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Congrats to Lara Dollinger on her 20th Anniversary of employment as a Housekeeper here at Morrison! 🎉 So many of our members know Lara’s smiling face and look forward to seeing her when they come to our center! She started working here in her teens and has become such a big part of our community over the past 20 years. We love celebrating her! Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne

Missed Santa at our center? It’s not too late to get your letter to Santa in our mailbox! 💌 He’s been getting Christmas wishes from the kids at our center all month, and they range from general ideas to very specific! 👧 Kelese wants a doll 🦄 Lucy wants a unicorn 🚲 Sebastian wants a new bike 🍦 Alexandra wants an ice cream maker 🎮 William wants a Nintendo Switch 🪙 Melania wants a gumball machine 🥔👀 Luca wants Mr. Potato Head ❄️ Kinstey wants Frozen toys 🗡️ Henry wants a play sword 📱 Safa wants an iPhone 16 with a hot pink case According to their letters, these kids have been very good this year and some of them even promised to leave out milk and cookies! Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Families / CLT Youth Programs / Ballantyne

Books, friends, and meaningful conversations - what could be better?! 📚 Our book club is the perfect space to connect, unwind, and explore new stories together. We had a wonderful time together at our December meeting, and are looking forward to January’s! Don’t miss out, register for the winter session at bit.ly/morrisonbookclub! Before our next meeting we’ll be reading “A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende. Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Book Club / Ballantyne Book Club / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne

Ho Ho Ho! 🎅 Santa made a special visit to Y Kids, Kids Morning Out, and Preschool this week, spreading joy and holiday cheer! The kids had a blast, and most of them were excited to meet the jolly old man himself! We’re so grateful for this magical moment and the smiles Santa brought to our center! Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Youth Programs / Charlotte Childcare / Ballantyne Preschool Academy / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne

‘Tis the season for cookies! 🍪 🎁 A group of our members got festive with a cookie exchange! These members take Cherita’s Cardio Sculpt class every Tuesday at 1:30pm, and have formed strong friendships during their time here. Pat, pictured in the front row, said, “We have a great class and some of us have been together for years taking classes at the Y. Great friends!” Time together is what makes the holiday season extra special, we’re so happy to see our members making the most of it! Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Fitness / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne

What an absolute blast at our annual Morrison Leaders’ Club holiday party! From hilarious Minute to Win It challenges, to festive treats, tacky Christmas sweaters, and the always intense white elephant gift exchange - we had so much fun making memories together. Wishing all of our teens a happy, safe and fun winter break. We can’t wait to see you in the new year! Morrison Family YMCA / Morrison Leaders Club / YMCA Leaders Club / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Teens / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne

We dribbled into winter fun at our Basketball Meet & Greet this weekend! ❄️🏀 From breaking the ice with teammates and coaches to showing off pro moves on the court, our kindergarten athletes had a great time! Practices start this week for all age groups, and we still have space in some of our leagues! Visit bit.ly/morrisonbasketball to register today. Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Families / Charlotte Youth Sports / Charlotte Basketball / CLT Youth Programs / Ballantyne

We warmed up with a hot chocolate bar at our Member Social this week! 😋 We loved the conversations, smiles, and connection! It was a fun way to enjoy a cozy treat in our center while the weather was cold outside. Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne