-LIZ, MEMBER€¦ · Even though you torture us when we see you, it’s better than having the...

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-LIZ, MEMBER “My family and I are relatively new members (we just joined in January) but we so miss coming to family fun gym on Friday evenings and then going to family swim. It’s a special shout out to the staff who work those two areas as it is where we have most of our McGaw memories :) Also thanks to the ever friendly check in staff, such a treat to be greeted by your warmth every time we walk through your doors! We hope you are all staying safe, healthy, and sane during this wildly unsettling time. We can’t wait to see you again when it is safe to do so! thank you for so many smiles to me, my husband, my toddler daughter and our infant son. Be well!!”

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-LIZ, MEMBER

“My family and I are relatively new members (we just joined in January) but we so miss coming to family fun gym on Friday evenings and then going to family swim. It’s a special shout out to the staff who work those two areas as it is where we have most of our McGaw memories :) Also thanks to the ever friendly check in staff, such a treat to be greeted by your warmth every time we walk through your doors! We hope you are all staying safe, healthy, and sane during this wildly unsettling time. We can’t wait to see you again when it is safe to do so! thank you for so many smiles to me, my husband, my toddler daughter and our infant son. Be well!!”

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-MISS E, MEMBER

“To JayJay, I miss seeing you and your positive spirit! I’ll be back!”

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-ELISA, MEMBER

“Dee, I can’t wait to get back to Wednesday step class! I miss you!”

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-ALISON, MEMBER

“Hi Coach Mike, Ainslie and Georgia miss MYST! Hope you are staying safe and healthy!”

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-SOPHIE, MEMBER

"Hi Coach Mike! Thank you for everything you have done for MYST as a team and thank you for everything you have done for me as a person. I hope you and your family are staying safe, and I can't wait for when we get back in the pool!"

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-ANN & JON, MEMBERS

“Hey Bob Cichowitz - We miss you! Even though you torture us when we see you, it’s better than having the flabby muscles we have now. Sometimes we do a couple of squats in your honor and Jon insists on wearing his bright red muscle shirt every Monday and Thursday around the house. We think of you often and hope that you’re doing well and staying healthy. Looking forward to seeing you soon.”

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-ANN, MEMBER & DONOR

“Hi Mary at the Wellness Desk. I miss your welcoming smile and always ready-to-help attitude. I’m sure you had to cancel your trip to Europe, but I hope you get to go next year (or sooner?). I hope you’re doing well and staying healthy. See you when things get back to normal!”

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-KATE, MEMBER

"Thank you so much for everything you do! We really miss our sunday mornings at the Tot gym and swimming. Can't wait to come back and see you all again. Stay safe and healthy."

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-SOFIA & SEAN, MEMBERS

"We so appreciate Erin Steiner and Megan Baxa in aquatics! We have three young children of different ages and Erin and Megan spent a ton of time and energy this February making sure each of our kids was placed in the appropriate swim level. They also went out of their way to help us coordinate the lesson days and times in order to maximize the convenience for our family.

We also want to give a big shout out to Greg Taylor. Greg not only facilitates excellent sports programming for our kids, he goes above and beyond to make sure to engage parents. This season during YMCA basketball, Greg came up to my wife and I on several occasions just to check in and make sure that our kids were getting the most out of their experience playing basketball at the McGaw YMCA.

The McGaw YMCA is like a second home for us because staff like Erin, Megan, and Greg make us feel like family! We miss you all and can’t wait to see you soon!"

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-JULIE, MEMBER

“Jay Jay-I just know that you are fine because nothing can catch you! I miss your taking care of me in the mornings. If I had know how long this quarantine was going to last, I would have insisted you take me home with you! My kids are driving me CRAZY!”

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-DEBBIE, MEMBER

“To: Rachel Williams -- I look forward to seeing and working with you again. I enjoy your company and the time with you will be a welcome change from lying on my couch.”

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-MS. SHERRY, MEMBER

“Hello McGaw YMCA family.How are you? I am great I want thank you sending me message to see how am I doing? I am doing great with all the process of being indoor in my home. we were together from January to February 2020 and another month later we have to stay home because of Coronavirus. I have been calling my family more and spending more time with myself. Its big difference and new changing method to me and for everyone around me. I took this time to let you know that I appreciate you for having me and being part of your McGaw YMCA family. It's all about staying together and working through this situation, we all in this together. We should have shirt that said, ‘We all in this together.’Thank you letting me share my message to you, I love you all see you soon”

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-KARIN, MEMBER

“I miss the Y so much! I live directly across the street, so I see it every day all day through my work-at-home window view. It really has been the perfect facility for my needs, and everyone there is always so friendly and thoughtful. Special shout-out to personal trainer Bob. I was just really getting to the point where I felt really strong, and now I know that was really due to him, because I haven't been able to stay motivated on my own. I look forward to returning someday soon!”

