News for Health & Wellness

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
The Simi Valley Family YMCA, in partnership with PoolCorp, is hosting A Splash of Joy, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 Cochran Street). In this free community event, families can participate in water activities and swim challenges, and learn important water safety skills.  There will be gifts from PoolCorp, water class information, and food and ...read more
Categories: Education News, Member News/Press Release, Local Events, Health & Wellness, Community News, Ventura County, General News Article
Thursday, May 28, 2026
June, July, and August are the peak months for childhood drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Yarrow Family YMCA branch of the Southeast Ventura YMCA is hosting free water-safety classes for ages 5 through 12 with little or no water experience. YMCA’s Safety Around Water (SAW) program offers multiple sessions. The 12-class session runs from June 29 ...read more
Categories: Community News, General News Article, Member News/Press Release, Health & Wellness
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is taking signups for its Adventure Guides/Y-Trailblazers programs in Simi and Conejo valleys for the 2026-27 school year.  Organized through the Simi Valley Family YMCA and the Yarrow Family YMCA branches, YMCA Adventure Guides/Y-Trailblazers programs are for parents and their children, ages 5–11. The program runs from August 2026 through June 2027.  Parents ...read more
Categories: Community News, Education News, General News Article, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Member News/Press Release, Health & Wellness
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
More than just a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Relay For Life is all about celebrating cancer survivors, remembering loved ones lost, and fighting back against cancer by raising funds for American Cancer Society research and patient support programs.Join ...read more
Categories: Member News/Press Release, Community News, Ventura County, Senior Services, Health & Wellness, General News Article, Local Events