Breaking in the Floor: Barb's Y Story Barb has been teaching fitness classes for 45 years. So when retirement arrived, she knew one thing right away. “It’s not something I could just stop,” she says. Instead, Barb found a way to keep doing what she loves by volunteering at the YMCA of Niagara. And she’s been part of the story in Grimsby from the very beginning. [...]
For Bruna, the YMCA has been part of her family’s routine for the past 10 years. It’s not something her family has to think about or plan around. “Coming to the Y isn’t optional,” she laughs. A big part of what keeps Bruna coming back is how the YMCA makes it easy for everyone to stay active and not feel like a chore. With swimming lessons and drop-in family time, [...]
5 Ways Personal Training at the YMCA Supports Your Well-Being. How personalized guidance and consistent support help you feel stronger and more confident.
How Jack rediscovered strength, confidence, and wellbeing at the YMCA Jack's turning point came during a doctor’s appointment. After that visit, Jack knew he needed to make a big change in his life. Not overnight, and not perfectly, but intentionally. What made the moment stick was the advice he received. Jack’s doctor, who also happens to be a YMCA member, encouraged him to get moving in a way that [...]
Niagara Centre YMCA in Welland celebrates 20 years of supporting health, well-being, and belonging for individuals and families across the community.
YMCA of Niagara highlights community impact, PEACE Medal recipients, and the partnerships strengthening health, connection, and belonging across Niagara.
For Niagara Centre YMCA member Ahmed Yousif, the Y is more than a place to work out — it’s where connection, wellness, and community naturally come together.
Celebrating Community Connection at the Niagara West YMCA Saturday, October 4 · 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Niagara West YMCA – 325 Main Street East, Grimsby The Town of Grimsby and the YMCA of Niagara are proud partners in creating opportunities for residents to connect, be active, and support their well-being. Together, we continue to invest in making the Niagara West YMCA a brighter, more welcoming space for the community [...]
At 80 years old, Glennis Ferguson is a familiar and friendly face at the Niagara West YMCA, a place she’s called her second home since it opened in 2011. From aquafit to group exercise classes, Glennis has spent the past 14 years staying active, social, and connected. “I like doing aquafit and talking with the friends I’ve made here,” she says. “We laugh, we share recipes, we sit [...]
When Stephen joined the YMCA in 2020, it was more than a new fitness routine—it was a new chapter. Stephen was looking for ways to stay active and social during the isolation of the pandemic. His sister had recently moved to the area and they decided to check out the local Y. They’ve been coming together ever since with his loyal guide dog, Austin, by their side. Stephen [...]
