JUNE 2025

Hello YMCA of the Foothills Family! I hope you all enjoyed a restful and meaningful Memorial Day Weekend. Our Y is forever indebted to those brave souls who gave their lives for this country, and we are mindful of their ultimate sacrifice to uphold the ideals of our nation.

This past weekend, our Y held its 50th Annual Fiesta Days Run in partnership with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and the City of La Cañada Flintridge. Fifty years of memories, healthy activity, and community bonding! Our challenging but enjoyable race route takes both our human and canine race runners up and down a stretch of Foothill Blvd through the center of town. It was great to see so many of our friends, neighbors, board members, and Y supporters on the course.

As we wrap up the final days of spring and move into the summer season, the Y is by your side in pursuit of healthy living. Over my 29 years with the YMCA movement, I have had the privilege to see firsthand the joy and wonder that summertime brings for youth, teens and families of all constitutions. I am also reminded of the purpose of this organization, which is to serve ALL and enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. With our Mission Statement as our guide, we aspire daily to serve all through inclusive program design and delivery, making our buildings welcoming and accessible to all, and to let everyone we encounter know they matter. 

This summer, and every day of the year, we strive to help build positive lifelong memories for all Y members, program participants, and volunteers by making people feel seen, validated, respected, and included. Here are two summer programs designed to help our wonderful community embrace everything the Y has to offer:

Safety Around Water — Safe Swimmers Start Here.

This free program is offered to the community to help teach non and beginner swimmers how to be water safe. Students will learn basic water safety skills. Click here to learn more!

College Students — The Y Welcomes You!

The Summer College Membership Promotion offers students 90 days of membership for $90 (college ID required). This offer begins today, June 1st. Click here to learn more: Summer College Membership

I wish you all a great summer season, which allows you to rest and recharge.

Onward and Upward!

Vince Iuculano

Chief Executive Officer

YMCA of the Foothills