FOREVERWELL SEPTEMBER 2026
FOREVERWELL® is a program for the active ager - our goal is to bring new events, extracurriculars, and clubs just for you!
Social Activities: Potluck at Fercho September 15 11:15 - 11:45 am Dawson Lounge - Fercho Y
Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with friends! Join us for a conversation with Megan Even from Plains Art Museum about staying healthy as you age and a look at their current exhibitions & collections at Plains Art Museum.
Member Spotlight Nancy & Bonnie: Friends Who Keep Moving Together Nancy and Bonnie first became friends through church, and now they’ve found another place to connect —the YMCA. Bonnie has been a member since 2020 and encouraged Nancy to join her. When Nancy became eligible to join through her insurance in July 2025, she jumped at the opportunity. Since then, the two have enjoyed coming to the YMCA together and encouraging each other along the way. Bonnie (pictured left) joined the YMCA after retiring from NDSU in 2020. Her first year at the Y came during COVID, when there were often only a few people around. She would regularly come to the Y and sometimes find herself as the only person in the pool. She quickly became friends with the lifeguards and staff, who provided encouragement and a sense of connection during a time when so much of life felt isolated. Those relationships have lasted, and today she still enjoys running into the familiar faces she met during that time. Staying active has become an important part of Bonnie’s daily routine. She enjoys water aerobics three times a week, SilverSneakers four days a week, Tai Chi, and working out in the small pool. Each activity gives her a different way to work on her strength, balance, endurance, and mobility. After experiencing several injuries over the years, Bonnie has made improving her walking and balance a personal goal. Her physical therapist has noticed a big difference in her progress and encouraged her to keep going.
Potluck at Schlossman
For Bonnie, spending time in the water, stretching, exercising, and staying consistent have made a
September 18 11:15 - 11:45 am Confrence RoomSchlossman Y
noticeable difference in how she feels and moves each day.
Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with friends!
continued when she met her husband while working at Triangle Y Camp. Years later, her daughter
Bingo September 29 | 11:15 am Dawson Lounge - FY
For Nancy (pictured right), her connection to the YMCA began nearly 50 years ago while she was attending nursing school. She worked at the front desk, where she wore a headset and used the switchboard to connect incoming calls to the appropriate staff members. Her YMCA memories became part of the Gator Swim Team and had the opportunity to compete at Y Nationals in Fort Lauderdale during her senior year of high school. With so many special memories connected to the YMCA, Nancy’s return in 2025 has brought her Y story full circle. Now, Nancy is starting a new chapter focusing on her own health and wellness. After joining in 2025, she began participating in SilverSneakers, her first experience with organized group fitness classes. While she is disciplined about working out at home, attending classes has been a great extension of her routine. After having knee replacement surgery in April and completing physical therapy, she is
September 25 | 11:15 am Confrence Room- SY Have fun winning prizes, and playing bingo.
continuing to work on her strength and mobility at the Y. For Nancy and Bonnie, the YMCA has become another part of their friendship. Outside of the Y, they attend church together and twice a month volunteer packing meals for people experiencing homelessness. Nancy enjoys camping and traveling, while Bonnie loves getting out on her e-bike. Having the YMCA as another place to spend time together has made their friendship even stronger.
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Book Club Septmber 8 | 9:30 am Dawson Lounge - FY We will discuss “Isola” by Allegra Goodman. All are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book. Octobers’s book is “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore . Fall Recipe Swap September 24 | 11:15 am Dawson Lounge - FY September 28 | 11:15 am Confrence Room- SY Come swap recipes, share ideas, and enjoy a taste of fall together! See page 3 for more details.
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.
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October 13
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Isola by Allegra Goodman
The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Puzzle of the Month Take a close look at the dominoes below. Can you spot the one that doesn’t have a match?
