Congratulations Alex Scholten!

“If you want our community to be a great place to live, work and grow, we need to be involved.”

- Alex Scholten

Alex Scholten is a respected and humble leader in the communities of both Fredericton and New Maryland. He is active in the business community as an independent grocery store owner of Victory Meat Market, and he is active in the non-profit sector. Alex is a man who gives generously of his time, resources and expertise in many different areas. For instance, he has given generously to Greener Village to ensure that their clients receive fresh produce or even a holiday turkey. He has also served as a youth soccer coach in New Maryland and currently spearheads the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Immigrant Mentorship Program to help newcomers succeed in our city.

In a time when sitting on boards or taking up causes may be used as a resume builder or status symbol; it should be pointed out that Alex’s dedication goes beyond meetings and policy. Alex also gives of his time to sit as a New Maryland Village Councillor in order to make positive change in his community. Alex’s commitment to community building will have long lasting and wide-reaching impact.

On a smaller scale, but one that still has a huge impact, during this year’s National Volunteer Week (which took place the week of April 27 – May 3), Alex took time out of his busy schedule to drop off a basket of snacks to the volunteers of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council. This seemingly small gesture reminds us that despite all of the challenges we may face daily, there are people like Alex who genuinely invest in creating community, and in doing so, inspire others to do the same.

YMCA Peace Week & Medal Ceremony

YMCA Peace Week will take place the week of November 16 - 23.

Join us for a flag raising at Fredericton City Hall on Monday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, November 19 there will be a special medal ceremony as we honour our Peace Medal recipient, Alex Scholten. This event will take place between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the M&M Studio. Please visit us online to R.S.V.P.

We will also be launching a special partnership between the YMCA of Fredericton, YMCA Risaralda and Mill Town Roasters! Stay tuned for details on this incredible partnership.

Learn More Here!

Mark Your Calendars for November

November 1-30: Return of the monthly fitness challenge!

November 3 - 21: Link is available for Membership Experience Survey

November 11: Remembrance Day | 570 York Street (12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Fredericton North CLOSED

November 16 – 22: Peace Week

November 17: Peace Week Flag Raising at Fredericton City Hall 12:00 p.m.

November 19: Peace Medallion Ceremony at 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. M&M Studio

November 25: Craft & Bake Sale 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lobby at 570 York Street

November 30: End of Fall Term Registered Programs

CYCLE FOR KIDS UPDATE

The YMCA's Cycle For Kids Event was a smashing success! This fundraiser would not have been possible without the generous support of our presenting sponsor, the Epsilon Y Service Club and our Handlebar Hero, Maple Leaf Homes. We also couldn't have done it without all of the participants, donors and volunteers who truly made the day special. Particular shout outs go to Natalie, who led our riders on an incredible indoor journey, and to Margaret Loughrey & Jon Holt for being our Cycle for Kids Champions!

Thanks to everyone's support, participation and donations, we raised a whopping $38,890 for the YMCA's Youth Impact Fund. This will go directly to supporting Youth, Children and Families in our community that may require financial assistance to access the programs and amenities that we can offer at your YMCA.

If you wish to donate to the Youth Impact Fund, and help us to reach our goal of $40, 000 please follow this link to donate TODAY!

DONATE TODAY!

Strength, Hope and Opportunity:

Nargis's Muay Thai Journey

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, life changed dramatically for Afghan women and girls. Education, sports and personal freedoms were taken away. Opportunities disappeared over night.

But for Nargis, coming to Canada opened a new chapter. Here, she found freedom to learn, space to grow and the chance to pursue her passions. One of those passions is Muay Thai, a martial art that builds not only physical strength, but also confidence and resilience. At the YMCA of Fredericton, Nargis

trains with determination. Every punch and kick is more than a move, it's a symbol of hope for Afghan girls who are denied these same kinds of opportunities. Nargis's goal is to one day represent Canada's National Muay Thai Team and win a world championship, inspiring others along the way.

Nargis's journey shows how Canada's opportunities, combined with courage and perseverence, can help young women transform their futures and send a powerful message back home: strength cannot be silenced.

Join Muay Thai at the YMCA and stand with young women like Nargis, who turn challenges into strength and dreams into action!

Winter Term Program Registration will start on Friday, December 12 starting at 7:00 a.m. online. Visit our website to view the program guide when it is made available by mid-November.

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Epsilon Y Service Club Women Craft & Bake Sale!

Join us for the annual Epsilon Y Service Club Women Craft & Bake Sale! The event will take place on Tuesday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the YMCA at 570 York Street. Please make sure to have cash on hand. The proceeds of the sale are used to purchase items for Christmas gift bags for the residents of the Women's and Men's shelters and cash donations to other local charities.

Personal Training at Fredericton North YMCA with Evan Daley!

Evan Daley is pleased to offer personal training at Fredericton North YMCA, just inside Willie O'Ree Place at 605 Cliffe Street.

Evan is a great fit for those looking to start their fitness journey. He can help beginners, those looking to increase their strength and conditioning and those looking for more sport specific conditioning.

Please reach out to Evan directly for more information.

evan.daley@ymcafredericton.org

Membership Experience Survey

The link for the membership experience survey will be available to members from November 3 until November 21. We would love to hear from you so we can improve your YMCA! Please follow the link below.

Fill our the Survey

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Registered Programs

This is a friendly reminder that Fall Term Registered Programs will end the week of November 24 and the last day for programming will be Sunday, November 30.

Please stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages as we launch the Winter 2026 Program Guide.

Winter Program registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. ONLINE starting on Friday, December 12.

National Lifeguard Pool Course

We are still accepting applications for the National Lifeguard Pool Course starting on Friday, November 14. There is a fee of $250.00 and registration is online. Interested candidates must be a minimum of 15 years of age.

This is Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country. If you are interested in joining the course, or learning more about this incredible leadership opportunity, please visit us online.

November Fitness Challenge

THE FITNESS CHALLENGE IS BACK!

After a brief hiatus, the team in the wellness centre is ready to off er the MONTHLY FITNESS CHALLENGE once again!

November's challenge has our sights set on Canada's tallest free-standing structure, the C.N. Tower!

November's challenge is A RACE UP THE C.N. TOWER!

Climb 144 flights (1776 stairs) as fast as you can on our Stair Climbers.

See if you can beat our CEO Darcy Delaney's time of 22.02.

Visit a YMCA Personal Trainer to participate.