Promotions & Events
Strong Kids Fun Day
YMCA Strong Kids Fun Day
June 7 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for our very first YMCA Strong Kids Fun Day—a morning of movement, excitement, and community spirit, all in support of a great cause!
- $25 per participant | $20 for YMCA members
- For school-age children (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- Activities take place in the YMCA Gymnasium and Aquatics Centre
- Kids will bike, run, and swim for 10 minutes each, for 30 minutes of fun and active movement!
- Prizes and refreshments will be provided.
- Don’t miss this energetic and inspiring event—it’s the perfect way to get moving!
Register in person at the YMCA Welcome Desk, 2 Corporal O’Quinn Blvd., Happy Valley-Goose Bay, or click the button below:
Cycle-A-Thon
Join us and pedal for a purpose as we raise funds to ensure the YMCA remains a place where everyone has a chance to participate and belong!
When: June 21, 2025, from 9 am – 12 pm
Registration Fee: $1000 per team
Three cycle ride slots: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am
Teams consist of six people, with two team members riding per time slot.
Prizes
- Cycle Fit Showdown – Awarded to the team that cycles the most collective kilometers.
- Fundraiser Champions – Goes to the team that raises the most funds for the cause.
- Best in Show – For the team with the most creatively decorated bikes!
- PLUS: Prize draws happening throughout the morning—so there’s always a chance to win!
For more information or to register your team, contact Michelle at michelle.northover@nl.ymca.ca
Aqua Fit
We’re excited to announce that as part of the Year of Sports, Ches Penney Family YMCA is offering a FREE Aqua Fit Program.
These classes are designed for all fitness levels, with a focus on joint-friendly workouts. Space is limited, and registration opens a few days in advance each week, so be sure to sign up early!
Find the program & register by clicking the button below:
Aqua Zumba
Make a splash with Aqua Zumba at Ches Penney Family YMCA! Join us every Tuesday from 9 AM to 10 AM, starting April 8, for a high-energy, water-powered workout that blends dance and fitness. Best of all, it’s completely FREE as part of our Year of Sports Programming!
Space is limited, and registration opens a few days in advance each week, so be sure to sign up early!
Find the program & register by clicking the button below:
Free Swim on Saturdays
Join us at the Marystown YMCA for a FREE SWIM every Saturday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM until June 21!
Come dive into fun, stay active, and celebrate the Year of Sport Initiative with us. Don’t miss out—grab your swimsuit and bring the whole family!
Proudly presented by the Town of Marystown. See you in the pool!
YTHRIVE
YTHRIVE provides you with the support to get started, quick results to stay motivated and flexibility to get it done solo. There are no additional cost for members or intimidating routines. It’s as simple as a visit to the Welcome Desk to get started.
To learn more or to get started, visit https://ymcanl.com/ythrive/ or visit your welcome desk.
Small Steps for Big Changes
Helping You Reduce Your Risk
You can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by making changes to your diet and activity levels.
Small Steps for Big Changes is an evidence-based diabetes prevention program that helps people make lasting diet and exercise changes. The program consists of six one-on-one sessions over one month. Clients receive personalized exercise training, learn motivational techniques to help stick with exercise and strategies for meal planning. Includes a 6-week consecutive free pass to the Ches Penney Family YMCA in St. John’s.
Participants must be 18 years or older. Are You Eligible? Click the button to take a short survey.
If you are qualified, you will be asked to provide contact information to sign up. Our team will contact you to discuss the program and schedule your coaching sessions.
Hope for Dementia
Limited spaces are still available for the Intergenerational Learning Program.
Hope for Dementia is an Intergenerational Learning Program that aims to:
1. Reduce the risk of cognitive decline among vulnerable seniors
2. Build awareness about dementia among youth
3. Youth teach seniors digital skills
4. Seniors share life experiences with youth
5. Youth and seniors participate in common activities such as cooking, craft, games, etc.
Please email kimberly.hodder@nl.ymca.ca if you would like to participate.
Limited Time Offers!
*The Town of Marystown has revised their request for fee reductions for the pilot.
Come to the Marystown YMCA and for a limited time save on:
- Reduced continuous membership fees*
- Day passes for all ages
- Birthday party and group rentals
- No Joiner Fee
Did you know that a senior (ages 60+) monthly membership works out to about $1.00/day (+HST)?**
Did you know that memberships at the YMCA give you full access to the facility and include swim lessons, conditioning centre, and all group fitness classes?
*Current members have had their rates automatically reduced according to the new pilot fee schedule effective Jan 1.
**Current members eligible for the new pilot senior rates will be moved to the new Senior Membership and fees will be automatically reduced.
Senior Membership
Senior Membership
Age is just a number! Our senior membership offers a supportive environment for fitness and fun. New members aged 60+ can enjoy the benefits of the YMCA for just $30 per month + tax!
To learn more or to register, drop by the Welcome Desk, call us at 1-709-279-9622 or register through online portal.
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