WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA and the OrthoWorx Diversity Committee collaborated to draw an outstanding turnout for the first Diversity Discussion of 2019, titled “Faith for All: Understanding Global Religions and Their Practices,” recently held at the YMCA. Panelists elaborated on what individuals can do to change common misconceptions about each other and their …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, with support from the Kosciusko Community YMCA, announced today that they will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 8 of next year. Night to Shine is an unforgettable …read more.

WARSAW — Are you one of the 80 million adults across our country dealing with high blood pressure? Less than half of that number are able to keep their blood pressure under control, despite having access to quality health care and medication, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke.   Welcome to the YMCA’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes. …read more.

WARSAW —  Registration for youth outdoor soccer runs until Aug. 15 for ages 3 to 10 at the Kosciusko Community YMCA.  It’s easy to sign up, and a membership to the Y is not required. The Y’s soccer program is a safe environment for children to learn practical and social skills and develop positive values. Modified …read more.

WARSAW — On Friday, July 6, the Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw branch, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the North Webster branch, from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 8 p.m., will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a packaged 4-pack of toilet …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday, March 1, OrthoWorx partnered with Kosciusko Community YMCA to host the second installment in the Diversity Discussion Series, “India: A Subcontinent of Many Cultures.” The series focuses on diversity, and the events were open to the public. Thursday night’s event included presentations, activities and Indian food samples. Approximately 60 people attended last night’s …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA During Older Americans Month, the Kosciusko Community YMCA encourages all adults 60 and older to develop behaviors that are crucial to healthy aging, including healthy eating, increasing physical activity and social interaction. Those 60 and older are welcome to come try the Y …read more.

To kick-start physical activity and learning now and throughout the summer, on Saturday, April 25, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day, with a free community event for kids and families.  The YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features vendors that will connect families with …read more.

[weaver_youtube 95eSfLhuUl0 rel=8]   A sneak preview of the new, brightly decorated YMCA was given to those attending the annual Kosciusko YMCA Support Dinner, Saturday evening. The facility will open to members Dec. 1 with a grand opening slated for Dec. 8. Among the unique features is the Welcome Center Area with a large mural …read more.

Parkview Health Systems Inc. moved another step closer to putting a medical facility in Warsaw at the Warsaw Planning Commission meeting on July 14. Both Parkview’s Site Plan and Subdivision applications were unanimously approved by the commission. The proposed 45,000 square-foot facility would be built on 9.8 acres north of Mariner’s Drive and east of …read more.

At the June 23 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, Parkview Health Systems got one step closer to building a facility in Kosciusko County. The board passed use variance 2014-06-02, which would designate 9.846 acres northeast of the new YMCA facility near Mariners Road for construction of the new Parkview hospital. The new …read more.

More than a century ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. Dodd, the daughter of a single father and Civil War veteran, was inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon and wondered why there was no holiday for fathers. After securing support from ministers in Spokane, Wash., her idea came …read more.

The YMCA’s Sharks Swim Team finished out the 2013-2014 season with their awards banquet on March 30. Some major celebrations for the team were at YMCA State Meet held at Notre Dame March 7-9 where the team finished 4th. Individual point winners were Brenna Morgan who received 2nd in the 13- and 14-year-old age group, Grant …read more.

On Saturday, April 26, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features activities, demonstrations, a fun run, arts and crafts and more to motivate and teach families …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Kosciusko YMCA. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club as a guest at 7 a.m. Wednesday for the breakfast meeting. The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is a proud …read more.

The Kosciusko Community YMCA is kicking off a new program at a free Family Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. The Earn and Burn Program is an easy and effective way to teach elementary school aged children balance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure. Children will track points earned by the …read more.

Over Warsaw Community Schools’ Fall Break, the Y will be offering School Break Camp from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids Kindergarten through 6th grade will be kept busy and having fun Oct. 23-25. Wednesday, they will play a group game, climb on the climbing wall, and learn about pumpkins from the FFA.  Thursday, children …read more.

Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting three sessions of summer classes on June 3. Summer 1 will be June 3 to June 29, Summer 2 will be July 8 to Aug. 3 and Summer 3 will be Aug. 5-24. Classes in Youth Development will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes that …read more.

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, recently pledged $1 million to the Kosciusko Community YMCA. The gift will be used in support of the construction of a new YMCA facility to be built on U.S. 30 and Mariner Drive. While the Y hopes to open the new facility …read more.

The YMCA is pleased to announce a $1.5 million pledge from Biomet Inc. The gift will be used in support of the construction of a new YMCA facility to be built on U.S. 30 and Mariner Drive. The significance of the gift allows the Y to continue to fulfill its mission to provide life-enriching programs …read more.

Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting winter classes on Jan. 7. Classes will run through Feb. 17. Classes in Youth Development will include sports classes for preschoolers, swim lessons, and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of your Y will include group exercise classes at both the Smith Street …read more.