I am lucky enought to be able to come to the Y every Tuesday and Thursday for swimming, the circuit room, and Latin Gold class. I love to do these activities and they help me to stay healthy. The Latin Gold instructor and classmates are all so nice to me. They even celebrate my birthday…
I takes classes, utilize the pool and was also part our our 2017 Annual Campaign Team. The YMCA is the best thing that has happened to me since I retired. The exercise class I joined has done so much for me physically and mentally. The swimming is my “me” time, where I can totally relax.…
I have had severe migraines my entire life which has led to some neurological issues. One issue being problems with my balance. I recently took advantage of the SilverSneakers® program at the Y & decided to try the Tai-Chi program. Six weeks into the program, I had my annual neurological exam, where I’m asked to…
I started coming to the Y for Tai-Chi to help with my balance issues. From the first class I knew I cam to the right place. Susan, our instructor, makes it fun and I have learned to be more aware of my surroundings and use the Tai-Chi principals in my everyday life. I’m happy to…
In 2011 we were struggling trying to find things for our son Ian to do. There wasn’t much out there for special needs kids and he can’t join in sports programs. I saw plans for the new Richard G. Snyder YMCA and decided to take a chance. I sent them an email about starting classes…
Ronna started at the YMCA for her daughter to learn how to swim. Through the lessons, Ronna had time to exercise herself. She soon realized that she knew people who worked at the Y and quickly felt at home. In June of 2017, she found out that she had “Invasive metaplastic triple negative breast cancer”.…
Laura started with the YMCA during a 8 week cancer program. She then continued to come and workout in various departments. Through her workouts she has lost weight and gained friends. She is able to move, walk better, and succeed in her daily activities.
Shelly’s kids have grown up at the Y. She is in multiple activities. The Y is a safe environment for her children at times when they’ve been out in the community making not so good choices. Shelly has recovered from two back surgeries and through her daily workouts, she can get through her day. Shelly…
Gayle belonged to the Armstrong YMCA for 3 years. She worked out 3 times a week to loose weight. She also suffered from depression. She joined the RGS YMCA in 2016 because she knew that her 50th class reunion was coming up in 2017. jShe loves talking with the staff and members and they all…
