PLOVER – The new Plover YMCA will celebrate its grand opening this month.
The Stevens Point Area YMCA announced June 16 the Plover YMCA would host a grand opening celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. June 29 at 1776 Plover Road in Plover.
The free celebration event will offer all community members a chance to tour the facility, meet staff and enjoy food and refreshments.
The YMCA will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will offer special membership promotions during the event, as well. Raffle baskets at the celebration will offer prizes like YMCA gift certificates, YMCA swag, pickleball-themed items and more, according to the announcement.
The Plover YMCA is a satellite branch of the Stevens Point Area YMCA, offering expanded access to YMCA health and wellness opportunities for residents in the Plover area.
The Plover location will offer a wellness center with cardio and strength equipment, four indoor pickleball courts, a turf training area and an indoor walking area with 24/7 member access.
The YMCA plans to expand offerings at the Plover location in the future, offering group exercise classes and more wellness programming, according to the June 16 announcement.
Ryan Zietlow, the president and CEO of the Stevens Point Area YMCA said the Plover location is an exciting new chapter for the organization.
“We are creating a welcoming space where people of all ages can focus on their health, connect with others and build a stronger sense of community,” Zietlow said. “Whether someone is looking for fitness opportunities, family activities or simply a place to belong, the Plover YMCA will be a place where everyone can thrive.”
For more information, visit https://www.spymca.org.
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