Downtown YMCA to expand with Ren Cen outpost

YMCA plans to open a new branch in the Renaissance Center early next year.
The branch will be located on the first floor of the GM Wintergarden in Tower 300. It will be open 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The 12,000-square-foot health and fitness center will feature a variety of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, two group exercise studios, group cycling, personal training programs, locker room facilities, laundry service and other lifestyle-improvement programs.

The YMCA is opening the new branch to service Ren Cen employees and those people who live and work nearby.

Memberships are now on sale in the Ren Cen on Level 1, Inner Circle Pod between Towers 300 and 400 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special discounts are available for the first 200 people who register. Memberships for the YMCA Renaissance Center are priced for both individuals and families.

For information, visit www.ymcadetroit.org or call (313) 267-5300.

Writer: Jon Zemke
Source: Dan Maier, executive vice president of Association Advancement for YMCA Detroit.