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-KAREN, MEMBER

"For Maureen Baluff, Thank you for all you have done to make our aquafit and now zoom chair exercises challenging, interesting, and fun! Your dedication to our well being is awesome. Thank you for the fantastic job you are doing. "

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-ALEXA, MEMBER

“Thank you so much for making at home workout videos. It makes me still feel connected by working out with them at home. I can’t wait to come back!”

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-GWEN, MEMBER

“Hi Alyson. I miss you, especially on Tuesday nights. See you soon.”

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-GWEN, MEMBER

“Hi Rachel. I look forward to seeing you soon.”

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-DYSHEMA, CHILDREN’S CENTER PARENT

“We miss all of you!! To Ms Larissa, MsGigi, and Mr Kyle Landyn misses you all so much and he is so ready to come back and see your smiling faces! Hope all are staying safe and be well!”

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-CAROLYN, MEMBER

“The staff have always been so helpful at the front desk--just saying hi every morning made my day. I appreciate all the Y staff, from those that clean the locker rooms (seriously that must be the TOUGHEST job), to the group fitness instructors, lifeguards, and those at the desk in the bigger gym--you all are amazing. I am sorely missing my gym time and hoping we get to come back soon (safely, of course).”

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-JOYCE, MEMBER

“To Dee: I soooo miss your Step and Body Pump classes! I hope you and your son are doing well! Can't wait to get back to our regular routine of classes!”

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-JOYCE, MEMBER

“To the entire Y staff: You are all terrific and hard-working and even though I don't know you by name, I always love your friendly greetings when I come in and out for classes. I miss you terrific faces and appreciate your hard work! I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy!”

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-LESLIE, MEMBER

“Hello Y staff. We miss your friendly hellos and smiles. Your hard work and dedication make the Y experience positive and fulfilling for everyone who walks in the door. We appreciate all you do to make that happen and hope we'll be back with you soon. Stay safe and healthy everyone!”

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-DORI, MEMBER

“Hope you are all safe and healthy. Thanks so much for posting classes on line. it has been wonderful to hear familiar voices (Ine, Shauna and Jancy) and to "be in class" ...virtually. A special shout out to the friendly staff who keep the Y up and running, especially Jay Jay, Randy, Walter and Antwan.”

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-TOM, MEMBER

“To Antione: I hope that you are well during this time, & that your future, whatever it will be, looks promising. I remember with gratitude the time you helped me out of the pool when I had that strange feeling of almost paralysis. That happened once more about a month later, but never again, before or afterwards.”

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-JOHN, MEMBER & DONOR

“Thank you everyone for keeping us moving at home! The updates, the online classes, and the positivity you're putting out there are all so motivating! A special thanks to Shauna for leading yoga we can do at home, and a shout out to Tina - I can't wait to get back in for those lunchtime spin classes again!”

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-CECELIA, MEMBER

"Dear Alyson, Thank you for the work outs with your kids on line. So you... so YMCA...and so much why we love you all! We love your dedication and can't wait to see you all again!"

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-CECELIA, MEMBER

“Hi to Bob Cichowicz!! Miss your hellish workouts but I want you to know I am doing my thing on a regular basis and up to planking every other day. Will take you on when we get back! UUURRGGH”

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-CECELIA, MEMBER

“To the entire staff of our beloved YMCA: Thank you for all you do and who you are. You are the smile of our day and the light of our lives. We miss you all and hope you and your families are safe!!”

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-LESLIE, MEMBER

“Alyson and Mary: the sugar and the spice of the fitness center, i won't say who is who, but know that you both added great flavor to my weekly workouts and I miss you!!!”

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-ALEXIS, MEMBER & CHILDREN’S CENTER PARENT

“Swim Coach Mary! We miss you and the pool! Hope you are staying safe at home!”

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-ZEKE & ADRIAN, MEMBERS

“Beidler Center, we miss your warm smiles and care. Stay safe!”

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-VALERIE, MEMBER

“Ine, I miss your class. Online yoga just isn’t the same. Better than nothing, but miss the in-person interaction. Hope you’re staying well.”

