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Shaping Bright Futures Comes Full Circle at the Y
Generations of Healthy Memories
Connecting Community through Recreation
Troy, age 58, joined the Y in March, 2022. At that time, he was dealing with health issues that resulted in weight gain, poor balance, immobility, and general weakness. He decided to give the Y a try and with the help of Y Fitness staff, he started very slowly with resistance training machines and slow walking and continued to make progress, lose weight, improve his balance and gain strength. What Troy describes as one of the best things about coming to the Y, is the connections he’s built with staff and other members.
My support network is the Y. Other members tell me that I’m an inspiration, but to me, well I’m just pressing forward every day.
Angelique was experiencing feelings of stress and anxiety and joined the Y Mind program after learning about it on social media.
The most rewarding part about Y Mind was learning how to navigate my emotions on my own and having that translate into better relationships with my boyfriend and other people in my life. Now after Y Mind, I’ve learned to just make more space to let the emotions happen and to let it run its course.
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Mental Wellness Makes a World of Difference
Michelle has struggled with anxiety in the past and recently completed Y Mind; a mental wellness program for teens and youth. She says Y Mind has made a world of difference.
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Finalizes Historic Name Change to Match Organization’s Longstanding Dedication to Inclusivity
Earlier this month, YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg took a very important step to ensure its longstanding dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all aspects of the organization.![[Image] Akosua at a Y Winnipeg children's event standing in front of a bouncy castle](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_image_desktop/public/2024-02/akosua_3144-web.jpg.webp?itok=ST_3dk0R)
Confidence is a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime
Akosua is an accomplished professional who says she grew up at the Y, gaining skills and experiences to help her be successful.![[Image] Bowman siblings stand with Y fitness instructor, Hayley](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_image_desktop/public/2024-01/img_2734-web.jpg.webp?itok=C71Gl5la)
Growing up Y
Only three years apart, siblings Natalia and Lucy Bowman have been coming to the Y since they were infants. Their family membership was used often, and they continue working out at the Y as teens.![[Image] Kendra, member, using EGYM Smart Strength Circuit](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_image_desktop/public/2024-01/img_2619_web.jpg.webp?itok=9TL9Xo5n)
That's Y
When gyms and yoga centres closed during the pandemic, Kendra decided to try outdoor running. She started slowly and worked her way up to a 5K run, then a 10K race, and then a full marathon.