
February Update
One of my favorite quotes is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you” by Fred DeVito. I’ve called on this quote personally and professionally more times that I can count. It’s a constant reminder to me that changes can be challenging, but also that seeing a challenge though can bring you to change you probably didn’t know you needed. As a member of the Chippewa Falls YMCA, you have seen a lot of change in the last few years. A lot of these changes we have encountered together and may have seemed challenging at times, but looking back, those changes have brought us to our current success today.
Well, there’s more where that comes from. Beginning in February, I will transition into a new role with our Association as the Vice President of Operations overseeing the Chippewa Falls branch, Downtown branch, South branch, Tennis Center, and Sports Center. While I am extremely grateful and excited for this challenge, “leaving” the Chippewa Falls YMCA as my day-to-day place of work will be a difficult change.
Though bittersweet, what’s exciting about this change is that Kara Goossens will step into my role as Executive Director of the Chippewa Falls YMCA. Kara and I have worked together at the Y for over a decade. We both started as group exercise instructors and continued to grow through the Y in a variety of roles leading us both to the Healthy Living Director position and eventually, Executive Director. I know Kara will take great care of the Y mission, the staff, and our members.
2025 is going to be a great year for our association. I look forward to continuing to serve you.
Thank you,
Carrie Mathwig
Vice President of Operations
YMCA of the Chippewa Valley
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Chippewa Falls YMCA
How To Schedule an Appointment:
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Scan the QR Code or go to https://tinyurl.com/fccpuuuj
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Choose “select times” for appointment times.
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Come donate on Monday, February 24 when it is your schedule time. Walk-ins are welcome.
WHEN: Monday, February 24, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
WHERE: Conference Room
Facility Hours
Spring/Summer Hours | Memorial Day - Labor Day
Begins May 27, 2025
Monday-Thursday: 5 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 5 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 6 AM - 2 PM
Sunday: 6 AM - 2 PM
Fall/Winter Hours | Labor Day - Memorial Day
Monday & Tuesday: 5 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 5 AM - 9 PM
Thursday: 5 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 5 AM - 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 6 AM - 4 PM
Fall/Winter Hours | Beginning September 30 - Memorial Day
Monday & Thursday: 5 AM - 9 PM
Friday: 5 AM - 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 6 AM - 4 PM
Closed on Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, & Christmas.


Facility Offerings
Click on the offering listed below to learn more information!
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Aquatics
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Arts & Enrichment
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Child Services
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Sports & Recreation
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Health & Wellness
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Events
Facility Amenities
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Handicap Accessible Equipment
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Racquetball Courts
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Private Personal Training Studio & Functional Training Studio
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Outdoor Circuit
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Adult & Family Locker Rooms
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Locker Rentals

Our Chippewa Falls YMCA Team
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Member Service Desk | (715) 861-2360
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Kara Goossens | Executive Director | (715) 861-2348
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Bri O'Brien | School-Age Child Care Director | (715) 861-2355
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Mel Krogman | Senior Program Director | (715) 861-2345
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Michelle Stolt | Aquatics Coordinator | (715) 861-2354
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Carolyn Thomas | Active & Ageless Coordinator | (715) 723-2201
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Eric Menzies | Facilities Director | (715) 861-2344
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Mark Erickson | Senior Program Director | (715) 861-2351
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Solomon Abebayehu | Healthy Living & Membership Director | (715) 861-2340