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April 2016
Walking Wednesdays
Meet at Sara’s YMCA on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. for a 30-minute walk in the Park! Free and open to all!
Find out more »April 2018
Ballantyne Safety Around Water Drive
Did you know drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14? Help us lower this statistic by supporting Ballantyne’s Safety Around Water Drive benefiting the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Donate new or used swim gear including swimsuits, goggles, beach towels and spray sunscreen at Sara’s YMCA April 28 through May 5. Swimsuits of all sizes will be accepted. Can't make it to the Y, but still want to support the cause? Donate online to make a difference!Safety Around Water is a free water…
Find out more »May 2018
Togetherhood: Run! Ballantyne
Join us for the next Togetherhood project supporting the YMCA’s Run! Ballantyne on Tuesday, May 15. Stop by Sara’s YMCA between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to help sort t-shirts, stuff race participant packets, arrange medals and other event needs. Sign up for a volunteer shift.
Find out more »August 2018
Togetherhood – Kits for a Cause
Stop by Sara’s YMCA on Tuesday, August 7, 7:30-9:30 a.m., to assemble pencil kits for local students in need at the next Togetherhood project powered by Northwood Office. Each kit will equip a child with the most basic tools needed to have a successful education including pencils, pens and erasers. All donations will benefit Ballantyne’s Color the Park School Supplies Drive and volunteers will enjoy a complimentary breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A Stonecrest at Piper Glen while supplies last. Contact your…
Find out more »YMCA Adults Sports Info Session
Want to learn more about corporate sports at the Y? Stop by Sara’s YMCA for a drop-in information session with the sports staff on August 21, 5-7 p.m., or August 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is now open for fall sports leagues!
Find out more »November 2018
Togetherhood Volunteer Opportunity
Stop by Sara's YMCA on November 13 to help assemble hygiene kits and write inspiring holiday cards for those in need. The project will begin at 8 a.m. and will run until all kits are complete. Volunteers will enjoy a complimentary breakfast from Chick-fil-A StoneCrest at Piper Glen while supplies last. All kits will be distributed to local shelters through Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Sign up to volunteer online.Help us feed the hungry in our region by donating online to the Ballantyne Virtual Food Drive. Just $1 provides seven pounds…
Find out more »January 2019
Togetherhood Speaker Series: Influencing Commitment in the Community
Research studies have confirmed that employees feel stronger about working for organizations that give back to their communities and share a similar value system. The biggest challenge organizations often face is mobilizing and creating long term commitment from a workforce with conflicting philanthropic interests and competing priorities.Learn how to get employees engaged in your company's community efforts by joining Togetherhood for its seminar, Influencing Commitment in the Community, led by Michael Reddington, president of Inquasive and developer of the The Disciplined Listening Method,…
Find out more »April 2019
Togetherhood Speaker Series: The Carolina’s First Recovery High School
The Togetherhood committee is excited to welcome Mary Ferreri, founder and president of the Emerald School of Excellence, to discuss more about the Carolina’s first recovery high school on April 11, 11 a.m.-noon, at Sara’s YMCA.In this seminar, Mary will share how recovery high schools serve to strengthen the continuum of care for adolescents in recovery from substance use disorders. Mary will also discuss the national and local issue and share more about the Emerald School of Excellence coming to Charlotte in 2019,…
Find out more »Keep the Beat Training
Don’t know how to do CPR? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be certified to save a life! Stop by Sara's YMCA anytime between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 to learn how this 10-minute "Keep the Beat" training and the PulsePoint app can empower you to help during a life-threatening situation.This is a free, drop-in style training, and registration is not required.Presented by Healthy Charlotte, AHA & MedicLearn more from Healthy Charlotte.
Find out more »May 2019
Togetherhood Safety Around Water Volunteer Project
Join the YMCA's mission to prevent childhood drownings by helping assemble information and swim supplies for its Safety Around Water program at the next Togetherhood project on Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Sara’s YMCA. Safety Around Water is a free water safety outreach program provided to low-income youth living in local apartment communities. Certified YMCA Swim Instructors and YMCA Lifeguards educate young residents about water safety issues through instruction and awareness-building. Safety Around Water gives children, at the greatest risk, the opportunity…
Find out more »September 2019
Ballantyne Blood Drive
Help save a life by donating blood with OneBlood at the Ballantyne community blood drive at Sara's YMCA in the Community Room. Sign up for an appointment online. Walk-ins are welcome.
