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October at the Y: Stronger, Spookier, & Full of Fun!
This month, we’re bringing the spirit of the season to your wellness journey. From festive “spooky fitness” workouts and fall family activities to supporting our community through the Annual Campaign, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us as we stay active, give back, and celebrate all the autumn vibes at the Y!
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Join us at the Midtown YMCA for conversation, connection, and a chance to hear what’s ahead for your Y, all over a cup of coffee!
Coffee Schedule:
- October 22; 9am-10:30am
- November 19; 9am-10:30am
- December 17; 9am-10:30am
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Make Waves: YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 5, at 9:00am in Wrightsville Beach! Swimmers will take on a 2-mile open-water course from Johnny Mercer Pier to Crystal Pier. All proceeds from the Pier-2-Pier race benefit the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, a free water safety and swim course available to the community each spring, summer and fall. Don’t miss this chance to make waves for a great cause!
- Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at 9am
- From Johnny Mercer Pier to Crystal Pier
- Proceeds support YMCA Safety Around Water
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Safety Around Water Week
Fall may be here, but water safety is important year-round! Join us Monday, October 27–30 for this special program focused on building confidence and skills in and around the water.
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Kids' Night Out
We are not sure who is going to have more fun — the parents getting a night out or the kids who get to hang at the YMCA!
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October 4
Midtown YMCA
709 George Anderson Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Circus Night!
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October 18
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Monster Mash Theme!
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Pickleball Tournament
Want to become a pickleball champ? Join one of our Y Champ pickleball round robins at the Nir Family YMCA, raising funds for the YMCA Annual Campaign. $10 for current YMCA members and $15 for guests.
- Tuesday, Oct. 7; 9am-11am (Women)
- Thursday, Oct. 9; 9am-11am (Men)
- Saturday, Oct. 11; 8am-10am (Coed)
- Saturday, Oct. 11; 10am-12pm (Kids)
Format: All levels welcome. "Up The River" Rotation. Winners move up and split partners. Lose the game-move down and split partners. 16 players max.
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Fall Festival at the Midtown YMCA
Friday, October 17; 5:00-6:30pm
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This free community event is the perfect way to kick off the autumn season. Families can enjoy inflatable bounce houses, classic carnival games, a festive costume contest with prizes, and creepy crawler fun with our friends from Camp Kirkwood.
Upon arrival be sure to check-in for your chance to win a FREE 3-month family membership to our Midtown YMCA, Sampson YMCA, or Nir Family YMCA branch. Learn More!>>>
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Discover the Joy of Ballet
Every Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm
October 4 - November 8th
Discover the joy of ballet in a welcoming, beginner-friendly class with Sue Meier, Wilmington instructor with 25+ years of experience. Learn basic positions, posture, stretching, and simple movements at your own pace. Each 90-minute session blends barre and center floor work, helping improve balance, strength, coordination, and focus—all in a fun, encouraging environment. Come as you are, and leave feeling graceful, strong, and inspired.
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Help Us Reach Our Goal
We've Kicked Off Our Annual Campaign!
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This month, we kicked off the community phase of our Annual Campaign efforts to continue raising awareness about how the Y makes a difference in the lives of others through financial assistance. The generous support we receive from donors allows us to offer income-based rates for membership and programs, including swim lessons, youth sports health and wellness, camp, and childcare.
We have a group of Y members who are volunteering their time to be Y Ambassadors this month. They are sharing their Y stories and raising awareness about our Annual Campaign efforts. Want to be a part of our efforts? Click here to learn more! You can also click the button below to hear how our community has been impacted by the Y's Annual Giving Campaign.
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Community Health
October Highlight: Women's Health Series!
Join us this October for the YMCA’s Women’s Health Series at the Nir Family YMCA, a safe and supportive space to learn, share, and empower your health journey. Topics include menopause, hormone health, stress management, nutrition, and more—led by experts Brittany McNeil, NP/Hormone Specialist, and YMCA Student Health Intern Noél High.
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Session 1:
Breaking the Stigma
- October 1 (6pm-7pm)
- October 8 (6pm-7pm)
- October 11 (10am-11am)
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Session 2:
From Awareness to Action
- October 21 (10am-11am)
- October 24 (6pm-7pm)
- October 29 (10am-11am)
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Parkinson’s Exercise Program – Now enrolling at both Sampson YMCA and Nir Family YMCA.
Diabetes Prevention Program – New classes start Sept.–Oct., offered in person and online, in English and Spanish.
Healthy Living with Diabetes – Next group begins Feb. 2, 2026, Mondays 6–7:15 PM, at Midtown YMCA or on Zoom.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – Accepting referrals now for January classes.
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DASH Nutrition Seminars –
Free workshops on reducing sodium and managing blood pressure.
- Oct. 8 (12–1 PM) & Oct. 15 (6–7 PM)
- Nov. 12 (12–1 PM) & Nov. 19 (6–7 PM)
Moving for Better Balance – Classes begin Jan. 13, 2026, Tuesdays 1:30–2:30 PM, Midtown YMCA or on Zoom.
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