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We're open! Renovations to the Asheville Y are complete.

For the last 6 months, we've been hard at work making several much-requested improvements to the Asheville Y. Now all upgrades are complete, and we are eager to show off what we've built!

Asheville YMCA Closures

The Asheville YMCA will be closed on December 28 & 29 while we move equipment onto the wellness floor.

YMCA hosts Holiday and Winter Markets

The YMCA of Western North Carolina gives local farmers, artisans, and makers a way to showcase their wares all winter long, starting with the holidays.

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2018 Winter Program Guide

The 2018 Winter Program Guide is here! Take a look and check out the various programs, exercise classes, and community events that we'll be offering this winter.

Support the YMCA of WNC this Giving Tuesday

Towards the end of each year, we take moments to pause and consider our family and friends. We remember the warmth they have brought...

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Nov. 17 Renovation Update

We are moving right along! If you haven’t seen our downtown YMCA lately you are in a for a surprise.

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Veterans Day Meet & Greet: Celebrate Our Heroes With Us

Join us this Veterans Day at the Reuter and Woodfin Ys for a Meet and Greet with Col. Peter Champagne.

YMCA of WNC Provides Free Access to Military Families

Active military members, veterans, and their immediate families can visit for free through Nov. 12.

Multicultural Employee Resource Group

This employee-led group provides a space for people to network, mentor one another, share their knowledge and experience, participate in personal a

Get into the Holiday Crunch

It's almost crunch time! With holidays and festivities on the horizon, commit to the Holiday Crunch to stay active.

Back to School, Back to Health

Bring in unopened school supplies Sept. 20-30 and pay nothing for the remainder of Sept. and no joining fee.

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Healthy Kids Day is April 21

On Saturday, April 21, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is holding three free community events to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA's Healthy Kids Day.