🍪 Cookies With Santa 🎄
Get ready for a cozy, sweet celebration!

Join us for an evening of cookies, pictures with Santa, crafts, activities and enjoy the holiday spirit together.

Perfect for all ages – bring your friends, family, or just yourself and get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit.

Optional: Wear your favorite holiday sweater!

Join us for a festive evening of movement and fun at our Dance Fitness Costume Party!  This special event will feature high energy dance activities, a photo booth to capture the excitement and a costume contest with prizes!

Join us for Fall Migration Birding!

Many birds migrate after dark and can be seen early morning in the trees resting and searching for food. Participants will stroll the YMCA trails spotting and identifying different bird species. Afterwards, the group will migrate over to the building for hot beverages and doughnuts! Please wear boots or sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. To enhance your birding experience, bring a cell phone for downloading the Merlin Bird App and binoculars.

Bernie Avon, will be conducting a financial seminar for our members in the Community Room

Jump on in, and catch a movie from the water at Flick & Float! We’re transforming the indoor pool into the ultimate aquatic cinema for an unforgettable night of warm-water fun, big-screen entertainment, and high-energy movie magic.

No matter the weather outside, the water is perfect! Float along with the film, splash around with friends, or kick back on the pool deck to enjoy a unique movie experience like no other.

Join us for trick-or-treating, crafts, and games! Open to all!

Step out of your daily routine and prioritize your holistic well-being with our curated Mind & Body Specialty Events. Designed to nurture both physical vitality and mental clarity, this category hosts unique, immersive experiences that blend movement, mindfulness, and community connection.

🍫 Hot Chocolate & Cookie Decorating Party 🎄
Get ready for a cozy, sweet celebration!

Join us for an afternoon of hot cocoa and creativity as we sip, decorate, and enjoy the holiday spirit together. Whether you’re a cookie artist or just in it for the sprinkles, this event is all about fun, flavor, and festive vibes.

✨ What’s Included:

• A DIY hot chocolate bar with all the fixings: whipped cream, marshmallows, peppermint, caramel, and more

• Fresh sugar cookies ready to be decorated

• Tons of frosting, sprinkles, and edible decorations

• Music, laughter, and holiday cheer

Perfect for all ages – bring your friends, family, or just yourself and get ready to make (and eat!) some delicious memories.

Optional: Wear your favorite holiday sweater or elf attire!

Thank you so much for being part of our YMCA community! We will be celebrating our members all week with fun raffles, special treats, family activities, and more!

Special Activities:

Monday, 11/16: Build Your Own Healthy Breakfast Parfait 7am-9am
Enjoy a build your own breakfast parfait bar in the welcome center to jump-start your day!

Wednesday, 11/18: Tea Party 11am-1pm
Join us in the community room for an English-inspired tea party!

Friday, 11/20: Family Game Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
Enjoy a night of dedicated, screen-free time and gather to play super-sized board games, card games, and party games together with family! Please register so we can plan snacks accordingly – 1 registration per family.

🎈 Noon Years Eve🎉

Help us ring in the New Year!

Bring the kids to celebrate the New Year.

How will we celebrate?

• Balloon Drop at 12:00pm
• Dancing & Activities

Perfect for all ages – bring your friends, family, or just yourself and get ready to celebrate

Why wait until midnight to celebrate? Bring the whole family to our Noon Year’s Eve Zumba Party!

We’re kicking off the fun with a high-energy, all-ages Zumba dance session packed with kid-friendly beats and easy-to-follow moves. Everyone can dance, laugh, and move together as we count down to our big 12:00 PM Balloon Drop!

Pancakes with Santa
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Baierl Family YMCA

Kick off the holiday season with a morning full of festive fun! Join us for a delicious pancake brunch and the special opportunity for your child to meet Santa Claus in person. Families can enjoy a warm stack of pancakes, create seasonal holiday crafts, and capture memorable moments with Santa.

This community celebration is open to everyone, but registration is required for both members and non-members. Please reserve your spot by Saturday, December 5 to secure your family’s visit with Santa.

✨ Highlights:

• Freshly served pancake brunch

• Meet-and-greet with Santa

• Holiday craft station for kids and families

Don’t miss this cheerful holiday tradition—bring your loved ones and enjoy a cozy morning of pancakes, crafts, and Christmas magic!

Whether new or experienced with a plant-based lifestyle, all are welcome! Come and meet others who are learning and benefiting from plant-centered eating. You’ll receive helpful information, support, and cameraderie.

Location: Front Lobby

Join us at the Pavilion from 12pm-2pm to get your pumpkin ready for Halloween!

Join us for a pumpkin display, crafts, games & more!

The American Red Cross will be onsite in the Sampson Family YMCA Community Room hosting a Blood Drive.

For more information and to sign up please visit:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time

It states Registration closed as you have to register through Red Cross Website.

🎉 Senior Holiday Party at the Sampson Family YMCA🎉

🌟 Location: YMCA Gymnasium

Get into the holiday spirit with fun, friendship, and festivities! Join us for a joyful celebration featuring:
🎁 Games to entertain and delight
🎉 Door Prizes for lucky attendees
🍪 Delicious Food & More

Bring a Dish to Share (Optional)
If you’d like to contribute to the feast, please let us know when you register. Whether you’re bringing a favorite holiday treat or just your lovely self, we’d love to have you!

✨ Registration Required
To ensure a smooth and delightful experience for everyone, please register by Friday, December 11th

Let’s make this holiday season merry and bright together! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄

🌟 Spencer Family YMCA Advisory Board Open House

Are you passionate about making a difference in our community?

Join us for a casual, drop-in Open House to learn how you can help shape the future of the Spencer Family YMCA! Whether you are a long-time member or new to our community, we would love to connect with you.

Event Details

• When: Monday, November 9th

• Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Drop in anytime!)

• Where: Welcome Center Lobby

Why Attend?

• Meet the Board: Chat with current Advisory Board members in a friendly, relaxed setting.

• Get Your Questions Answered: Learn more about what the board does and how it supports our YMCA’s mission.

• Explore Board Membership: Discover what it takes to become an Advisory Board Member and how your unique skills can help our local community thrive.

No RSVP required! Stop by on your way in or out of the facility—we’ll have friendly faces ready to welcome you.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community. We hope to see you there!

🎃 Join Us for a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Event! 👻

Get ready for a afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun at our Trunk or Treat event! Decorated cars, candy, costumes and more!

📍 Location: Sampson Family YMCA Upper parking lot

Bring the kids in their best costumes and trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk, where each car will be decked out in creative themes and full of treats. Plus, we’ll have exciting games, music, and photo opportunities that will make this a Halloween to remember!

Whether you’re coming to enjoy the decorations, stock up on candy, or just join in on the spooky fun, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to bring a bag for all your goodies! 🎃🍬

FREE Admission for All!
Come with friends, family, and your Halloween spirit!

Please Register for: Trunk Decorating, Haunted Gingerbread House Decorating, and Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating.

🎃 Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spook-tacular afternoon of Halloween fun at the Baierl Family YMCA’s annual Trunk or Treat event! This registration includes access to all event activities. Each ticket admits one child (1 year and older) and includes trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and more.

Don’t forget to wear your costumes and bring your treat bags—this is one of our most exciting events of the year!

Vitalant will be onsite in the Spencer Family YMCA Community Room hosting a blood drive!

For more information and to sign up:

Click here to register or Call 877-25-VITAL

Use Code: UC4030033

It states registration closed as you have to register through Vitalant.