46 FALL 2025 WINTER 2026 LEISURE GUIDE Choose to Move Choose to Move is a free choice-based physical activity, group, and individual coaching program for inactive seniors and older adults. Based on the best research evidence, this program gives participants the tools, skills, and resources to start moving again. Participants design a personalized physical activity program with the help of a certified Activity Coach to build the habit of physical activity in ways that work best for them. Visit our website at gv.ymca.ca/choose-to-move for more information. Y Mind Youth Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week, in-person mental wellness program delivered by YMCAs across BC and in partnership with youth-serving organizations. The program is being delivered in partnership with the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre in Chilliwack. The program supports youth ages 18 to 30 who are experiencing symptoms of mild-to moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn and practice evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety. Learn more by contacting the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre at [email protected] or visit gv.ymca.ca/y-mind-youth. Mental Wellness Programs Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. To participate, you may selfrefer, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety, and you do not need to be a YMCA member. Learn more at gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness Elm Drive YMCA Child Care Setting children up for success, in all aspects of their lives, is the foundation of the Infant, Toddler and 3-5 early learning programs at Elm Drive YMCA Child Care. The YMCA recognizes that critical learning takes place in the first six years of a child’s life–learning that requires a stimulating and caring environment. That’s why our qualified and caring Early Childhood Educators at Elm Drive follow YMCA Playing to Learn, a national playbased curriculum that creates quality learning experiences through play. If you’re interested in applying for care at Elm Drive, please email [email protected] or visit gv.ymca.ca/childcare. The YMCA in the Community
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