Lynn Fanelli
I joined the Rye Y 10 years ago from the New Rochelle Y. The New Rochelle Y had a situation with their pool and were closed for 2+ years. During their closure, their members were offered reciprocity at the Rye Y and the White Plains Y. I decided to try the White Plains Y out of fear of not fitting in at the Rye Y.
One day I decided that I was going to suck it up, and try the Rye Y. Once I walked in the front doors of the Rye Y, I never turned back. Immediately, I was greeted by the front desk staff and was offered a tour of the facility. I couldn’t believe how nice the facility was and how clean it was. I joked with the staff that there was no way the Rye Y was always this clean! This place is immaculate. Ten years later, the Rye Y is still just as clean and the members and staff are just as kind. I’ve never met nicer people in my life. I feel so welcomed here.
Mainly, I use the Rye Y for their water exercise classes. I have a bad back and sciatica, and I need the water. The water exercise teachers are amazing. Occasionally, I will use the bike in the fitness center. Laura Laura showed me which machines would help my back most. Both the water exercise classes and the bike have helped with my back pain. I continue these workouts not only for my back, but to lose weight and get my blood pressure down.
Seven years ago, I actually injured myself here at the Rye Y, to no one’s fault but my own. The way the Rye Y staff sprang into action and helped me was beyond incredible. I was offered water and a warm compress. After the injury, they called me to check up on me. I needed extensive surgery and the Y kept in touch with me, and members even came to the hospital to visit me. It meant so much.
I had to go to physical therapy for the injury. Years later, the Rye Y continues to be my physical therapy.
This place is just easy, everything flows. From the front desk to the pool, every member and every staff person is amazing!