NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA has some great programs for you to get a jump on fitness as we head into the holiday season.
"We are waiving the joiner fee, which is for most memberships, generally $50 for adult and family, $25 for youth, and that will be waived through Nov. 26," said David Foster with the Hutchinson Y. "Just in time to eat a lot of turkey on Thanksgiving Day and then come to the Y and work it all off."
There's also a program for current members to work on, as well.
"We're just kind of getting everybody ready for the holidays," Foster said. "We've got a member challenge called healthy through the holidays. You can sign up anytime and it starts Nov. 28 and goes to Jan. 1. It's only $15 and you can choose two focus areas. One, you could maintain or lose. You'll weigh in with our fitness staff by Thanksgiving Day and then weigh in again on New Year's Day. If you've maintained or lost weight, you will get a t-shirt. The second challenge option is called get fit. All you need to do, I say all, it's a little challenging, is attend 12 group exercise classes, land or water between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. The instructor will sign off on your attendance and you'll earn a shirt for that, as well."
Memberships are still going strong at the YMCA in Hutchinson.
"We're still hovering right at 5,000 total members at our location here in Hutch," Foster said. "That grows a little bit month over month, and the same with our monthly and ongoing programs too. It's a lot of momentum right now at the Y and staff are doing a great job offering programs and services that are serving our community at a high level."
You can find out more about the Hutchinson Y at https://ymcawichita.org/locations/hutchinson-ymca.