It’s that time of the year again: the Y’s Bring Your Friend to the Y for free two week trial. Last year, this initiative brought over 70 individuals into the Y who tried classes for free, swam in the pool, walked and ran on the track, played tennis and basketball and worked out in the cardio and weight rooms.

Over 50 percent of those individuals took out a membership before the two week trial was up and 95 percent of them are still members today.

This year we are offering the free trial the weeks of September 23 through October 5. Simply come to the Y during this time frame and stop by the Y front desk. We will get you signed up.

If you decide to take out a membership within the two week trial period, the $40 activation fee will be waived and your name will go into a drawing to win some awesome prizes. The big prize is an annual membership to the Y.

If you are a current member of the Y, encourage your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers who are not to try it out for free. If they take out a membership within the two week trial, you as the member who referred them also gets the chance to enter the raffle. Who doesn’t love to win a great prize.

While at the Y, drop by the kick off of the Y’s new Racquet Sports program for youth and adults. On Monday, Sept. 23, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Y Field House, we are holding a meet the pros Kids’ Kick Off Party and on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. adults are invited to a social, meet, greet and play. All new programs will begin the week of October 7.

The Boothbay Region YMCA is strengthening the foundation of our community by focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our community’s health and well-being and giving back and providing support to our neighbors is the goal we focus on each and every day. If you haven’t tried the Y, stop by and do so. We know you will like what you find.