Charlotte Avenue Branch YMCA
Clubs
Heritage Club
The Heritage Club is a special group of people who believe in the mission and work of the Upper Palmetto YMCA and who want to ensure that the valuable life-changing programs and services will continue. Each member of the Heritage Club has included the Upper Palmetto YMCA in his/her estate plan through outright gifts, bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts or permanent named funds. Call Nadine at the YMCA 803-324-9622 ext 21 for more information on how you can become a Heritage Club Member!
First Thursday Club
The First Thursday club is a social club for special needs adults. All participants of the York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs Program or other disabled individuals, who are over 18 years old are eligible to participate. The club meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Charlotte Avenue Branch from 6:30-8:00 pm. In addition, members can participate in monthly trips to sporting events, concerts, and other places of interest.
For more information on the Upper Palmetto YMCA’s 1st Thursdays Club, contact Linda McCallum at 803-222-9622 or lindamccallum@upymca.org.
Silver Fox Club
Calling all seniors 50+ years young who like to have fun and fellowship with people their age! The Upper Palmetto YMCA has the club for you! The Silver Fox Club is a senior travel group formed to bring people together for fun and fellowship as they travel. Each month, the group meets to socialize, discuss upcoming trips and plan future adventures. There are local outings, overnight trips and for those who like to see the world, trips are planned for abroad. By traveling as a group, the details are planned for you and the fees are reasonable. Don’t sweat the small stuff, we’ve covered that as well!
Silver Fox Membership Fee:
Members: $15
Nonmembers: $20
For more information, please contact Jimmy Johnson at 803-324-9622 ext. 28 or Jenny Lindsay at 803-324-9622 ext. 29. Click here for Fox Trot February ’12.
Travel schedule for 2012:
March 27-28: Beaufort, SC
April 15: Pease Auditorium- Play It Again, Sam
May 23: Wohlfarht Dinner Theatre- Oklahoma
YMCA Family Adventure Trips
Leave the traveling details to us. Travel with the Upper Palmetto YMCA and enjoy group fellowship with individuals, families and couples throughout the Carolinas. We offer affordable group rates that allow you to discover beautiful locations. For an application or more information, call the YMCA Regional Office at 803-324-9622 ext. 21.
Snow Skiing in Aspen/Snowmass, CO
Come ski the world famous and family friendly slopes of Snowmass. Combined with legendary glamour of Aspen this a wonderful ski trip for the entire family. Our trip is during Martin Luther King Day Weekend so most kids will only miss 2 days of school. The package includes flight, transfers, 4 days of ski lifts, 2 nights of babysitting and 5 nights in a ski in/ski out condominium at Snowmass Mountain with fireplace, hot tub, heated outdoor pool and more.
Date: January 2013
Snowmobiling in Yellowstone
This group travels to Yellowstone National Park for 3 days of snowmobiling to view Old Faithful and other world famous geysers – as well as to see buffalo, elk and other wildlife. Our package includes roundtrip flight, transfers, 4 nights lodging, snowmobile clothing, and 3 days of snowmobile rental. Previous snowmobiling experience is not required.
Date: February 2013