Fredericton YMCA allows Families to Gain Life-Changing Experiences Melissa Babineau’s family has been attending YMCA programs for more than a decade, and through personal and family growth, the Y has offered her exactly what she needs.“Joey [my husband] has been a member at the Y since it was at the old location,

Katherine Mills Nineteen-year-old Katherine (Kay) Mills has a long history with the YMCA. In fact, she has been a card carrying member since birth. It’s where she learned to swim and gained skills that have prepared her to the next chapter. In September 2019, Kay will begin Kin Science

Mills Family Jacqueline Mills defines herself as a great wife, mother and confident woman. She explains how the YMCA has shaped her into the person she is today. “I am a stay at home mom of five children. Two of my sons are autistic, and because of autism and various medical

Tania Giles Nine years ago, Tania Giles’ life took a turn for the worst, but thanks to her community and the YMCA, she is able to tell her story and inspire others during their dark days. In June 2010, Tania had a hysterectomy. Although she was nervous, she was convinced it

Trudy Pond Community Member Turned Y Staff Finds Passion for Health Trudy Pond, 46, has been on a diet since she was 12 years old. She has struggled with balancing physical activity and eating well. But today, Trudy lives a healthy life and credits the YMCA for giving her the confidence

Heather Neilson HEATHER NEILSON MAY BE A 65-YEAR-OLD RETIRED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER, BUT SHE’S CERTAINLY NOT SLOWING DOWN.  Thanks to the YMCA of Fredericton, “Mrs. Neilson” maintains an active lifestyle — both physically and socially. She lifts weights in the morning three times a week, and enjoys a 9 a.m. Tabata

Keely Campbell Keely Campbell was just 14 years old when she quit competitive figure skating. She still ran track and field and played volleyball, but wanted something else to do with her time. So she decided to join the YMCA. She started working out at the YMCA of Fredericton’s northside location

Daneen & Rob Dymond It’s a chilly 5:20 a.m., and the Fredericton YMCA’s morning crew is waiting in the parking lot for the doors to open. The girls jam into a truck that’s blasting warm-up music, while the guys huddle at the door.Rain or shine, this group of friends are in front

Gwyn Dealy GWYN HAS GROWN INTO AN INDEPENDENT, FUN LITTLE GIRL WITH LOTS OF CONFIDENCE BEING A YMCA KID. SHE KNOWS SHE IS A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL AND SHE LOVES HER YMCA FAMILY. Our daughter Gwyn first became a member of the Y when she was 6 months old. She enjoyed

Ken Forrest & Family BY DAY KEN FORREST IS DIRECTOR OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AT THE CITY OF FREDERICTON. AT NIGHT YOU CAN FIND HIM, HIS WIFE AND HIS TWO KIDS AT THE YMCA OF FREDERICTON. “Monday night we were here for karate. Tonight I’m here for basketball. Tomorrow there’s