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Chambersburg Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Celebrates 4 years! Rock Steady Boxing, a non-profit organization founded in 2006, gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum. Our Chambersburg Rock Steady Affiliate Program opened its doors back in January 2019 with only 8 Boxers and 2 classes a week. Today, our program has grown to 24 Boxers and counting, and 7 classes a week. We offer three levels of classes to…

The Importance of CPR & AED Use February is National Heart Month, and the Y would like to echo the following statement from the American Red Cross: “Our thoughts are with Damar Hamlin, his family and the entire NFL community, and we are hopeful he has a fast and full recovery. Accidents and emergencies can happen anytime at home, in the workplace or in the community. Every second counts when sudden cardiac arrest occurs, and it’s critical to know what to do in an emergency. As many of you…

Out With The Old (Habits) and In With The New (Habits) The start of the new year is a great time to take a look at all of your current habits. Are there any habits you currently have that can be tweaked, even just a little bit, in order to turn them into healthy habits? We're happy to share at least four healthy habits you can begin today to make sure your 2023 is off to a great start!   Stop hitting snooze. Snooze, sleep, repeat. Studies have shown that the fight against getting out of bed as…

  The Y would like to share some tips to help keep you and your family safe and warm this winter. Information provided by FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, Fire is Everyone’s Fight and NFP. View the original article HERE.      

Healthy Holiday Habits The holidays don't have to hinder your healthy habits. Below are some tips provided by Erica Ragno, Healthy Living Coordinator, to help you stay on track while enjoying the holidays! Happy Thanksgiving!

November is Military Family Month The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA helps families of military personnel maintain health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas.  For more than 25 years, YMCAs have celebrated Military Family Month, providing Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and service of military personnel and their families. Throughout the year, and especially this November, the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA supports military families with programs and…

The Chambersburg Memorial Y is excited to announce the return of Coach Anthony Addlesberger as the Head Coach of the Chambersburg Chargers.  Addlesberger brings with him over 15 years of coaching experience, including ten with the Chargers; as well as stops in Chapel Hill, NC; Phoenixville, PA; and York, PA.  Coach Anthony most recently spent three years as the Head Coach at Phoenixville YMCA before joining York YMCA as an assistant coach this past season. Coach Anthony prides himself on team…

Please take some time to meet some new employees of the Chambersburg YMCA and congratulate some familiar faces who have taken on new roles.  

As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the risk of drowning is as prevalent as ever. With National Water Safety Month in May, now is the time for parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of equipping their kids with essential water safety skills. As “America’s Swim Instructor,” the Y typically teaches more than 1,000,000 children invaluable water safety and swimming skills each year. With…