Who's who at the Y? Meet Mya McAllister I started working at the YMCA in May 2022 as a Swim Instructor. In June of 2022 the Y funded my National Lifeguard Course so that I could become a lifeguard. Since becoming a lifeguard I have been given lots of opportunities to grow
Meet Mary-Ellen & John Landry Mary-Ellen & John are the dynamic duo that teaches our popular lunch hour Group Power Classes. Both Mary-Ellen and John have both been devoted fitness enthusiasts for most of their lives. Mary-Ellen first connected to her YMCA in the 1970s when she took swimming lessons as a
Who's who at the Y? Meet Stephanie Downey Hi, I'm Stefanie Downey, a post-rare breast cancer survivor, registered nurse and a regular YMCA aquafit goer. I have been going to the YMCA for a while now. Post cancer, when I was in rehab doing the Stay Strong program at the YMCA, I
Meet Nicole Gaudet It was during the height of the pandemic when past Y CEO, Jason Dickson approached a popular Zumba instructor, Nicole Gaudet to inquire whether Zumba had any sort of aqua program. At the time, the Y was looking to re-invigorate its programming. Nicole reached out to Joan Gillespie, our manager
Meet Robin Chaplin About 25 years ago I had one or two health concerns and a side-on photograph of myself did not look good. I had to make it through the next ten years to retirement to ensure the best retirement benefits for my wife should I just one day
The Perfect Fix! Meet Angela Hopkins In the latter part of 2023, I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia, in other words, High Cholesterol. At only 45, I thought, as if, I'm too young for that! But, then started to think about my diet, 4 decades of a high sugar, highly processed, convenience foods,
Smiles All Around Who is who at the Y? Meet Jarrett Isherwood! . From Fredericton New Brunswick, our hometown hero, Jarrett is one of the newest additions to our Y Family here at 570 York St. . Originally, Jarrett started coming to the YMCA via a co-op placement through Fredericton High school, but
Warming up to Fitness Meet Natalie Parent Meet one of our outstanding Group Fitness Instructors, Natalie Parent! “I proudly refer to myself as an "adult on-set athlete": I barely passed phys ed and failed swimming lessons as a kid, but found a love for running, triathlon, and instructing Group Fitness as an
Along for the Ride Meet Lisa Wilsdon My story probably resonates with many out there. From growing up the biggest kid in class, to being bullied for my size and made fun of, to always being self conscious in my own skin. I’ve endured rough relationships and turned to food to cope
Giving Back to the YMCA Meet Cheryl Scholten I have been associated and a member of the YMCA for over 25 years. I was thrilled to have my son attend daycare at the Y as a toddler. The Program was first class and he had a lot of activities to keep him engaged
