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YMCA Unveils New Wellness Center and Fitness Equipment in Easton

River Crossing YMCA invites the community to Try any Y in the Lehigh Valley for Free Feb. 23-Mar. 1; No Join Fee through Mar. 8.

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River Crossing YMCA cut the ribbon to unveil the brand new wellness center at the Easton branch on Feb. 16. All River Crossing YMCA branches are free to the community to try 2/23-3/1.
River Crossing YMCA cut the ribbon to unveil the brand new wellness center at the Easton branch on Feb. 16. All River Crossing YMCA branches are free to the community to try 2/23-3/1. (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

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EASTON - River Crossing YMCA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated and updated wellness center on Feb. 16 at the Easton-Phillipsburg branch located at 1225 W Lafayette St. The center had been closed for renovation and equipment installation since Feb. 2.

Following the ribbon-cutting, members and guests were invited to explore the new wellness center and equipment, with trained YMCA staff providing guidance and answering questions. Y members have exclusive access to the new wellness center for the rest of this week. Then beginning Monday Feb. 23, all are invited to try the Y for free through Mar. 1.

River Crossing YMCA cut the ribbon to unveil the brand new wellness center at the Easton branch on Feb. 16. The new wellness center features all new state of the art strength-building equipment including free weights and jungle gyms (seen here). (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)
River Crossing YMCA cut the ribbon to unveil the brand new wellness center at the Easton branch on Feb. 16. The new wellness center features all new state of the art strength-building equipment including free weights and jungle gyms (seen here). (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

River Crossing YMCA announced today that anyone may “Try the Y” for free at any of their branches in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks and Hunterdon counties Feb. 23 - Mar. 1, and new members can sign up and pay no join fee through Mar. 8.

The Y operates membership branches in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth and Pen Argyl (Slate Belt branch), featuring a variety of amenities including pools, saunas, steam rooms, basketball, pickleball, locker rooms, welcoming group exercise classes and opportunities to consult with trained YMCA health and wellness professionals. Not all amenities and programs are available at all branches, but the links above will take readers to each branch amenities page.

Crystal Messer, VP of operations for the Lehigh Valley region of River Crossing YMCA, announced at the ribbon cutting that all River Crossing YMCA branches are free to the community to try 2/23-3/1. (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

The newly refreshed Easton Y wellness center includes new flooring, freshly painted and reconfigured work out spaces, an expanded free weight area with new weights, and a fully functional, turfed training area. The new wellness center also features brand new, high-end cardio and strength-building equipment including treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, stair climbers and weight-training machines. The new wellness center was bustling with members excited to work out on the all new equipment.

YMCA member Agnes Rawson said she loves the new treadmills at the Easton branch of River Crossing YMCA. (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

“Everything is so lovely,” shared member Agnes Rawson, who works out every morning at River Crossing YMCA’s Easton branch. “I tried the new crunch machine and the new treadmill with the steep incline. I’ve been talking with my friends and they love it too. It’s all gorgeous and state-of-the-art. Everyone who comes in is going to love it.”

The Y’s VP of operations for the Lehigh Valley Region Crystal Messer was joined by colleagues, volunteers, community leaders and elected officials to celebrate River Crossing YMCA’s latest investment in the health and wellness of the Lehigh Valley community. Deputy Director of Northampton County Community and Economic Development Marek Tomanek, PA State Representative Bob Freeman (HD 136) and Easton Vice-Mayor Frank Pintabone were on hand to show the Y their support.

Vice-Mayor Pintabone recalled his connections to the Y growing up in Easton.

Easton Vice Mayor Frank Pintabone remembered attending and working at the Easton YMCA when he was growing up, congratulating River Crossing YMCA on the renovation of the branch’s wellness center. (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

“I learned to swim when the Easton Y was downtown,” he remarked. “When I was a freshman at Northampton Community College I worked part time right here in this wellness center. I want to thank all of you for what you do for the people of Easton and Phillipsburg, and congratulate you on this beautiful new wellness center.”

Crystal Messer, VP of operations for the Lehigh Valley region of River Crossing YMCA, told members, staff, volunteers and community elected officials on Feb. 16 that the newly renovated wellness center at the Easton branch is just the next step on the trajectory of the Y’s impact on Lehigh Valley community wellness. (Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)

“As beautiful as our new center is, this is just the place,” Messer explained. “But it’s the place where life changing work happens, where disease prevention happens, where people can come to achieve balance and mobility along with friendship and camaraderie. A newly refreshed YMCA wellness center offers everyone a fresh start, and we look forward to having you.”

Anyone interested in trying the Y for free is invited to stop by any River Crossing YMCA branch during the week of Feb. 23 for full access to membership amenities.

River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA) is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 142,000 members and participants at its 12 member branches, 12 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 44 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.

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