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LoraAge:
100YMCA Member Since:
1974To those who think they’re too old to be active: Sorry to burst your bubble. Lora may be 100 years young, but she still does Yoga and spends the warmer months swimming at her local YMCA (8 laps, in case you were wondering). It’s this kind of activity that she and her doctors credit for her continued good health. Lora is proof positive that age really is just a number.
Swimming
Dive in for a total body workout.
Silver Sneakers Program
Stay young by staying active.
Yoga
Gain strength and flexibility. Inner peace optional.
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BradAge:
30YMCA Member Since:
2003How many lives do you touch every year? For Brad, the answer is at least 700; that’s how many kids he takes to Flat Rock River YMCA Camp for his annual Outdoor Education trip. There, his sixth-graders get the chance to learn about science in an immersive, hands-on way. And, because it’s with the Y, they also learn something valuable about themselves.
Flat Rock River YMCA Camp
Pack your bags for a lifetime of memories.
Name:
AndreAge:
18YMCA Member Since:
1996Sometime in the fourteen years that Andre (aka "Slim") has been a YMCA member, he realized his main passion in life was helping children. Today, he’s served as a YMCA camp counselor for seven years, works as a lifeguard, volunteers for the Y For All Annual Giving Campaign (to which he donates $26 from his weekly paycheck), and even helps plan birthday parties for the Y’s younger members.
Camp Counselor
The funnest job you’ll ever love.
Y For All Annual Giving Campaign
Help us break down barriers and build up a community.
Name:
MalachaiAge:
10YMCA Member Since:
2004Malachai has been coming to the YMCA for literally half his life, so you could say he’s almost grown up here. That’s reflected in the way he now feels part of our family; everyone knows him by name. And whether he’s playing team sports (soccer is his current favorite) or just hitting one of the exercise machines, he’s learning a lifetime of healthy habits.
Teen Center
Cool down. Meet up. Hang out.
Basketball
One-on-one? Horse? Half-court or full?
Soccer
One word. GOOOAAALLL!
Name:
OliviaAge:
12YMCA Member Since:
2006Summer. For some kids it means an uninterrupted smorgasbord of TV, video games and...more TV. For Olivia and her siblings Jacob and Hannah, it means swimming, horseback riding and rock climbing—to name just a few of the things they do every year at camp. They’re having so much fun, we’re tempted not to tell them they’re also learning values and skills that’ll last a lifetime.
Flat Rock River YMCA Summer Camp
Pack your bags for a lifetime of memories.
Name:
SeritaAge:
52YMCA Member Since:
2007Serita, like millions of other adults who never learned how to swim, always wondered if she’d missed her chance. However, since joining the Y, she’s tackled everything from Hip-Hop Aerobics to Zumba, losing ten pounds in the process. And, just as importantly, she’s mustered up the courage to finally take swim lessons—showing it’s never too late to jump in.
Zumba
Feel the rhythm. Feel the burn.
Hip-Hop Aerobics
Sweat to the not-so-oldies.
Water Aerobics
In the water, no one can see you sweat.
Name:
JulieAge:
42YMCA Member Since:
2004Ask virtually any parent, and they’ll tell you that “staying healthy” and “spending time with the kids” are two goals at the top of their list. Fortunately, Julie and her ten year-old son have a way to do both. At the YMCA, they’ve discovered a place they can stay active together—finding not only a healthy, nurturing environment, but also a common ground.
Strength and Endurance Class
The name pretty much says it all.
Y For All Annual Giving Campaign
Help us break down barriers and build up a community.
Spinning Class
Put the pedal to the metal.
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TriciaAge:
39YMCA Member Since:
2008Completing a mini-marathon is a lofty goal for most people. For Tricia, it’s more of a halfway point. Since joining the Y, Tricia has lost six pant sizes in baby weight, raised $1000 for the Y For All Annual Giving Campaign, and, yes, completed two 26.2 marathons. There's no stopping her now.
Group Cycling
Put the pedal to the metal.
Spinning
The true cycling test.
Boot Camp
Get in shape fast. This is not a drill.
Name:
HannahAge:
12YMCA Member Since:
2006Summer. For some kids it means an uninterrupted smorgasbord of TV, video games and...more TV. For Hannah and her siblings Jacob and Olivia, it means swimming, horseback riding and rock climbing—to name just a few of the things they do every year at camp. They’re having so much fun, we’re tempted not to tell them they’re also learning values and skills that’ll last a lifetime.
Flat Rock River YMCA Summer Camp
Pack your bags for a lifetime of memories.
Name:
MosesAge:
62YMCA Member Since:
2006It would have been easy for Moses to dial back his active lifestyle. A history of running marathons had taken its toll on his knees, and he was now facing a lengthy period of physical therapy. Instead, Moses turned to the Y, building back his strength with the help of our bikes, weight machines—and community. He was soon able to end his therapy, proving you can’t keep a good man (sitting) down.
Cardio / Weight Room
Build muscle. Build endurance. It all starts here.
Name:
AmandaAge:
33YMCA Member Since:
2009After gradually becoming more and more sedentary (and looking the part), Amanda finally decided she’d had enough. She joined the YMCA because of its affordability, support system and family atmosphere (she’s a single mom). The results have been dramatic: she’s lost 80 pounds and become a fixture—and source of inspiration—at her local branch.
Pilates
Increase your core competency.
Zumba
Feel the rhythm. Feel the burn.
Personal Training
Maximum attention. Maximum results.
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PatrickAge:
28YMCA Member Since:
2006For Patrick, what began as a simple place to work out has become a true community. Here, he’s formed lasting friendships with his fellow members, including a group he calls “The Y Guys.” Of course, he still hits the gym as hard as ever, which isn’t too surprising when you consider some of his other activities: mini-marathons and mixed martial arts competitions.
Member Experience Committee
Help us be better for you.
Abs Class
Go from zero to six-pack.
Aerobics
A classic for a reason.
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