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Healthy Living • Y Stories
How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member
02 December 2016 - by Talía Noya
Norm, a YMCA member for half a century, celebrated his 90th birthday today at the Toronto Central...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How to become a morning person
02 December 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
I’m always jealous of people who can hop out of bed at the crack of dawn and get a head start on...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Help spread the love this holiday season
01 December 2016 - by Talía Noya
All month long, we are holding a food and winter clothing drive to ensure youth in need are...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why Pat’s stuck with her personal trainer for 16 years
30 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Pat knew she had to tackle her health issues after she had a few scary falls, but felt...read more
Healthy Kids • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
How donors helped Jerry find child care and open doors for his daughter
29 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
All year long, YMCA of Greater Toronto members and families share amazing stories about their...read more
YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Camp Director Series, Part 2: What are we looking for in YMCA Camp Director?
28 November 2016 - by Leigh Coffey
One of the most impactful and integral roles within our Day Camp teams is the Camp Director role....read more
YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Camp Director Series, Part 1 of 2: Meet Kate!
26 November 2016 - by Leigh Coffey
One of the most impactful and integral roles within our Day Camp teams is the Camp Director role....read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why hitting the snooze button makes you more tired
25 November 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
I admit it: I used to be obsessed with the snooze button.Whenever I had to wake up extra early,...read more
Immigrant Services • Y Stories • YMCA Global Initatives
Welcoming committee: How Ron and Melanie became community ambassadors
24 November 2016 - by June Findlay
We’re celebrating Peace Week from November 19-26, and as part of the celebrations, we recognize...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How Emma lost 70 pounds and regained her self-esteem
23 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Emma spent years feeling self-conscious about her body and unsure how to get healthier. It wasn’t...read more
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YMCA ACADEMY
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