Member Testimonials
So many class options and things to do.
Friendly, clean, plenty of machines.. FABULOUS group leaders
Nice place to work out and Play Basketball! Note to self-bring Sensory Headphones on Fridays!
The facility and the range of classes available
I enjoy what the YMCA provides for the community, because I'm so much more healthy and my body wasn't responding to what my doctor recommended, but the water therapy, sauna, and whirlpool got me back on track and I'm truly grateful. Thank you!
I like Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA because of its support of Youth Development, Social Responsibility and Healthy Living. Hal Welsh has in particular had a big impact on supporting other non-profits in the Central New York community like: Saint Lucy’s; David’s Refuge; Clear Path for Veterans, and Meals on Wheels. Also in support of Veterans we hold a free Veterans breakfast on Veterans Day in conjunction with the Youth Leadership at Hal Welsh, which supports both Youth Development along with Social Responsibility of giving back to Veterans who have given so much for our country. Regarding Healthy Living we have a nutritionist on board at the YMCA and have held classes on prevention of Diabetes. We also support Seniors with our Active Older Adults Program, which provides events and classes for Seniors to socialize together and help in preventing isolation. Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA is much more than just a gym- it provides a way for the community of CNY to come together and support one another. It’s all about community and giving back!
The facility is clean, the staff is pleasant, and the classes are fun
The East Area Y is the one I go to most often, though I also take writing classes through Writer's Voice at the Downtown Y. I just love the wealth of healthy variety that the Y offers to all ages, from work-outs to group exercise classes and even personal training. Then there are the arts, music and writing programs. Add to this childcare and senior programming. The Hal Welsh East Area Y, and the Y in general is an amazing community resource, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
The classes are always in session. I wish senior classes were all early though. I love the chair yoga at 7:30 am.
They have so many exercise options & are community oriented.
Clean, friendly
The wide variety of class choices and times.
The early morning staff and members are nice.
I like taking classes there, the staffs are amazing and kind. I love going there to use the hot tub
I like it because it helps me to stay healthy, and I have made some very nice friends! What I don’t like is having to use the same bathroom as the guys especially since there are two bathrooms upstairs! I am not the only one with this complaint!
All the classes that they offer and the services they offer for parents are great.
I like the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to help. I greatly appreciate the wide range of Active Older Adult classes and the leadership of Adriana and the additional activities she encourages us to try. The availability of coffee and tables and chairs in the entry is an added bonus for friends gathering after exercising.
exercise classes are great. Love the running group. So many options of workouts to do
Everything but art classes, group exercise, meeting other seniors
The pool
I love the pool! People are very nice and the womens showers and locker room are cleaner and working better
Friendly employees and fun people to play pickle with.
The variety of equipment. Clean. Staff is awesome.
Exercise class instructors are outstanding. A great variety of activities are offered ; there is something for everyone. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.
10 rating , and then, many thanks, Judy Buyea
Friendly, many programs, very clean .
Great play room for kids at kids watch area
Lots of family activities
Good hours for child watch
Great kiddie pool
The staff is spectacular!
Friendly atmoshere
I like the group class teachers. I like the weight room and the pool