Upgrades Coming Soon
Pool Redesign and DynaDome Enclosure
9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Today: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Today's Hours
Branch: | 5:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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Branch Tour: | 9:30 am - 8:30 pm |
Drop-In Child Care: | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Gymnasium: | 5:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Water Park: | Closed |
- Home
- Branches
- Morrison Family YMCA
- Renovation
Pool Redesign and DynaDome Enclosure
Phase 1 Now-April 2023:
Redesigning pool for swim lessons and 8 lane lap swimming
Phase 2:
Installing DynaDome structure to provide YEAR ROUND aquatics experience
We’re recognizing Down Syndrome Awareness Month this October, and are excited to feature our member Miller Brydon! 😃
Miller is 28 years old, loves LIFE, and leads a very full one! His mom reflected, “I don’t think the community at large realizes that people who have Down syndrome are so much more like the normal population than not. It just takes a little bit longer to do things and get places in their lives.”
Miller has sung at the White House, walked the red carpet for the movie premiere of “Cars,” and flown around the NASCAR track with a famous driver. He graduated from Ardrey Kell High School and went on to volunteer in the maternity ward at Atrium Health Pineville for several years. He now works at Cabo Fish Taco in Ballantyne, and at his brother, Mac Brydon’s, business Bear Food three days per week. Miller is also very active at his church, Central Church Of God in Charlotte, where he volunteers with the outreach ministry twice a month. Those at his church call him the worship leader, as he is quick to stand during the worship music, lift his hands, and give thanks to the Lord for all He’s done for him!
Miller attends Zumba three times per week at the Morrison Family YMCA. His exceptional instructor, Maria Guitano, makes it a wonderful place for Miller to fit in with great ease. His mom stated, “It’s rather funny to go in and see 60 women…and Miller, dancing their hearts out and having a blast! We are so grateful for his membership at the YMCA where he has grown both in confidence and acceptance. Thank you all so much for your encouragement as he moves into his adulthood.”
We love having Miller at the Y, and can’t wait to continue watching him thrive for years to come! His presence brings so much happiness to the staff and members at Morrison!
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Down Syndrome Awareness Month / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne
🎅🎄 Dashing through the... 2024 Harris YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp! 🦌✨ Lace up your jingle bells for a festive run full of holiday cheer, where every registrant gets an exclusive 2024 race sweatshirt: https://bit.ly/2024YMCAReindeerRomp5K
Secure your sweatshirt today and join us at the Harris YMCA on December 7th for a day packed with holiday spirit. 🎄🏃
Join us for our free Book Club, where community and conversation come together! 📖
In relaxed sessions, our club welcomes everyone! For our first meeting on November 19th, we’ll be reading “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. We’ll dive into the book with a potluck themed around the title. It’s a casual, community-centered space to spark meaningful discussions and connect with others over good books and good food.
Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows - there’s always room for lively conversation and new connections. Book Club is open to both members and non-members! Don’t miss out on the fun and register today at bit.ly/morrisonbookclub.
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Book Club / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’d like to lift up Sarah Jeffs, one of our incredible staff members who has inspired us this year during her battle with breast cancer! 👏
On April 19th, Sarah received the diagnosis no one wants. She had her annual mammogram a few weeks earlier, which promptly required further screening with a biopsy. Following the biopsy, her worst fears came true when her doctor informed her it was breast cancer. Given her family history of cancer, the best way to manage her diagnosis was a bilateral mastectomy and lymph node removal in May.
By August, she was back to work at Sara's YMCA as both a Personal Trainer and the Lead Instructor for LiveSTRONG, our cancer wellness program. Having now gone through her own journey with cancer, she has a new appreciation for all of our LiveSTRONG participants! Sarah says battling breast cancer is one of the toughest challenges she has ever had. She is forever grateful to her family and friends who kept her going when she didn't think she could any longer, as well as her phenomenal colleagues at Sara's who sent cards, texts, and gift cards during her treatment and recovery.
Sarah is advocating more than ever for regular breast cancer screening, as her cancer would have spread rapidly if it had not been detected in the early stages. Early detection methods include monthly breast self-exams, as well as regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. In the United States, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer sometime in her life is 1 in 8. The 5-year relative survival rate when diagnosed at the localized stage, before cancer spreads outside of the breast, is 99%. Knowledge and early detection can save lives!
Sara’s YMCA / Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Breast Cancer Awareness Month / Health and Wellness / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new onsite Nutrition HealthWorks dietitian, Laura Palmer! 👋
Laura is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and a Master's Degree in Health Promotion. She has over 20 years of experience working in various settings, including private practice, inpatient and outpatient, cooperative extension and community nutrition. Her focus is on chronic disease management, weight management, and women's health. She is driven by her passion for helping others and partnering with clients to navigate their personal health journey.
Laura is committed to providing a supportive, empathetic, holistic, and whole foods approach. By breaking down the journey into manageable goals, she ensures that her clients feel empowered to make sustainable changes to their health.
Laura has availability for in-person appointments at Morrison on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8AM-4PM, as well as telehealth appointments on Thursdays from 9AM-1PM.
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Nutrition HealthWorks / Charlotte Wellness / Health and Wellness / Ballantyne
Our Y family has grown! We’re excited to welcome two baby boys to our team of staff kids! 👶
Matt Crawforth, our Associate Executive Director of Programs, welcomed baby Hudson in August. He joins his two older brothers in making their parents’ lives a little louder and a lot more fun!
Andrew Maronich, our Senior Sports Director, joined the ranks of parenthood this month with the birth of baby Cameron. Andrew and his wife are over the moon with happiness!
Here’s to endless cuddles, new beginnings, and the adventures ahead!
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Community / Ballantyne
🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉
In celebration of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s 150th anniversary, the Morrison Family YMCA has been offering a special promotion: FIVE FREE days of Kids’ Morning Out to participants who attend Y Kids or Kids’ Morning Out 150 times in 2024. We are thrilled to announce that we have our first winner – Jack! 🏆
Jack has been a part of our Y family since he was a baby, and it’s been amazing to watch him grow. He’s one of our regulars, and we’re so grateful to see him and his family come through our doors almost every day! Jack also attends preschool here at Ballantyne Preschool Academy, making him a true part of our community. Congratulations, Jack!
Jack’s mom shared a heartfelt testimony about what the Y means to their family, “‘The Greenos!’ - we've heard this once or twice down the halls of the gym community we love so much. Jack enjoys being a frequent visitor of Y Kids and KMO at Morrison, and so do I, as his mama! We love the friendly teachers we see every day, they make us feel welcome and I know Jack is so well taken care of while I have some time to myself. Whether I'm in the building at CrossFit or attending appointments Jack would not be thrilled to join in on, I'm so grateful for the team and all they do! We ❤️ Morrison Family YMCA! Proud to be your first family to 150 check-ins!”
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Charlotte Families / Charlotte Childcare / CLT Youth Programs / Ballantyne
This week, our Preschool and Kids’ Morning Out participants were treated to a special visit from a real-life hero! 👨🚒
Firefighter Billy stopped by to teach our preschoolers about fire safety, show them his gear, read a story, and run through a firefighter obstacle course!
We loved the opportunity to make fire safety fun and memorable for our little ones!
Morrison Family YMCA / YMCA of Greater Charlotte / Ballantyne Preschool Academy / Charlotte Families / Charlotte Childcare / CLT Youth Programs / Ballantyne