Member Testimonials
Werq and Zumba classes! Variety of machines in various locations!
Loved the locket room and the pool.
We like the friendly environment and wonderful people who work at the Hal Welsh East Area YMCA. We enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at the Therapy pool and swimming pool area. It's always a pleasure to go to the Fayetteville YMCA!
The different classes and locations, the teachers, the Downtown Writers Center classes
number 1 you guys did a fabulous job setting up a boxing and martial arts area plus velt on the pool table meeting nice people list goes on
Friendly. . . the minute you walk in the door, you’re greeted. Lively. . . always a buzz of happy kids and people coming and going to workout. Enjoyable! I love the group ex classes at the Hal Welsh Y!
Excellent management
I joined the Y in January, 2024 because I needed to increase my level of activity and lose weight. As a former breast cancer patient, I was able to join via the Laurie's Hope program. 1) My first contact regarding my membership was with Sue Montminy. She was wonderful! She did an outstanding job explaining all the aspects of Laurie's Hope and the associated membership. She was professional, thorough, kind and patient. Her emails are full of information and opportunities. I have passed this information on to my physician's assistant, my sister-in-law and two close friends. Three of them became members via Laurie's Hope! 2) My favorite form of exercise is swimming, so I "jumped right in" and began attending the aquatic classed Mon.-Thu. in the lap pool. There's a huge difference among the three instructors I have: Ann, SandyJo and Michelle. It took a while to get used to being in a class where half of the attendees chat with each other during the instruction. I found it both frustrating (I couldn't hear what the instructor was saying) and annoying! Especially when the attendees are engaging the instructor in conversation during the class. Instruction becomes disjointed -- stop & go. It took a while, but I got used to it. I just do my own thing when the instructor is distracted by the talkers. 3) SANDY JO - she is the BOMB!! Her level of energy, charisma and the loud music are PERFECT for pool Zumba. Her class is my favorite (even though she expects us to sing along and I still haven't learned the words to all the tunes). Her class should be video-taped for online viewing. I would love to use it over the summer when I'm swimming at camp!! 4) Life guards do a nice job. Sawyer is a riot. He sings for us.
5) I called to schedule a session with a trainer to learn how to use the weight machines in the fitness room. I called back to reschedule it twice. The phone calls were long and inefficient. How difficult can it be to put a name & date on a calendar. The two different guys I spoke with seemed very disorganized - not sure what to do? When I did show up for the session, I was told it wasn't on the schedule. The person didn't offer any explanation... but since he wasn't busy, I asked "could I possibly do it now?" After some hesitation, he agreed "oh, sure". I got the impression no one really wants to do the intro sessions. I ended up doing it with (Mike?). He was personable at the time, but now doesn't seem to recognize me at all which is strange. 6) I know this isn't something that can easily be controlled but I get SO turned off by people talking on the phone when using the equipment (specifically treadmill) and when guys grunt and groan when using weights. SERIOUSLY??? 7) Does the pool get cleaned regularly? There's quite a bit of debris around the inner rim - gum, band-aids, hair elastics, etc. - it's really gross. 8) Same goes for the women's showers... the gobs of hair on the floor... ugh. Why isn't it picked up? The bathroom stalls are clean and well-stocked. But the shower area needs attention. Several times I've noticed black bugs flying around :(
9) The online/virtual classes are a huge benefit. When I don't want to leave the house, I can always "tune in" and do something from home.
Awesome place very warm people
My entire family feels safe and at ease here, and that includes two transgender individuals. It's a wonderful, inclusive environment! The staff are helpful, and the facility is great. The variety of options makes it so that there is something for everyone. We are so glad we decided to rejoin!
The groups classes ,the arthritis pool are my favorites. I have also made many new friends.
Everybody is extremely nice. The facility is always clean. I mainly swim in the pool, and I can always find time to swim it isn’t too crowded.
- Variety of programs
- senior programs
- fitness center
Friendly atmosphere
Friendly , helpful staff . Activities I’m interested in
The variety of offerings.
I'm very happy to have this branch with its pool and hot tub!
Jack and I are working on a problem in the aquatics area. He has been very supportive.
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Best all around fitness facility
The choices to select from a variety of opportunities.
The patient advice and cheerful answers.
Love the friendly members, great instructors and wide variety of group ex. classes
love the staff there
Everything!
Great programs, a talented and dedicated staff, and an overall healthy environment.
Always a positive experience!
The Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA is a welcoming environment to be in. Everyone is so nice. The Art department is fabulous. The teachers are talented and fun.
wonderful team of instructors
The water aerobics. The instructor is amazing. Helps so much and makes everyone feel at ease.
Nice place. Spacious with a good variety of classes to participate in.
1–pickleball
2–group exercise classes (barre, weights/power,
Aerobics
The day that I attended, there were activities underway for members with a very wide range of ages, abilities and interests. The facility was fully utilized.
Meeting people with similar interests and exercise goals.