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Update: YMCA Closure
June 12, 2013 8:04 AM
A note from the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region: YMCA at Meridian Ranch is closed. Registered Day Campers may go to the Briargate YMCA. more » -
Climbing competition held at Pueblo's YMCA
March 3, 2013 5:33 PM
Kids and adults of all ages take to the climbing wall for a competition in Pueblo. The YMCA in Pueblo hosted the competition, which pitted people against each other in different age groups. Those with the YMCA say it's the perfect sport for kids to try, especially in an environment... more » -
YMCA may manage Springs pools
March 7, 2012 1:43 PM
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region may take over management of 6 Springs acquatic facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department will present the proposal to the City Council at a meeting March 12. The council will vote on the agreement March 13 at the formal council session. ... more » -
Turkey "trotters" getting ready to run
November 24, 2011 10:23 AM
Most of us will be enjoying a relaxing morning watching the parade while the turkey cooks, but a few thousand are already up and getting ready to run. The annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5k race is set to get underway in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 9am. ... more » -
Pikes Peak YMCA receives grant
January 28, 2011 8:31 AM
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been chosen to receive a $28,500 grant from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. The local Y was one of 10 organizations across the state to receive grants. The money comes from federal funding. more » -
Successful Turkey Trot in Southern Colorado
November 25, 2010 11:25 AM
Another successful year for the Annual Turkey Trot in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo. At 9am hundreds of runners braved the cold and hit the streets to get a little exercise before their Thanksgiving feasts. The race started at the Briargate Family Y-M-C-A in Colorado Springs and at the... more » -
Fountain Valley YMCA receives $15,000 grant
September 22, 2010 3:48 PM
The Fountain Valley YMCA received a $15,000 grant designed to help teens prepare for higher education. The Fountain Valley YMCA will provide monthly college readiness workshops for teens and their families.These workshops will cover financial aid and scholarship information, college specific information, explore student interests, specific classes that students... more » -
YMCA now just the "Y"
July 12, 2010 10:01 PM
The YMCA is now known officially as just "the Y." The Chicago-based U.S. nonprofit announced Monday that it is changing both its logo and name to "the Y," marking its first branding change in 43 years. What do you think of the change? Be sure to vote in... more » -
Pikes Peak YMCA names new CEO
May 21, 2010 10:26 AM
The Pikes Peak YMCA named Dan Dummermuth as its next CEO. He'll replace Merv Bennett. Over the next eight months Dummermuth will serve as CEO Designate. Bennett and the Board of Directors will oversee the transition. Dummermuth has served as Senior Vice- President of Operations at the YMCA... more » -
YMCA gym offers sixth-graders free membership
April 17, 2010 12:37 PM
A YMCA in southern Colorado is giving free membership to all sixth graders next year, saying it could the first YMCA in the nation offering an entire class of kids membership for free. The YMCA of Pueblo says that starting in May, all rising sixth-graders in the area can use... more » -
Getting ready for ski season!
November 10, 2009 1:48 PM
More and more Colorado Ski resorts are opening every day. The YMCA wants to make sure that your first trip down the mountain isn't your last one. Every Monday night until December 7th at the Garden Ranch branch you are invited to participate in a Ski Fit class. The... more » -
YMCA connects families with insurance programs
October 6, 2009 2:27 PM
When Chris Carter lost his job in February, his family lost their primary source of income and the health insurance policy that covered their medical needs. As a father of 5, Carter and his wife Stefani knew it would be difficult to afford even routine doctors visits for his kids.... more »
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