Memorial Day
Facilities Closed
Cultural Celebration Events
The YWCA’s Cultural Celebration Events offer a venue to appreciate the diversity in our community. Since 2008, we’ve hosted events featuring the cultures of India, China, Mexico, Ireland, and Italy, and explored how traditions in those cultures are observed here in Adams County. We have also hosted a multicultural holiday celebration, including traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al Adha, and Yule.
Our second Holiday Stories from Around the World celebration was held Dec. 9 at HACC Gettysburg! THanks to all of our presenters for sharing the stories of Christmas, ‘Id al-Adha, Hanukkah, Yule, and Chinese New Year.
Below left, members of First Baptist Church in Gettysburg portray a live nativity scene. Below right, a child creates a Chinese New Year wand.
If you have ideas for future cultural celebrations, please e-mail Ashley Andyshak Hayes or call 717-334-9171, ext. 113. Find out how you can support our cultural celebration events.
Community Day
Open to the public 2 – 5 P.M.
Italian Heritage Festival
6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature food, children’s activities, folk music by Marino, a marionette display by creator Keith McCleary, delicious Italian cuisine, an outdoor bocce court, and a panel discussion with your Italian American neighbors. More Information.
Brown Bag Discussion
Noon – Dr. Christine Sheridan of Integrative Pathways to Health and Healing will lead a discussion on holistic healing. The session is free and open to the public regardless of YWCA membership status. Please register at the Service Desk. Bring your lunch or buy one at the Ragged Edge II.
Racquetball
The YWCA has 2 brand new racquetball courts that are available during the working hours of the Y. Racquetball is a fast paced sport using fast twitch muscles sort of like tennis but in a box. Racquetball can be competitive, so be sure to wear goggles. You must supply your own racquet to play.
Call the service desk to reserve a time! 
Beginner Karate
You or your kids can learn to block, evade and counter physical belligerence. This noncompetitive class is geared toward individuals ages 8 and up, including adults. If you or your child has a special need, please inform the service desk when you sign up.
Instructor: Pete Golden
Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
Rec $20/month Basic $25 month Nonmember $35/month
Main Location
Directions and Contact Information
YWCA Main Building
909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg
Location: West of Gettysburg on Route 116, adjacent to the Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg.
For additional information, contact
Paula Howard at 717-334-9171 ext. 126
phoward@ywcagettysburg.org
Hours and Amenities
Hours of operation for the YWCA main facility are Monday through Friday 6:30a.m. to 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Breakfast, lunch and a PM snack are included in full-day childcare programs.
All children participating in a YWCA Child Enrichment Program must have a current family membership or a junior basic membership to the YWCA.
The YWCA Child Enrichment Program actively participates in the Keystone STARS quality improvement program, a joint project of the Department of Education and Public Welfare. The main YWCA is currently at a STAR 3 level.
Cycle Schedule
- Reservations for classes are strongly encouraged. Please sign-up for classes at the Fitness Desk.
- Participants should arrive for class 10 minutes before the scheduled class hour. This time is necessary to make necessary changes to the bike to accommodate your body.
- Reserved bikes will be released 5 minutes before the class hour.
- Classes are open to ages 16 years and older.
- IF THE GETTYSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CLOSED OR IS OPERATING ON A TWO-HOUR DELAY, ALL MORNING CYCLE CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED.
- Cycle is only available for REC-PASS Holders
Day |
Class 1 |
Class 2 |
Class 3 |
Monday |
6:00 – 7:00 a.m.
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday |
6:30 – 7:15 a.m.
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
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6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
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Wednesday |
6:15 – 7:15 a.m.
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8:45- 9:30 a.m.
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday |
6:30 – 7:15 a.m.
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9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Friday |
6:15 – 7:15 a.m.
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8:45- 9:30 a.m.
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Saturday |
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
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9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
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Thursday morning 9:30 and Saturday morning 8:45 – 9:30 cycle class with Emily Bucher
Monday morning 9:30 – 10:15am and Saturday 9:45 – 10:30 am cycle class with Jen King
Tuesday night 6:00 – 6:45 pm cycle class with Christina Berry
Monday evening 6-6:45 pm cycle class with Lisa Wolkind
Monday morning 6-7am cycle class with Jeff Cann
Start your workweek with Punk*Cycle — 6AM on Mondays. An hour of raucous music spanning 5 decades provides motivation through this challenging morning ride. Alternating climbs, sprints, flats and runs promote increased cardio-vascular endurance and muscle stamina. Continual focus on cadence ensures that riders are actively working throughout the session. Substitute drills are suggested for novice riders, but all should come prepared to sweat.
Something for Everyone
There's "something for everyone" at the YWCA!
Welcome to the YWCA! With nearly 4,000 members representing all populations of Adams County, we truly offer ’something for everyone’. Children as young as 6 weeks old participate in YWCA child enrichment programs, and folks well into their 90s still regularly take part in water-fitness classes.
Rec Pass Members enjoy a multitude of amenities housed within this single facility - many of which are not available at any other location in Adams County. Other membership types are available also.
Click here for a list of Rec Pass benefits and find your “something” at the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County today!