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Warm up at the Y this Winter
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is hosting Try the Y Week December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025

The winter holiday season is always an exciting time in our community. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA wants to help strengthen our commitment to community this winter with Try the Y Week and help you reach your New Year’s fitness goals.
Community members are invited to Try the Y from December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and participate in a variety of programs.
Wellness initiatives to check out at FSPY include:
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- Recently renovated Wellness Center which includes treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, climb mills, recumbent stepper, arm bikes, Life Fitness strength circuit, Hammer Strength machines, Hammer Strength power racks, multiple benches and free weights
- Group exercise classes including cycle, strength training, yoga, Zumba, and more
- Aquatics including lap swim, open swim, family swim and aquatics fitness classes
- Open Gym
To view the Y’s group exercise schedule, visit fspymca.org/schedules
During Try the Y week, FSPY is also waiving the Membership Joiner’s Fee, a savings of up to $100. When two new members join at the same time, they also can qualify to save 20 percent on their first full month of membership. You can learn more about both of these opportunities at the FSPY Welcome Center.
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“As our friends and neighbors look to become healthier, we want them to remember that when they join the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, they’re not simply joining a gym—they’re joining a community,” said Tracy Crane, CEO. “The Y brings together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations and ensures that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.”
Try the Y week is free to community members ages 18 and over and those who are 17 and under and accompanied by a parent/guardian. All guests 18 and over must sign a waiver and show a government-issued photo ID. Some exclusions and age restrictions may apply
To learn more about joining the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, call 908-889-8880 or visit fspymca.org/membership. FSPY is located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.
About the Y
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.