Member Appreciation Month

October 1–31 | Celebrating our members all month long

Because the Y is people, not a place. Your energy, kindness, and commitment bring our mission to life. All month, enjoy perks and surprises as our way of saying thanks.

How We're Celebrating

  • Free Friend Fridays: Bring a guest free every Friday in October. No pass needed—just check in together at the Welcome Desk.
     
  • Prizes & Drawings: 
    • Month of Membership: Each week, two members per branch will be selected to have their January 2026 membership fee covered by YGBW. Each scan is an entry, up to 7 entries per week.
       
    • Stanley Giveaways: Random giveaways of YMCA branded Stanley mugs.
       
    • Weekly Grand Prizes: Scan in at least once a week for a chance to win our grand prizes - sporting event tickets, hotel stays, special events and more! 

 

 

Weekly Themes

WEEK 1: GRATITUDE (OCT 1 - 11)

We’re kicking off with thank-yous and feel-good moments. Look for festive décor, notes of appreciation from staff, Member of the Day spotlights, and the launch of our BINGO Wellness Challenge on 10/1.

Don’t miss: Grab your BINGO card at the Welcome Desk and start earning stamps!

WEEK 2: COMMUNITY & CONNECTION (OCTOBER 12 - 18)

Family dance parties, board-game nights, pool parties, program demos, and a “Community Tree” where you can post goals or “What the Y means to me.”

Don’t miss: “Meet Our Members” boards highlighting our frequent Y’ers.

WEEK 3: WELLNESS FUN (OCTOBER 19 – 25)

Healthy habits take center stage—free wellness orientations, complimentary EVOLT body scans, small-group training demos and lobby chats that also count toward BINGO.

Don’t miss: Group Exercise special launch tied to Breast Cancer Awareness month (Oct 22–24).

WEEK 4: LEGACY & IMPACT (OCTOBER 26 – 31)

We’ll honor Legacy Members (those with 10+ years of membership) and share stories that demonstrate how your membership supports scholarships, inclusion, and community health.

Don’t miss: Legacy recognition moments and impact storyboards.

 

More Information about Member Appreciation Month

 

Members can enter by simply scanning in at the branch. Each scan will earn an entry, and members can earn up to one entry per day or seven entries per week. 

No, you do not need to sign up for Free Friend Fridays. Your guest just checks in with you at the Welcome Desk on any Friday in October.