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By Hampton Peterson & Mercedes Heetland As Father’s Day approaches, let’s take a moment to celebrate and honor the dads and father figures who hold a significant place in our lives. Interestingly, Father’s Day has an intriguing connection to the YMCA. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a journey back in time to explore […]

DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH THE “ABCs” OF WATER SAFETY – By Shelbi Schmidt & JT Turner  Get ready to beat the heat and dive into fun this summer! With endless options for aquatic adventures, from backyard pool parties to thrilling trips to the beach, everyone enjoys the opportunity to make a splash and cool off. […]

My husband George and I used to go to a couple different gyms together. We did this to stay active and recover from injuries. But we were traveling frequently and the exercise habits slowly slipped away.

When we first moved out to Arizona exactly 2 years ago, I kept telling myself we needed to find a gym right away. We lived overseas for two assignments in a row, so I was pretty excited to get back to America and find a nice gym for our entire family! In Japan, my husband and I worked out at the gym on base, and in Italy a gym is still kind of a luxury.

Member Spotlight: Her first experience at the Southwest Valley YMCA occurred during school’s fall break, Ella was enrolled in our break camp.