It’s time again for our annual Health & Wellness Fair! Vendors from across the area will be on hand to provide you with health screenings and information on a variety of topics – healthy living, personal care, nutrition, aging, and much more! Each attendee will receive a door prize ticket for their chance to win a Fitbit Versa 3. Basket raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $5.

Over 40 vendors are scheduled. Topics and screenings offered will include:

• Posture Screening/Analysis
• Foot Analysis
• Utility Payment Assistance Info
• Senior State Services
• Housing
• Volunteer Opportunities

No registration required.

Questions? Please contact Karen McLellan at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622

Giving blood is a simple, safe way to make a big difference in people’s lives.

Donating blood can help:

• People who go through disasters or emergency situations
• People who lose blood during major surgeries
• People who have lost blood because of a gastrointestinal bleed
• Women who have serious complications during pregnancy or childbirth
• People with cancer or severe anemia, sometimes caused by thalassemia or sickle cell disease

Before You Donate

If you want to donate blood, it’s important to ensure you meet the requirements and are properly prepared.

You’ll need to be:

• At least 16 years old to donate whole blood (at least 17 to donate platelets) in most states
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• In good health and feeling well

Hosted by the Community Blood Bank of NWPA (Bloodmobile). Donate to help out local NWPA hospitals.

If you have any questions, our branch contacts are listed below.

County location: Kelly 814-734-5700 | [email protected]

Eastside Family location: Shelly 814-899-9622 | [email protected]

Open to the public, registration is not required.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, join the YMCA Chronic Disease Prevention staff in this informative talk.

Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Join the Nation of Lifesavers movement!

Hands-only CPR is a “public awareness campaign to get more people to act when they encounter a cardiac arrest. Starting point to get more people to learn CPR.” In a few minutes learn how and practice delivering chest compression.

*Hands-only CPR does not replace or meet the requirements for a CPR certification.

To learn more, Contact Ellen at [email protected]  OR  814-899-9622 Ext. 3237

Happier Holidays Campaign

The holiday season can be joyful—but let’s be honest, it can also be overwhelming. Between travel, to-do lists, tempting treats, and packed calendars, it’s easy to lose sight of your own well-being.

That’s why we created the Happier Holidays Campaign—a fun, supportive, and intentional way to stay connected to your health and happiness through the season. Each week, we’ll focus on a different wellness theme that nurtures your spirit, mind, and body, from hydration and healthy eating to stress relief, family movement, and mindfulness.

What’s included in our 10 week Challenge:

• Weekly emails with video links providing tips and guidance to stay healthy through the holiday.
• Entry into weekly drawings for prizes (10 prizes total) upon opening the weekly emails.

How to get involved:

• Get registered – registration opens on October 1st!
• Open and watch the videos delivered through weekly emails.

Contact:

• Kelly at [email protected]

Campaign Partner:

• AETNA

To Kick Off the Challenge… Let’s Share the Sweetness!

Start the “Happier Holidays” Challenge by turning in your leftover Halloween candy! Instead of letting it tempt you at home, donate it to bring joy to others.

🍬 We’ll be collecting candy to share with the City Mission or use in YMCA Childcare programs—a simple way to start the season with generosity and intention.

Drop-off bins are available at the front desk all week. Let’s kick off with kindness—and a little less sugar!

Let’s make this season brighter, healthier, and more meaningful—one small habit at a time. You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.

Join us for monthly peer led Parkinson’s support group. During the one hour meeting, we will discuss things Parkinson’s-related as well as incorporate exercises. The program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

To learn more, Contact Ellen at [email protected]  OR  814-899-9622 Ext. 3237

Participants will be assessed on their strength, balance, cardio endurance, agility, and flexibility. Test results will help individuals identify specific health goals and appropriate programs and classes.

New in 2025 We are adding a cognitive piece to the assessments!

A comfortable outfit and sneakers should be worn. For the most accurate results, participants should avoid vigorous exercise before the fitness assessments.

FREE and OPEN to the community! No registration required.