Ascension St. Vincent YMCA opening festivities announced

The Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield is slated to open at noon on Jan. 4, 2025, following the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Located adjacent to the existing Westfield Washington Schools natatorium on 10 acres of land donated by the Wheeler family at 874 Virginia Rose Ave., the 54,000 square-foot Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield will feature:

• Gymnasium for court sports
• Free weights and cardio equipment
• Three studios offering Group Ex, Cycle, and Yoga classes
• Indoor track
• Teaching kitchen
• Play and Learn childcare area
• Community gathering spaces
• Chapel/reflection room
• Collegiate partnerships spaces for continuing education classes
• Intergenerational room

Grand opening festivities at the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield include:

• Community Job Fair (all positions), Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (INDYMCA.org/Hiring)
• Media Sneak Peek, Jan. 2, 9 a.m.
• Charter Member Day, Jan. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Donor Appreciation Night, Jan. 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ribbon Cutting, Jan. 4, 11 a.m.

“In Westfield, sports, wellness and community come together in a unique way, and we are proud and privileged to be part of that story,” said Gregg Hiland, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “This new Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield will strengthen that distinctive identity and help realize our vision of a healthier, more equitable and more connected community.”

Transformative gifts for this new YMCA have already been committed from Ascension St. Vincent, the City of Westfield and the Hamilton County commissioners. The YMCA is in the final fundraising stages for this community amenity, and naming opportunities are available.

“We are proud to support the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield,” said Kevin Speer, Senior Vice President, Ascension and Chief Executive Officer, Ascension Indiana. “Contributing to the health, fitness and well-being of all individuals is the essence of our mission. Not only for our many hospitals and medical facilities but by supporting projects like the YMCA, which will help improve the health of the citizens of Westfield and Hamilton County.”

Members who join the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield now through opening day will not pay a join fee and enjoy charter member status for the duration of their membership. Charter Membership includes a unique Charter Member key fob, access to a special sneak peek tour on Jan. 2, a special member gift and distinct recognition on the Forever Donor Wall for any gift of $100 and above. To join online, visit INDYMCA.org/join and for donations contact Executive Director, Shannon Russell-Marshel at srussell@indymca.org.