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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Celebrating the Stories and Accomplishments of Black Leaders Within the Y Movement February is Black History Month, a time to remember and celebrate the Black leaders who have helped move the Y – and America – forward in our collective journey to advance inclusion and equity for all.  The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring and celebrating…
Friday, November 24, 2023
“ALL BOARD THE HOLIDAY CRUNCH EXPRESS!”   The Holiday Crunch Challenge begins Friday, November 24th: Ticket to a Healthier You! We challenge everyone to exercise 16 days over the next 4 weeks from November 24th - December 23rd. Each workout must be 30 minutes and members can participate by utilizing the fitness center, joining a group fitness class, swimming, using the gyms (basketball, pickleball, futsal, etc), or participating in online fitness classes with Y Wellness 24/7.  How to…
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
 On June 10th, the Chambersburg Y held our 5th Annual EdK 1K fun run and 5K walk/run. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, with clear skies in the high 60s.Thank you to everyone that came out to make this day a success! Below are more pictures of the event including our award winners. 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 24-28   April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action - a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it. By taking part in this important campaign and through implementing abuse prevention practices year-round, the Chambersburg Y is committing to the safety of…
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
April 11th is World Parkinson's Day   On World Parkinson’s Day we want to help raise awareness of this disease and what people can do to help improve their symptoms. The day is celebrated on April 11th to honor Dr.  James Parkinson, born April 11, 1755, who wrote, “An Essy on the Shaking Palsy,” in 1817 which first recognized Parkinson’s as a medical condition. What is Parkinson’s Disease? This disease occurs in the central nervous system, negatively affecting an individual’s movement.…
Friday, April 7, 2023
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Eggland’s Best Shares Healthy Recipes During National Nutrition Month! By Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN in partnership with Eggland’s Best   March is National Nutrition Month, and Eggland’s Best has provided us with recipes that highlight the importance of healthy meals and snacks to keep little ones energized throughout the day. Follow the directions below and enjoy!   OATMEAL SNACK BARS Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield/Total Servings: 16 snack bars   Ingredients: 2 Eggland’s Best…