Mingle and Jingle
With Us in the Lobby!
Stop by the Midtown YMCA lobby on Friday, December 6th between 10:00am-12:00pm to help us kick off the holiday season! We'll be decorating our tree and enjoying some crafts and healthy snacks.

Check Out Our Holiday Hours
Tuesday, December 24th
Facility Hours
6:00am-1:00pm
 
Program Schedule
No Group Exercise Classes
Pickleball A-B-C 9:00am-11:00am
Open basketball 11:00am-1:00pm
 
Wednesday, December 25th
Facility Hours
Closed
 
Thursday, December 26th
Facility Hours
8:00am-8:00pm
 
Program Schedule
No Group Exercise Classes
Open Basketball 9:30am-11:00am
Pick-Up Basketball 11:00am-1:00pm
Pickleball A-B-C 1:00pm-3:00pm
 
Friday, December 27th
Facility Hours
6:00am-8:00pm
 
Program Schedule
Regular Gym Schedule
No Group Exercise Classes
 
Tuesday, December 31st 
Facility Hours
6:00am-4:00pm
 
Program Schedule
No Group Exercise Classes
Open Gym Basketball 9:00am-11:00am
Pickup Basketball 11:00am-1:00pm
Pickleball A-B-C 1:00pm-4:00pm
 
Wednesday, January 1st
Facility Hours
9:00am-2:00pm
 
Program Schedule
Group Exercise Classes Cancelled
Pickleball A-B-C 9:00am-11:30am
Pickup Basketball 11:30am-2:00pm
Season of Community
You can make a difference for a child this season by participating in our Holiday Giving Tree program.

Please consider selecting an ornament and helping a family in need this holiday season. Over 140 children are included on our tree. The kids and families we support are grateful for any help you can provide!

Giving trees are located in our Nir Family YMCA and Midtown YMCA lobbies. All gifts need to be wrapped and returned by December 11th.

Thank you in advance for your generous support. The "thank you" ornament is for you!
Be Prepared! Hands Only CPR Training
The Midtown YMCA and the Wilmington Chapter of the American Red Cross are teaming up to offer a "Hands Only CPR" training. If you see someone suddenly collapse, hands-only CPR is the recommended form of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It not only increases the likelihood of surviving breathing and cardiac emergencies that occur outside of medical settings, but it's simple to learn and easy to remember.

Join us at this special 1 hour event so you can feel confident and prepared in the event of a medical incident. PLEASE NOTE-this is not a CPR certification class, it is a Hands Only CPR Training.

Tuesday, December 17th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Midtown YMCA Gymnasium
All Things Pickleball
Check out the NEW pickleball bulletin board in gym! We will be posting pickleball updates and other fun pickleball related information to keep everyone in the loop!

First Pickleball Social A Huge Success!
On Saturday, November 23rd about 65 members/guests showed up after hours at the Midtown YMCA for a Triple "P" Party including pizza, ping pong and pickleball!

We had such a great turnout we even added some corn hole and shag dance lessons in the kitchen! Special thanks to members Patty, Vickie and Tricia, pictured below!

 
Pickleball Lessons - Level I
Level I is for players who have not been involved in formal lessons before.
Thursdays 11:30am-1:00pm 12/5, 12/12, 12/18
with certified instructors Eileen Kalish and Jill Vargas.
Lessons are $10 for Y Members $15 Non-Members

Competitive Pickleball League
Mondays 8:30am–10:00am
Levels 3.5-4.0. Register at the front desk or call 910-769-6800. Solid 1.5 hours of play. No Breaks.
 
Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Mondays 1:00pm-1:30pm (New time ½ hour earlier)
Y Members free, Non-members $5. Stay and Play 1:30pm-3:00pm.  This is a fun, low key intro to pickleball!
 
Reserve a Court
Wednesdays 7:00am–8:30am or 8:30am–10:00am 
One member reserves the court at the membership desk by calling 910-769-6800 (you can only reserve a court a week out) and then fills their foursome with members and/or guests. $5 reservation fee.   
Upcoming Events
and Programs

Dec 01 l Holiday Hours


Dec 24 | Holiday Hours


Dec 31 | Holiday Hours

Jan 01 | Holiday Hours

Ongoing Programs



Wednesday Night Zumba Coming Soon!
Our Zumba class requested another night of Zumba and we are happy to share we were able to make this happen! Beginning Wednesday, January 8th Jamie will be at the Midtown YMCA from 5:15pm-6:15pm for Zumba. Now you'll be able to enjoy this awesome dance workout twice a week!
Parents Night Out!
Parents can rest assured that their kids will have fun while we feed them pizza, play games, enjoy sports, create a craft, and watch a movie! Children ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 15 are welcome!

Cost
Y Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
*Additional kids are $10/each

Where
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market Street
 
When
Friday Nights 5:30pm - 9:30pm 12/13/19, 01/31/20, 02/28/20, 03/27/20, 04/24/20, 05/29/20

Volunteer Spotlight
Sofi and her human Jeanne Login
Introducing Sofi an English Cream Retriever. She is 3 years old and part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Her human, Jeanne Login is an avid pickleball player here and brings Sofi to the Midtown YMCA to read with the afterschool kiddos!

What is your job at the Y?  
Sofi's job at the Midtown YMCA is to bring smiles to the faces of everyone she encounters! She specifically works with small groups of kids who take turns reading to her.

How long have you worked at the Y?
Sofi just started volunteering with the YMCA. Sofi's human Jeanne Login has been a past Therapy Dog handler and has volunteered at hospitals, camps and with special needs individuals.

What is your Y story?
Jeanne was playing pickleball at the YMCA and saw the afterschool kids here one day. She jumped in and offered to bring Sofi here for the kids to read to.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
When Sofi isn't volunteering, she can be found at home with Jeanne, enjoying walks and going to Doggie Daycare.

We are so thankful for volunteers like Jeanne and Sofi. It's fun to see the kids get off the bus and greet Sofi and then sit in a circle and take turns reading to her!
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December Open Gym Schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Open Gym Basketball
11:30am – 1:00pm

Sundays 
Open Gym Basketball
2:00pm - 4:00pm
 
Saturdays Cancelled
December 7th - February 2020
*There will be pickup basketball from 12:00pm—2:00pm on Saturday 12/21 and 12/28
 
Mondays Cancelled
December 2nd - February 2020
Halo Hoops kids will practice
*There will be pickup basketball from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Monday 12/23 and 12/30
2020 Basketball Bash
Ring in the New Year with our special pick-up basketball events!

NEW YEARS EVE
Tuesday December 31st
10:00am-1:00pm
 
NEW YEARS DAY
Wednesday, January 1st
11:30am-2:00pm
It's Back! Super Senior Pick-Up Basketball
Senior Pick-Up Basketball
December 3rd - February 27th
No Play 12/24, 12/26, 12/31

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00am - 10:30am
       
$40: Y Members
$50: Non-Members