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-JANE, MEMBER

“To all of the staff and JayJayspecifically: Hope you're all doing well and are healthy!!! Looking forward to the day when the Y is open again! I sure do miss swimming!!!”

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-MARIANNE, MEMBER

“Every day I miss heading to the Y for a yoga class with Ruth or Jessica, using the wonderful fitness center or running on the track. I also miss all the friendly staff members, always happy to help or just say hello. Can’t wait to see you again!”

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-EDWIN, MEMBER

“Best wishes for good health. Looking forward to seeing smiling faces soon!”

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-SHARON, MEMBER

“To All of the Y's Wonderful Staff: I miss you all, I miss my mornings in the gym, I miss how happy I feel after chatting with you and working out. Stay strong, stay healthy and know that you were important to me and will be so again!!”

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-JANE, MEMBER

“Alyson - missing you and the whole FIT30 family! Thanks for making those videos! Stay safe and hope to be back in person soon.”

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-JAMIE, MEMBER

“The McGaw team teems with fabulous instructors and support staff! Looking forward to the day when the doors fully open again💕”

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-SARAH, MEMBER

“Hi Randy. I miss your smiling face when I pick up a towel on my way in early in the mornings. I hope you are well and I hope we see each other soon. Until then, Keep Smiling!”

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-DAN, MEMBER

“Rich, I miss our almost daily exchanges on the Cubs, and upkeep of the Y. You are always upbeat and positive in a very genuine way.”

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-NORMA, MEMBER

“This message is for Ina my yoga teacher...I look forward to see her again. I miss my yoga class with her.”

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-MARK, MEMBER

“To Soon (in massage): miss you healing presence and touch!”

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-TOYIN, MEMBER

“Stay Safe and Healthy.. I miss and Love you.. Remember Psalm 91 and Psalm 121. Trust that God is aware of this season and will protect, cover and meet your need at this time. Covid-19 will pass soon. Hang in there, bond with your families, stay strong and I’ll see you soon by God’s Grace.”

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-DAN, MEMBER

“Gray, the heart of the men’s locker room at night, always great to exchange a few thoughts with you.”

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-JANICE, MEMBER

“Jay Jay, I want you to know that I am thinking of you. I miss seeing you. I know you are missing the chance to spend time with your new grandchild just as I am. I hope you are getting along physically and emotionally. Looking forward to returning to some sort of normal someday.”

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-ANNE, MEMBER

“The McGaw YMCA staff and membership are such a wonderful cross-section of Evanston and the surrounding community. Miss seeing the staff's smiling faces -friendly and welcoming. Best wishes to all and stay safe.”

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-JANICE, MEMBER

“I miss everyone at the YMCA so much. I swim regularly, and no amount of walking relieves my desire for our wonderful pool and pool staff.”

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-MARIAN, MEMBER & DONOR

“We miss you, the pounds are on, the mobility is declining, but mostly miss the camaraderie.”

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-DENISE, MEMBER

“JayJay, I miss your friendly hellos and encouraging conversation. Hope you are staying healthy!!!”

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-DAVE, MEMBER

“Miss the bright smiles of all staff whenever I go for my swim. I miss my swims too!”

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-CARLOS, MEMBER

“I would spend more time at the Y then I would at my own home! It’s hard adjusting to life without it but hoping everyone is healthy and okay. Hopefully this will go back to normal soon and I’ll be back to running on the treadmill and seeing friendly faces!”

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-RUTHANN, MEMBER

"Looking forward to the day that we can look back on all this. Hope to see you soon!!"

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-DAVE, MEMBER & DONOR

“Thanks for all you do for the Y and our members and guests. We miss seeing you during the shutdown.”

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-ELIZABETH, MEMBER

“We miss you and we miss the YMCA! Can’t wait to be back for MYST practice and family swim. Hope you all are staying safe and healthy.”

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-KAREN, MEMBER

“Thanks for all you do! Miss you!!!!”

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-RUTH, MEMBER

“I miss the smiley faces when coming in and out of the building and my Zumba family lead by Kristy!!!”

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-SUSAN, MEMBER

“I love the videos that have been uploaded! I am doing Ine's yoga videos 5 x a week and would love to have Sarah's (Monday) class on video! Thank you!”

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-DANA, MEMBER

“This message is for JayJay who I have been thinking about constantly throughout this crisis. JayJay- I love and miss your pretty face in the early mornings. Through this whole ordeal I keep saying that what I miss MORE THAN ANYTHING is the Y and the pool in particular. This always prompts me to think of you. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. I have to keep reminding myself of the silver linings that come along with this, I know from your connection to your faith that you too are doing this now. Chin UP, this too shall pass. See you soon with a HUGE HUG.”

