wellness

Group Fitness is Looking for YOU!

Shawnessy YMCA in Calgary’s south west  is actively recruiting certified group fitness instructors to join our fabulous team of volunteer instructors!  There will be subbing opportunities as well as full classes available beginning in summer and fall 2013. If you are interested and a certified …

Class Cancellation

HEAT, scheduled 9:15-10:15pm in gym 1 at Shawnessy is cancelled this morning due to instructor availability.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Calling All Volunteers!

Shawnessy YMCA is currently recruiting volunteers for the follows roles for the month of May: Certified Group Fitness Instructors Climbing Wall Teen Night Monitors (18Y+) Triathlon Coaches Your YMCA flourishes with the help of volunteers in these areas: Aquatics Babysitting …

MAY 5 is Free Fifth at YMCA!

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout …

We Love Volunteers!

April 21-27, 2013 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. This is the time that we at the YMCA want to say a giant THANK YOU to each and every volunteer that walks though our doors at all of our various locations …

YMCA surveys opinion on its performance

EMPLOYEES at YMCA Calgary are having their say this month as part of wide-ranging survey. This is the fourth time the organization has undergone the process to ask each of their 704 full-time and part-time employees what they think about …

With hard work comes the taste of sweet success

It can be easy to fall into the trap of a quick fix when it comes to fitness, especially if you’ve overindulged on Easter candy, and are looking to get back on track quickly. There seems to be an abundance …

Crowfoot YMCA – YSurvive Team Dark Blue Wins!!!

Congratulations to Crowfoot YMCA Team “Dark Blue” for winning the coveted 2013 YSurvive Trophy!!!!  Together the Dark Blue team reached over 130,000 points!  Way to go everyone!

Climbing Booking

Please note that Shawnessy’s climbing wall will be closed on Tuesday, March 12th from 7:30-8:30pm for a private booking with Scouts Canada. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Spring Ahead

Daylight Saving’s Time begins at 2am on Sunday, March 10th 2013 Don’t forget to set your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!