Diverse group of illustrated people of different ages and cultural backgrounds

Welcoming Week promotes cross-cultural understanding and community cohesion by bringing together immigrants and U.S.-born residents in a spirit of unity.

To celebrate Welcoming Week we are waiving the Joiner's Fee for everyone who joins (in-person and online) September 13-22.

More Welcoming Week activities will be announced soon! 

Bethlehem YMCA

September 13: Family Movie Night "Coco" - 5:00 PM

Join us for a free family movie night! Enjoy popcorn, snow cones, and free family fun.

September 20: Membership Appreciation Picnic/Welcome Week Celebration- 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family for a night of fun filled games, delicious food and give your arm a shot on our dunk tank. You might just see your favorite YMCA Staff Member in the tank! This event is open to the entire community, share with your friends, come out and see what the Y has to offer!

September 27: Learn to Salsa (Under the stars in the pavilion)- 5:30 PM

October 12: The Impact of Hispanic Culture on American Society-Students from St. Thomas the Apostle School - 12:00 Noon

 

Glenville YMCA

September 16: Enjoy complimentary coffee in the lobby

September 22: Zumba 11:00-11:45 PM

All Week: Swim 500 yards and earn a ribbon!

All Week: Healthy recipes available at the front desk

 

Greenbush YMCA

September 14: Les Mills “How To” Class- 11:45 am-12:45 PM

September 16: Neuromotor Wellness Class- 1:00 pm-1:45 PM

September 16: Power Yoga- 4:00-4:45 PM

September 17: New Meditation Class- 12:35-1:05 PM

September 17: "Family Friendly" Volleyball- 6:00-7:00 PM

September 17: "Intermediate Volleyball- 7:00 PM

Greene County YMCA

September 11: International Pot Luck Luncheon – It’s a small world after all! To help us celebrate Welcoming Week at the YMCA, bring in your favorite dish from your cultural background, or swap recipes with fellow members! 1:00-3:00 PM


September 13: International Zumba- 9:15 AM

September 20: International Zumba- 9:15 AM


Stop by our Welcoming Week Map and place the dot on your and/or your family’s country of origin.  We can’t wait to see all of the incredible countries represented by our Ys!

Guilderland YMCA

September 15 & 22: Open Badminton- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

September 16: Open Volleyball- 6:00 - 9:00 PM

September 17: Family Movement and Dance Class- 6:30 PM

Join us for our free Family Movement and Dance Class, an energetic and fun-filled hour designed to get families moving and grooving together!

All Week: Table Tennis in the lobby until 2pm (paddles and balls located at the front desk)

All Week: Come try a Zumba class!

All Week: All members are encouraged to place a star on the world map to celebrate their background (located in the lobby) 

All Week: Family Open Gym Time (please see schedule)

 

Southern Saratoga YMCA

September 14: Dumpling Class- 11:00 am - 4:00 PM

September 16: Empanada Class- 4:00-5:15 PM

September 19: Be5Stem Club- 5:00-6:30 PM

September 20: Open Badminton- 5:00-6:45 PM

All Week: Fun-themed regularly scheduled Zumba and Spin classes

All Week: Family Open Gym Time (please see schedule)

All Week: Table Tennis in the lobby (paddles and balls located at the front desk)

All Week: All members are encouraged to place a star on the world map to celebrate their background (located in the lobby)