zumba classes, suspension training demonstrations, boot camp sessions and even a community “Float Fest” in the pool.

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 Baierl Family YMCA at 2566 Nicholson Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. Scheduled activities include:

Friday, October 2

12:30 p.m. Zumba Gold

6:00 p.m. Community Float Fest in pool

Saturday, October 3

7:15 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga

9:30 a.m. “Exercising with Arthritis” lecture

11:15 a.m. Family Yoga

2:00 p.m. Mommy and Me Swim Lessons

3:00 p.m. Family Basketball

Sunday, October 4

12:00 p.m. Gaga in the Pit

1:00 p.m. Pickle Ball Clinic

2:00 p.m. Whiffle Ball

4:45 p.m. Zumba

5:30 p.m. TRX Demo

5:30 p.m. Kettlebell Demo

5:30 p.m. Ask the Personal Trainer

6:00 p.m. Outdoor Boot Camp

Monday, October 5

2:45 p.m. Water Zumba

5:15 p.m. Insanity

7:00 p.m. Archery Demo

7:15 p.m. Water Polo

Tuesday, October 6

10:30 a.m. Barre

12:00 p.m. Tai Chi

6:00 p.m. Gaga in the Pit

6:30 p.m. Water Basketball

7:30 p.m. Bollywood

Wednesday, October 7

6:00 a.m. Boot Camp

9:15 a.m. Cycle/Circuit

5:30 p.m. High Intensity Interval Training

6:30 p.m. Water Cycles

Thursday, October 8

10:00 a.m. Kettlebell Demo

10:30 a.m. Resistance Band Demo

10:30 a.m. Pilates

11:40 a.m. Arthritis Foundation Land Exercise

6:00 p.m. Gaga in the Pit

Friday, October 9

9:15 a.m. Cross Training

1:15 a.m. Active Older Adults

6:00 p.m. Wild Water Relays

Saturday, October 10

11:30 a.m. Battling Ropes

12:30 p.m. P90X

2:00 p.m. Swim Lesson 3-5 year olds

Sunday, October 11

1:00 p.m. Pickle Ball Intro

2:00 p.m. Gaga in the Pit

For the full description of activities and hours, visit http://www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org/news/baierl-family-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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