South
Montgomery County YMCA 
The Sterling Ridge Village Association is excited to welcome a
new neighbor to our village, the second location of the South Montgomery
County YMCA located at 8100 Ashlane Way near Branch Crossing off
Woodlands Parkway. February 21 marks the official grand opening,
but Sterling Ridge residents got a sneak preview of the facility
at the February 9th SRVA Residents Meeting. The YMCA has graciously
allowed SRVA to have its monthly resident meetings. Visit our Events
page to see the date for the next meeting.
The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into
practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body
for all. Mike Roth, the District Membership Director, emphasizes
the "for all" aspect of their mission. He stated that
their goal is to never turn anyone away who would like to participate
in any YMCA programs such as general membership, day care, after-school
child care or sports programs. The YMCA is able to provide for these
needs through its Partners Campaign, and this year, they are trying
to raise $340,000.
An exciting opportunity for The Woodlands residents is that joining
the YMCA entitles them use of both locations: Branch Crossing and
Shadowbend. Each location has unique features, such as a large indoor
pool complex and a
kids gym for older youth at Shadowbend; whereas, the Branch Crossing
facility offers an outdoor pool complex and an extensive adventure
climbing center. Both facilities offer a variety of fitness classes,
totaling 165. Roth states that the YMCA is not a fitness center;
in fact, fitness encompasses only 20% of what they do.
Having been in existence for more than 150 years, the
YMCA has continually evolved and offered programs to
serve the wants and needs of the community. The Woodlands
residents have a unique opportunity to get involved with
a brand new facility: become a tour guide or greeter,
help coordinate special events, be a donor, join the
Board of Directors or assist with fundraising. Many opportunities
exist because of the second facility, so visit their
website
or call them today at 281-367-9622.
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