October 16, 2024

October 16, 2024


$0 Join Fees Ends this Sunday!


Tell your friends and family, now's the time to join you at the Y! Our $0 Join Fee offer ends this Sunday - a savings of $84.75!

At the Y, belonging shines bright for every age!?Embrace the chance to connect with others while nurturing your health in a compassionate and empowering environment. Together, we celebrate every step of your wellness journey.

Interested new members can join online by visiting?www.YMCAOnlinePortal.ca, or by visiting their local YMCA.


YMCA Members: Complete our Survey for a Chance to Win a 6-month Membership!


At the YMCA, we want everyone who comes to our centres of community to find the support and spaces they need to meet their health and well-being goals. To better understand if our YMCA is meeting the needs and expectations of our members, we are conducting a YMCA Member Experience Survey for our Health, Fitness & Aquatics members.

When you complete the survey, you can enter for your chance to win a 6-month membership to the local YMCA of your choice, valued at $600! Where applicable, the lucky winner will have access to the Premium Membership option!

This short survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will ensure our YMCA continues to have the greatest impact possible on the health and wellness of our members and our community.

You can complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/YMCASM-Member ?

The survey closes on November 1, 2024. ?

Thank you for being a valued part of our YMCA and for your time in completing our survey!


Inner Strength Training: Mental Wellness Program for Youth, ages 18-30


Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling "on edge" or overwhelmed? Are you feeling "stuck" or depressed? The Youth Inner Strength Training program has been developed to help. Learn the skills you need to help live your best life.?

Ready to build your inner strength? Join our Youth Inner Strength Training starting October 22nd! Free classes every Tuesday at the YMCA Immigrant & Youth Services office in Bayfield Mall, Barrie. Ages 18-30 welcome!

Click here to learn more.

Register now: YMCASM.ca/IST_Application

For questions please reach out to [email protected].


Roaring Social Gala Silent Auction Now Open!


We're a little over two weeks?away from the Roaring Social Gala, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! We'd like to remind everyone that the dress code for the event is?business casual.?Leave those gowns and suits at home—our business casual attire means you can enjoy all the fun of a gala in comfort. Just don't forget your dancing shoes!

Filled with live music, dazzling entertainment, and the electric atmosphere of a speakeasy-inspired night, you're sure to have a roaring good time at the YMCA's Roaring Social Gala. Hosted by?Adam Growe, our entertainment will showcase the comical stylings?of?Gerry Dee, along with thrilling live and silent auctions, and a 50/50 raffle!

The excitement of the evening continues with our?Roaring Midnight Mixer After-Party!?Sold separately, or as an add-on to your General Admission ticket,?this exciting segment of the evening will feature live music from?The Empties?so you can dance the night away!?

Date:?November 1st, 2024

Time:?Doors Open at 6:00 pm, Roaring Midnight Mixer to follow

Venue:?Blue Mountain Conference Centre

Please note that this event is 18+

Get your Tickets NOW!

We are delighted to announce that the silent auction?is now open online!?This is a wonderful opportunity for you to bid on an array of fantastic items while supporting a great cause. You can bid on items even if you can't make it to the gala! Auction Highlights:

  • Auction Dates:?October 1st at 12:00am - November 1st at 11:59pm
  • How to Bid:?Visit our online auction page at?Bidding for Good?
  • Featured items include: NCAA Final Four Finale, Sensational St. Andrews Scotland, Grand Canyon Family Glamping, Riviera Romance, and more!

Click here to start bidding!

All proceeds from the silent auction will go towards the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, helping us to support our local communities by addressing community issues from well-being and child care shortages, to isolation, racism, mental health issues, and more.

Are you a local business owner, or know of a local organization that would be interested in sponsoring our Roaring Social Gala? Sponsorship options are available at various levels!?Click here to view our sponsorship package and learn more about the benefits of sponsoring a YMCA event. If you'd like to support our Gala by becoming a sponsor, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you!


Together, We Shine On


When we help each person shine, we unlock the collective strength of the entire community.??

At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in celebrating every child's unique spark. Join us in championing inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Together, we can make a difference and build a stronger, more connected community.?

Learn more about our child programs and see how we can help your child achieve their full potential:?www.ymcasm.ca/ShineOn.


The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a?community-building charity that connects people to each other and to experiences designed to build health and strength, skills and confidence, and opportunities for exploration and growth.

Click here to learn more about the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka's Mission, Vision, and Values. Charitable Reg. #?119215119RR0001

要查看或添加评论,请登录

社区洞察

其他会员也浏览了