YMCA events honors veterans and will culminate with the unveiling of a remarkable 8-foot Salute!
sculpture on Nov. 10 at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA, scheduled to open Dec. 3.
Commissioned by the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Arts Council, sculptor Clay Enoch of the National Sculptor’s Guild will speak at the public ceremony along with military dignitaries, veterans and YMCA leaders.
Fitness, support for veterans
The YMCA honors veterans by offering many programs for veterans, including a 20 percent subsidy on Y membership for veterans, military service men and women and their families. The OrthoIndy Foundation Y will be the first in the nation to house a VA medical clinic on site, offering veterans a host of opportunities for wellness and reintegration into the community.
“Salute!” to be unveiled Nov. 10
Prior to the unveiling ceremony, the Pike YMCA will host the Heroes Health Hope 5K at 8:30 a.m. at Eagle Creek Park. On Nov. 9, the Jordan Y will host an Army vs. Navy basketball game, and the YMCA at the Athenaeum will host a Veterans Outdoor Boot Camp at the Central Library. YES to Vets Yoga is also offered at the Pike YMCA on Nov. 5, 12 and 19 (Monday evenings).
Military speakers, breakfasts as YMCA honors veterans
Also on Nov. 9, Major General David C. Coburn will address hundreds at the Breakfast for Vets at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA, and Richard Cavin II, retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, will speak at the Veteran’s Day Breakfast at the Witham Family YMCA. The Ransburg Y and Irsay Family Y at CityWay will also host breakfast/brunch for veterans.
Open to the public unless otherwise noted. Free unless otherwise noted.
| YMCA | DATE | TIME | KICKOFF EVENT | SPECIAL GUEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenaeum | Feb. 12 | 6 - 8 PM | Pints for a Purpose | |
| Avondale Meadows | ||||
| Baxter | Feb. 8 | Katie Stam Irk, Miss America 2009 and author | ||
| Benjamin Harrison | Feb. 13 | 9 AM - NOON & 5 - 8 PM | Open House Style Campaign | |
| City Market | Feb. 12 | 6 - 8 PM | Pints for a Purpose | |
| Development | ||||
| Fishers | Mar. 7 | 7:15 - 8:30 PM | Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast | Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, emceed by publisher Tom Britt |
| Flat Rock | Feb. 16 | 12 - 2 PM | Annual campaign kickoff | Camp scholarship recipients and child advocates |
| Hendricks Regional Health | Feb. 20 | 7 - 9:30 AM | Kickoff Breakfast & Volunteer Recognition | IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher |
| Intercollegiate | ||||
| Irsay Family | Feb. 12 | 6 - 8 PM | Pints for a Purpose | |
| OrthoIndy Foundation | ||||
| Ransburg | Feb. 8 | 60th Anniverssary Luncheon | Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, emceed by WISH-TV's Debby Knox | |
| Witham | Feb. 15 | Triangle Society Breakfast | ||
| Youth Development | Feb. 9 |
Letters, care packages, ribbons honors veterans
There are tons of ways to thank a Vet. The YMCA will also send cards and care packages, make posters, where yellow ribbons and create an Honor Wall thanking U.S. Veterans for their service.
