November 28, 2024 

Dear Valued Y Member:        

Thank you for your continued membership with the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner and support your pursuit of health and well-being. The Y seeks to remain an essential resource for help in strengthening the foundations of our community, and we are very excited about the positive impact we continue to make. We pledge to remain intently focused on delivering the promise of our mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  

Your YMCA is always looking for ways to increase the value of membership. The following are a few of the many great benefits included in Y membership: 

• Updated and clean equipment and facility- NEW in Spring 2025: New Fitness Floor layout, cable machines, weight machines, benches, and more! 

• Reduced program fees  

• All Group Exercise Classes included in membership- NEW in Spring 2025: All new Spin Bikes! 

• Free select family programs 

• Access to all participating YMCA’s across the US through Nationwide Membership 

• Financial Assistance Program available for those who need assistance affording a Y membership 

• Free Fitness Orientation to put you on a path of success 

• 24/7 Fitness access for our members only! 

• NEW splash features in the Leisure Pool! 

For the last several years, the basic cost of operating our YMCA has increased with rising costs in utilities, insurance, and state mandated minimum wage increases. Effective January 1, 2025, we will enact a modest membership rate adjustment to maintain our commitment to excellent facilities, staff, programs, and services.

* For those that receive financial assistance your rate will be adjusted to reflect your awarded scholarship percentage. 

If you are a Senior Citizen member, we offer Senior Advantage YMCA Membership! This membership rate is offered to anyone 65 years and older and discounts are given based on income. Talk to the front desk for more information or go to www.ymcabaycity.org/membership for more information and to see all the membership options for Seniors! 

There are many membership options available to you. If you have any questions about your membership type, benefits, the fee adjustment, or financial assistance, please contact our Member Service Desk at 989.895.8596.  

Thank you for choosing the Y and supporting our cause– strengthening our community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. 

Sincerely,