DINK FOR STAYSTRONG PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 AM
Emilson Y, Outdoor Pickleball Courts
October is Staystrong Month
The Y is where wellness and community come together. And every October, the South Shore YMCA raises awareness and support for the Staystrong Cancer Support Program, which provides vital support for cancer patients, survivors, and their families. From featured fitness fundraiser classes to volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, there are many ways to get involved and make an impact in our community.
2026 Staystrong Featured Fitness Classes
A minimum $30 donation to Staystrong is requested for each Featured Fitness Class, supporting the program and empowering others to stay STRONG.
Classes Offered
STAYSTRONG ZUMBATHON WITH LORENA, FEATURING JULIA, YVONNE, SANDRA, ESTA AND KIM
75-Minute Zumbathon
Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Emilson Y, Clark Pavilion
STAYSTRONG YOGA & MEDITATION WITH AMBER, ANA, PAULA and LIANNA
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Emilson Y, Clark Pavilion
ZUMBA WITH ARTHUR AND EMI
Sunday, October 25 | 9:00–10:30 AM
Hale Family Y, Fieldhouse Basketball Court
STAYSTONG YOGA & MEDITATION WITH PAULA
Wednesday, October 28 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Hale Family Y, Studio B
COUNTRY LINE DANCING WITH JEN AND MAUREEN
Friday, November 20
Beginner Lesson | 5:30–6:30 PM
Open Dancing | 6:30–8:00 PM
Emilson Y, Clark Pavilion
Get your STAYSTRONG shirt!
Purchase your very own Staystrong SPIRIT MIND BODY long-sleeved shirt at our front desk for $35!
Volunteer During Staystrong Month
We are always looking for volunteers during Staystrong Month in October! If you are interested in volunteering for our resource table at the Emilson Y or Hale Family Y, please click the signup sheet button below.
As a Staystrong Month volunteer, you will help our Y:
- Hand out resources to those interested in participating in Staystrong as a cancer patient or survivor
- Help visitors honor or memorialize a ribbon for our Staystrong window
- Receive donations that benefit the program and participants,
- Receive advice/wishes for our suggestion box to grow the program.
- 1-2 volunteers per shift, weekday 2-hour shifts 9AM-7PM, or weekend shifts from 9AM-1PM available.
Questions?
Please contact Peter Helms, phelms@ssymca.org, for information on volunteering during Staystrong Month.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a difference for cancer survivors and their families by supporting the South Shore YMCA Staystrong Program. Complete our sponsorship form and contact Peter Helms at phelms@ssymca.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM
Donate to help more families STAYSTRONG
This FREE community support program is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors through our Annual Campaign. When you give to the Y to support Staystrong, you help hundreds of individuals and their families find a source of calm, strength, and peace through free Y membership, programs, camp, babysitting...and more. Give today and help others to STAYSTRONG.
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