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Fitness Fiesta at Pineland on March 19th! Sign up today!

On Friday, March 19th from 5 - 9 pm the Pineland branch will be hosting a Fitness Fiesta, with all proceeds going to the Cumberland County YMCA's financial assistance program.  This event will be a fantastic opportunity to meet the…Read More

My First Day in the Pool

Day 1: What do you think about when you’re in the pool?  Well, I can tell you what I think about...for one thing, I’m trying very hard not to forget how many laps I have done.  Wondering what that red stripe on the side of the pool signifies.  Wondering why every clock in this place is different, and why none of them have the actual time, Wondering…Read More

Malcolm Pool in Portland Closed Today 3/1

The Malcolm (large) Pool at the Greater Portland YMCA is closed all day today, Monday March 1st.  We do expect the pool to reopen in the morning according to the regular schedule.  Our apologies for any inconvenience.

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Peaks to Portland Registration Now Open!

Registratons for the 29th Annual Cyrus Hagge/YMCA Peaks to Portland Swim are now open! 

For 28 years dedicated athletes have been making the 2.4 mile swim from Peaks Island to East End Beach in Portland in support of the…Read More

Granville Lee Basketball Tourney to be held at Greater Portland Branch in March

The 68th Annual Granville R. Lee Tournament is one of the longest running undergraduate basketball tournaments in Maine! Come see the action during the first two weeks of March as the Portland YMCA welcomes boys' and girls' high school basketball teams from around the state to compete in this league.   For more information, please contact Debbie Reed, Wellness Director, at 874-1111, ext…Read More

"Before" Picture

A picture of me at an office party in December. At that point, bowling was about the most strenuous activity I attempted.  Now I can swim a mile!!! Beth is the best coach ever. My endurance has improved immensely. 


December Bowling Event AJW

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Golf Conditioning Offered at Portland Branch

For the Winter II session (March 1  - April 12), Jesse Wall will be offering a golf conditioning class every Monday from 5 - 5:45 pm.

If you want to add 50 yards to your drive, accuracy to your short game, or if you just want to shed a few pounds to make the walk along the green a little easier, this is the class for you.  Work on CORE strength, balance, and overall…Read More

Casco Bay Pool Schedule Updated; Special Schedule Sunday 2/21

As the February School Vacation week winds to a close, the pool schedules have been updated for the Casco Bay branch.  As always, you can look at the most up-to-date schedules on the schedules page.

Note that on Sunday, February 21st, the pool schedule will be as follows:

Small Pool:  Closed until…Read More

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