Leaning Tower YMCA of Metro Chicago Blog

Moving YMCA Mission Moment

2012-02-16T17:20:39+00:00

February 16, 2012

Take a moment and watch this moving video of an amazing YMCA Mission Moment. She is Y.

Camp is Y!

2012-02-15T19:12:57+00:00

February 15, 2012

Summer Camp Registration is open now!

Have You Met the Trotter Family?

2012-02-08T17:58:41+00:00

February 08, 2012

For many families, a second home is somewhere you spend time, feel safe and can relax. For the Trotter family, that place is the Leaning Tower YMCA.

Have You Met Coach Craig?

2012-02-07T17:53:50+00:00

February 07, 2012

If you've ever watched one of our youth sports classes, you have most likely seen Craig, or "Coach Craig" as our youth athletes and parents call him.

Letter From the Executive Director

2012-02-07T17:45:05+00:00

February 07, 2012

Welcome our new Executive Director, Amanda Yeast!

Family Night Luau-A splashing success!

2012-02-06T19:33:13+00:00

February 06, 2012

Thank you to everyone who joined us at LTY for the Family Night Luau!

HUGE Thank You for “Sub"porting the YMCA!

2012-02-06T15:20:43+00:00

February 06, 2012

Thank you to Jersey Mike's for choosing LTY as a recipient of their Grand Opening Fundraiser, and to all of you who "sub" ported us!

Casual Athlete Triathlon!

2012-02-01T20:57:55+00:00

February 01, 2012

Race at your own pace! SWIM+BIKE+RUN your way to the finish and earn free Y gear!

Parent Night Workshop at LTY presented by Cathy Cassani Adams and Todd Adams!

2012-01-20T16:29:41+00:00

January 20, 2012

LTY will be hosting a Parent Night Workshop with Cathy Cassani Adams discussing topics like self care, reducing chaos and connecting with your children!

LTY celebrates Chinese New Year!

2012-01-18T17:22:44+00:00

January 18, 2012

The LTY family celebrated the upcoming Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year!

Tower Triathlon and Youth Tower Triathlon Registration open NOW!

2012-01-11T20:57:29+00:00

January 11, 2012

Want a FREE month? Refer a Friend!

2012-01-11T16:39:42+00:00

January 11, 2012

Receive a FREE month of membership when you get a friend to join the Y!

We’re making Youth Basketball League a breeze!

2012-01-05T16:18:26+00:00

January 05, 2012

Looking for the YBL schedules, or in need of quick registration? Look no further! All of the information you need is located on one easy to access page!

Are you a Frequent Y-er?!

2012-01-04T20:31:04+00:00

January 04, 2012

It's time to start earning Frequent Y-er points! For every 30 visits, we will give you the chance to win awesome prizes!

Leaning Tower YMCA Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Callero to Celebrate Improvements

2011-12-30T18:43:50+00:00

December 30, 2011

Mayor Robert Callero joined staff and members of the Leaning Tower Y for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Y’s remodeled workout space!

Halls of LTY filled with the sound of Carolers!

2011-12-23T17:18:16+00:00

December 23, 2011

Wildwood school chorus stopped by LTY to sing carols for all to hear!

Nia teacher of the Year- Vote for Valerie!

2011-12-20T17:18:17+00:00

December 20, 2011

Vote for your favorite Nia instructor Valerie! Help her win Nia teacher of the year!

Generosity of Volunteers helps make Resident Holiday Dinner a success!

2011-12-19T15:52:06+00:00

December 19, 2011

The Housing Program, LTY Staff and its Residents would like to give a big "thank you" to all the volunteers that assisted with the Annual Residents Holiday Dinner!

Santa stopped by LTY for Holly-Day Family Night!

2011-12-13T22:27:57+00:00

December 13, 2011

Holly-Day Family night was a huge success! Even Santa stopped by to enjoy the festivities!

Early Childhood Exploration Room Renovations starting!

2011-12-08T19:38:50+00:00

December 08, 2011

Coming this February, the Early Childhood department will be opening a new exploration room filled with climbers, balls, blocks, toys, and much more for you and your child to experience together!

Holly-Day Family Night

2011-11-17T21:00:37+00:00

November 17, 2011

Join us for LTY's annual Holly-Day Family Night!

Lights on After School!

2011-11-03T19:09:36+00:00

November 03, 2011

Thank you everyone who joined us at LTY for Lights On After School,it was a huge success!

Update!-Weight Room Renovation!

2011-11-01T21:31:12+00:00

November 01, 2011

The LTY weight room will soon have a new look! It's being renovated!

LTY Sharks take 1st Place @ Lattof “Out-of-Shape” Meet!

2011-10-26T16:55:10+00:00

October 26, 2011

Congratulations to all of our swimmers and coaches for getting the Sharks off to a GREAT start this fall!

Halloween at the Y!

2011-10-25T16:39:01+00:00

October 25, 2011

Halloween Family Night at the Y was a spooktacular good time! Witches, goblins and ghost galore paraded through the halls of LTY!

LTY Empowers Blind Swimmers

2011-10-14T16:26:36+00:00

October 14, 2011

Rupa and Aihua Sprecher, both blind, have been learning to swim with the help of the Y since early September and have taken to lessons like fish, or in this case, Polliwogs.

Afterschool Fun at the Y!

2011-10-12T17:58:14+00:00

October 12, 2011

The Y is a great place to have fun! Just ask Afterschool Kindergartener, Gigi, who wrote all about it for her school newspaper!

Gym it and Swim it: Family Fun time at the Y!

2011-09-21T17:41:20+00:00

September 21, 2011

Saturday September 17th Y Family and Friends joined us for the annual Gym it and Swim it event. It was a huge succes and a great time was had by all!

A New Bike for Shonny

2011-09-20T14:43:40+00:00

September 20, 2011

When Y staff member Shonny was in dire need of a new bike to get to and from work, Y volunteer Bill McGraw stepped in and provided her with one.

LTY Food Pantry Drive a HUGE success!

2011-09-15T17:21:48+00:00

September 15, 2011

The recently held LTY food pantry drive was a huge success! Thank you to volunteers from Niles North High School and those that donated goods!