Member Testimonials

I like the instructions I just wish you had more water aerobics

Silver sneakers classes are great !! I would really like to see a Zumba class for seniors!

Silver sneakers

Good variety of programs with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Its always a positive experience.

I'm a fan of the group exercise classes. The instructors make it fun, and the camaraderie with other class members motivates me to attend. I'm retired, and can access Silver Sneakers for free membership. I love the Y! Great job, Laura, and her whole team.

Variety of classes offered.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Good special programs other than just classes, and independent exercise.

Maybe a few more handicap parking spaces ?
Maybe a couple more senior classes later in the day, and on weekends?

The variety and flexibility of offerings

We take advantage of the pool (laps), the E-gym, the Silver Sneakers Circuit classes, and pickleball. I wish there were more opportunities to play beginner pickleball (there are more opportunities for advanced players, but it’s frustrating when there are only 12 slots and they fill up within seconds of being released). We have also enjoyed the Lunch & Learns offered by Forever Well which are very informative and helpful.

Variety of classes and new machines along with the e-gym.

wide variety of exercise classes on offer, excellent instructors, welcoming environment, clean facilities

Nice, big, well-equipped, well-maintained, friendly Y at a reasonable monthly cost that welcomes everyone. So what's not to like?

Everyone a the Y is so nice. The teachers of the Silver sneakers class announce several times during the class to only do what we can , then shows examples of how to do the exercises at different levels.
The facility is always clean.
As a senior citizen where moving is so important, the Y makes it fun. I have also made many friends there.
Live my Silver Sneakers class. Jane and Chrissy are wonderful.

Cleanliness, usually not crowded, quality of equipment

I like your classes but you need to add more options. Classes fill up quick. Also need something different.

Variety. Inclusiveness.(

As new participants my wife and I have yet to do more then utilize the egym and workout machines. However as we settle in to retirement we plan on taking advantage of more offerings. However we like how helpful the staff is and how friendly the other people are.

Deep Well with Kevin Coles

I wish they offered Pickleball classes in the evening for the people that work. At the Kennett Square YMCA.

A lot of options for programs activities and a lot of availability of the programs and activities.

Great variety

Love the pickleball.
The eGym equipment is great.
Lots of classes available.
Good use of tech apps to book activities.
Staff is very friendly.
Facility is modern and clean.

I like being able to access programs at multiple locations. I especially like yoga at the Oscar Lasko Y location.

My kids really enjoy swimming. I love that the YMCA teaches about water safety and my kids love their swimming lessons.

I’ve only been a participating member since the beginning of the year however when I went to sign up for class the clerk was very knowledgeable and helpful!

The young lady at the front desk, Irin I think is her name, was very pleasant and made the joining process enjoyable. I haven't joined a gym so her calm nature was assuring that I was making a good choice. Kelly was very nice with the eGym on boarding. She explained the process as we went thru each machine and the different programs to choose from. Dan, who met me while awaiting Kelly, was very pleasant too.

The most difficult part was the web sites (ymcagbw.com, ymca360.org, egym.com) and then the cell phone apps (ymcagbw, ymca360), and lastly the ymca360 Fire TV app (which has too few supported platforms). May I politely recommend a one page document for members to speed the adoption of all these features and reduce frustration.

Love the Pilates classes and instructors. Clean and updated facility with lots of amenities.

I like how the Y offers such an incredibly wide variety of programs.
I personally use the e-gym. I think it's perfect for me.

All programs for mature adults.

Staff were great and everyone was very friendly and patient

The West Chester YMCA is suitable for anyone, especially because I have MS. The showers have plenty of grab bars so I won't fall. The ladder in the pool makes it easy for me to get out of the pool. What a blessing to have such a facility.