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Gym Etiquette

10 December 2014 - by ymcablog

Whether you've been a longtime gym member or have just recently joined the YMCA, it can be easy...read more
Mindful exercise
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Mindful exercise

03 December 2014 - by ymcablog

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and focusing on the present. Mindfulness...read more
How to cook with kids at all ages
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How to cook with kids at all ages

30 November 2014 - by ymcablog

Cooking with kids at any age can be fun and easy! If your kids get cooking now, chances are they...read more
Pam's Y story
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Pam's Y story

27 November 2014 - by ymcablog

Y member Pam Shirran sat down with us to chat about her YMCA story, including what inspired her...read more
Arriba secrets revealed
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Arriba secrets revealed

18 November 2014 - by ymcablog

Think dance-based group cardio workouts like YMCA Arriba are just an hour of mindless...read more
3rd Annual Cedar Glen Alumni Fall Event
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3rd Annual Cedar Glen Alumni Fall Event

02 November 2014 - by ymcablog

Over 30 Cedar Glen staff alumni had a great time getting together at the 3rd Annual Fall Alumni...read more
Get To Know A Cedar Glen Staff
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Get To Know A Cedar Glen Staff

01 November 2014 - by ymcablog

Michaele Gebru is the Farm Team Leader at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre. He can often be...read more
How to get your little ones to love the water!
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How to get your little ones to love the water!

30 September 2014 - by ymcablog

We all want our children to be strong swimmers, but how can you teach your kid to swim if they're...read more
Get crafty with your kids this fall
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Get crafty with your kids this fall

24 September 2014 - by ymcablog

Seasonal changes provide great learning opportunities for children. There are so many fall...read more
Practice makes perfect: Toronto youth take the stage at third annual Rep Your Region Talent Showcase
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Practice makes perfect: Toronto youth take the stage at third annual Rep Your Region Talent Showcase

22 September 2014 - by ymcablog

This blog post has been written by June Findlay, a YMCA Exchanges staff member and Rep Your...read more

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