Southeast Raleigh YMCA Welcoming Week Activities (September 13 – 22):
Welcoming Week Map Display
An interactive map in our lobby all week, showcasing and celebrating our community's diversity.
Saturday, September 14
Free English as a Second Language Classes, 10 a.m. – Noon
Hosted by WCPSS Family Academy, these classes are open to all who want to improve their
English language skills.
Sunday, September 15
La Fiesta del Pueblo (offsite Downtown Raleigh), Noon – 6 p.m.
SER Y Staff will host table at the Triangle’s largest festival of Latin American culture!
Mama Afrikan Festival, 1 - 5 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of African culture at Mama Afrika, an event connecting African and Black cultures
of the diaspora.
Monday, September 16 & Thursday, September 19
Complimentary Chair Massage (lobby), 5 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy a free chair massage and learn about Ayurveda, an ancient holistic approach to wellness,
hosted by Body *Ology.
Saturday, September 21
Mobile Food Distribution, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
We are distributing fresh and shelf-stable food from local farmers to families in need.
Day of Dance Event, 9:15 a.m. - Noon
Celebrate through dance with Belly Dancing, Afro-Cuban Salsa, and Hip-Hop Belly Dance Fusion!
Sunday, September 22
Black Farmers Market, 1 - 4 p.m.
Support local farmers and enjoy fresh foods directly from farms to your table.
Soul Care Sunday, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Experience self-care with Line Dancing, Afrobeat Yoga, Slow Flow, and Meditation.