Member Testimonials
I love so many things about Hal Welsh. It’s a beautiful facility with the nicest staff who work there. I am always greeted by my name when I walk through the door by one of the staff. The staff are always cheery and bright with a smile on their face.
As an Active Older Adult, I am impressed with the activities and programs offered at Hal Welsh. I just enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch today with my Senior friends. It was wonderful to sit and share a meal together. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful AOA Coordinator who cares about us older adults at Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA.
Friendly atmosphere and plenty of equipment
Very friendly helpful trainers.
Accessibility
Easy access, easy parking, friendly staff, good spaces for workouts!
I enjoy the pool temperature, and, appreciate the cold weather adjustment. Our lifeguards are professional, friendly, and, efficient. The cleanliness of the pool and locker room are excellent.
The varieties of sport activities that I can practice. The facilities are great, well maintained and clean.
People are great.
Staff members are hard working. Lots of choices to make for my workout.
The instructors are always so upbeat, motivating, knowledgeable and encouraging. I look forward to walking through the doors and always feel amazing when I leave.
Great machines and wonderful people using them.
My husband and I come to the pool twice a week for exercise and find it beneficial.
Close to home
Small size
Love the chair yoga. Just what I need
I like everyone I meet on the Y staff. Everyone is routinely helpful and pleasant. The facility is immaculate. The equipment is well maintained.
The community, motivation…..
I am impressed by the kindness and helpfulness of the staff. The new EGYM is a great idea. I have been working with personnel trainers for years and they are so good at working on my personal issues. The building is kept very clean. I have been telling my friends how great the Manlius Y is and I’m bringing one of them to check it out.
Everything
Total body with Elena
The wide range of facilities, programs and the friendly staff.
I use the Y for tennis and the exercise area - mostly the lifting equipment. I find that both areas are very satisfactory. I do wonder whether an adjustment to scheduling could be made in order to alleviate the parking issues that exist particularly mid-morning on Wednesdays. Many cars during the 9:30-11:00 time frame are needing to park on the lawn in various areas which will not be possible in the winter once snow plowing has commenced. Maybe the classes at that time and maybe pickleball could be staggered so that there is a bit more room for cars. The last two weeks I have parked on the lawn at the exit to the Y. It is not inconvenient in terms of walking but it is ruining the lawn and will eventually not be available. Thanks. Name removed
Great people. Variety of classes
Friendly people (mostly)
Excellent equipment
Great Staff. Good programs. Love the Walking Club.
Excellent facility and cleanliness
Staff is friendly and courteous
Friendly polite front desk staff. Very Clean restrooms. Great yoga instructors.
Pool is nice and warm always clean… staff is very friendly , nice classes, changing rooms clean cannot say a bad thing about it !!!! Love it there ❤️😊
The staff at the front desk greeting people.
The Y has a lot to offer families.
I am enjoying the EGYM.
There are a lot of equipment options.
I enjoy the indoor cycling room.
I like the steam room
Beautiful facility. Friendly personnel. Very well organized! Great classes. Asset to the community!
Vibe.
My instructor for Strengh in Women, Marisa, is excellent! She is very knowledgeable, friendly and energetic. She explains the excercises, provides alternatives for those that have limitations, and creates class plans that challenge us but are still within our abilities. I like the format of the class, the small group size, and location away from the activites of the facility. I also love tailored and progressive workout that the EGym provides and hope that it will be added to the Manlius location as well. Also, The staff at the member desk have all been very helpful and friendly as well. I haven't taken advantage of other classes yet but plan to as my schedule slows down.