Welcoming Week is September 12-21, 2025
River Crossing YMCA is honored to participate in Welcoming Week. This annual celebration brings together neighbors from all backgrounds to strengthen bonds and highlight the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.
Throughout Welcoming Week, branches will celebrate and encourage meaningful connections and collaboration among individuals of all cultures, experiences, and perspectives.
Welcoming Week 2025 Activities at all branches include:
- Selection of International Teas and Coffee
- Welcoming Rock painting
Additional activities by branch include:
Group Exercise Class - Free to the community
Shine Dance Fitness
10:00-10:45am - Studio B
Thursday, 9/18 with Deb
International Music in our lobby
Cultural Craft
International Coffees & Teas
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Intro to Saidi Belly Dancing
10:30-11:15am - Ct #1
Friday, 9/12 with Carmen
Zumba
6:00-7:00pm - Ct # 1
Wednesday, 9/17 with Nataliya
Additional Activities:
- Multicultural art show
- Henna Chakra by Sophie at Potluck
- Vendors on Friday at the potluck
- Cultural Craft
- Sports Highlight
- Belly Dance with Carmen at Potluck
- Coffee & Tea around the world
Group Exercise Class
Free to the community
Yoga, 9:00-10:00am - FS
Wednesday, 9/17 with Heather
Additional branch activities:
- International Coffees and Teas
- Rock painting
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Spin
5:30-6:15pm - Studio 4
Wednesday, 9/17 with Bill
Zumba
7:15-8:00pm - Studio 2
Tuesday, 9/16 with Amber
Zumba
7:15-8:00pm - Studio 2
Thursday, 9/18 with Caitlin
Other activities at the branch:
- Coloring sheets
- Rock painting
- International teas
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Morning Mix
8:00-8:45am - Studio
Saturday, 9/13 with Lenore
Zumba
6:15-7:00pm - Studio
Wednesday, 9/17 with Mel
Additional activities:
- Blank flags
- Senior Pot Luck (as part of Senior Hub)
- Latin Dance
- International Music in Lobby
- Storytime and Handprints
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Zumba
6:00-6:45pm - Studio 2
Monday, 9/15 with Leanne
Zumba Gold
10:00-10:45a - Studio 1
Wednesday, 9/17 with Betsy
Additional activities:
- International Coloring sheets for kids
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Yoga
7:00-8:00pm - Studio
Wednesday, 9/17 with Katie
Zumba
5:00-5:55pm - Studio
Thursday, 9/18 with Justine
Additional Activities:
- Welcome Rock painting: members can paint rocks with welcoming words or pictures that will decorate our flower beds
- International coffee day
- Savor the soul of Latin America
- International dolls : decorate a doll and share your family traditions and culture
- Enjoy videos and music from around the world in our Welcome Center
- International Teas: Savor the world's warmth, one exquisite cup of tea at the time
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Zumba
9:15-10:00am - Aux
Thursday, 9/18 with Karen
Additional Activities:
- International Coloring sheets for kids
- International Coffee
- Welcoming rock painting
- International board games
- World map
- International snacks
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Yoga
10:00-10:45 am - Studio
Saturday, 9/13 with Jessica
Zumba
5:15-6:15pm - Studio
Monday, 9/15 with Justine
Meditation in Movement
4:15-5:00pm - Studio
Thursday, 9/18 with Spirit
Additional Activities:
- DYO International Peg Doll
- International Music in lobby
- Senior International Pot Luck - (as part of Senior Hub)
- Hula Class-Speaking through your Hands and Hips
- Zumba/Zumba Kids
- Holi Blow Paint for Kids
- Hop Scotch around the world
- International Folk Dance Class
- Chestnut Hill Retreat-Lunch Distribution (Turkish food)
- Chinese Folding Fans
- Music from around the world in the lobby
- "International" snacks
Group Exercise Classes
Free to the community
Zumba
9:30-10:15am - Studio A
Sunday, 9/14 with Susan
Additional Activities:
- International Coloring sheets for kids
Welcoming Week at the YMCA
Association Wide International Potluck Events
We're celebrating Welcoming Week with an International Potluck event in each of our regions.
Join us for foods from all over the world prepared by members and local restaurants. Then, stay and enjoy international entertainment from local organizations and members!
Friday, September 19, 6:00-7:30 PM
Setup beginning at 5:00 PM
Locations:
Bethlehem YMCA, 430 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Fairless Hills YMCA, 601 S Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Deer Path YMCA, 144 W. Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
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