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Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month Did you know that of the 98 million Americans who have prediabetes, more than 8 in 10 adults are not aware they have it? November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA is encouraging everyone in the community to understand their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and steps to take to prevent the disease. First, we invite you to take the 60-second Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

Celebrating the Stories and Accomplishments of Black Leaders Within the Y Movement February is Black History Month, a time to remember and celebrate the Black leaders who have helped move the Y – and America – forward in our collective journey to advance inclusion and equity for all.  The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring and celebrating…

“ALL BOARD THE HOLIDAY CRUNCH EXPRESS!”   The Holiday Crunch Challenge begins Friday, November 24th: Ticket to a Healthier You! We challenge everyone to exercise 16 days over the next 4 weeks from November 24th - December 23rd. Each workout must be 30 minutes and members can participate by utilizing the fitness center, joining a group fitness class, swimming, using the gyms (basketball, pickleball, futsal, etc), or participating in online fitness classes with Y Wellness 24/7.  How to…

 On June 10th, the Chambersburg Y held our 5th Annual EdK 1K fun run and 5K walk/run. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, with clear skies in the high 60s.Thank you to everyone that came out to make this day a success! Below are more pictures of the event including our award winners. 

Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 24-28   April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action - a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it. By taking part in this important campaign and through implementing abuse prevention practices year-round, the Chambersburg Y is committing to the safety of…