News
YMCA member turns 90
Phyllis Knudson celebrated her 90th birthday with YMCA members May 1. Phyllis has been a member for more than 30 years. When she first joined the ...
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Guest Columns
YMCA holding adult, kids races
An opportunity to be active and raise funds for your community? It doesn’t get much better than that. The YMCA will hold a 5 and ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:47 am
News
Healthy Kids Day was fun and successful
The YMCA of Austin celebrated its 24th annual Y’s Healthy Kids Day on March 22. It was a free community event to inspire more kids to ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 9:36 am
Guest Columns
Healthy kids day is March 22
On March 22, the Y is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA’s Healthy Kids ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:01 am
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YMCA youth basketball off to a great start
Basketball was underway at the YMCA of Austin on Saturday, Jan. 11. Ove Berven gym was flooded with 135 young ladies and gentlemen eager to ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:10 am
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Aqua Pack headed to state
The Austin Aqua Pack swim team swam their section meet Sunday Jan. 26. Weather created havoc for the normal operation of the section meet. The ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:50 am
News
Princess Ball set for Feb. 7
The YMCA of Austin calls all princesses and their fathers/grandfathers to attend the Princess Ball. It is Friday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hormel ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:42 am
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Fitness and youth programming at the Y
You have the kids registered for school. What about after school? The Y is starting new fitness classes this fall. We have our youth sports, ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:04 am
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Flag football opens with preseason clinic in October
Co-Ed flag football is for youth grades 1-4 with a preseason clinic from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 for all grades at Wescott Complex ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 10:45 am
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First Spamtown Triathlon was a success
The YMCA of Austin hosted its first sprint triathlon July 20. It included a 500-yard swim and a 13-mile bike ride, which took competitors ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:45 am
Guest Columns
Swimming lessons could save your child’s life
“The summer is a time of fun for many children as they head from classrooms to playgrounds and swimming pools. Unfortunately, summertime also marks an ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:18 am
college
Embracing the love of running
How I love to run. I started running in college and generally run three miles five to six days a week. In my 30s I ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:17 am
brain facts
Take the 10 Brain Facts test
I thought it would be fun for readers to take this test on the brain and see how much you know about your brain. I ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:33 am
camp
Hormel donation a big help for camp
The Y would like to thank Hormel Foods for its support and participation in the Hormel Cup for Camp Olson. Hormel’s corporate office and R ...
by Kristi Stasi, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:06 am
Columnists
Column: Celebrate Healthy Kids Day
By Kristi Stasi, Austin YMCE Demands of work, school, homework and never-ending to-do lists often make playtime a luxury that does not always make the ...