MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEK NOV. 16TH-20TH
Join the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for Member Appreciation Week, November 16–20! We’re saying thank you for making the Y part of your life with treats, activities, and giveaways throughout the week. Find your branch below to see what’s planned and join us for the celebration.
Member Appreciation Week at the Allegheny YMCA
The best part of the Allegheny YMCA is the people we get to welcome through our doors. From November 16–20, we’re celebrating you with healthy snacks, a basket raffle, and a chance to bring a friend along for your usual Y visit.
| November 16–20 | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| Healthy Snacks | Enjoy healthy snacks when you stop by throughout the week. |
| Bring a Friend | Bring a friend to the Y any day during Member Appreciation Week. No guest pass is needed. |
| Basket Raffle | Get one raffle ticket per day when you scan in. Prizes include a Healthy Living Basket, a YMCA Merch Basket, a Coffee Basket, and a Pittsburgh-Themed Basket. |
| 20% Off YMCA Merchandise | Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 20% off Y merchandise. |
Member Appreciation Week at the Baierl Family YMCA
Join us November 16–20 as we celebrate the members who make Baierl such a welcoming place. Catch the Cousins Maine Lobster truck on Monday, stop by for coffee or popcorn later in the week, and snap a photo with your Y friends on Friday.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 16 | 8–11 AM | Morning Fuel and Refresh |
| Monday, November 16 | Noon–6 PM | Cousins Maine Lobster Truck |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 8 AM–noon | The Roaming Bean |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 6–8 PM | Popcorn Giveaway |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Degree Wellness | |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 3–7 PM | Popcorn Giveaway |
| Thursday, November 19 | 8 AM–noon | The Roaming Bean |
| Thursday, November 19 | 6–8 PM | Popcorn Giveaway |
| Friday, November 20 | All day | Photo Booth. Tag us for a chance to win a swag bag! |
| Friday, November 20 | Evening | Bingo/Raffle Winner Announcement |
Member Appreciation Week at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA
From a cup of tea in the lobby to a thank-you note for someone who brightens your day, we’re spending November 16–20 celebrating the people who make the Homewood-Brushton YMCA feel like home. Join us for a favorite activity or try something new with a friend.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 16 | Morning | Tea Time Social. Enjoy a cup of hot tea in the lobby with fellow members. |
| Tuesday, November 17 | Why I Love My YMCA. Tell us what you love about your Y and receive a raffle entry for participating. | |
| Tuesday, November 17 | During cycling classes | Grow and Glow With Us. We’ll bring the glow sticks to cycling class! |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Bring a Buddy. Bring a friend or guest for free. Guests should bring a photo ID. | |
| Thursday, November 19 | Thank-You Wall. Leave a sticky-note thank-you for a favorite instructor, personal trainer, or front desk staff member. | |
| Friday, November 20 | Let’s Break Bread. Enjoy coffee, donuts, and fresh fruit. |
Member Appreciation Week at the Sampson Family YMCA
We’re celebrating our Sampson members November 16–20. Start your Monday with a breakfast parfait, catch up with a neighbor over tea, or bring the family to Friday Game Night. Drop in for whatever fits your week. We’d love to see you.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 16 | 7 AM | Healthy Breakfast Parfaits |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 10 AM | Chair Massages & Spinal Screenings with In8Life Massage |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 11 AM | Member Tea Party |
| Thursday, November 19 | 6:30 PM | Chair Massages & Spinal Screenings with In8Life Massage |
| Friday, November 20 | 5:30 PM | Family Game Night |
Member Appreciation Week at the Spencer Family YMCA
Join us November 16–20 for a week of small ways to say a big thank-you. Meet the people who keep your Y running, try a friendly fitness challenge, and add your own note to our “Why I Love My Y” board. Every day you check in, you’ll have a chance to win that day’s prize.
| Day | Activities | Daily check-in prize |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 16 | Motivation Monday. Snap a photo at our Stronger Together quote wall. In the morning, stop by Coffee and Connections for complimentary coffee and snacks and meet the YMCA team. | One free month of YMCA membership |
| Tuesday, November 17 | Free Posture Screenings with Greer Chiropractic in the lobby from 9 AM to 1 PM. | YMCA sweatshirt |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Wellness and Win Wednesday. Try a plank or wall-sit challenge and pick up some fruit in the lobby. | Two free 30-minute personal training sessions |
| Thursday, November 19 | Why I Love My Y. Add to our vision board and make a bracelet at the craft table. | YMCA beanie |
| Friday, November 20 | Feel Good Friday. Build your own trail mix cup at the snack station. | $50 YMCA account credit toward eligible programs |
Member Appreciation Week at the Thelma Lovette YMCA
You make the Thelma Lovette YMCA feel like home. Join us November 16–20 as we say thank you with smoothies in the lobby, a chili cook-off, wellness activities, and chances to win prizes just for scanning in.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 16 | 10:30–11:30 AM | Smoothies in the Lobby |
| Tuesday, November 17 | Chili Cook-Off | |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Wellness Wednesday with activities from our Healthy Living team and local partners | |
| Throughout the week | Member Giveaways. Scan in for a chance to win Y swag, free personal training sessions, YMCA memberships, and more. |
Everyone deserves a place to belong and a seat at the table. This November, our focus on hunger and homelessness invites us to recognize the challenges facing neighbors experiencing food and housing insecurity—and take action together. Every donation, act of kindness and opportunity to serve helps build a stronger, more connected Pittsburgh.
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan
Start Thanksgiving morning with movement, community and purpose! The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot brings thousands of runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters together for one of our largest annual community celebrations.
Every step helps raise critical funds that expand access to YMCA programs and services. Gather your family, invite your friends and help make a difference for neighbors across Greater Pittsburgh.
Register to run or walk, or sign up to volunteer and make giving back part of your Thanksgiving tradition.
Turkey Trot Food Drive
November 1–30
Help local families put food on the table this holiday season. Our Turkey Trot Food Drive brings our Y community together to collect food donations and support neighbors facing food insecurity. A simple contribution can make a meaningful difference.
Turkey Trot
September also marks the kickoff of registration for one of Pittsburgh's favorite Thanksgiving traditions—the 2026 YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan! Each year, our community comes together to move with purpose, celebrate family and help our neighbors in need.
Veterans Health
This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and celebrate the connections that help our veteran community thrive. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh’s Veterans Wellness program provides opportunities for veterans to stay active, build friendships and support their overall well-being in a welcoming community.
Discover Veterans Wellness at the Y and connect with others who have served.
Member Appreciation Week
November 16–20
You make the Y a special place to belong! Join us as we celebrate our members with opportunities to connect, create and have fun. Enjoy coffee and conversation, arts and crafts with the kids, and Active Older Adults Bingo.
Your friendships, encouragement and energy help our community thrive—and we can’t wait to celebrate you.
YMCA TEACHING KITCHEN
Fresh Flavors. New Skills. Stronger Connections.
Discover what’s cooking at the Sampson Family YMCA Teaching Kitchen! From exploring new recipes to learning practical ways to prepare nutritious meals on a budget, our upcoming classes and events bring people together through the joy of cooking.
With welcoming, hands-on programming for people at every stage of life, our Teaching Kitchen helps you build confidence, develop healthy habits and create delicious meals you’ll be excited to share. Programs support overall wellness, disease prevention and management, and affordable everyday cooking.
Made possible through the generosity and vision of the Sampson and Eden Hall Foundations, our Teaching Kitchen is part of the nationwide Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, an initiative created by The Culinary Institute of America and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to promote healthy living.
Explore our upcoming classes and events below, and join us at the table!