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75th Anniversary Family Event

75th Anniversary Family Event

Sunday, September 15th
2:00 – 5:00pm
Meyer Center
FREE For The Community

We are throwing a FREE Family Event for our 75th Anniversary!

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Edwardsville YMCA, SIUE Athletics Announce the Junior Cougars Leagues!

Edwardsville YMCA, SIUE Athletics Announce the Junior Cougars Leagues!

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YMCA Honored For Work With Functional Life Skills EHS Program

The YMCA was honored for our work with the Functional Life Skills EHS Program. Director Brittney Fredbloom works with the students each week to help do tasks around the Meyer Center.

The YMCA was honored for our work with the Functional Life Skills EHS Program.

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Glen-Ed Pantry Drop Off Location

We are excited to announce that the Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center is now an official drop off site for the Glen-Ed Pantry.

We are excited to announce that the Meyer Center is now an official drop off site for the Glen-Ed Pantry.

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We Are Throwing A Wonderland Gala 2023

We are throwing a Wonderland Gala at the Meyer Center! All proceeds go to decrease the original Meyer Center debt. We will graciously accept any additional donations to our mission.

Attire: Semi-Formal Or Alice In Wonderland Inspired
Ages 21+

Saturday, April 15th, 2023

VIP Cocktail Hour 6:00 – 7:00pm
GALA Doors Open 7:00pm

  • Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
  • Desserts
  • Cash Bar After First 2 Cocktails
  • Featuring The Fountain City 45’s
  • Silent Auction

We are throwing a Wonderland Gala at the Meyer Center!

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Allison’s Hope Helps Start Cancer Program At YMCA

The Alive and Thrive Breast Cancer Program allows for a small group setting aiding breast cancer patients and survivors.

The Alive and Thrive Breast Cancer Program allows for a small group setting aiding breast cancer patients and survivors.

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Covid-19 Policy Update

The new mask requirement from the Illinois Governor and IDPH starts Monday, August 30th.  The YMCA will follow the requirements that masks must be worn at all times except when in the pool.  We are awaiting further guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and will update our guidelines as required or
allowed by the state of Illinois.

No Non-Member access to the Basketball Gyms or Fitness Centers. Nationwide Membership is still fully accepted. Effective 9/8/2021

As we align ourselves with the IL Gov. Mandate & IDPH Guidelines, everyone over age 2 must wear masks inside facilities.

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Jack Schneider Memorial Service

A visitation in honor of Jack’s life will be held on August 7th from 9:30 – 11:30am at the Sunset Hill Funeral Home.

A visitation in honor of Jack Scheider's life will be held on Aug. 7 from 9:30-11:30am at the Sunset Hill Funeral Home.

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Edwardsville YMCA Names New CEO

The Edwardsville YMCA Board of Directors are happy to announce that Brandon Bell has been selected as the next CEO.

The Edwardsville YMCA Board of Directors are happy to announce that Brandon Bell has been selected as the next CEO.

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A Heartfelt Goodbye To Gary Niebur – A Letter From Our CEO

Along with many of you, the news of Gary Niebur’s passing came as devastating news. Gary meant so much to so many people. Not only was he impactful as the mayor of Edwardsville for 20 years, but he left a lasting impact at the Edwardsville YMCA as our leader for over 35 years.

Along with many of you, the news of Gary Niebur's passing came as devastating news.

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City Coalition Helping Non-Profits

Our initiative is to assist community non-profit organizations as they serve those in need through the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that this is a fluid and ever changing environment. We will need to adapt as things progress and work collaboratively for the greater good of the community.

Our initiative is to assist community non-profit organizations as they serve those in need through the COVID-19 pandemic

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February 2020 Newsletter

This month we welcome a new face to our leadership team in membership, look forward to our Tumble & Trampoline Meet and Summer Camp, look back at Member Appreciation Week and honor this month’s STARS.

This month we welcome a new face to our leadership team in membership &look forward to our Tumble & Trampoline Meet!

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December 2019 Newsletter

This month we start a new chapter at the Meyer Center, look forward to the New Year’s programming, showcase our members celebrating the holidays and honor this month’s STARS.

This month we start a new chapter at the Meyer Center, look forward to 2020 programming & showcase our members.

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Thanksgiving Week 2019 Schedule

We want to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are for having you as a member.
We are taking a break from our Fall 2 session classes from Monday, November 25th through Sunday, December 1st.
To fill your spare time, we have opened up some additional drop-in class offerings, open/lap swim times and two special skates to help you have a fantastic Thanksgiving week!

We are taking a break from our Fall 2 session classes from Monday, November 25th through Sunday, December 1st.

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November 2019 Newsletter

This month we say see you soon to our friend, start the holiday season off helping others, showcase our dance program and celebrate this month’s STARS.

This month we say see you soon to our friend, start the holiday season off helping others & showcase our dance program.

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October 2019 Newsletter

This month we went out in the community to make a difference, had a Spooktacular weekend, celebrated our members and our local firefighters talked about fire safety.

This month we went out in the community to make a difference, had a Spooktacular weekend and celebrated our members.

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September 2019 Newsletter

This month we started our new Aquatics Director started, the Blues provided a grant to the Skate Center, Pee Wee Soccer is a hit, our October events are right around the corner and the facilities went through fall maintenance.

This month we started our new Aquatics Director started, the Blues provided a grant to the Skate Center and more!

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July 2019 Newsletter

This month we started a Giving Garden at the Meyer Center, the Gymnastics and Tumbling Teams went to Nationals and the Niebur Center got a new Blood Pressure Machine. Check out our July Newsletter to learn more!

This month we celebrated Healthy Kids Day, launched a Parkinson's class and said farewell to one of our staff.

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April 2019 Newsletter

This month we celebrated Healthy Kids Day, launched a Parkinson’s class and said farewell to one of our staff. Check out our April Newsletter to learn more!

This month we celebrated Healthy Kids Day, launched a Parkinson's class and said farewell to one of our staff.

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March Newsletter

This month we launched a new website and updated our swimming lessons! Check out our March Newsletter to learn more!

This month we launched a new website and updated our swimming lessons! Check out our March Newsletter to learn more!

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