Group Interests
Are you looking to enhance your membership experience? We offer many options for you to connect with others. Join one of our interest groups to share your talents and skills, or discover a new hobby.
The Y is dedicated to connecting members to our mission and cause, deepening relationships and connections, and building community within our interest groups, and programs.
Activities with LIFE-NWPA
Get together with staff from LIFE-NWPA for a craft or activity with friends.
No registration required, free and open to the public.
Available Sessions
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02/05/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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06/04/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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08/06/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
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12/03/25
Seasonal craft - We - 10:00 am - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
Bible Study
The YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Come nourish your spirit at our non-denominational Bible Study led by Gary Foster.
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 12:30 pm
PLACE: Eastside YMCA Lobby
No registration required. Questions? Please contact Karen McLellan at [email protected] or 814-899-9622 ext 240
Available Sessions
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10/04/22 - 12/31/99
Lobby - We - 12:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed |
Craft Corner
Are you a crafter? Whether you’re a beginner or more seasoned, we’d love to craft and chat with you at our Craft Corner. Bring your own, or we will have supplies for a seasonal craft.
DAY: Third Friday of the month
TIME: 2 – 4 pm
PLACE: Lobby or GE Multipurpose Room
Facilitated by Silver Sneakers instructor Pam Caswell
Questions? Please contact Pam at 814-899-96222
Available Sessions
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04/21/23 - 12/31/28
LOBBY/3rd Friday of the Month - Fr
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Registration Closed |
Meet & Greet Lunch
Break bread with friends old and new at our monthly Meet and Greet at Rosco’s! Food and drink are not included, so bring your lunch money and check the ValPak for coupons. Registration is not required.
Available Sessions
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01/17/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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02/21/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/21/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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04/18/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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05/16/25
Meet at Rosco's - Fr - 12:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
Monthly Matinee Movie
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the GE Room. Chairs set up and movie provided. You may bring a camp chair, blanket, snack, and/or drink if you wish.
Cost is $2. Movie TBA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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1/31/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 2.00 | $ 2.00 | $ 5.00 |
Page Turners Book Club
Engage with Others and Exercise Your Mind.
Share your passion for reading at the Y’s Page Turners Book Club by participating in fun and lively discussions of the group’s selected book. There MAY be copies of the books that will be discussed at the Membership Desk, BUT THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE. Books are also available at the library and for purchase on Amazon.
Discussions will take place in the Youth Department, located on the 1st floor behind the staff offices. A Y staff can assist you if you need guidance.
Available Sessions
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01/21/25
The Light Pirate - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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02/20/25
The Art Thief - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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03/27/25
The Last Woman Standing - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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04/24/25
The Handmaid's Tale - Th - 11:30 am - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
The Y Walkers
Let’s lace up your sneakers and hit the trails together. Walkers of all fitness levels welcome!
We’ll be walking indoors in inclement weather, and outside the Y when weather permits. Those who join will receive notification about Saturday morning walks around the area, and team walks like Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community. Non-members are welcome (registration with photo ID required), except for water walking.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am – 9:00 am, meet at Eastside Y
Water Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm – 3:00pm in the small pool
Saturdays – 11:00am – Noon, starting April 6
Looking for different time offerings? Let us know! Please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 ext 3240
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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3/2/23 | 3/3/33 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/02/23 - 03/31/99
Register your email for updates on times and locations - Tu,Th,Sa - 1 hr
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