BENZEL’S PRETZELS ARE BACK AT THE BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA | We are currently selling boxes of the famous Benzel’s Pretzels for $10 per box. Each box contains 80, 100 calorie bags and all proceeds go to the Blair Regional YMCA Scholarship Foundation.
For over a century, the Blair Regional YMCA has been a beacon of connection, wellness, and opportunity. From pioneering childcare services to expanding wellness programs, our Y has grown alongside the needs of our community. 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧: 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨, 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚.
The YMCA Early Learning Center, a cornerstone of our childcare program, is housed in a 1950s-era former school building. While this facility has served us well, it is now outdated and unsustainable, threatening the availability of quality childcare for over 200 families annually. 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙔𝙈𝘾𝘼 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩.
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The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. At the Blair Regional YMCA, we’re here to help you find your “why” – your greater sense of purpose – by connecting you with opportunities to improve your health, support young people, make new friends and contribute to a stronger, more cohesive community for all.
We are dedicated to serving EVERYONE in our community!
When you join BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA, you’ll discover new ways to connect with your potential, purpose, and our local community. No matter where you are on your journey, the Y is where you can be, belong and become. Join us.
TURKEY TROT RACE The 23rd annual Turkey Trot Race consists of a rolling 4.5 mile run, flat 2 mile run and 2 mile walk. One of our most popular family […]
💙 Celebrating a Legacy of Love & Service: Remembering Whobbie 🏀⛳️
It is with heavy hearts, but immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we remember our dear friend, Merrill F. “Whobbie” Hoover, Jr. (1951–2026). Whobbie recently passed away after an inspiring, courageous 56-year battle with cancer. Through it all, his gentle spirit, infectious smile, and unwavering dedication to our community never faded.
Whobbie was the very definition of the YMCA mission. For over 40 years, he was a fixture at our Y, volunteering his time to ensure our sports programs thrived. If you ever played, watched, or coached in the Nut League, Women's Summer Basketball League, or Youth Basketball Leagues, you likely saw Whobbie and his air horn. He helped with over 1,000 games, keeping the energy high and the sportsmanship genuine.
His lifetime of selflessness didn't go unnoticed. He was honored as the 1995 recipient of the JCPenney Golden Rule Award and the 2015 recipient of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce George Award—tributes to a man who truly lived to serve others. He was also a dedicated member of Trans4mation Church and an invited member of Barney World.
To us, Whobbie was the ultimate teammate, mentor, and friend.
🙏 We Need Your Help to Keep His Spirit Alive:
A life as impactful as Whobbie's is best remembered through the stories of the people he touched. We want to fill this post with the rich, joyful history he left behind.
Did Whobbie ever cheer you on from the sidelines?
Do you have a favorite memory of him at a Nut League game or around the YMCA?
Did you ever catch him on the golf course or sharing a laugh at Park Hills?
💬 Please share your stories, memories, and photos of Whobbie in the comments below. Let’s show his family, friends, and the entire Blair County community just how much he meant to us.
Rest in peace, Whobbie. Thank you for showing us all what it truly means to serve, love, and inspire. You will forever be an MVP in our hearts. 🕊️❤️
The #BlairRegionalYMCA is excited to offer this 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 program for any kiddos, 6-9 years old, interested in playing 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋! Join us for 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐬 with Coach Shelley!!
💥𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐌 & 𝐆𝐘𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑💥
Our ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕝 𝕊𝕨𝕚𝕞 & 𝔾𝕪𝕞 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕞 is where it's at!
Join us for the October session on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡. We will be offering our homeschool children and families the use of our facilities to pursue various physical activities!
Pool: 12:00pm-1:00pm Gym: 1:00pm-2:00pm
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐎𝐖 ➡ rebrand.ly/nzx7tni Please make sure to read the "Water Chaperone" rules thoroughly! Parents or Guardians may be required to be in the pool with Children.
For more questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 814.695.4467.
We are less than one month away from the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐭!! The Blair Regional YMCA is looking for talented Volunteer Photographers to join our media team for the morning and help us document this community favorite race!
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡!!
What we are looking for: 🏃♂️ Action Shutterbugs: Experience with fast-moving sports, racing, or outdoor event photography. 👀 The Storytellers: An eye for capturing those candid, emotional, multi-generational family moments that make our race so special. ⚙️ The Gear: Your own DSLR/mirrorless setup capable of crisp action shots in morning daylight.
Whether you are a seasoned local professional looking to give back to a Blair County tradition, an advanced hobbyist wanting to sharpen your sports portfolio, or a student looking for high-profile event experience—we want you behind the lens!
👉 To join our volunteer photography team, send an email to our Director of Marketing and Social Media ➡ [email protected]!!
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