It'’s crucial to follow proper safety precautions when walking on icy surfaces as you step out of your vehicles or buildings.
Here are some important tips to help you stay safe:
**Walk Like a Penguin**
- Slightly point your feet outward.
- Keep your center of gravity ...
The Treasure Valley YMCA partnered with Project Filter to host a Quit Week Challenge in support of the Great American Smokeout- a nationwide movement encouraging people to take the first step toward living tobacco-free. Whether you’re ready to quit completely or just want to cut ...
This past week was a week to remember in the heart of little Wilder, Idaho. Wilder is a rural farming community, about 30 minutes outside of Caldwell, where hard work and family ties run deep. This fall, the YMCA and Wilder School District are working together to help families plant seeds of ...
The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring the stories of Black leaders who helped move the Y – and America – forward, as well as ...
February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and women since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. ...
As winter sets in, cold weather brings slippery surfaces, icy sidewalks, and other hazards that can lead to injuries at home, work, or on the road. To help you stay safe, we’ve compiled essential tips to prevent slips, trips, falls, cold-related injuries, and other seasonal ...
You’re invited to celebrate 12 Days of Giving this holiday season! Here are 12 ways to help others “Find Their Y” and create a stronger, healthier community in 2025. Please consider donating to or getting involved in any of the 12 causes below. Be sure to share how you're giving this holiday ...
-By Bretta Perry RN, Y Member and Volunteer
The YMCA is committed to promoting health and wellness in our community, and to assist with that mission, the Tomlinson South Meridian branch has outfitted itself with the EGYM System.
EGYM features a central hub that gathers physiological ...
As I began thinking about how I wanted to articulate "my story" I found myself trying to hide, how can I write this so I don't feel needy or less than or ultimately humiliated and ashamed.
This can't be avoided.
So here goes.
My name is Lori, I am 52 years old. About ...
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has always been the place to support your health and wellness and build community connections. But 2025 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting years yet!
With new and enhanced programs for all our members, we’re committed to making the Y more accessible ...
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has a long commitment to ensuring the children and youth we serve are safe and protected from abuse. As part of the commitment, we are excited to share that we have received Praesidium Accreditation for our facilities and programs.
Praesidium is a leader in ...