Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2021) – The Door County YMCA is excited to announce a generous gift of $1 million from the Glenn and Barb Timmerman Family to establish a new Wellness Center as part of the expansion of the Sturgeon Bay facility ensuring the Y is able to meet the needs of today’s adults […]
YMCA: Responding to Community Need for Decades
Door County, Wis. (July 19, 2021) – As our community slowly emerges from the pandemic, the new normal in the world and our community looks different. The Door County YMCA has taken the time to evaluate what they learned over the last 17 months and has a new vision for how to better serve the community […]
July 2021 Events at the Door County YMCA
Sunday, July 4 – Happy 4th of July! YMCA Facilities are both open 7:00 am – 11:00 am Wednesday, July 14 – Yoga in the Park • Join us for FREE community yoga classes at Peterson Park. Beginners to more experienced yogis are welcome to join us for the summer series. The 60-minute class begins at 5:15 pm and […]
Workout When You Want with 24/7 Access at YMCA
Door County, Wis. (May 18, 2021) – We are excited to announce the Door County YMCA will begin offering access to our facilities 24/7 beginning Tuesday, June 1. 24/7 access will be exclusive to Door County YMCA members at both our Sturgeon Bay and Northern Door Program Centers. What does 24/7 access include: • Use of the gymnasiums, lifestyle […]
Recipe for a Healthy Kid Available at the Door County YMCA Healthy Kids Day®
Event features a day of activities to celebrate kids being kids. Door County, Wis. (April 30, 2021) – Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, the Door County YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® April 30 – May 2 encouraging families to take a moment to […]
Door County YMCA Virtual Community Breakfast
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 15, 2021) – The Door County YMCA hosted their Community Breakfast in a virtual-only format on Thursday, February 11 at 9:00 am. The annual Community Breakfast is a celebration and look back at the impact that the YMCA has made over the past year along with a look forward to our vision […]
Door County YMCA Welcomes Heidi Erickson as New CEO
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 28, 2020) – The Board of Directors of the Door County YMCA has appointed Heidi Erickson as the fifth CEO in the thirty-four-year history of the Door County YMCA. Heidi will begin her new position on January 4, 2021 and will replace Tom Beerntsen who is retiring in January after a long and […]
Door County YMCA to Provide Holiday Meal Access Opportunities at No Cost
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 21, 2020) – The Door County YMCA and the Door County Food Pantry Coalition are proud to partner to provide meal access opportunities to individuals and families in Door County over the holiday season at no cost. On weekdays, the Door County YMCA will provide supper meals for youth 18 and under […]
Door County YMCA Annual Soup Day Monday, December 14
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 14, 2020) – The Door County YMCA will host its Annual Soup Day Fundraiser today, Monday, December 14. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign which ensures that no one is ever turned from the Y due to an inability to pay. Over 35 soups are donated from local businesses and community […]
Tom Beerntsen Announces March 2021 Retirement from Door County YMCA
Door County, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – Tom Beerntsen, CEO of the Door County YMCA, announced his intention to retire effective March 31, 2021. Tom served as CEO in Door County for the last six plus years. He has a lifetime of work in the YMCA organization. “During his tenure, Tom improved the visibility and image […]
