WESTFIELD, NY -- Babysitting Class Limited spots remain in the September 29 babysitting class. The class, led by a certified trainer, is open to students 11 – 15. During the class the students will learn basic first aid, child care procedures and emergency procedures. In addition there will be a financial piece included, designed to help ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY -- Time Change Saturday morning adult exercise classes have been rescheduled for 9 a.m. and a special price put in effect. Beginning with the May classes, the per class price is just $5 – for members and non members alike. "With the weather getting better, people want to get up, get their ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- On Thanksgiving morning 2010, I awoke early to begin preparing for my first ever attempt at cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal. I had only just begun to unload items from the refrigerator when the phone rang. It was my father calling to let me know my mother had fallen and that they were awaiting an ambulance to take her ... Read More

As Western New Yorkers know all too well, the transition from the seemingly endless Chautauqua winter into the balmy weather of spring is a prolonged gradation that doesn’t allow for shorts and flip-flops until nearly May. That is, until the meteorological roller coaster that has been this year’s March. With 60-degree weather thrust ... Read More

AMESTOWN, NY -- The Jamestown YMCA and Hollyloft Ski and Bike recently celebrated the grand opening of their new indoor cycling studio. The program, which is called Cycle Hollyloft, is now located on the second floor of the Jamestown YMCA. The newly renovated studio, which was once a racquetball court, boasts 23 new spin bikes. Sponsored by ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY -- Spa Day. The YWCA Westfield is pleased to announce the Annual Spa Day/Women’s Expo will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 – 3 at the YWCA building. In addition to receiving spa services, attendees will have the opportunity to visit displays from area not for profit agencies, organizations and groups with a focus on women’s ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY -- Income Tax Help. Once again the YWCA will partner with AARP and the local RSVP office to offer income tax assistance to low income elderly in this area. Volunteers will be available, by appointment only, to assist seniors with simple 1040 forms, 1099 filings and earned income credit schedules. Individuals interested in making an ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the Jamestown Area YMCA is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives. Nationally, one in three children is obese or overweight, while 26.6 percent of ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — What’s your favorite type of exercise? If you’re like most people, cardio is at the top of your list. But focusing too much on cardio while neglecting core-strengthening exercises can result in weak core muscles and poor flexibility — and that can increase your chances of getting hurt. Even those who do conventional weight ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY — Interactive video games have become extremely popular. There are, on occasion, times that I also attempt to try my skills but I am no match for the computer or my teenage son. Because of its interactive design, we have bought into the concept that these games can be fun and fit for play. Because of its interactive design, we can ... Read More