Join the YWCO and Cora Rose Wellness for a special September Lunch & Learn focused on the connection between mindfulness, movement, and injury prevention.

Staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but learning to listen to your body can be just as important as the workout itself. During this session, Cora Rose Wellness will share practical mindfulness techniques to help you become more aware of your body, recognize signs of tension or fatigue, and make more intentional choices during exercise and everyday movement.

Whether you're new to fitness, a regular at the YWCO, or simply looking for ways to take better care of your body, this conversation will offer approachable tools you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Come learn how slowing down, paying attention, and being more present can help you move with greater awareness and reduce your risk of injury.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your lunch—we’ll see you there!

Join us as we celebrate 120 Years of impact in the community! Everyone is invited, so bring your family, friends, and all YWCO supporters!

Opening Celebration & Legacy Trail Walk

Kick off the morning as we gather to recognize 120 years of impact and community connection. Guests are invited to participate in a family-friendly trail walk while exploring YWCO history, celebrating milestones, and reflecting on the people and partnerships that have shaped our legacy.

Highlights include:

• Welcome remarks

• Anniversary recognition

• Community stories

• Guided trail walk

• Opportunities to share YWCO memories

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Community Celebration & Activities

Following the trail walk, guests are invited to enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, community resources, entertainment, and opportunities to connect.

Activities include:

• Live music

• Bouncy house

• Face painting

• Photo booth

• Hands-on activities for all ages

• Community vision and legacy activities

• Anniversary raffles and giveaways

• Local vendors and community organizations

• Opportunities to learn about local resources and services

• Food trucks available (for purchase)

Join us here at the YWCO for a fun night of Bingo!

Hello Ghouls and Goblins! Welcome to our Halloween Bingo Bash! Grab your spooky snacks, take a seat, and get ready for five fang-tastic rounds of Bingo! Each round has a different pattern and prize. Keep your eyes on those cards and your ears open — because when you hear a Halloween tune, the next round is about to begin!

Costume Contest, Pizza, and Music brought to you by DJ Larry, will be provided!

Dear Friends of the YWCO,

Thank you for being a valued part of our community. Whether you visit our Research Drive location or take part in our outreach programs, your support helps us bring our mission to life every day.

This summer, we’re proud to celebrate 119 years of serving the Athens community! To mark this milestone, we invite you to make a special birthday gift to support the people, programs, and spaces that make the YWCO a place of connection, wellness, and growth for all ages.

At the heart of our work is our mission:
“The YWCO empowers people to transform their lives through fitness, wellness, education, and fun.”
Your gift helps us provide meaningful experiences for children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Here’s how your gift can make a difference:
• $100 could provide a week of healthy snacks for Girls Club participants or help fund art and craft supplies for early childhood programs.
• $250 could support a wellness workshop for older adults, including yoga, nutrition education, or mental health resources.
• $500 could help fund swim safety instruction for children who may not otherwise have access to water safety education—a lifesaving skill.
• $1,000 could contribute to the upgrading of fitness equipment or support a community outreach event that brings wellness and educational programming to underserved neighborhoods.

We hope you'll join us for this free, family-friendly celebration featuring games, local vendors, and a photo booth—an opportunity to honor our history and the community that made it possible.

Thank you for being part of the YWCO family. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Come and have lunch with us while we learn about all things Diabetes care! Michelle Parisi from UGA will be joining us!

Every participant has the opportunity to run/walk in honor/memory of a loved one affected by cancer. After your run you will have the opportunity to walk through our Memory Garden. A tranquil space we have created for you to take a moment to reflect, pay tribute & find solace among the butterflies!

A fundraiser to help the recovery community.

2-minute intervals: do 100 x 100 yards

Do as many as you can!

Other options include 100 x 75, or 100 x 50

Bring snacks and drinks to share!

You do not have to be a member to participate! Please come and join in on the fun!

We are so excited to announce that the YWCO has entered the annual Oconee County Christmas Parade. Please join us as we ride our big blue bus down Main Street! We would like to extend an invitation to participate with us! We will be meeting at the YWCO at 12:30, and departing for lineup at 1:30. If you’re interested, please contact Tori Arias (toriarias.ywco@gmail.com)/Pam Brittingham (pbrittingham@ywco.org)