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At the Y, we believe our communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good. Since 1963, the Y has had a presence in the Mesa community. Although for some the location has changed, the Y is still the same – sharing a commitment to nurturing the potential of […]

She left behind a wonderful husband Harry Garrett, who loved her dearly. They loved coming and supporting the Y. They were always together. She always had a smile on her face and always came in singing. The one thing she loved most was music Lois completed her Masters of Music degree at Eastern New Mexico […]

After serving in the military, Knowles began a career in construction as a plumbing contractor. He moved to Phoenix 15 years ago and was part of a team that supervised large construction projects such as the Tempe Marketplace and the Phoenix Convention Center. “Being responsible for $286 million projects was challenging,” says Knowles. “It was […]

He and his family have been members here at the Y for seven years. His children all participate in sports at the Y, and he has coached basketball teams many times during his tenure as a member.

The reason I have stayed at the Y is that it has become like a family unit. When I first started to come here, I would work out. Then my daughters started to come and work out with me. From there, my daughters asked to volunteer for high school credit. A few months later, my […]

When you come through the doors of the Ross Farnsworth East Valley YMCA or the Mesa Family YMCA, we want you to feel like part of the family. August is all about “back to school” and getting back into routines. But did you know the most drownings happen in August? People tend to have a […]

The reason I am writing about him is he is the perfect example of how not to give up when life changes. Alexander had a hip replacement last year. Since then he has been coming to the Y to get his strength back. He has always been an active person, and he wasn’t about to […]

Being overwhelmed with my size, pain in my knees, out of breath, as I climbed up and down stairs back pain as well as my clothes not fitting. Goal: to change some eating habits and to exercise more. I gradually worked up enough stamina, energy, and determination to put action behind my thoughts. I started […]

At the Ross Farnsworth East Valley YMCA and the Mesa Family YMCA, we are truly a Family! Once you come through our doors we treat everyone the same as FAMILY!

My monthly member spotlight is on Karen Nettles. She has been a member here at Ross Farnsworth East Valley YMCA for over a year now. Karen has had a long and arduous journey getting her weight under control and back on track after having her third child. In less than 8 months she has lost over 50 lbs. That is Amazing!