Lisa Urban

When we first moved from NYC to Rye in 1993, we thought about what organizations we wanted to be part of. Fitness was a big part of that. We didn’t have children yet so it was just my husband Ward and me. We saw the Y and immediately wanted to join. That was one of our best decisions because we met so many nice people and were able to keep our fitness goals in place. We’ve been long term members - for 28 years! We started in the old building so we saw the whole transformation.

We have 3 boys. From day one we put them in classes - swimming, preschool classes, soccer, gym games, birthday parties. It was such a gathering place for us. They’ve grown up with it - even in middle school, high school and college. My son Chris is still a member here and works out. I feel that the Y has been such an important part of our kids keeping a healthy lifestyle. And they are going to take that with them for the rest of their lives.

The Y has just been great that way. There is a family feeling when you walk in and see the same faces. I’m often in the Fitness Center and recognize members that I didn’t know before. We realize we’re there at the same time and start talking and sharing our stories. When you come to the Y, you become part of a community.