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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 […]

In 2010, he began volunteering as an instructor in the 55 Circuit class on Friday mornings. In 2012, he expanded his teaching schedule to twice a day, three days a week. That same year, he received the “Volunteer of the Year” award.
Szarek’s class is very popular. Currently, his classes average over 15 participants, and five of the regular participants have been coming to his class since he started instructing.

Following is an excerpt from an article Lamanna wrote about her experience as a member of the Tempe Y! “I moved to Arizona last June and instantly felt crushed by the nonstop heat. I worried about hot car seats burning my 2-year-old and was socially isolated—five-foot walls all around, no extended family or friends, and […]

It was my first summer as your executive director, and I’ve had an incredible time “beating the heat” with you. At the Y, summer is also our favorite time of year to have FUN! We are keeping our group fitness participants going with our Summer Beat the Heat Challenge! This is a FREE event for […]

He also serves on the Tempe Y Board of Directors. You can find Doyle running on the canal next to the Y in the early morning or in Daniella’s core class throughout the week. He is an avid Red Sox fan and a lifelong Y guy. Below is a Q&A about why he loves to […]

Grace is turning 95 in just a few months and has been a member for over 10 years! Her sister encouraged her to join over ten years ago, by saying to her, “you have to keep moving!”

We have hired our seasonal team who are dedicated to being strong role models to your children. Our staff is extensively trained extensively in Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, and their ready to create a life-changing experience for our Members this summer. Our YMCA has exciting changes coming for June, including new Group Fitness Classes, Sports Clinics, and Recreational Swim Team.

I came to the Y because I had dropped out of school my junior year because I didn’t have the will to get up out of bed anymore or do any of the homework. My sister has a mental illness that caused it to be very hard for anyone in our family to try and […]

Looking for something to do this Winter season? The Valley of the Sun YMCA has many options available that can suit your family’s needs. We offer sports programs, group fitness classes and dance lessons for individuals of all ages. Check out our program guides below to learn more about the activities taking place at your local branch and sign up today! The winter is the perfect time to recharge your energy and focus on your health and well-being.

Our camps provide year-round educational opportunities by delivering a multitude of camp experiences to all children. At Y camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that “I can” is much more powerful than “I can’t”, magic happens as we see it firsthand every day.