FOREVERWELL
JANUARY 2025
ForeverWell is a program for the active ager - our goal is to bring new events, extracurriculars, and clubs just for you!
SavetheDate
Potluck at Fercho
January 21
11:15 - 11:45 am
Dawson Lounge - Fercho YMCA
Bringadishtoshareandenjoy conversationwithfriends!The RonaldMcDonaldHouse CharitiesoftheRedRiverValley willbeheretodiscusstheir missonandhowyoucanget involvedintheirorganization.
Book Club
January 14
9:30 - 10:00 am
Dawson Lounge - Fercho YMCA
Wewilldiscuss"IronLake:A Novel”byWilliamKentKruger. Allarewelcome,evenifyou haven'tfinishedthebook.
Februarybookis“GreatCircle” byMaggieShipstead.
MemberSpotlight
Kathy Dixon
Kathy has been a member of the YMCA since 1981, joining after a friend invited her to a class. With a background in dance and a passion for fitness, Kathy quickly became an instructor, starting with freestyle cardio and toning classes. As fitness trends evolved, she embraced change, teaching Step Aerobics, Body Bar Boot Camp, and BodyVive. For Kathy, teaching is not just a job; it’s a joy and privilege. Today, Kathy teaches SilverSneakers because it allows her to stay fit and enjoy the camaraderie of the members. Those who attend her SilverSneakers classes contribute significantly to its success. At Schlossman, she leads both SilverSneakers Classic and SilverSneakers Yoga. SilverSneakers Yoga offers a series of seated and standing poses that move the entire body. She also encourages all members to try it to help increase their flexibility.
To Kathy, the YMCA feels like one large extended family. She has made countless friends among instructors and members. She appreciates the sense of community that comes with group fitness classes. There is genuine care and concern for each other in Group Fitness classes.
Check out your local library for a copy of this month’s book!
Outside the YMCA, Kathy enjoys spending time with her three sons, daughters-in-law, and eight grandkids. She plays bridge with a closeknit group of friends she’s been with since the 1970s! Thanks to the flexibility of the YMCA, Kathy has been able to enjoy quality family time while continuing to teach and attend classes. We are so grateful to have Kathy’s contributions as a member and instructor at the YMCA.
Bingo
January9
9:30-10:00am
January24
11:15-11:45am
DawsonLounge-FerchoYMCA
Bring your friends for bingo and prizes!
Potluck at Schlossman
January 17
11:15 - 11:45 am
Conference Room- Schlossman YMCA
Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with friends!
Crafting Corner
January 23
9:30 - 10:00am
11:15 - 11:45am
Youth Center- Fercho YMCA
This month, we will be making coasters.
Travel Club
January 31
11:15 - 11:45am
Dawson Lounge- Fercho YMCA
Join us for a presentation from Don Buegel on his 3 week bike trip in Japan. There will also be samples of a local dish from Japan.
Puzzle of the Month
Use the chart on the right to find the value of the CAPITALIZED words below. Add the value of each letter to get the total worth of each word.
3.
Is FIFTY worth more or less than $60? 1. Who makes the cheapest cars: FORD, DODGE, or CHEVEY? 2. Which planet is the most valuable: URANUS, NEPTUNE, or PLUTO?
Suppose that athletes were paid for each sporting event in which they participated in a similar manner. One BOXING match would earn the boxer $71.
4. Find two sports that pay more than one BOXING match, but less than a game of BADMINTON?
Answers from December’s Puzzle:
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a redhot cinder a second seems like an hour. That’s relativity.
ForeverWell Future Book Club Books:
Join us monthly for book club at the YMCA. All are welcome, even if you haven’t finished the book. We meet monthly from 9:30-10:00am in Dawson Lounge.
January 14th
“Iron Lake” by William Kent Kruger. “Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead February 11th
ForeverWell Events Calendar
