Elmhurst Y marks 65th anniversary with legacy celebration and open skate
Legacy Celebration on Nov. 21 to reflect on the past and look to the future
Free Community Open Skate on Nov. 28 at the Elmhurst YMCA Skating Rink celebrates anniversary week, welcomes the holiday season
The Elmhurst YMCA will mark its 65th anniversary with two events designed to celebrate its history, recognize those who helped create and sustain it, and support its continued service to local individuals and families.
The first event, the Legacy Celebration, will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Elmhurst YMCA, 211 W. First St., Elmhurst.
The evening will focus on the Y’s 65 years of impact and include light refreshments. Parents can also take advantage of the Y’s free Kids’ Night Out, which will provide supervised activities onsite for children during the event.
For generations, the Elmhurst Y has been a cornerstone of local community and family life, helping children gain confidence in the pool, giving teens a place to lead and learn, offering ice-skating and hockey leagues for all skill levels, and engaging older adults through Silver Sneakers fitness classes.
“For 65 years, the Elmhurst Y has given people of all ages a place to find belonging, support, and opportunities to grow — mind, body, and spirit,” said Ron Anderson, Elmhurst YMCA Executive Director. “This event is a chance to recognize those who helped build and sustain the Elmhurst Y and to look ahead to how we’ll continue to serve families, individuals, and seniors with programs that meet their evolving needs.”
As part of the anniversary, the Elmhurst YMCA has set a $65,000 fundraising goal to strengthen programs that empower youth, support young adults and families, engage older adults, and promote community well-being. Anderson noted that whether attendees are longtime supporters or new neighbors, their participation will help write the next chapter of the Y’s story.
A free Community Open Skate will follow on Friday, Nov. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Elmhurst YMCA Skating Rink, also located at 211 W. First St. The open skate will be open to the community at large.
Highlights: Light refreshments, storytelling, recognition of contributors, and free Kids’ Night Out if attending parents want to drop off their children
Visit ymcachicago.org for more information on the events and sponsorship opportunities, and to purchase tickets.
About the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago in the West Suburbs
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a nonprofit dedicated to building stronger communities and supporting people in mind, body, and spirit. For 65 years, the Elmhurst YMCA has lived out that mission, giving local families a place to learn, connect, and stay healthy. Across Elmhurst and Chicago’s west suburbs, more than 20 YMCA hub facilities, camps, and early learning sites offer welcoming spaces where people can find support and community.