Minerva Area YMCA

10/13/2026

WAIT… YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE THERE TO BID?! 🤯

That's right! You can support the Minerva YMCA Benefit Auction without ever leaving your couch!

BIDDING IS OPEN NOW!
Bidding closes THIS SATURDAY, October 17!

Don't miss your chance to score some awesome items while supporting a great cause!

Bid from anywhere. Win something great. Support your Y!

10/09/2026

🎙️ Y in the World is a Community Learning Center Needed?

In our latest podcast episode, Kayleigh and Charity sit down with Gibbs Community Learning Center Director Lindsay Socotch and Vice President of Childcare, Heidi Wilson, to talk about a new space for children and families in Canton.

Discover how the YMCA and Canton for All People are working together to bring quality early learning closer to home in the Gibbs neighborhood—and connect families with support beyond childcare.

🎧 Tune in on Apple Music, Spotify or Amazon Music

10/07/2026

🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing volunteers who have coached with the Minerva Area YMCA! You’ve taught skills, built confidence, celebrated wins, survived practices, and probably heard “Coach!” about 847 times. 😂

Our programs are better because of you, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and heart you give to our kids and families.

Help us celebrate our YMCA coaches! Tag a coach who has made a difference for your family or drop their name in the comments and give them a little love! 👇

Thank you, coaches! We couldn’t do it without you! 🏆

10/03/2026

🍂 Fall Family Fun Day is coming to the Minerva Area YMCA! 🍂

Bring the whole family for a themed day of fall fun for all ages on Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM!

🎟️ Members: $15
🎟️ Nonmembers: $30

Registration is open now https://ymcastarkcounty.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product/Details?ActivityID=149180&RegistrationID=0

10/03/2026

🚢🎄 DON'T MISS THE BOAT FOR THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS CRUISE YMCA AUCTION!

You now have until Sunday to grab your tickets for the 31st Annual Minerva Area YMCA Benefit Auction on October 17!

I know everyone is wondering what the decorations will be for this year and what items they can bid on. Here are pictures from last year's auction.

🎟️ Comment AUCTION, and we’ll send you the ticket link!

👯 Tag a friend who needs to come with you!

Don’t miss the boat! ⚓

09/29/2026

🚢🎄 ALL ABOARD FOR A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! 🎄🚢

The 31st Annual Minerva Area YMCA Benefit Auction is setting sail on October 17, and we want you to join the crew!

Don't miss the boat! Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets and find all the details about this year's auction.

Our Christmas Cruise will be a night full of great food, festive decorations, amazing auction items, and plenty of fun — all while supporting the Minerva Area YMCA and the people we serve in our community.

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased by October 5!

Grab your crew, climb aboard, and let's make this year's auction one for the books! ⚓

09/29/2026

09/23/2026

Join today at www.ymcastark.org/join

09/21/2026

Join us for a Women’s Pop-Up Wellness Fair at the Eric Snow YMCA on Saturday, September 26, from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM!

Spend the morning investing in your health, wellness, and community with free fitness classes, educational sessions, health resources, and featured community partners.

✨ Fitness classes
Yoga at 9:00 AM
Hip Hop Tone at 10:30 AM

🩺 Wellness services & resource
Blood pressure screenings
Body composition scans
Chair massages
Nutrition counseling and healthy eating tips
Community resources and women’s veteran services
Free mammogram screenings — appointments are full

🎓 Educational sessions
Pelvic Floor Health at 9:30 AM
Midlife Stress Management for Women at 11:30 AM

Come connect, move, learn, and prioritize the most important person in your life: you.

📍 Eric Snow YMCA
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

09/20/2026

Now for the real breakdown 👇

💪 Free Childwatch
💪 Unlimited Free Fitness Classes
💪 Program Discounts
💪 YMCA360 Virtual Programming
💪 9 Locations
💪 Save up to $20/week per child on childcare

At the Y, fitness is about more than a workout—it’s about having the support, tools and community to keep moving forward. And there’s even more reason to get started: our $0 join fee special has been extended through September 30!

Join Today: https://www.ymcastark.org/join