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Update from the CEO

February 2026

Hello Y Members,

Winter has been busy at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA! As the colder months continue, we’re grateful to be a welcoming place where our community can stay active, connected, and supported.

We are always seeking to provide the best experience possible for our members and guests. Your input regarding the new pool schedule has been heard, and beginning in March, we’ll be expanding open swim time on both Saturdays and Sundays while still ensuring adequate time for swim lessons and programming.

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events/additions:

Our impact goes far beyond the traditional “gym and swim.” This month marks the one-year anniversary of our Community Care Closet! This closet, which is housed in our front lobby, provides essential toiletry items to anyone in our community, no questions asked. You will see this initiative, and many other ways our facility, programs, and staff continue to strengthen our community, in the attached 2025 Impact Report.

If you would like to further support the work that we do, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me personally. In addition, please stay tuned for a communication coming in March about our new Annual Banner Program, which will proudly display our supporters upstairs and throughout the building.

If you have any questions or thoughts about these projects, you can always call me at my direct line at (989) 778-3447 or email me at skrankota@ymcabaycity.org.

Thank you for being a part of our YMCA community! We’re so glad you’re here!

Impact Report
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Steve Krankota, CEO

Direct Line: 989-778-3447 | Email: skrankota@ymcabaycity.org

YMCA CLOSED JANUARY 29TH

YMCA Facility Update 

We’re happy to share that the Y will resume normal hours January 30th at 5:00 AM. Our 24/7 Fitness area will reopen , January 29th at 9:00 PM. 

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  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

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Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.

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