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    Remembering Mick Lee, The “Spirit of Camp Nissokone”

    Earlier this month, we celebrated the life and legacy of a beloved member of our Camp Nissokone family — Mick Lee. Mick served as our Property Manager at Camp Nissokone in Oscoda from 1993-2018, also helping to oversee the maintenance and facilities at Camp Ohiyesa for much of that time. Mick followed his father, Chuck,…

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  • Detroit Hosted 1 of 8 Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experiences

    Earlier this month, we hosted one of 8 regional EMLE events in 2022! In collaboration with Greater Grand Rapids YMCA and Ann Arbor YMCA, we created an experience that allowed our network of staff to connect with peers, learn about mentorship, and learn more about our Y movement.  This year’s tour shed light on the…

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  • The Five Days of Diwali

    Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. This festival is a spiritual awakening in many South Indian cultures and marks the start of the…

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    Fall into Family Fun!

    We know that quality family time is becoming harder to find! Your local Y is packed with Fall family friendly activities. Whether you come to the Y to do something together or separately there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy! Enhance quality family time at a family fun event! Halloween at the…

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    Jackie Kippen

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    Spooky Fun for Everyone; Halloween At the YMCA.

    Halloween at the Y (HAY) 2022 will provide fun safe outdoor activities for children at our YMCAs throughout metropolitan Detroit during October. We also have lots of other Halloween themed programs available for more family fun! Children will enjoy healthy treats, scavenger hunts, crafts and so much more. Activities, dates and times vary by location.…

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  • Final Y170 Recap!

    Grand Prize Drawing Winner: Heidi Dale! Congrats to Heidi, a valued member of the Macomb YMCA, and the winner of our Grand Prize drawing. Heidi won $1,852 (the year the YMCA Detroit was founded) and 1 year membership to the Y! 1st Runner Up: Helen Shingledecker from the Carls Family YMCA! Helen won $1,000 gift…

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  • September 170 Recap

    September Drawing Winner: Maurice Bounds! Congrats to Maurice, a valued member of the South Oakland YMCA, and the winner of our August drawing. Yeah Maurice!! Everyone who logged 600 minutes or more in June was entered into the drawing, and there will be a drawing every month. YMCA Branch Name Birmingham Family YMCA Teri Keller…

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    Jackie Kippen

  • Celebrate Welcoming Week

    Join us September 12-17 for Welcoming Week! Welcoming week is a weeklong national celebration that elevates the contributions of immigrants and US born citizens to our countries social fabric. This time allows neighbors to connect, build mutual understanding, and celebrate cultural diversity. Celebrating Welcoming Week is important for the wellbeing of our communities that everyone…

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  • Y170 August Recap

    August Drawing Winner: Will Wiggins! Congrats to Will, a valued member of the Macomb YMCA, and the winner of our August drawing. Go Will!! Everyone who logged 600 minutes or more in June was entered into the drawing, and there will be a drawing every month. YMCA Branch Name Birmingham Family YMCA Teri Keller Birmingham…

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  • Y170 July Recap

    July Drawing Winner: Hallie Robinson! Congrats to Hallie, a valued member of the Farmington YMCA, and the winner of our July drawing. Go Hallie!! Everyone who logged 600 minutes or more in June was entered into the drawing, and there will be a drawing every month. YMCA Branch Name Birmingham Family YMCA Matthew Howell Birmingham…

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    Jackie Kippen