“I have been a member since June 2016. I joined the Y to encourage my 3 kids (ages 14, 17 and 21 at that time) to be more active. I thought it would be something the family could do together since there were so many things the Y had to offer – Wellness Center, swimming and group exercise classes. I also thought it would be good for me since I hadn’t had a regular exercise routine since before I had my kids. I love the group exercise classes and the family environment. It was a great beginning for me and now exercise is a big part of my life. I look forward to coming every day. Plus, my oldest daughter worked here as a lifeguard when she graduated from college until she found a job, and my son currently works as a lifeguard while attending college.
I’m not sure why I joined the challenge, but I’m glad I did. I tried new classes, made some more new friends and even posted on the Facebook page. My favorite part was that it encouraged me to go outside my ‘Y World.’”