At the Y, we understand that when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know one another and work side-by-side to advance the common good, communities grow stronger and more cohesive. That's why we're joining the celebration of Welcoming Week this year! From September 13th to the 22nd, YMCAs around the country will work to bring newcomers to our community together with current residents through community-based events to promote cross-cultural understanding, and the Bloomington-Normal YMCA is joining that cause! See a full list of events below:
Monday, September 16th: Ice Cream Social
Come enjoy some FREE ice cream and socialize with your fellow community members in the Teen/Intergen Room from 5 to 7 p.m.!
Tuesday, September 17th: Bring a Friend Day
Members are allowed to bring in a friend without using one of their guest passes for the year! Bring a friend or family member along with you to the Y and enjoy the facility together!
Wednesday, September 18th: Wellness Day w/ The Mental Wellness Center and Action Wellness
Join us for some Wednesday Wellness with our friends at the Mental Wellness Center and Action Wellness! Action Wellness will be here from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. providing chair massages and The Mental Wellness Center will be here from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help you bring focus to your physical and mental health and bring comforting discussion around an incredibly important topic.
Thursday, September 19th: Community Day w/ Bloomington Police Department and Prairie Pride
Come to the Y on Thursday for activities focused on community involvement! Our friends from the Bloomington Police Department will be here from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and our friends from Prairie Pride will be here from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. AND 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help promote inclusivity and togetherness, along with bringing along information that will help you welcome newcomers to our community with open arms!
Friday, September 20th: Breakfast Together in the Teen/Intergen Room
In order to help our community wind down, we're providing a FREE breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in order to provide a situation in which you can sit down with fellow members of your community and get to know each other! Enjoy some oatmeal and fruit and learn more about your neighbors here at the Y!