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-KELLY, MEMBER

“Thank you for all you do!”

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-KRISZTINA, MEMBER

“Brian at the front desk. HELLO! It is always fun to enter the Y when Brian is at the front desk. He made us feel very welcomed from week 1.”

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-DANA, MEMBER

“This message is for (swim) Coach Mike who I have been thinking about often throughout this crisis. Through this whole ordeal I keep saying that what I personally miss MORE THAN ANYTHING is the Y and the pool in particular. This always prompts me to think of you and the beautiful kids that you guide. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. I just want to tell you that what you provide for the swim team kids is priceless, a true gift for their bodies and spirits. My heart break often that the kids are missing their practices and your guidance alongside them now. I have to keep reminding myself of all the silver linings that come along with this as their are many. Perhaps, for these kids that works SO HARD, one is this time of rest on their bodies. Chin UP, this too shall pass. See you soon with a HUGE SMILE!”

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-JEANNE, MEMBER

"Hello Ine,For about three years I’ve been going to the Wednesday morning chair yoga class and it’s become an important and energizing part of my week. I miss getting together with you and the other friends to work on helping our aging bodies to stay strong and flexible, but it’s your warmth, humor and concern that has made the class so special. During this social distancing time, I’ve exercised along with you via YouTube several times, and even my husband has joined in. And now I’m looking forward to the day when we can all get together again face to face, and hope that’s not too far away. Thank you, and wishing you and the entire staff the best of health.”

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-PAUL, MEMBER & DONOR

“Hey Dee, Tina and Marilyn, Gearing up for some super workouts once we all return. Miss your enthusiasm and dedication that makes us all want to be as healthy as possible. And same goes for all the other instructors and trainers-stay strong keep social distancing.”

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-ERIC, MEMBER

“To the swim coaches, I hope all of you are doing great and I really miss swimming and talking to my swimming friends.”

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-ROB, MEMBER

“Hello I hope you have great things to do during quarantine. I hope they are as great as your amazing job at the amazing YMCA.”

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-NADEJDA, MEMBER

“Hi, whole staff! When we can see your smiling faces again?”

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-KAREN, MEMBER

“Hello! I miss the gym in general - such a great community feeling. Staff is so friendly. I especially miss my PT -Olivia! Can’t wait to get back at it ASAP. And Mary’s friendly face. Thank you!”

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-LIZ, MEMBER

“Hang in there! I am grateful that it is warm so I can run outside but I also miss the quiet feeling of community that permeates the Y. Thanks for holding space for us to return when it’s time.”

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-TERRY, MEMBER

“To all the staff and especially to Mary at the fitness desk, hope you and your families are well. Miss all you guys and can’t wait to get back in complain about how scratchy the towels are. Stay well and hope to see you soon.”

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-JIM, MEMBER

“Now that I can't come to the Y I realize how much I miss it! And I appreciate the great effort all of you do for us members. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.”

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-BETSY, MEMBER

"DeWitt — Apparently, I am a glutton for punishment, apparently; I SO MISS YOUR MONDAY MORNING CORE CLASS (both the workout and the humor) . Hope you and all of your fabulous colleagues are staying well. Not only do you need you — so do we (:"

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-JOAN, MEMBER

"Hello Mary Stary! Miss seeing you a couple of times a week and our encouraging chats! Best wishes! Hello Rachel! We are trying not to get too flabby without you! Looking forward to seeing you and getting toned up again. Best wishes!"

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-LONNIE, MEMBER

“Miss you all! I can’t wait to get back to noon swimming. Special shout out to Maureen, Sarah, and Erica. Be safe everyone and take care.”

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-NANCY, MEMBER

“We appreciated you before and now even more! The Y offers so many options to improve the health and well-being of all of our family members. I'm a regular in the aquafit class, which we refer to as "The Silver Swimmers." One son improves his physical and mental health in the fitness room and the other son was finding joy beating his Dad at raquetball. But, moresothan the facilities, it's the people that make the Y a place of welcome and encouragement, where we all feel accepted for where we are on our fitness journeys. We miss you all and look forward to seeing you before too long.”

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-HARRY, MEMBER

“I sure miss walking into the Y, being welcomed warmly and getting to exercise in a facility that is clean, well-maintained and emanates good will. Thank you all!”