August’s Puzzle Answer:
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FOREVERWELL Upcoming Events Fall Recipe Swap September 24 | 11:15 am Dawson Lounge - FY September 28 | 11:15 am Confrence Room- SY Share the flavors of fall with friends at our Fall Recipe Swap! Bring a favorite fall recipe to share and discover new recipes from others in our YMCA community. Whether it’s a cozy soup, favorite casserole, seasonal dessert, or family tradition, we’d love to see what you’re cooking this fall! Bring: A copy of your favorite fall recipe to share with others. Bring your own recipe cards or we can make copies for you. If you have time, feel free to bring a fall dessert to share! We’ll have pumpkin bars to enjoy, so come ready to swap recipes, share ideas, and enjoy a little taste of fall together! FOREVERWELL Dance + After party October 10 | Fercho Studio A 3:00–4:45 pm $15 Members +optional $10 add-on for the FOREVERWELL After-Party | $20 non-members + optional $10 add-on for the FOREVERWELL after party Join us for a night to remember! Enjoy music, dancing, line dancing lessons with Jen Enz, punch, light appetizers, and a photo booth. Whether you're reliving cherished memories or creating new ones, this is your night to shine! Then keep the fun going with the After Party at Junkyard Brewing Company in West Fargo with games, socializing, and a complimentary drink ticket. Come with a friend, a partner, or simply bring your smile—everyone is welcome. Choose the registration option that works best for you: FOREVERWELL Dance Only: Enjoy the full FOREVERWELL Dance experience at the Fercho YMCA from 3:00 PM–4:45 PM. FOREVERWELL After Party Only: Join us at Junkyard Brewing Company from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM for games, socializing, and a complimentary drink ticket. FOREVERWELL Dance + After Party: Enjoy the entire evening, from the FOREVERWELL Dance through the After Party, with one registration Registration is required | Scan the QR code to register today
*New* Dance Class Options Arriving XABEAT LITE IS BACK!" Starting Sunday, September 13, join Jasmina in Studio A from 2:30–3:15 PM! This new class is a fun, calorie-burning workout combining dance and fitness moves to popular music. 45 minutes, slower-paced, less intense, and designed for lower impact—while still delivering a great cardio workout and confidence boost!
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FOREVERWELL Upcoming Events EGYM Looking for a fresh approach to your workout? EGYM offers a variety of program focuses to help you stay motivated and work toward your goals. EGYM offers 10 different program focuses designed to support a variety of goals, whether you're looking to build muscle, lose weight, improve fitness, support longevity, and more. There’s a program to help you work toward your goals. Ready for a change? Stop by and talk with a member of our Fitness Team, a Fitness Coordinator, or Chans Brown to explore the available programs and switch to a new workout focus.
FOREVERWELL Fitness Center New Session Join us this fall for ForeverWell Fitness, a FREE small-group program to help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility! Gain knowledge and comfort in the Fitness Center by taking it at a gradual pace, explaining expectations on each piece of equipment, specific fitting to each machine, small group workouts, and more! Ages 55+ | FREE for YMCA Members Sessions begin September 14! Ready to get started? Scan the QR code to register.
FOREVERWELL MOMENTS Caught on Camera
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FOREVERWELL Events Calendar September 2026 Monday
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*World Coconut Day
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YMCA Hours:
Book Club Fercho Y 9:30 - 10 am
Fercho Y: 5 am - 3 pm Schlossman Y: 5 am - 3 pm (After-hours access available 4 am - midnight) *No Live Group Fitness Classes Options Available
*Labor Day
*Pool re-opens!
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15 Fercho Potluck Fercho Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
Schlossman Potluck Schlossman Y 11:15 - 11:45 am *Constitution Day
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*First day of falls prevention week
*First Day of Fall
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Fall Recipe Swap Schlossman Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
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Zoo Field Trip Red River Zoo 9:30-12:30 pm
Fall Recipe Swap Fercho Y 11:15-11:45 am
Bingo Schlossman Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
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Bingo Fercho Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
*National Trail Mix day
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