COURTESY OF THE BANGOR REGION YMCA
“We were introduced to the programs at the Bangor YMCA last December by Karen Mitchell, who works with More Than Therapy in the Isaac Farrar Mansion. She was providing physical therapy for ailments resulting from Parkinson’s Disease and brought us to the Means Pool for a therapy session. Immediately, we were hooked! We became members the following week and have been using the Means Pool for regular exercises and enjoying the various classes when possible. This regular access to such a facility has made substantial improvements to our overall well-being. At first, it was necessary to use the chair lift to get into the pool. Not anymore. This increase in personal mobility might seem minor, but to us, it is a major enrichment to our lives. And we intend to explore all that the Y has to offer with its many programs. Yet the heart and soul of your facility lies in the wonderful support from your staff. Stacy Smith, your Aquatics Manager, and her incredible staff have been the true catalyst for our progress. Their personal attention is exceptional. They know us by name. They have tracked our progress, praised our accomplishments, and provided encouragement on those days when we may not be at our best. We cannot thank them enough.” – Kim & Kenneth, Y Members
If you’re seeking opportunities, growth, a healthier and happier life, and connection, The Bangor Region YMCA is for YOU!
The moment you walk through our doors, you’re greeted with a smile and a “hello” by our Member Experience Associates who are ready to show you around our Y during your first visit, get to know you, and answer any questions you may have in the future―you’re on your way to making new friends. During your tour, you’ll discover our Y is a community hub serving over 12,000 people ages 6 months and older from more than 23 towns and all walks of life. We offer a wide variety of programs and services for all ages to help fulfill the needs of the Bangor region—all while providing a fun, friendly environment where all are welcome, and friendships are made.
“The Y provides a landscape to grow and learn and make friends in a safe environment. Our family is proud to support the Y because it truly does strengthen our community, and I would encourage anyone who can to join us,” says Bailey, a proud longtime Y member.
As a Bangor Region YMCA Member, you can take advantage of the 75+ fitness classes that are included with your membership and utilize our Fitness Center while getting to know other fellow members. Our fitness classes include a wide range of options, from yoga and Tai Chi to dance fitness, to strength training to classes specifically designed to help older adults improve their balance, strength, mobility, and flexibility that are all taught by Certified Instructors and Personal Trainers. Our fitness classes don’t just help people stay active; our classes help people continue to do the most important activities in their lives.
Not only does our Y membership include the fitness center and classes, weight room, two swimming pools (with different water temperatures), and saunas in our locker rooms but it also includes some of our Evidence-Based programs to help support those living with clinical conditions: LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA for cancer survivors, Cardiac Disease Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention, Arthritis/Bone Health, and our Neuro Health Program for Patients and their Care Partners living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, or dementia—all come free with a Y membership.
Mack, who suffered a cardiac event, is now a strong advocate for our Cardiac Rehabilitation class. “When I got to the Y, they immediately welcomed me into a real program which offered personal support in small groups. I have already begun regaining a lot of my strength, and I am on track to meet my personal goals. There are people in the class who have been attending for 20 years! They say it keeps them alive, and I know it will do wonders for me in years to come. I have met incredible people at the Y, and I love the family atmosphere, watching young kids, young families, adults, and seniors all thriving here,” says Mack.
In addition to having unlimited access to all the benefits a Y membership has to offer, this also includes an invitation to our Second Wind Social Club, a program created to help older adults connect and make new friends while taking part in fun social activities like Second Wind’s Coffee & Conversation, Mahjong, Thrilling Book Club, Scrapbooking Club, and Card Games Club, all held in the Isaac Farrar Mansion. Second Wind Social Club also hosts special events like the very popular February Love Bunch Afternoon Tea, with the help of our incredible Family Programming Coordinator, Alyssa Gutib.
All this is included in a Bangor Region YMCA Older Adults, Veteran, and First Responder Membership for $41 per month. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. As a Y, we want to help all aging adults in our community have the same opportunities regardless of their financial situation.
For more information, stop by The Bangor Region YMCA at 17 Second St. in Bangor for a tour or call us at 207-941-2808.