C.B. Pennington, Jr. YMCA

Due to the current weather conditions, the Y will re-open today, Thursday, January 23 from 1pm - 5pm. The C. B. Pennington Jr. YMCA will remain closed. Programs and services will be limited at all locations. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will update our website on future hours of operation: ymcabr.org.

24-hour facilities are available for 24-hour members. Please be safe during these winter weather conditions.

This month's employee spotlight is Cherry Malveaux!

Cherry is a senior aerobics instructor, and she enjoys teaching body sculpting on Mondays at 8am and 9am. She has been at the Y since 2014. Prior to employment with the Y, Cherry attended several fitness classes at the Y including Zumba, the walk group, step aerobics and circuit training, and water aerobics.

She retired as an educator from the East Baton Rouge School System and then decided to apply for employment with the Y to make a difference in the community, to work for a cause, and to be a part of a great team.

Cherry was hired as a front desk attendant. Later, she became a leader of the Happy Feet Walking Group. A co-worker then encouraged her to get certified as a fitness instructor. Cherry says that thanks to this coworker, she found her happy place in the gym of the YMCA.

Cherry says, "My motto is to be young at heart staying alive using the drive inside me, with old school music to thrive. I give God all the glory for His grace and mercy."

The YMCA Corporate Cup 5K is back on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Downtown Baton Rouge. Join us for a day of wellness, team spirit, and community! Whether you're an individual looking for a challenge or a corporate team promoting workplace wellness and bonding with colleagues, it's the perfect way to stay active and connected. Sign up today! https://ow.ly/YXhH50UFqLg