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2025 Annual Community Meeting
Join us for The 148th Annual Community Meeting: Igniting Potential. During the meeting, we will share inspiring program highlights and provide valuable insights from our Annual Report, showcasing the impact of our collective efforts.
YMCA Peace Week
During YMCA Peace Week from November 16-22, our YMCA, together with YMCAs across Canada, are celebrating the presence of peace in our communities, and reflecting on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.
YMCA Member Experience Survey
At the YMCA, we’re committed to helping everyone find support, programs, and spaces they need to achieve their health and well-being goals. To better understand if our YMCA is meeting the needs and expectations of our members, we are conducting a YMCA Member Experience Survey.
Join Us! YMCA Peace Medal Ceremony
Join us as we honour the 2025 YMCA Peace Medal Recipient(s). The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are helping to build better communities by exemplifying the values of PEACE.
Owen Sound Partner Day – Free Access to the Y!
FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition of their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.
Shaping the Future: The Unseen Impact of Early Childhood Educators
October 21, 2025, marks the 25th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who nurture and educate our youngest learners every day.
Together, We Ignited Potential in 2024–25
We are excited to share the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report, a reflection of the incredible ways our community came together this year.
Reconciliation in Action: A YMCA Commitment
September 30, 2025, marks the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, observed alongside Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the children lost to the residential school system, Survivors, and the families and communities whose lives were forever changed.
It’s your time to THRIVE!
We’re thrilled to introduce our new YTHRIVE fitness program. YTHRIVE is a 6-month fitness program to help make exercise accessible, achievable, and enjoyable for those new to the YMCA.
YMCA Senior Socials
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for coffee, refreshments, games, activities and connection. Plus, on the 1st Monday, hear from a local guest speaker on engaging topics
Diwali Celebration 2025!
Join us for one of the YMCA’s most vibrant annual events – Diwali Celebration! Enjoy an evening of culture, learning, and belonging with our community.
“Greater Together” Campaign
Today, the YMCA launched its new brand campaign, “Greater Together”. For the second year in a row, YMCAs from coast to coast are joining forces with a national advertising campaign that connects more people to our programs while shining a light on our impact as a charity.
Join the YMCA and get your first payment on us!
September is a time to refocus and return to the routines that help us feel our best. At the YMCA, you’ll find the support, space, and programs to help you do just that.
Rotary Club of Southampton Supports Rural Homelessness Response with $8,841 Donation from Coldest Night of the Year Walk
The Rotary Club of Southampton has made a generous donation of $8,841.00 towards the Rural Homelessness Response program of YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce.
National Drowning Prevention Week
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is proud to participate in National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW), taking place July 20–26, 2025. Coordinated by the Lifesaving Society, NDPW is a critically important annual campaign that focuses national attention on drowning prevention and water safety education.
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Receives $25,000 Seniors Community Grant to Expand Social and Fitness Programming for Older Adults
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is excited to announce it has received $25,000 in funding through the Government of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program to support Thrive Together: Social & Fitness Workshops for Older Adults. This initiative aims to promote healthy aging by offering engaging, accessible programming that supports physical wellness and meaningful social connections.
Facility Improvements at the YMCA
The City of Owen Sound has awarded a contract to Spinton Roofing Ltd. to replace 40,000 sq ft of roofing, including insulation, and install a new membrane that is expected to last 20 years. This investment addresses long-standing leaks and helps protect the future of this community facility.
Owen Sound Partner Day – Free Access to the Y!
FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition of their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.
Save 10% on a 6-visit summer punch pass!
Looking for a flexible way to stay active and explore everything the YMCA has to offer? For a limited time, enjoy 10% off a 6-visit punch pass, available for both individuals and families.
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Receives $10,000 Grant from Eva Leflar Foundation to Support Strong Communities Fund
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is proud to announce that it has once again received a generous $10,000 grant from the Eva Leflar Foundation. This critical funding will directly support the YMCA Strong Communities Fund, ensuring that individuals and families in need have access to life-changing YMCA programs through the organization’s financial assistance program.
