First Friday - Monthly Message from the CEO
Welcome to Episode 4: Teen Leadership In our last episode, we explored the theme of Legacy with Len Williams and his daughter Amelia McLeod. This month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Pierce Seymour, a local high school student who recently passed his lifeguard certification and is now a member of our Y staff. In this episode, Pierce shares his journey of perseverance and what the Y means to...
Healthy Living
Getting strong—physically, mentally, and spiritually—doesn’t happen overnight. The key to real growth? Consistency.
First Friday - Monthly Message from the CEO
Welcome to Episode 3 of First Friday Conversations. In our last episode, we heard from Barbara about the “Social Club” at the Y. This month, I sat down with Len...
Healthy Living
Strength isn’t built in a single workout — it’s built over time. It’s built when you show up again. When your family counts on us. When you feel welcomed, valued...
Healthy Living
February is American Heart Month—a perfect time to focus on small habits that add up to big wins for your heart at every age. The good news: the “best” heart...
Aquatics
Thank You, Seminole County 💙 This recognition belongs to you. Thanks to votes from local families, the YMCA of Central Florida was honored with two 2025 Family Favorite Awards from Macaroni KID,...
Healthy Living
January may be behind us, but the year is still just getting started. If your New Year’s resolutions have lost a little momentum, you’re not alone. February is often when...
Healthy Living
Walking into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating. Whether it’s fear of judgment, uncertainty about equipment, or not knowing where to start, gym anxiety is real—and far...
Healthy Living
The Y is more than a place to work out—it’s a place to belong. As a new member of the YMCA of Central Florida, your first 30 days are an...
Active Older Adults
Welcome to Episode 2 of First Friday Conversations: The Social Club. Last month, we kicked things off with Pam from Pammie’s Sammies. This month, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Barbara,...