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  1. Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Strong Kids Auction

    Posted February 03, 2012 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Community

    For details, pleae visit the event’s facebook page.

  2. Inaugural “Y I RUN” 5K/10K and Kids’ Fun Run

    Posted February 01, 2012 in

    Sign up today! All proceeds go directly to the “Strong Kids” Campaign benefiting the children of Ionia County. Click here for more information and to register!

  3. Spartan Stores January Q&A

    Posted February 01, 2012 in

    General Facility

    Comment: We were here two days in a row and LOVE the upbeat music. Great for working out!:) Staff Response: Thank you! We have tried to change our music throughout the day for our members! Glad we got it right for you!

    Comment: I love it here! Staff Response: Thank you! The main responsibility of your Y staff team is to provide an excellent member experience!

    Membership

    Comment: Please sell flip flops/shower shoes for... Read More

  4. Spartan Stores Y Membership Grows!

    Posted January 19, 2012 in

    1. Announcements

    Wyoming, MI: The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids research pays off as the Spartan Stores YMCA membership numbers breaks 2,000.

    The YMCA knew that demand for a state-of-the-art fitness center that offered a top-notch child development center, the latest fitness equipment, a wide variety of classes from music to yoga to babysitter training to cardio workouts, would do well in the Wyoming/Byron Center area.

    Bev Thiel, Executive Director of Spartan Stores YMCA, said, “Signing up 2,000 members by the end of the year is very gratifying... Read More

  5. Spartan Stores Y December Q & A

    Posted January 10, 2012 in

    General Facility

    Comment: Please open 9:00am Sunday November to May. Staff Response: The YMCA provides the David D Hunting YMCA for your use on Sunday mornings. Because of the demographics of each community not all branches observe the same hours.

    Comment: Why do TV’s have WOTV from Kalamazoo for ABC instead of WZZM GR? We want local news and shows please. Staff Response: Thank you for the comment, Direct TV has resolved this issue.

    Comment: Sauna... Read More

  6. Goodwill Provides Good Eats to YMCA Members & Guests

    Posted January 10, 2012 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Community

    Grand Rapids Mich: The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has signed an exclusive deal with Goodwill to operate the Y’s food and beverage cafés at both the Spartan Stores YMCA and the David D. Hunting YMCA.

    Goodwill and the YMCA have revamped the menu which now offers even more healthy options. The fare includes delicious wraps, kid’s meals, power protein shakes, tasty smoothies, healthy snacks and a wide variety sports drinks.

    Bev Thiel, Executive Director of Spartan Stores YMCA, for the YMCA... Read More

  7. GRYMCA Launches the Best Y Website in U.S.

    Posted January 09, 2012 in

    1. Announcements
    2. Community

    For the past 18 months, the Grand Rapids Y teams have spent 1,700 hours collaborating with local vendors to develop and launch what has come to be one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly YMCA websites in the world. This is one of the most interactive websites ever launched by any Y anywhere in the 129 countries the Y’s are located.

    Cyndy Vogt, Marketing & Communications Director, for the Greater Grand Rapids Y said, “Y teams collaborated with local vendors to develop and launch what has come to be one of... Read More

  8. Spartan Stores Y - FREE Member Events

    Posted January 06, 2012 in

    JANUARY Date Event Time Location 2nd Women’s Crafting Group 6:00 pm Chapel 10th 5/3 Riverbank Run Training Clinic 5:30 pm TBD 12th Get Fit For the New Year (Metro Health Series) 7:00 pm Community Room 17th Movie Night 6:30 pm Community Room 24th Juice Day – Old Orchard Samples All Morning Lobby 26th Lichterman Law – Will Seminar 6:00pm Community Room

  9. YMCA Expands Fund Development Team

    Posted December 22, 2011 in

    1. Announcements

    {image_1} Grand Rapids, MI – Kim Ritz has accepted a position in the fund development department as Director of Major Gifts for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

    Sara DeMann, Vice President of Development & Public Policy, said, “The Y has expanded its community outreach serving the area with programs that focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This expanded mission for the Y has meant that the fund development team has had to adjust to more of the Y’s demands. Kim has been working... Read More

  10. YMCA Identifies Top 3 Physical New Year’s Resolutions

    Posted December 22, 2011 in

    1. Announcements

    The top physical New Year’s resolutions are:

    Exercising to lose weight Strength training to get in shape Adopting better eating habits (nutrition)

    The success rate for sticking with healthy lifestyle New Year’s resolutions has skyrocketed in the past few years. The 2011 statistics show that a full 80% of those to join the YMCA for the purpose of fulfilling their New Year’s resolution are still members one year after joining. That is about an 70% higher success rate from just five years ago. ... Read More

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