YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick

10/30/2026

We’re grateful for community partners who help make a lasting difference! 🌈

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is pleased to receive a $4,000 grant from the
Sussex Area Community Foundation in support of our Rainbows program in the Sussex area.

This continued support, following last year’s funding, helps us provide children and youth with a safe, supportive space to navigate grief, loss, and family transitions.

Thank you to the Sussex Area Community Foundation Inc. for believing in the importance of this program and helping us support children and families in our community. 💙

10/30/2026

💦 Make a splash with Family Swim at the Y!

Looking for a fun way to stay active and spend quality time together?

📅 Family Swim times:
• Wednesdays: 12–5 p.m.
• Saturdays: 3–5:30 p.m.
• Sundays: 3–5:30 p.m.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18+.

Family Swim is included with your YMCA membership, and community members can join with a YMCA day pass.

10/29/2026

🏓 Join us for Beginner Pickleball at the Y!

Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to learn the basics, it's a great way to get active, meet new people, and have fun.

📅Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
📅Fridays | 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
👟 Ages 12+

Come give it a try! 💙

10/29/2026

We’re grateful to Irving Oil for their $3 million commitment to the Multiplex project and proud to see our CEO, Shilo, share what this investment means for our community.

Together, we’re helping create opportunities for connection, belonging, and a healthier future for everyone in Southwestern New Brunswick.

10/28/2026

A whole lot of heart, a whole lot of loops, and $3,000 making a difference in our community! 💚🌲

We’re so proud to have hosted Loonie Loops at our beautiful Glen Carpenter Centre and grateful to the organizers and participants for their generous donation to the YMCA Strong Communities Fund.

Thank you for helping us make a greater impact and build a stronger, more inclusive community for everyone!

💚 Every loop makes a difference!

Thanks to the proceeds collected from participants, Saint John Trail Running
donated $3,000 to the YMCA Strong Communities Fund! 🎉

This generous contribution helps us make YMCA programs and services more accessible, ensuring more people in our community can participate, connect and thrive, regardless of their financial circumstances.

A huge thank-you to the organizers, participants and supporters for turning an incredible endurance challenge into an opportunity to make a lasting impact in our community.

Together, we’re building stronger communities. 💚

10/28/2026

Nearly five decades at the Y, and a lifetime of impact. ❤️

For Holly Fowler, volunteering is about more than giving her time. It’s about helping people discover their strength, build confidence and realize what they’re capable of.

Through her Chair Fit classes, Holly has seen firsthand how a little encouragement can make a big difference. And over the years, she has inspired others to give back, too.

Her advice for anyone thinking about volunteering? “One hour a week is all it takes. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to make you believe in yourself".

Read Holly’s story and discover why, after all these years, the Y still feels like home.
🔗 https://swnb.ymca.ca/volunteers-at-the-y-hollys-story/

10/27/2026

More opportunities for youth to thrive! 💙

We’re pleased to receive funding from the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture through the Active Communities Grant Fund to support our Access to the Y Project.

This funding will help youth access YMCA programs and take part in recreational, physical activity and wellness opportunities that support their health, confidence and sense of belonging.

Thank you to the Government of New Brunswick for helping us make these opportunities possible!

10/27/2026

🥏 Join Youth Ultimate Frisbee!

📅 Tuesdays from
🕔 5–6:30 PM
✅ Ages 6–12,
🌟 All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to pros.

10/26/2026

Thank you to Irving Oil for its $3 million contribution toward the Irving Oil Field House multiplex expansion, bringing two new ice surfaces and a new home for the East Saint John Branch Public Library to our community.
Together with the City of Saint John and the Greater Saint John Field House, the YMCA is proud to help create a place where sport, recreation, learning and belonging come together for generations to come.

10/26/2026

🌿 What if the great outdoors was their greatest classroom?

At the Glenn Carpenter Centre, nature is more than a place to play. Our full-day Preschool Outdoor Program for 3-4 year old children, gives little learners the opportunity to grow through hands-on experiences, fresh air, and adventures in nature.

🎒 We still have spots available!
📩 Contact: Asieh Majesli at [email protected]