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-BARBARA, MEMBER & DONOR

“Ina, we bike to Valli for the lovely pastries and it is still tiring. Having that routine makes me feel that I'm not dissolving into sludge at home.....”

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-BARBARA, MEMBER & DONOR

“Kristy, sure miss your classes! But I have my daughter's Zumba tape and work with it 3x a week. Not the same but it will have to do. You and your family stay well.”

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-RON, MEMBER

“Thank you so much for all the past present and future service you have provided. Looking forward to seeing you in person again! Stay safe.”

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-LINDSEY, MEMBER

“I think of Ruth every time I do my yoga routine from home! She always makes me feel so confident! Channeling her spirit from my mat at home.”

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-LINDSEY, MEMBER

“I still think of the day I got to see so many of my fav McGaw staff at once—Sarita, Kylette, and Carl! The man with the beard at the front desk is always so nice to me and my kids too.”

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-LISA, MEMBER

“Bob C., Olivia, Alyson, and all your incredible trainers. I miss your inspiration. Am doing what I can to stay active and looking forward to seeing you all again. Hope you, your friends and family, are all well.”

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-STEVE, MEMBER

“Thank you front desk staff and cycling instructors for making mornings fun! I miss you!”

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-SHARON, MEMBER

“I love having access to the on line classes. It's great to see my favorite teachers!”

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-EILEEN, MEMBER

“Hey Maureen....Hope you're doing well! Missing the chlorine, 'power moves' and your music choices, especially 'that' one. Keep smiling (think of my funny faces!)!”

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-FRANK, MEMBER & DONOR

“On behalf of our family, thank you for your commitment to our community through this important institution! We hope you and your families are well during this time - and we look forward to the chance to see all of your smiling faces when we are cramming back into the Y in the near future!”

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-LISA, MEMBER

"For Mary, who heads up the exercise equipment rooms: Dear Mary, I hope you and your family are doing well. I miss seeing you every day as I come in for my workout. You make the facility a great and inviting place to come to!! Take care, and I hope to see you soon!! Lisa Nieman"

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-MAUREEN, MEMBER

“Dear Jay Jay: Please know I'm thinking about you and wishing you well during this challenging time. I miss you and your friendly greetings in the locker room as I get ready to swim! I hope we can all get back to the Y soon and that I'll see you before long. Take care! Love, Mo (and my mom Bev sends her greetings and best wishes as well!)”

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-MAUREEN, MWF MORNING LAP SWIMMER & MEMBER

“Hi Jeanette, I miss seeing you at the pool in the morning! I hope you're doing well and that I'll get to see you before long. I hope you and your family are safe and well. Take care!”

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-LAURIE, MEMBER

“JayJay, Hope you and your family and friends are safe and healthy, I am. Thinking of your positive attitude and kind words. Stay Well!”

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-DARLENE, MEMBER

“To JayJay and company, who have maintained the women's locker rooms: hope you're all well and safe!”

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-MATTHEW, MEMBER

“What do you call a dinosaur that just finished a workout? A kindasaur. Stay safe and healthy!”

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-LIETTE, MEMBER

“Dear Staff, It's so hard to be away from your smiling welcoming greetings to the favorite exercise classes, dance and zumba on a daily basis. I thank you for providing some workouts on line, but definitely, it's not the same. We did not need this darkness to appreciate the light, may we all come out of this wiser and kinder. Again, know that you are missed and thought of with great appreciation.”

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-ABBY & CLARK, CHILDREN’S CENTER FAMILY

“Ms. Meher, Ms. Kizzie, Ms. Lynne, Ms. Aneesa, and Ms. Murween: we love you! We hope you're all doing well and staying safe. Wyatt can't wait to see you and all his Elm Room friends again!”

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-LINDA, MEMBER

“Dear All, You may not ‘know’ me ... I am the young at heart woman with vibrant multi-colored hair who comes in to walk on the track, sometimes on the treadmill. I miss everyone that I say hello to or have a brief conversation with at the Y. Your smiles and hello's are meaningful. You are all a part of the ripple affect that makes our world a better place to live in. I hope each and every one of you and your family members are safe during this once in a century pandemic. While it may be awhile, I look forward to seeing your beautiful smiling faces greeting me at the desk and throughout the Y once it is safe for all of us. Sending Sanitized Hugs to All!”

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-DORINA, MEMBER

“To the YMCA staff and the group exercise class instructors, please hang in there and continue to stay positive, safe and healthy! Looking forward to receiving your warm welcome at the front desk and sweating, laughing and enjoying our time in classes like Zumba, WERQ, Body Pump and Boot Camp when it’s safe to return!”

