Monroe YMCA offering week of free club use

The Monroe YMCA is inviting Sky Valley residents to get a jumpstart on their new year's resolutions by checking out the Y for free.

"Try the Y WeekGÇ¥ takes place at the Monroe YMCA Sunday, Jan. 17, through Saturday, Jan. 23. Guests can come and experience all that the YMCA has to offer for free, and there are no strings attached, said Senior Program Director Jamie Williams. It is simply a way to encourage Sky Valley families to start the new year off with a healthy new routine.

The YMCA of Snohomish County's mission is "to inspire, nurture and strengthen culturally vibrant communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,GÇ¥ which it seeks to do through a comprehensive selection of health-related programming. The process is holistic, as the Y seeks to promote self-acceptance and increased body awareness.

The Monroe YMCA provides group exercise classes, including yoga, Zumba, group cycle, kick boxing and Pilates, and offers a wide variety of youth sports programs, including karate, dance, T-ball, soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football and gymnastics.

For more information on the Monroe YMCA, visit www.facebook.com/ymcamonroe or http://ymca-snoco.org/locations/Monroe.ashx?p=1122.-á