From the Director's Desk - Gulf Breeze Renovation Begins Aug. 26

I'm excited to announce that the renovation of the Community YMCA at Gulf Breeze will begin Monday, Aug. 26. We expect this complete facility update to take 3 1/2 months, which means you, our members, will get a new YMCA for Christmas.

After careful consideration, we've determined that the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective strategy is to close the facility entirely while this work is being completed. The Gulf Breeze Y will close to members on Aug. 26 at 6 am.

While we know you'll miss your Y over those couple of months, here are SIX REASONS to keep your membership active during construction:

1. Enjoy complete access to our other branches - downtown and Navarre - even if you don't have a regional membership.
2. Lock in your current rate through December 2025.
3. Get a "bring a buddy" pass that entitles your friend to 14 free visits for each month we're closed. (Request a buddy pass at the Welcome Center of any branch.)
4. Be entered into a drawing to select the member who cuts the ribbon at our Grand Re-opening once renovations are complete.
5. Be entered into a drawing to receive your membership FREE for 2025.
6. Get early access to the renovated facility before our Grand Opening.

If you stay, you will automatically have access to our other branches beginning Aug. 26. You’ll check in the same way – with your barcode or by typing your member number into a keypad. If you’ve never been to our other branches, we welcome you to visit and tour to help you decide.

If you choose to cancel, simply complete any online request by Aug. 25 to cancel beginning in September. If you return by January 31, 2025, you can restart your membership without a Joiner’s Fee.

Our remodeled facility will remain 24/7. We will have a combination of new and current equipment, both cardio and strength. We will continue offering live classes with the instructors you know and love, plus we’re adding two personal studios that will feature thousands of on-demand classes.

We’re hosting a CEO Press Conference on Aug. 14 at 10 am at the Gulf Breeze Y. Join us to see more pictures, hear more details, and ask questions about the exciting changes ahead.