Fun YMCA Programs for the upcoming summer.

By Abass Wali

Although Windsorites will soon be spending time outside during the spring and summer months, there are benefits to keeping their YMCA memberships handy.

The YMCA offers many programs to its members, ranging from workout groups to daycare and activities for children. The YMCA has activities and programs for all people who want to live a healthy life.

“Having a membership means investing in your health and caring about where your health will be in the future. We offer many programs that help aid those who want to lose weight or simply just be healthy in their lives,” said YMCA manager, Denis Giles.

Due to the opening of the new Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, the pool at the Victoria Avenue. The location was closed last year.

“For us to keep the pool open for many years, repairs would be needed to the pool. Repairs can be a high price which we would prefer to invest into a new building where we are able to grow. There is no plan to open the Victoria Avenue pool again,” said Giles.

He also said although some families may have some financial troubles becoming YMCA members, there are programs to ensure families of all incomes can participate.

“Our most popular program is our Teen Night on Fridays. We are open to the public (with photo ID presented) for 13+ years to come in for open gymnasium, which is mostly basketball,” said Sandra Sharifi, one of the daycare employee.

The YMCA manager says by having a YMCA membership, everyone can enjoy their time and live a healthy lifestyle.