Member Testimonials
GREAT PLACE TO WORK OUT!
I enjoy the group exercise classes and the warm water pool for post knee surgery pt.
The workers are so friendly and my personal trainer is the best! She has so much patience with this 70 year old gal
The staff very friendly
Everything
Outstanding facility & staff!
The sense of family and community, the pleasant staff, and variety of fitness and relaxation areas through the facility.
The Y is a great place to work out. I particularly enjoy the pool and the sauna.
Comming to the ymca has helped get off the couch and doing things again ,I particapated in the LiveStrong program.
Need more senior classes
Great classes and equipment. The Y associates are all helpful and very kind.
There is a sense of belonging and community. Also lots of extra activities are offered like game day, line dancing etc.
Very nice and professional staff members!!
The Central Branch Y is such a special place. It's a true "third place" with people creating community, returning to classes for years and developing bonds with their fellow classmates and teachers. It's within walking distance of downtown and the farmers market, and I know many folks who work downtown walk over when the work day is done. I can't imagine my life in Fort Wayne without the Central Branch Y.
I like to use the e-machines and walk the track.
The exercise classes are great and it is a good opportunity to socialize, while getting or staying fit and have fun. I believe it is good for brain health, as well.
They have variety of activities for my age group.
Modern facility with excellent equipment choices along with a friendly and helpful staff.
Then there is the 24 hour access opportunity for those who need it.
A great place to go to work on good health and exercise needs
Great People
Just a pleasant place.
The environment is clean, bright, positive and friendly. Caring, kind, knowledgeable staff. The people who work at the Jackson Lehman Y enjoy being there and working with each other.
The pool it's the only thing I can use. The employees are very nice.
I like how clean the facility is. It reflects a deeper
Commitment for the caring of its members. I also like having a prayer table in the front visiting area, a visual sign of keeping the “C” in YMCA.
Clean, friendly, and fun!
The y is always clean. Workers are friendly. The Renaissance Y we have an awesome instructor for aquatic.Her name is Tashanna Harris-English. Her class is fun and I look forward to attending 3-4 times a week. Very happy.
Exercise class
Staff very friendly and helpful
I was surprised to see so many people on the track on a Tuesday afternoon. I really miss the Fort Wayne Y’s. Van Wert Ohios Y is shocking in comparison. No accessibility. No elevators. Steps here and there inside. It’s like a maze. There’s no indoor track. Area for seniors is very small. Women’s locker room has two stalls with half wooden doors. I don’t feel safe with all the nooks and crannies. Or the after hours. I keep getting lost to the point of tears one time.It doesn’t seem accommodating to all members of the population. Jackson Lehman has robust senior involvement. The van wert Y’s building is working against them big time. Therefore I truly appreciate Fort Wayne’s modern Y’s , simple in and out et. and was thrilled to be at DuPont the other day.
I have noticed the staff taking such great care of the equipment; cleaning it, adjusting the position (if equipment has moved), and making sure young children aren’t on the machines. I appreciate the overall ‘active’ presence of the staff.
I have also noticed there is supervision for the teens that arrive after school. This, in my opinion, has really cut down on some previous issues in the restrooms or under the stairwells or in the gaming area.
Swimming at various times
Staff is friendly and very helpful. Love the Silver Sneakers cardio class.