FOREVERWELL
JUNE 2026
FOREVERWELL is a program for the active ager - our goal is to ® bring new events, extracurriculars, and clubs just for you!
SocialActivities:
Potluck at Fercho
June 16
11:15 - 11:45 am
Dawson Lounge - FY
Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with friends! Join chiropractors Dr. Emily Payne and Dr. Dylan Alderman from Peak Spine and Wellness as they explore the connection between spinal health, proactive wellness, and living a stronger, more capable life.
Book Club
June 9 | 9:30 am Dawson Lounge - FY
We will discuss “Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale by Lynda Rutledge. All are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book. July’s book is “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi.
Bingo
June 11 | 9:30 am
Dawson Lounge - FY
June 24 | 11:15 am
Play Loft Party Room- SY
Have fun winning prizes, and playing bingo.
MemberSpotlight
Generations
of Strength, Community, and Connection Through the YMCA
- Jeanette
For YMCA member Jeanette and her granddaughter Amber, the YMCA has been much more than a gym or workplace. For over 17 years, it has been a meaningful part of their lives and personal growth. After retiring, Jeanette wanted a place where she could prioritize her well-being, improve her health, and build strength. When she joined the YMCA, she was immediately inspired to attend as many days a week as possible.
With experience as both a lifeguard and swim instructor, swimming has been an important part of Jeanette’s life for many years. After becoming a member, Jeanette started attending aquatics group fitness classes and continued building her strength. Wanting an even bigger challenge, she signed up for a lap swimming challenge. She quickly began racking up miles in the pool, earning a t-shirt for every 50 miles completed. By the end of the challenge, Jeanette swam an incredible total of 300 miles. The challenge motivated her to keep going, and she loved tracking each new milestone.
Family has always been at the center of Jeanette’s life. She taught Amber to swim at a young age and shared her love of the water with all her grandchildren. As Jeanette spent more time at the YMCA, she began bringing the grandkids along to swim too. Amber still remembers sleepovers at her grandma’s house, followed by early-morning trips to the Y together. Those memories eventually helped shape Amber’s future. Throughout high school and college, Amber worked in the YMCA childcare program and grew from a Y Leader to her current role as School-Age Director. Amber often says that her grandma’s decision to bring her to the YMCA as a child played a major role in where she is today. Now working at Fercho, Amber has the opportunity to see Jeanette even more frequently.
When Jeanette talks about what she loves most about the YMCA, she always talks about the people. To her, the YMCA feels like family. Members check in on one another, send cards after surgeries, organize meal trains, and support each other through life’s ups and downs. The friendships she has built through the aquatics community means so much to her. Their care for others extends beyond the YMCA. Every year, the group hosts a Christmas potluck and collects donations for local charities. Jeanette helps organize many of these efforts by taking photos, coordinating gifts, and helping find organizations in need. Her kindness and dedication have made a lasting impact on the people around her.
Jeanette and Amber’s story is a wonderful example of the YMCA’s mission in action. Through the YMCA, Jeanette found a supportive community, lifelong friendships, and meaningful ways to stay active and connected. Most importantly, she was able to share those experiences with her family and create memories that will last for generations. For Amber, the YMCA provided more than a career, it gave her the opportunity to be part of a positive workplace culture, build healthy habits through fitness, and deepen her relationship with her grandmother.
Potluck at Schlossman
June 19
11:15 - 11:45 am
Play Loft Party Room - SY
Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with friends!
Travel Club
June 17
11:15 - 11:45 am
Dawson Lounge- FY
Join us for a presentation from Travel Travel Group as they share exciting upcoming trips, destination highlights, and helpful travel tips to make your future adventures even more enjoyable.
FOREVERWELL MOMENTS
Caught on Camera
FOREVERWELL Future
Book Club Books:
Join our monthly YMCA Book Club! Whether you ’ ve finished the book or just started, you ’ re welcome to join the conversation. We meet monthly from 9:30–10:00 a.m. in Dawson Lounge.
Need a book? Check local libraries, resale shops, Little Free Libraries, or Libby audiobooks around Fargo–Moorhead.
Puzzle of the Month
Find your way through the maze to grab the pearl from the clam shell and solve the puzzle.
May’s Puzzle Answer:
Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale by Lynda Rutledge
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
FOREVERWELL Events Calendar
TWINS GAME
YMCA FUN BUS
Join us for a trip to Minneapolis to cheer on the MN Twins at Target Field! Skip the trafic and parking and enjoy a classic summer outing with family and friends.
MINNESOTA TWINS
COLORADO ROCKIES
JUN 28 - 1:10 pm
Home Plate Terrace
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am
(This package doesn’t include food at the stadium )
MINNESOTA TWINS VS
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
AUG 16 - 1:10 pm
Legends Landing
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am (This package includes food at the stadium )
TWINS GAME
YMCA FUN BUS
Join us for a trip to Minneapolis to cheer on the MN Twins at Target Field! Skip the trafic and parking and enjoy a classic summer outing with family and friends.
MINNESOTA TWINS
COLORADO ROCKIES
JUN 28 - 1:10 pm
Home Plate Terrace
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am
(This package doesn’t include food at the stadium )
MINNESOTA TWINS VS
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
AUG 16 - 1:10 pm
Legends Landing
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am (This package includes food at the stadium )
TWINS GAME
YMCA FUN BUS
Join us for a trip to Minneapolis to cheer on the MN Twins at Target Field! Skip the trafic and parking and enjoy a classic summer outing with family and friends.
MINNESOTA TWINS
COLORADO ROCKIES
JUN 28 - 1:10 pm
Home Plate Terrace
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am
(This package doesn’t include food at the stadium )
MINNESOTA TWINS VS
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
AUG 16 - 1:10 pm
Legends Landing
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am (This package includes food at the stadium )
TWINS GAME
YMCA FUN BUS
Join us for a trip to Minneapolis to cheer on the MN Twins at Target Field! Skip the trafic and parking and enjoy a classic summer outing with family and friends.
MINNESOTA TWINS
COLORADO ROCKIES
JUN 28 - 1:10 pm
Home Plate Terrace
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am
(This package doesn’t include food at the stadium )
MINNESOTA TWINS VS
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
AUG 16 - 1:10 pm
Legends Landing
Bus Departs Fercho 7:3- am
Pick up Fergus Falls 8:30 am (This package includes food at the stadium )