MEDIA ADVISORY ONLY (will Release To The Public On Sept. 12) RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW WITHNELL FAMILY YMCA BUILDING (Photo) -09/09/22

What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Withnell Family YMCA Building

When: Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 am

Where: 685 Court Street NE, Salem, the corner of Court and Cottage

• Who: YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties

Format: Speakers & Ribbon Cutting and Tours

• Tim Sinatra 
• Dan Moore (President of the YMCA Board)
• Dick Withnell
• Kaley Fought (building architect) 
• Senator Peter Courtney
• Self-guided tour, private tour upon request.

Visuals/Photo op:

• Ribbon being cut
• YMCA building interior
• Community members coming to celebrate the new YMCA
• Speakers (see above)

Interview Opportunities:

• Tim Sinatra, YMCA CEO | tsinatra@theyonline.org | 503-991-2472 | 

• Jessica Otjen, YMCA Resource Development Director | jotjen@theyonline.org | 971-388-0896 
• Dan Moore (President of the YMCA Board)
• Dick Withnell (Dick@WithnellAuto.com)
• Kaley Fought (building architect) | CB Two Architects | 503-480-8700
• Senator Peter Courtney | 503-986-1600

More:

• Website: YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties
• The Withnell Family YMCA is passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment. The Y understands that wellness includes physical, emotional, and social well-being. It will offer programs and services for people of every age and ability with the goal of providing stability, health, and well-being for all. 
• Highlights of the new Withnell Family YMCA include:  
  • A 4-lane, 86-degree, warm-water pool. The pool will have an ADA lift. Hot tub will have a transfer wall. 
  • Along with locker rooms, private, gender-neutral changing areas will be available for individuals, families, or persons needing assistance. 
  • A Thrive Center that will function as a “hang out spot” with grab-and-go snacks and coffee in the morning. It will shift into a focused teen center in the evenings. 
  • A partially covered rooftop track with outdoor seating. Ten times around the track is a mile. 
  • Affordable preschool for 40 children along with drop-in Play & Learn.
  • A large wellness studio for all abilities, experience levels, and fitness goals. Equipment is available for people beginning their wellness journey, those in recovery, or in a physical therapy program.
• There will be four marked parking lots for attendees to use.