A scanned rendering of the Southdale YMCA from 1975. Photos: Southdale YMCA
The Southdale YMCA is celebrating 50 years in Edina by hosting a whole week of events that culminates with a retro-themed party called From 1975 to Forever; Southdale’s Story in Motion from 4 to 6 p.m. November 7 in the YMCA’s gymnasium.
Tug of War Night brought together more than 600 area church youth in March 1986.
Guests are encouraged to dress in ’70s style and enjoy a nonalcoholic happy hour with light snacks, live music, a photo booth, trivia and more. A special program will highlight past, present and future leaders.
“We are excited to feature past leadership from when the Southdale Y first opened and feature current leadership,” says Catherine Quinlivan, senior operations director of the Southdale YMCA. “We will also put a focus on our youth who will be leading the YMCA in the future.”
A preschool swim class from 1986.
For more information about the YMCA’s 50th anniversary celebrations, go to ymcanorth.org or email Nick Hanks at nick.hanks@ymcamn.org.
