The branch is located near Castle Medical Center on the Windward side of Oahu. It offers a wide range of programs and activities, including a full fitness center, numerous group exercise classes, child care programs, swim lessons, and exercise classes in the heated pool.
The facility sits on a 5-acre parcel of land surrounding Ulupo Heiau, an ancient Hawaiian agricultural shrine. The heiau overlooks Kawainui Marsh, the largest wetland area in Hawaii. Two groups, the Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and Aha Hui Malama I Ka Lokahi, are the caretakers of the heiau, which today attracts thousands of visitors annually.
The branch opened at this site in 1959 and will celebrate 50 years of operations in 2009.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Summer Adventures 2009
The YMCA Island
Y Adventure enriches the summer months with a range of activities and plenty of
time for friendships and adventure! It’s become an island tradition for keiki
to come to our Summer Programs to enjoy summer time fun with nature, games,
excursion, an
d arts & crafts. Island Y Adventure 2009 brings back our most popular
weekly themes as well as fresh ones for exploring new interests and having fun!
"Lunch & Learn" Wellness Lecture Series
An ongoing series of health and wellness lectures to be held the first Wednesday of each month. Light pupus and drinks will be provided.
JULYTopic: Naturopathic Medicine
Speaker: Kevin Gibson, N.D., L.Ac.
AUGUST
Topic: Fitness Benefits of Square Dancing
Speaker: Pali Twirlers
SEPTEMBERTopic: Common Hand Injuries in Seniors
Speaker: Carole Yee, Occupational Therapist
Please RSVP to reserve a seat. Call 261-0808.
Come try Windward's New Classes!
Cardio. Core Conditioning
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Aqua Yoga
When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Silver and Fit (Level 1)When: Thursdays (6/18 to 8/27)
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Why: To increase core strength and stability. This class
is designed for our partial to non-active older adults
who have little or no prior experience with exercise
programs.
See you there!
Annual Support Campaign - Windward YMCA
WE HAVE REACHED OUR $60,000 GOAL!
The
Strong Communities Annual Support Campaign (ASC) is a concentrated
month-long effort led by YMCA volunteers to educate the public about
our programs and raise tax-deductible contributions.
Every
dollar raised in the Windward YMCA Strong Communities ASC stays in the
local community. All contributed dollars are used to directly support
Windward YMCA programs and YMCA subsidized programs that develop the
values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
A
huge Mahalo to all those who have worked, pledged, or donated to make
that number possible. We are continuing our efforts to collect current
as well as new pledges. The more campaign money we have the more
financial assistance we can give. So keep up the good work!
Please see Ananda Chou or Bill Stone (261-0808) if you would like to contribute your time or make a monetary donation.
The YMCA of Honolulu
YMCA of Honolulu Metropolitan Office • 1441 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813