November will be another busy month at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. Join us on November 4th when we officially open our new Play Space. The Play Space is in old Racquetball Court #2. It has been remodeled to create a dedicated play and learning area for children of all ages. This space contains dozens of activities ranging from physical play, engineering challenges, building activities, robotics, innovative tools for kids to construct 2D and 3D creations, reading nooks, and more. This innovative space is opened in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire. Our Play Space is available FREE and open to members any time the Y is open. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on!

Our Annual Support Our Troops Care Package Drive is up and running. We are accepting donations at all YMCA locations. Join us on November 9th as we put together hundreds of care packages for servicemembers! See Jim Ignarski for more information or click here to learn how you can help!

This year, the Chippewa Falls YMCA will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7:00–11:00 AM. Watch for a modified group exercise schedule that day so you can get in a great workout before your feast with your family.

Reminder - The Agnes’ Food Pantry is onsite at the Chippewa Falls YMCA on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is an immediate-need food pantry available to everyone, regardless of income. Did you know that much of the food that is given out at the food pantry is food rescued from local grocery stores? This food is still safe to consume but can no longer be sold. When you participate in this food pantry, you become part of the rescue effort to ensure that good food does not go to waste!

As always, thank you for being a supportive member of the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley. We look forward to serving you!

Carrie Mathwig

Executive Director