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-RJ, MEMBER

“Stay healthy! Want to see you again!”

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-JOYCE, MEMBER

“To JayJay, Randy and Kit. I miss all your smiles, hellos and good morning hope to see you soon.”

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-JANET, MEMBER

“Maureen, I miss the deep-water aerobics class! I hope you're dancing in your living room and staying healthy.”

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-DENISE, MEMBER

“We (me and my daughters Maya and Hope) finally got into a swimming routine, and now we can’t! We miss everyone a lot and hope you’re all safe and sound! Can’t wait to come back!”

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-ALAKA, MEMBER

“Hey Dear staff and friends at the Y, I miss you all so much! Shout out to front desk, Eric Franklin, Mary and others at the Wellness desk, and the lifeguards! I hope all of you are staying safe and healthy and maybe doing something fun with family! So looking forward to the re-opening!”

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-SUSAN, MEMBER

“I don't know people's names, but I swim, and I miss everything about the pool and my late afternoons swimming at the McGaw: life-guards, teachers, coaches, fellow swimmers, and those lovely women who keep the locker-room clean. Good wishes also to the down-to-earth friendly front desk staff, too. Stay safe, McGaw community. Sniff. Hope to see you soon.”

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-SAMI, MEMBER

“Hi there JayJay! Hope this note finds you and your family in good health. All's well on my end. I miss seeing you every morning at the Y. Hope to see you soon. Be well.”

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-SAMI, MEMBER

“Hi there Randy! Hope this note finds you and your family well. All's well on my end. I miss having the warm, toasty towels that you have for each member every morning. Hope to see you soon.”

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-NANCY, MEMBER

"Hi, Sarah...I miss our noon Aqua Aerobics class which you lead every Friday. You are such an excellent instructor and I sincerely hope I will see you again at class once we get the “all clear”. Take good care of yourself and be careful out there."

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-Rene, MEMBER

“FRONT Desk crew and AJ in housekeeping - Stay well, thanks for your good work : )”

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-LISA, MEMBER

“Dear Bob, Eric, Robert, Mary, JayJay & everyone else on the Y staff. You are amazing. and I am grateful for you and your good work. I miss seeing you all and hearing your warm greetings each day I come into work out or swim with my children. Be well & safe. See you soon.”

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-ANN, MEMBER

“Missing the Y and all those that work so hard to make it such an amazing community facility---a special ‘hello and thinking of you’ to JayJay and Ine!!!! Be well and take care!”

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-PAULA, MEMBER

“Hope that Shauna is doing well during the shut down. Miss her morning yoga classes and YMCA community.”

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-MARY, MEMBER

“We miss everyone there, Alyson, Mary, and all the staff. We hope you are well and staying safe.”

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-JAN, MEMBER

“Though I am not a regular daily person who walks through your doors, I do miss going to the Y, seeing the many faces and smiles, and hearing the hellos and daily chatter! Thank you for all you do and hopefully we will all be together soon!”

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-MARIANNA, MEMBER

“I miss Yoga!!!!!! Can't wait to be in class again.”

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-JESSIE, MEMBER

“Hi Jay Jay! I hope you are staying well and that all your loved ones are well too. Hope to see you soon in the locker room!”

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-TRACY, MEMBER

“Hello to Laurel: I miss saying hi to you on the weekends and I hope you are well. Looking forward to seeing you again when the Y reopens. Take care.”

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-MAURA, MEMBER

“JayJay,If it's not a good workout to make my day at the Y, it's seeing your smiling face and positive, upbeat attitude that makes it:) Missing you JayJay.”

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-MATT, MEMBER

“I miss all of you!!! Thanks for everything you do. Stay safe and see you soon.”

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-ZARA & MYRNA, CHILDREN’S CENTER FAMILY

“I miss all of you!!! Thanks for everything you do. Stay safe and see you soon.”

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-JON, MEMBER & VOLUNTEER

“I hope everyone stays healthy and safe. i hope to see you staff soon.”

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-AMARI & A’MAYRA, FOSTER READING CENTER FAMILY

“Hello Ms. Chanda, we miss your smiling face and can't wait till we can see you & everyone else again! Hopefully we'll see you for summer camp. We hope you and your family are doing okay, see you soon. We love you.” Amari & A'mayra

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-JEN, ALEX & LEE, MEMBERS

“We miss you all so much and hope you are staying safe & well. We can't wait to see you again soon.”