Youth, Social Media, and Mental Health
Spending more than 3 hours on social media per day puts adolescents at a higher risk for mental health problems. Eighth graders who spend over 10…
Meet our Personal Trainers: Cat, Queen of the Dad Jokes
“I love my job. I love working for the Y. My passion, my joy, is fitness classes,” says Cat Zummach, whose broad smile signals that…
Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits
Making new friends, learning new skills, advancing your job, and even feeling happier and healthier are all benefits of volunteering. It might be difficult to…
Dispelling Myths About Immigration to Canada – #ITSTARTS
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a proud partner of the County of Simcoe’s #ItStarts campaign from March 1st to 31st. IT STARTS is a public…
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Health is more than just muscle tone. It is a dynamic and conscious growth of the entire self. At the Y, we believe that health…
Building Back Community
By Erin Beresford, General Manager, Wasaga Beach YMCA Erin Beresford has worked at the YMCA for 20 years and is committed to building recreation programs…
Overcoming Obstacles: One Ukrainian Refugee’s Employment Journey
Canada is largely regarded as one of the best and easiest countries to immigrate to. Canada is welcoming to immigrants and is ranked as one…
The Fitness Journey: No More Excuses
By Ryan Purdy, Regional General Manager, YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Ryan Purdy is a reluctant exerciser facing down middle age and is the dad…
Exercise supports immunity, the boost your immune system needs this winter
By Karen Pulla, Vice-President of Health, Wellness, and Community Impact Karen Pulla is a mother of two who loves music, hikes with her 100lb German…
There’s More Than One Way to Donate to Charity
Many people think the only way to help their community or donate to their favourite charitable cause is with a financial donation – think again!…