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JUNE 23, 2017
How to Recognize Someone is Struggling in the Water
Unlike what you might see in the movies, someone struggling in the water is often quiet as they try to...
JUNE 17, 2017
Truman Medical Centers Breaks Ground on Clinic at Linwood YMCA
Soon residents of the Linwood community will have better access to health care. Truman Medical Centers broke ground June 5,...
JUNE 9, 2017
Pass the Test, Lose the Vest
We want your swimming experience to be fun and safe at the Y. Here are our swim testing procedures and...
MAY 23, 2017
101-year-old Member Stays Active at the Y
You’ll find 101-year-old Thelma McDonnell at the Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center two or three times a week. She attends fitness...
MAY 11, 2017
5 Tips for Healthy Aging
May is Older Americans Month, and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is emphasizing the importance of developing behaviors that...
MARCH 9, 2017
New Portrait in Linwood YMCA Gym Honors Harold Mezile
When Harold Mezile was a child going to swim, gym and summer day camp programs at the Paseo YMCA, it...
DECEMBER 2, 2016
New Swim Lesson Curriculum Provides Tools Everyone Needs to Be Safe and Confident Around the Water
The YMCA has a long history of teaching swim lessons. In fact, the Y is credited for being first to...
MAY 27, 2016
Tips to Make Water Safety a Priority
As part of the Y’s commitment to keep swimmers safe in and around the water, the Y encourages you to...
