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Mark Your Calendars for August

August 1: New Monthly Fitness Challenge | Start of the $0 joiner fee for families membership promo | Holiday Weekend. No Registered Programs August 2: Holiday Weekend. No Registered Programs August 3: New Brunswick Day. No Registered Programs. Holiday Hours. | 570 York Street |8:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Fredericton North YMCA| CLOSED August

2026-07-31T13:29:35+00:00July 31st, 2026|

Just start. Don’t wait until everything is perfect… life is short.

Natalie first came to the Y in 2018 after seeing Joan's post looking for spin instructors. At the time, she had always loved group fitness from the participant side, but had never stepped foot in a YMCA, let alone attended a Group Ride class. She decided to give teaching a try, and it

2026-07-20T17:04:44+00:00July 20th, 2026|

My Y is so Much More than a Building

Brian's YMCA journey began at just nine years old, taking swim lessons at the Saint John YMCA. Since then, the YMCA has been woven through every stage of his life - from youth programs and staying active after university to aquafit, personal training, and serving as President of the Fredericton YMCA Board of

2026-07-15T17:26:54+00:00July 15th, 2026|

There’s Nothing More Energizing Than Someone Believing in You

After an injury changed the course of his life, Andrew Lawlor found new challenges through para-boxing and wheelchair rugby. As he began competing for Team New Brunswick on the national stage, he realized he had the motivation to work hard but needed help focusing that energy in the right places. When he started

2026-06-22T18:52:52+00:00June 22nd, 2026|

The YMCA is Where Community Feels Like Family

I moved to Fredericton from Alberta two years ago and quickly found a sense of belonging at the YMCA. With a background as an Early Childhood Educator and while completing my Bachelor of Arts in History at St. Thomas University, I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages through childcare,

2026-06-22T18:28:07+00:00June 22nd, 2026|

The Y is Passionate, but also Compassionate

Community In Action: Meet Heather I retired 11 years ago and joined the YMCA to overcome my fear of the water. Friends encouraged me to try aquafit, and the Courage Program helped me build the confidence I needed. What started as a fitness goal quickly became much more. "It's been a saviour.

2026-06-16T16:20:49+00:00June 16th, 2026|

YMCA Set to Install Solar Panels

Trails Coalition and YMCA Create Powerful Partnership A new community solar project will offset carbon for Fredericton’s trails and YMCA childcare operations. Fredericton, NB — The Fredericton Trails Coalition (FTC) and the YMCA of Fredericton are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that combines sustainability, community collaboration, and innovation. Together, the organizations

2026-05-07T18:17:23+00:00May 7th, 2026|

A Statement on Fredericton Aquatic Infrastructure

Statement from YMCA Fredericton CEO Darcy Delaney Regarding Online Discourse on Fredericton Aquatic Infrastructure The decision by Fredericton City Council on March 9 to decline an additional $1M annual funding request from the President of UNB has sparked significant online discussion about the current state of aquatics infrastructure in our region. Within that discussion,

2026-03-20T14:00:09+00:00March 16th, 2026|
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