MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH
We are dedicating this month to our wonderful members. You make the Ann Arbor YMCA a special place!
What is Member Appreciation Month?
Member Appreciation Month is a way for all of us at the Y to say thank you for your continued support throughout the years, especially during our recent renovations.
What can you expect?
During October, the Ann Arbor Y will be hosting special events, games and even giving members the opportunity to win fun prizes!
WEEKLY
- Motivational Mondays
- Bring a friend to the Y, for FREE!
- Thankful Thursdays
- Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks in the Membership lobby, courtesy of your Y!
- Food Truck Fridays
- Check our Membership Appreciation Calendar to see what food trucks will be on the Y property and grab some lunch or dinner after your workout!
- (10/4) Papi’s Taco Parrillero: 11AM-4PM & 4-6PM
- (10/11) Funk It Up Fries: 11AM-1PM
- (10/18) Vedged Out!: 11AM-6PM
- Check our Membership Appreciation Calendar to see what food trucks will be on the Y property and grab some lunch or dinner after your workout!
- Sunny Social Sundays
- Find the hidden sunglasses emoji signs hidden around the building and trade them in at the front desk for a prize!
Special Events
- Pet Costume Contest
- Submit a photo of your pet in their best Halloween costume at this link. Pets of all sizes and types are accepted!
Members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pet October 20th-24th. Winner announced October 25th.
- Submit a photo of your pet in their best Halloween costume at this link. Pets of all sizes and types are accepted!
- Guessing Jar Game
- Guess the amount of candy in our jar at the front desk. The member who is closest to the correct number of pieces will win a prize!
- Scan & Win | 10/8, 10/12, 10/22
- Lucky members who scan in as our 100th, 200th, and 400th member of the day win free Y swag and a FREE InBody scan.
- Dandiya Night | 10/12 | 3:00PM-5:30PM
- The Bollywood Dance Post Doctorate Circle and The Ann Arbor YMCA welcome you to Dandiya Night!Join us for a night of fun, culture, and dance! Groove to the tunes of lively Indian Bollywood music, taste traditional snacks, and more! Dandiya sticks will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome! What is Dandiya? Dandiya Raas is a folk dance originating from the Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. Dandiya is typically performed as a partner dance, but partners are not required to attend this event.
Click HERE to register
- The Bollywood Dance Post Doctorate Circle and The Ann Arbor YMCA welcome you to Dandiya Night!Join us for a night of fun, culture, and dance! Groove to the tunes of lively Indian Bollywood music, taste traditional snacks, and more! Dandiya sticks will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome! What is Dandiya? Dandiya Raas is a folk dance originating from the Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. Dandiya is typically performed as a partner dance, but partners are not required to attend this event.
- Benefit Day | 10/19 | 8AM-12PM
- Bike or Walk at Benefit Day to sponsor a LiveSTRONG or Pedaling for Parkinson’s program participant.
Benefit Day is an opportunity to support expanding access to the Health Management Programs, LiveSTRONG and Pedaling for Parkinson’s. These programs support those living with chronic illnesses with community and wellness management grounded in evidence-based practices.
Register Here
- Bike or Walk at Benefit Day to sponsor a LiveSTRONG or Pedaling for Parkinson’s program participant.
- Trivia Night | 10/16 | 6PM-7PM
- Join us for a trivia night hosted by our Health & Wellness directors, Jen and Taylor! First, second, and third-place prizes will be awarded.
- Paint & Fun | 10/23 | 6PM-8PM
- Paint autumn scenes
- Spirit Days | 10/29-10/31
- Crazy Sock Day: Wear your wackiest socks to the Y!
- Collegiate Team Gear Day: Rep your favorite team to your workout!
- Costume Day: Show your Halloween Spirit and wear your costume to the Y!