More than a century ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. Dodd, the daughter of a single father and Civil War veteran, was inspired by a Mother's Day sermon and wondered why there was no holiday for fathers. After...
Duneland Family YMCA
2015 Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon to be held on July 25 at Burns Harbor’s Lakeland Park
On July 25 2015 Duneland Family YMCA and Burns Harbor Parks Dept. are kicking off the Inaugural Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon, to be held at Lakeland Park. Located in Burns Harbor, Indiana. Lakeland Park has convenient access from I-94 at...
Duneland Y Hosts 2015 British Soccer Camp
Last day of British Summer Camp at the Y. All the kids had a wonderful time and learned an amazing array of skills and techniques. This year more than 80 kids from the Duneland area participated in the training that addressed the key areas of...
Duneland Y Celebrates Member Appreciation March 2-6
The first week of March, the Y would like to show appreciation for its 3,233 members. "The Y knows how hard it is to find balance in life," says Membership Coordinator Emily Hoge. "That's why we're here for our members every day, making sure that...
Emerald City Hustle 5K
More information to come. Details will follow Here: http://www.valpolife.com/racing-guide-calendar/details/33585-emerald-city-hustle-5k
Duneland Y Honors Staff and Volunteers
On Tuesday, January 15th the Duneland Family YMCA held its Annual Recognition dinner at Sand Creek Country Club to thank staff and volunteers for making 2012 a success. Over 130 people filled the room while celebrating the end of a successful year...
Tickets on Sale for Duneland Y Sweetheart Dinner Dance
On Saturday, February 23rd The Duneland Family YMCA will host its annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance at Sand Creek Country Club. The event will begin with cocktails at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Dinner music will be provided by a group of...
Duneland Y to Open Senior Center
On Thursday, January 17 the Duneland Family YMCA will hold an open house highlighting programs designed for Duneland Seniors that are planned for 2013. The open house will begin with the launch of a Senior Center held 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM that is free...
Duneland Comes Together as a Community to Create Autism Awareness
On Monday, December 10th Aaron Likens arrived in Chesterton as the author of "Finding Kansas: Living and Decoding Asperger's Syndrome" and the Autism Ambassador for TouchPoint Autism Services. After three days of presenting to students in grades...
Duneland Y to Waive Joiner’s Fee
On Saturday, December 15th the Duneland Family YMCA will host an open house from 2:00-4:00 PM. Prospective members are invited to take a tour and receive a waived joiner's fee, savings of $50, if they become a member during the open house. Members of...