Taken from their website, "To ensure safety and comfort for all, we ask members to always act…read moreappropriately during training. Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated..." The Southington branch of the YMCA violated their very own oath from a trainer (NR) to the Health and Wellness Director (JM) and up to the Branch Executive Director (JJ). As a longtime member of the Southington branch of the YMCA I am both saddened and disgusted. I had participated in their Strength Training class for several years but have been increasingly disappointed with NR mostly because she treats this class as HER time to engage in personal conversation with her friends in the class. Also, I noticed that she would often ignore me and send me clear across the weight room away from her group of friends. Then, a new member (EB) joined this class and eventually EB succeeded in not only ostracizing me even further from the group but began to bully me. The bullying included yelling at me, becoming argumentative and confrontational, treating the weight room as if it belonged to her and not me but most of all she succeeded in turning the other class members against me. I took my concerns to NR on three separate occasions to no avail. So, I then went to the Health and Wellness Director (JM). Previously, I had several positive encounters with JM (she always had a sympathetic ear) as I've been navigating a broken back due to cancer as well as dealing with my daughter's cancer diagnosis. Then... NOTHING. I firmly believe that NR gave her a pack of lies. So, I took my concerns to the Branch Executive Directo (JJ). Then... NOTHING. Again, I believe there were more lies from NR. I now belong to Big Sky and can't believe I didn't move sooner! Big Sky is everything the YMCA Southing branch is NOT! The facility is clean and pristine with a massive amount of equipment and staffed with amazing and professional people. The members are courteous, respectful, helpful and quietly go about exercising. The trainers never talk about their kids, vacations etc. like NR did in every single class. I spoke to the trainers about my horrifying experience with NR and the trainers all said the same thing - that NR acted extremely unprofessional and likely felt intimidated and threatened by me because I'm a serious weight lifter. If you read to the end I thank you!

The staff are kind, personable, knowledgeable, and responsive to members' inquiries and requests…read more Their Yoga programs run a gamut of time schedules and target populations. My wife and I participate in "Healthy Bones Yoga", with excellent practice teachers, and the team responded to our request to offer a class in the Cheshire location. Much more to come, as the Cheshire Y renovates and relocated to the former St. Thomas Becket Church facility. Herb

I've been very happy with the care my kids have received at Over the Rainbow. My oldest attended…read morefrom 3 months until he entered kindergarten. My second child is attending now and will "graduate" this summer. The teachers are kind and engaged. The director has been extremely personable and supportive of my kids' various needs - medical and otherwise. Both of my kids have learned a lot of skills they can carry into grade school, including becoming very social kids who play well with others, through being able to write their own names. I recommend this business!

My wife and I have been very happy with Over the Rainbow in Cheshire. Our two girls, four and 20…read moremonths, have gone there from a very young age. Both enjoy going each day and have had wonderful teachers that are also super educational. They both have learned so much as far as talking and also great manners. We feel good sending ours kids to a place where we know they are truly cared for and have lots of fun.

I must say I am 100% satisfied with the potty training at this daycare. She trained my son in 2…read moremonths. With continued practice at home and her expertise, it was an easy transition to underwear. I would recommend her to family and friends, which I have already done in the past.

I am now sending my second child there and am just as pleased as ever! Stephanie is a very caring…read moreand attentive caregiver, I highly recommend her.

A solid full-size gym. The Hampton Inn on Bee Street includes access in its room rate. The…read moreequipment is less varied and lower in quantity than at a commercial gym, like a Crunch or a 24 Hour Fitness. TIP - locker room very sufficient for getting dressed for work TIP - ample parking prior to 9 AM on the street in front of the gym TIP - pool available

I love this place! There is so much to offer especially for families. Between the different…read moreclasses, gym, sauna, basketball court, and pool...the possibilities are endless and there is free childcare while you workout !!!! For a family membership it is definitely worth it!