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For Women's History Month we're celebrating women of the Y like Addie Hunton, one of only three African American women assigned to serve over 200,000 segregated Black troops stationed in France as part of the YMCA’s massive World War I support effort.

We're also lifting up Janice Paton, the first woman to be named to the National YMCA Board of Directors in 1962. At the youthful age 26, she broke barriers and paved the way for women’s leadership across the Y movement!

Learn about these trailblazers and more at ymcadc.org/womens-history-month/

As we celebrate International Women's Day (March 8), WTOP News is helping us celebrate the strength and resilience of women. YMCA Fairfax County Reston member Becky Lee is setting national records at 75! See her story on how she got started, and how our trainer Pete Galleli is supporting her journey: https://wtop.com/virginia/2026/03/how-a-fairfax-co-woman-secured-a-new-national-powerlifting-record/

And all are welcome to join today's Open House at Reston including the powerlifting meet at YMCA Reston through 3pm, featuring Becky and so many other strong members!

How a Fairfax Co. woman secured a new national powerlifting record - WTOP News At 75, Reston athlete Becky Lane is breaking national powerlifting records after taking up strength training post‑surgery. She now trains six days a week and continues to prove that age and arthritis don’t limit success.

🌟 Today is YMCA Day of Giving! 🌟 Every child deserves a summer filled with confidence, friendship, and unforgettable camp memories, but not every family can afford it.
Your gift to our Send a Kid to Camp Campaign helps make camp possible for kids who need it most. Give today. Change a summer. 🌞🏕️
https://www.ymcadc.org/support-the-y/give/send-a-kid-to-camp/

The flu rate in the DMV is currently high and it is not too late to get the flu vaccine. The Y is offering our Winter Flu Shot Clinic across 8 YMCA locations on Saturday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 18. No appointment necessary. Please see the flyer for further details.

For more than 20 years we’ve been proud to have Tom Evans as part of our Y Alexandria family, and now he’s being spotlighted for his fitness journey by .

Learn more at:
https://thezebra.org/2026/01/25/tom-evans-muscles-on-heading-for-99/

Have you grabbed your spot for our new Pickleball for Parkinson's program? During the six-week series, Parkinson’s-trained instructors and certified-pickleball coaches will lead weekly classes designed to help participants move with confidence and joy through movement, skill-building and social engagement. And it's FREE! The series is in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter and pickleball at the Y is powered by JOOLA Pickleball.

Spots are limited, sign-up here: https://www.ymcadc.org/pickleball-for-parkinsons. Photo taken from the YMCA Dinking to Defeat Parkinson's event, powered by JOOLA.

Next week marks the start of our new Pickleball for Parkinson's program ! The FREE six-week series combines movement, skill-building, and social engagement in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Each weekly class is designed by Parkinson’s-trained instructors and certified-pickleball coaches to help participants move with confidence and joy. The series is in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter and pickleball at the Y is powered by JOOLA Pickleball.

Register here: https://www.ymcadc.org/pickleball-for-parkinsons

Photo taken from the YMCA Dinking to Defeat Parkinson's event, powered by JOOLA.

As states of emergency are still in effect, in addition to many means of transportation being limited, all YMCA facilities will open at 12pm on Monday, January 26. Also, all Early Learning and School Age programs will be cancelled for the day. Please click to learn more. https://www.ymcadc.org/inclement-weather-updates/

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we remember Dr. King's dedication to lead with love. May we all be reminded to do the same.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's Executive Leadership Team and staff from across the Association gather at YMCA Arlington Tennis & Pickleball Center for an end-of-year event to recognize the employees of the year, celebrate achievements, and kickoff the 175th Anniversary Campaign.

This holiday season we were happy to partner with BCC Rotary for our 43rd Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race. This Thanksgiving tradition raises funds to support Y programming including Send a Kid to Camp and Fit & Well Seniors. See some of our favorite moments from the day here:

A Look Back at Turkey Chase Charity Race 2025 | YMCA DC On Thursday, November 27th, the YMCA of Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary partnered to host the 43rd annual Turkey Chase Charity Race. As the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser year after year, this beloved annual community-giving event attracts participants from far in wide in the s...