SHARE:  
Belonging comes from our dedication to a common cause and starts with a decision to become a part of something bigger than ourselves. Let's continue to see and feel the warmth of the sunshine together. We are wrapping up the Warm Hearth Coat Drive in our branches. Friday, December 3 is the final day to bring your new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks.

Holiday of Hope Giving Trees
In December, you will begin to see our giving trees in the Welcome Center. Pick an item from the giving tree to brighten the holidays for a family in your community.

Holiday Hours Clippard Family YMCA
Christmas Eve (8 a.m.-noon), Christmas Day (closed), New Year's Eve (closing at 4 p.m.), New Year's Day (regular Saturday hours)
Holiday Hours Colerain Senior Center
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve (closed)
Soup for the Soul Arts/Crafts
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
10 am until 11:30 am
Held at the Colerain Senior Center.

Let's connect with ourselves and with others while making hand made holiday ornaments. There will be apple cider and homemade soup for everyone. No Registration is required.

Senior Social Christmas Party
Thursday, December 16th, 2021
10 am until 11:30 am
Held at the Colerain Senior Center.

A time to celebrate the holiday season with friends. There will be games, sing-a-longs, a hot coco bar, turkey quiche' Christmas treats, raffle & door prizes and even a surprise guest.
Registration required.

Doc Talk "What is Seasonal Depression?"
Thursday, December 9th, 11 am until
11:30 am 2021
Streaming Live on Clippard Family Y
Facebook page

Coming Soon!
New "MyY app"
To be ready for the new MyY app, please visit your online account to ensure you are able to log-in. You user name is the email where you received this email and you can easily set a new password with the Forgot Password button.

Winter Coat Distribution

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
5 pm until 8 pm
Held at the Clippard Family YMCA

The Clippard Family YMCA is hosting the distribution event for St. Vincent de Paul. Please share with any local who may be in need of winter clothing.

Neighbors must bring their photo ID and an ID for all household members who will be receiving a coat (even if they’re not present). Limit of one coat per person. Open to all residents of Hamilton County.

Senior Incentive "Power of the Scan"
Attention 60+ AOA members....Attend any program at the YMCA or Colerain Senior Center three or more times a week and you will automatically enter the raffle drawing to win the weekly prize just by scanning your YMCA key faub card. Weekly Winner's name will be displayed at the Welcome Center.
Pickleball at the Y
Wednesday and Thursday
Noon -3:00 pm
Reserve your space thru registration system

*NEW
Pickleball at the Colerain Senior Center
Open Courts dusk to dawn
First come, first serve
No registration is required

*Coming Soon!
Oil Painting
Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
12 pm until 2:30 pm
Held at the Colerain Senior Center

The program are for all levels and led by a volunteer artist/member. Held at the Colerain Senior Center. Bring your own tools. For more information please call 513-923-5050.

*Coming Soon!
Standing Pilates for Seniors
Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
11:30 am until 12:15 pm

The program is to strengthen core muscles for better balance and performed from a standing position. You may bring a mat if you wish and a chair will be used for balance support. The last five to ten minutes will be guided meditation from a standing or seated position.

Did you know? There are 56 group exercise programs and four sport programs to choose from each week for our seniors between the Clippard Family Y and Colerain Senior Center!
Stay Active! Stay Forever Young!

Happy New Year from our Y and CSC Family to you and your Family!


BETTER TOGETHER!
For more information about the
Colerain Senior Center and Clippard Family YMCA Senior Programs including COA Congregate Meal Service please contact

Nora Dashley,
Transformation Director
of Senior Services

Greater Cincinnati YMCA
Clippard Family YMCA
8900 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
513-923-4466
Email: ndashley@MyY.org
Website: MyY.org
Facebook: Clippard Family YMCA

Colerain Senior Center
4300 Springdale Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
513-923-5050
Email: ndashley@MyY.org
Website: Colerain.org
Facebook: Colerain Senior Center

Volunteer at your YMCA or Colerain Senior Center.

Welcome Mr. Dave Anderson to our Forever Young volunteer program. Dave is a former Navy Veteran, married to wife Joanna of 39 years, and father of daughter Elyssa. Dave has recently retired form University of Cincinnati where he worked as an Executive Chef/Director for 33 years.

Today, Dave is an active member/volunteer of the YMCA. Dave graciously cooks delicious homemade soup and serve to our members for our "Soup for the Soul" program. Dave likes to swim, strength train, yoga, and enjoys taking his dog to the dog park each day.
THANK YOU DAVE for serving this great nation and catering to our members of the YMCA and Colerain Senior Center.

Caring Committee Volunteers at Clippard and Colerain Senior Center - We truly care about our members. Our Caring Committee reaches out through cards and phone calls when we haven't seen people at the Y or Colerain Senior Center often. Volunteers are needed to for a variety of activities that show our members that we care. Do you enjoy writing letters, cards or making the occasional call? This committee may be perfect for you.