Downtown Express YMCA

We're excited to sponsor the F5 Fall Fitness Festival, 5K & Half Marathon!

Join us for the race, the Fall Fitness Festival, and a full morning of fitness, family, and community fun!

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Hays Farm at South Huntsville
Register: https://tinyurl.com/F5HalfMarathon

We’re excited to share that our partner, Dick's Sporting Goods, will be hosting an another exclusive 20% off discount shop event for YMCA members and youth sports families, just in time for back to school! 🎒

Event Dates:
🗓️ Friday, August 21 – Monday, August 24
📍 Locations: Dick’s Sporting Goods at Huntsville and Huntsville East

Enjoy 20% off most items throughout the store. If something isn’t available in-store, a team member can help you place an order on-site — you’ll still receive the 20% discount, free shipping, and delivery within 3–6 business days on qualifying team sports items.

Stop by your Y for your exclusive in-store coupon!

🥋 SENIORS — BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE & LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF! 💪

Join us tomorrow at the Downtown Express YMCA for our Senior Self-Defense Class!

This FREE, interactive class is designed specifically for seniors and will teach simple, effective techniques to help you:

✅ Improve your awareness
✅ Recognize potential threats
✅ Learn practical self-defense techniques
✅ Respond with confidence
✅ Build strength and confidence

The class is led by experienced former law enforcement professionals, including a retired police officer and former FBI agent.

📍 Downtown Express YMCA
🥋 Aerobics Room
📅 August 19
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
💙 FREE EVENT!

Space is limited, so sign up today and join us!

For more information, contact Sharon Allen at [email protected] or 256-428-9622 ext. 131.

💆 The wait is almost over, Downtown Y friends!

Massage Therapy launches TOMORROW, August 18, at the Downtown Express YMCA! 🎉

That means professional massage therapy is now available at all three Heart of the Valley YMCA locations.

Whether you’re looking to recover after a workout, ease muscle tension, manage everyday stress or simply make time for yourself, the Y is ready to support your health and wellness goals.

✨ YMCA members receive special discounted rates.

Don’t wait to make time for you—book your appointment today!

📱 Call or text Denise Dale, LMT, at (256) 348-4572 to schedule your Downtown Express appointment.

Learn more: ymcahuntsville.org/massage-therapy

Relax. Recover. Feel your best.

Our Fall Program Guide is LIVE, and there’s so much to look forward to at the Y this season! 🙌

⚽ Youth Sports
🏊 Swim Lessons
🎉 Special Events
🧡 Child Care
✨ NEW offerings launching soon
🏃‍♀️ Health & Wellness programming
…and so much more!

Whether you’re looking for ways to keep kids active, learn a new skill, make connections or simply spend more time together, there’s a place for you at the Y this fall.

👀 See what’s coming up and start planning your season today!

👉 Explore the Fall Program Guide: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/277739313/

Find your next favorite thing at the Y! 🍁

💜 BEYOND THE BATTLE: Cancer Wellness Program 💜

Cancer treatment may end, but the journey through survivorship continues. Beyond the Battle is a FREE 6-week wellness program designed to support individuals who have completed cancer treatment as they transition into survivorship and focus on living well beyond cancer.

Join us for six weeks of education, connection, creativity, movement, and support!

📅 Tuesdays | September 1–October 6
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Southeast Family YMCA
1000 Weatherly Road | Huntsville, AL

✨ Weekly topics include:
🎨 Creative Expression & Painting
🥗 Cancer & Nutrition
🧘 Mental Health, Mindfulness & Restorative Yoga
💊 Oncology Medications & Side Effects
🤸 Physical Therapy & Mobility
🏃 Cancer & Exercise

Our program brings together professionals from the YMCA, Clearview Cancer Institute, Huntsville Hospital, and NESIN Therapy to provide practical information, encouragement, and support.

If you have completed cancer treatment—or know someone who has—we would love for you to join us! No matter where you are in your survivorship journey, this program is an opportunity to connect with others, learn, move, and focus on your wellness. 💜

👉 FREE 6-week program — registration is open!

For more information, contact Sharon Allen at (256) 428-9622 or [email protected].

🧠🎉 Don’t Forget to Sign Up for Senior Trivia! 🎉🧠

Join us at the Downtown YMCA for a fun-filled Senior Trivia event! Gather your friends, test your knowledge, enjoy some laughs, and make great memories with fellow Y members. 💙

📍 Downtown YMCA Aug 12th 2p-3p
🧠 Senior Trivia
🎉 Fun • Fellowship • Friendly Competition

Don’t miss out—sign up today! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

🎉 Senior Trivia Fun at the Southeast YMCA! 🧠💙

What a fun time we had at our Senior Trivia & Potluck Social at the Southeast YMCA! Even though we had a small group, they brought BIG energy, lots of laughs, great conversation, and plenty of friendly competition! 😄👏

A special CONGRATULATIONS to our trivia winners! 🏆🎉

🥳 Charlene Guynes
🥳 Sallyanne Cos
🥳 Gina Cedotal

These three lucky winners each won a FREE month of their YMCA membership! 🎁💙

Thank you to everyone who came out, brought food, shared some laughs, and made the afternoon so much fun. We love creating opportunities for our seniors to connect, have fun, and enjoy being active together!

We can’t wait for the next one at the Downtown YMCA Aug 12th from 2p-3p! ❤️💪

Keep an eye out for more Senior Socials and activities coming your way!

🛡️ Senior Self-Defense Class 🛡️

Feel stronger. Feel safer. Feel more confident! 💪

Join the Heart of the Valley YMCA for a FREE Senior Self-Defense Class designed specifically for older adults.

Led by former law enforcement professionals—including a retired police officer and former FBI agent—this interactive class will teach simple, practical techniques to help you:
✅ Recognize potential threats
✅ Improve your awareness
✅ Respond with confidence
✅ Build confidence and peace of mind

📍 Three Locations — Three Opportunities to Join!

Southeast Family YMCA
🥋 Ninja Room
📅 August 18 | 1–2 PM

Downtown Express YMCA
🥋 Aerobics Room
📅 August 19 | 2–3 PM

Hogan Family YMCA
🥋 Movement Studio
📅 August 20 | 1–2 PM

🎉 FREE EVENT — YMCA MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME!

📧 Questions? Contact Sharon Allen at [email protected]
📞 256-428-9622 ext. 131

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills, build confidence, and feel more prepared!