Try the Y: Community Happens Here

As the school year begins and fall approaches, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is inviting community members to Try the Y Week, taking place September 2 through September 7, 2025.

This special event offers free access to a wide range of programs at the Y, designed to promote wellness, connection, and community. Participants can experience everything the Y has to offer, including:

• Access to the state-of-the-art Wellness Center, featuring treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, climb mills, recumbent steppers, arm bikes, a Life Fitness strength circuit, Hammer Strength machines and power racks, multiple benches, and a full range of free weights.
• Group exercise classes such as Cycle, Strength Training, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Zumba, and more.
• Aquatic offerings including lap swim, open swim, family swim, and aquatic fitness classes.
• Use of the gymnasium during open gym times.

The Y’s group exercise, pool and open gym schedules are available online at fspymca.org/schedules.

In addition, the FSPY is waiving its Membership Joiner’s Fee during Try the Y Week—a savings of up to $100. When two new members join at the same time on separate accounts, they may also qualify for a 20 percent discount on their first full month of membership. Full details are available at the Y’s Welcome Center.

“As our friends and neighbors look to become healthier, we want them to remember that when they join the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, they become part of something bigger – an inclusive, welcoming community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said Tracy Crane, Chief Executive Officer.

Try the Y Week is free for all community members ages 18 and over, and for youth ages 17 and under who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. All guests 18 and older must sign a waiver and present a government-issued photo ID. Age restrictions and program exclusions may apply.

To learn more about Try the Y Week or to explore membership options, call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at 908-889-8880 or visit fspymca.org/join-the-y. The YMCA is located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. For information on membership or programs, or to request a schedule of classes, please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or visit www.fspymca.org. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.