Find out more »February 2020
Togetherhood: Books for a Brighter Future Volunteer Project
Join us at Sara's YMCA on Thursday, February 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., to help sort, clean and pack physical book donations from the Books for a Brighter Future Book Drive. All book donations will be distributed to children in need in our community through Promising Pages. Sign up to volunteer online.Volunteers will also have the opportunity to write a letter of encouragement to the children receiving the books. This event is also the last opportunity to drop off physical donations, so bring your used books with…
Find out more »March 2020
Ballantyne Blood Drive
Help patients in local hospitals receive life-saving blood by donating with OneBlood on Monday, March 16, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Sara's YMCA. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and reusable water bottle from OneBlood. Walk-ins are welcome.
Find out more »April 2020
National Move More Day
Ballantyne is kicking off the American Heart Association’s National Move More Month with virtual resources to get in your steps. For ideas on how to improve your health, visit heart.org/MoveMore, and use the AHA’s free tips to get moving at home.
Find out more »June 2020
Ballantyne Blood Drive
Help patients in local hospitals receive life-saving blood by donating with OneBlood on Monday, June 8, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., at its bloodmobile stationed in the parking lot outside Sara's YMCA.All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, OneBlood T-shirt and wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening).Donors are required to wear masks. While appointments are encouraged to stay within social distancing guidelines, walk-ins will be accepted.Register today!
Find out more »July 2020
Ballantyne Blood Drive
The Ballantyne Blood Drive will be held at OneBlood's Bloodmobile in the Sara's YMCA parking lot. Donors are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Each donor will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, OneBlood T-shirt and wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.)Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged. Schedule your donation time between 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Find out more »September 2020
Ballantyne Blood Drive
The Ballantyne Blood Drive will be held at OneBlood’s Bloodmobile in the Sara’s YMCA parking lot. Donors are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Each donor will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, OneBlood T-shirt and wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.)Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged. Schedule your donation time between 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Find out more »February 2021
Ballantyne Blood Drive
The Ballantyne Blood Drive will be held at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus in the Sara’s YMCA parking lot. Donors are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Each donor will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, $10 eGift Card, lounger pants and wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.) Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged.Schedule your donation time between 7 a.m. – 12 p.m on Monday, February 15.
Find out more »April 2021
Free
Walking Wednesdays with Sara’s Y
As part of the American Heart Association's Move More Month, Sara's YMCA is facilitating Walking Wednesdays this spring! April 7 is #NationalWalkingDay and will kick off the series.Meet at Sara's YMCA at noon for a warm up, then begin walking the programmed loop with an instructor.Bring walking shoes and water. Share photos of you and your coworkers on each Walking Wednesday with @goBallantyne!
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Free
Walking Wednesdays with Sara’s Y
As part of the American Heart Association's Move More Month, Sara's YMCA is facilitating Walking Wednesdays this spring! April 7 is #NationalWalkingDay and will kick off the series.Meet at Sara's YMCA at noon for a warm up, then begin walking the programmed loop with an instructor.Bring walking shoes and water. Share photos of you and your coworkers on each Walking Wednesday with @goBallantyne!
Find out more »Ballantyne Blood Drive
The Ballantyne Blood Drive will be held at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus in the Sara’s YMCA parking lot. Donors are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Each donor will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, $10 eGift Card and wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.)Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged.Schedule your donation time between 7 a.m. – 12 p.m on Thursday, April 15.
Find out more »
Free
Walking Wednesdays with Sara’s Y
As part of the American Heart Association's Move More Month, Sara's YMCA is facilitating Walking Wednesdays this spring! April 7 is #NationalWalkingDay and will kick off the series.Meet at Sara's YMCA at noon for a warm up, then begin walking the programmed loop with an instructor.Bring walking shoes and water. Share photos of you and your coworkers on each Walking Wednesday with @goBallantyne!
Find out more »
Free
Walking Wednesdays with Sara’s Y
As part of the American Heart Association's Move More Month, Sara's YMCA is facilitating Walking Wednesdays this spring! April 7 is #NationalWalkingDay and will kick off the series.Meet at Sara's YMCA at noon for a warm up, then begin walking the programmed loop with an instructor.Bring walking shoes and water. Share photos of you and your coworkers on each Walking Wednesday with @goBallantyne!
Find out more »June 2021
Ballantyne Blood Drive
Donate life-saving blood to critical need, local hospitals. Help patients in local hospitals receive life-saving blood by donating with OneBlood on Tuesday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Big Red Bus will be parked at Sara's Y. Donors will receive a $20 eGift card, t-shirt, COVID-19 antibody test and a wellness checkup (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.)Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged. Schedule your donation time between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on…
Find out more »August 2021
Ballantyne Blood Drive
Donate life-saving blood to critical-need, local hospitals. Help patients in local hospitals receive life-saving blood by donating with OneBlood on Monday, August 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Big Red Bus will be parked at Sara's Y.Donors will earn a $10 eGift Card and beach towel. Although walk-ins are accepted, appointments are encouraged.Schedule your donation time between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, August 16.
Find out more »The Ballantyne Blast
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