Scott Young – Board Member
As a proud member of the YMCA in Innisfil for a number of years now my family and I have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Y. Shortly after the Y opened in Innisfil we…
Nadiya
Nadiya came to Canada a few years ago. She married a Canadian. She attended the English classes with YMCA Newcomer Services and made some friends. Later her and a friend started to attend the Barrie YMCA and have become quite…
Jacqueline B.
I have some wonderful photos from our experiences at Gene va Park. Here are two (trying to see if can load 2) that I just love and its written all over my kids' faces. They love their get-away with their…
Suzana Petrov
MY Y story starts with a dream, a dream to help other newcomers like me. My name is Suzana Petrov and I am a settlement counselor with YMCA Newcomer Services. Five years ago I came from Romania not knowing what…
Susan Green
I have the pleasure of working in the Newcomer Services Department. I began work at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka more than 20 years ago. Like all individuals starting a new job, I was a little apprehensive as to what to…
Pat S.
My story isn't really special or unusual, but here goes: My husband and I had worked in a northern community 50 miles from the closet Y facility, so we had never belonged to one. When we retired we moved to…
Barb C.
I have been a member of the Y.M.C.A. for over 13 years. I have been volunteering for 10 years. I instruct aqua, spin cycle, step and muscle/cardio. As a senior and a retired person, I get to meet many members…
Andi L.
When I first went to the YMCA, my counsellor brought me. I was terrified of people and groups and noises etc as I have severe PTSD. I am currently on ODSP. Being on social assistance and knowing that my healing…