Saturday, 22 June 2024

YMCA

 


Just about every city has one of these right? A local YMCA. It reminds me of that song by The Village People but this one has been around for literally years, in fact I remember my parents driving past it when I was growing up.

This one seems to be mainly a large fitness centre. The photo was taken last Spring when we were in Auckland City.

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16 comments:

roentare said...

I would usually avoid YMCA where personal belongings are not secured on site

local alien said...

I stayed in the YWCA 50 years ago when I first went to Wellington to study. It was fine. Called the YDUB?

Tom said...

...when I saw the title, I was expecting the Village Peoples song, YMCA!

DawnTreader said...

I remember the song. I was going to say I don't think we have the organisation here but then I checked and we do, although known by another name. Apparently even in my town there is a basketball team belonging to that organisation.

Iris Flavia said...

Like your new banner and our YMCA is a 10 minutes walk away and always puts my head into song :-)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Now you've given me an "earworm" -- of course I remember the song, only too well ;>).. Yes, many cities in this country have a "Y" -- in our home town in Oregon it is a YWCA though, but same thing, it serves the community with an up to date gym, programs, swimming pool,

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

My wife teaches exercise classes at several places in town. Her favorite is one of the local YMCA's because of the community of the participants in the classes. I like that Y and there is another one on Turkey Mountain in Tulsa which also has a great community. I'm a Y fan.

Jim said...

I have noticed the one in Sydney promoting itself as The Y.

Bill said...

We had one in the town I grew up in.

Paspii said...

Very nice street capture!

Lydia C. Lee said...

I was jealous of your blue sky = but it was Spring....we are grey and freezing at the moment!! Thanks for sharing with #Allseasons

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Yes we had one where i used to live in N.Ireland Amy. Have a lovely week ahead

Fun60 said...

I have seen many YMCAs/YWCAs but I've never stayed in one.

vesselsmemories said...

Hi Amy, I also grew up with a YMCA in town. I love the song, seems to still be a favorite at weddings! I see your blog each week from Tom's, this is mine. https://vesselsmemories2.blogspot.com
Dawn

Veronica Lee said...

I recall that song vividly as well.
Haha, we even had a Malaysian rendition of it for an advertisement during the Malaysian Idol years - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kdvosad9PY

Have a great week ahead, Amy!

Tigger's Mum said...

They are still around but are under pressure here to house homeless and refugees

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