Y Stories

YMCA BREAKS GROUND ON NEW BRANCH IN PITTSFORD This new “Y of the future” to be one of the largest in the country when it opens in October 2019; will serve the entire region The YMCA of Greater Rochester officially broke ground for its newest branch “to be one of the largest in the country” at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21.

YMCA CAMP GORHAM EARNS CAMP CORRAL’S 2017 PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD This March Camp Gorham was the recipient of Camp Corral’s 2017 Partner of the Year Award. The selection process is based on program and operational excellence.

VINTAGE TRUCK RESTORED FOR CAMP CORY As Camp Cory expands along the shores of Keuka Lake, the YMCA of Greater Rochester looks to the past while celebrating its exciting future in the region.

WHY I GIVE… A DONOR’S STORY: JENNIFER MCEWEN BY JENNIFER MCEWEN, BOARD MEMBER, CORNING FAMILY YMCA When my husband and I, along with our 3 kids, moved to the Corning area 7 years ago, we were looking for ways of integrating into the community.  Since we moved during the summer, we also wanted to get our kids connected to activities and making friends.  The 

EASTSIDE Y EXERCISERS WHO ARE DEAF HAVE A TRAINER WHO KNOWS THEIR LANGUAGE In her head, Janna Luksha was studying for a career using computers. Her heart wasn’t convinced that’s what she wanted to do.

What would Valentine’s Day be without a love story? Our Bright Spot shines on a celebration of love. John Denninger, 82, and Elizabeth “Ebeth” Merkel, 80, had a commitment ceremony Wednesday at Lifespan’s Lily Café in the Maplewood YMCA. The two met there and discovered things they had in common, including a love of music and dance.

BY BARBARA MILLER “My name is Barbara Miller and I am a YMCA member.  When I was 62, my health was in dire straits, so my physician referred me to the YMCA to join the Healthy Living Program at Maplewood Family YMCA for 12 weeks (a partnership with the Center for Community Health).

WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – A war veteran from Webster was honored on Friday for his bravery during World War II. Don Matina is 93 years old. During the war, Matina was part of the advanced landing group on D-Day and played a significant role in freeing France from Nazi Germany as a scout.