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March 7, 2025 Updates & Events

First Friday Message – You warm my Heart

Almost two years ago, my daughter questioned Santa’s magic, marking the end of an era for us. Now, with Halloween, another milestone looms. As kids grow older, the desire to...

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February 27, 2025 Family Centers

Winter Park YMCA Executive Director Andrea Arbogast

Andrea Arbogast proudly serves as Executive Director of the Winter Park YMCA. She went to school at the University of Charleston in West Virginia and studied Business Administration and Communications,...

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February 27, 2025 Healthy Living

Embrace the Movement: Top Seven Fitness Trends to Get Y Strong in 2025

At the YMCA of Central Florida, we believe that movement is more than just exercise—it's a celebration of life, strength and connection. As we step into 2025, we are excited...

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January 23, 2025 Press Releases

Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride Partner with YMCA of Central Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride partner with YMCA of Central Florida to launch Lions Pride Jr. youth soccer program ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2025) — Following...

January 21, 2025 Press Releases

YMCA of Central Florida Host 34th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast

MEDIA CONTACT: Carrie-Lynn Tumlin [email protected] 407-694-4614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southwest Orlando Jaycees, Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the YMCA of Central Florida host 34th annual Arthur...

Personal Trainer Morgan Gelinas high-fiving her client at the Downtown Orlando YMCA

December 26, 2024 Healthy Living

New Year, SMART Goals: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

As the new year approaches, many of us reflect on our aspirations and set goals for personal and professional growth. Yet, without a clear plan, those goals often fade as...

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December 25, 2024 Healthy Living

Christmas Message 2024 from Reverend Archie Adams

Packing District Jingle Jog 5K Fun Run & Walk

December 6, 2024 Healthy Living

Firsts are the Best!

In the 3+ years that I’ve shared these messages with you, we’ve covered quite a bit. I shared stories about family and friends and recounted countless experiences that I’ve witnessed...

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YMCA of Central Florida CEO Kevin Bolding talking with people at an event

November 1, 2024 Healthy Living

Today’s Effort: Tomorrow’s Victory

Don’t worry, I’m NOT getting into politics. As a child of the 70’s, I learned from the great philosopher Linus in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown that there “are...

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October 19, 2024 Press Releases

Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast organizers welcome high school seniors to apply for its annual scholarship

The Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship is now accepting applications from BIPOC high school seniors in Central Florida. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrate leadership, community service,...

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