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Casco Bay Branch Closed 5/19

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This Saturday, May 19th, the Cumberland County YMCA will hold our 3rd Annual Tri for the Y / Crank & Shank Duathlon at the Casco Bay Branch in Freeport.  Due to the race, the Casco Bay Branch will be closed on Saturday for the entire day.  Our other two branches, Portland and Pineland, will remain open.  Please feel free to stop by either of those locations!

Lowerin' Beyond Raisin'

Thursday, May 10, 2012

A few weeks ago I gave you one of the easiest and tastiest snacks to eat to lower you blood pressure: raisins!

Now that your blood pressure is nearly at the healthy level goal of 120/80, let's push it below those numbers with another very tasty food: soy.

A clinical blood pressure study has found that participants who consumed about 2.5 or more milligrams of isoflavones, a key…Read More

Malcolm Pool will re-open at 2pm today

Thursday, May 3, 2012

The Malcolm Pool at the Greater Portland Branch will re-open today at 2 pm.  We thank you for your patience as the issue was resolved!

5/2/12:  The Malcolm Pool at the Greater Portland Branch will be closed today, May 2nd, due to maintenance issues.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Cross-country walking

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

Are you a cross-country skier? Unfortunately you missed a season. No snow!

Cross-country skiing has long been touted as one of the most effective forms of exercise because it works all of the major muscle groups. This past winter you missed all that full-body exercise, but with spring here you have a chance to make up for it with Nordic walking, or walking with poles.

Although…Read More

Malcolm Pool Closed 4/29

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

The Malcolm Pool at the Greater Portland Branch will be closed Sunday, April 29th, from 4-6 pm for USM Scuba. 

Road Biking Seminar on May 5th

Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012

Adult Swim Lessons - Casco Bay

Thursday, Apr 19, 2012

Adult Swim Lessons

Registration Category: Swim Lessons
Date: Spring Session - April 23 - June 9
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:15 - 8:00 pm at the Casco Bay Branch
Where: Lanes 1 and 2 in the Big Pool
Fee: Members: $57 for a 7 week…Read More

Portland Branch - Women's Locker Room Closed 4/30 - 5/9

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012

The Greater Portland Branch will be closing the Women's Locker Room on the main level (next to the Malcolm Pool) from April 30th to May 9th for renovations. The most noticeable change will be brand new lockers, however other renovations will take place as well.

During the renovations, please use the second floor Women's Locker Room, next to the I-Pool.

We apologize for any…Read More