WARSAW — The great tradition of youth sports lives on today at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, and the value of participating in those sports is more important than ever! Today’s youth live increasingly sedentary lifestyles; in fact, only 1 in 3 children participate in daily physical activity. Youth sports help fight this lifestyle by building a foundation for lifelong health, encouraging social and community bonds, and teaching young people to overcome challenges. 

WARSAW — There’s no denying that the YMCA and the history of sports are uniquely intertwined. The YMCA is where many young people are first introduced to playing sports and even where many sports, like basketball and volleyball, were invented. The YMCA was even the first organization to pay someone to play quarterback, making him the first professional football player.

WARSAW — The YMCA of Warsaw is preparing several sporting opportunities in the coming weeks for children of all ages.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA is closely monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indiana Department of Health regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).and The YMCA is also in contact with the local Kosciusko County Health Department, said a news release from the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. As with any newly …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA announced its new Youth Cross Country and Track and Field programs. These new programs are free for YMCA members and anyone in the community and are made possible in part through the K21 Health Foundation and Parkview Warsaw, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw YMCA. “Giving every child …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Most people dread their hair turning white as they grow older. For the affable Gerald Cox, though, it worked out just fine. The Winona Lake resident has played the role of Santa Claus for the past “10 years or so,” making a couple of appearances a week in northern Indiana and Cadillac, …read more.

WARSAW— Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States. One in three patients suffers from treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is depression that doesn’t improve after the administration of at least two different antidepressant therapies. A new drug called esketamine, approved by the FDA in March is showing great promise in …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA will hosts a free blood pressure self-monitoring preview event “Healthy Heart Nutrition Seminar: Apps and Information” Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event will be held from 5:45 – 7 p.m. in the Parkview Center for Healthy Living within the Parkview YMCA. The event is free and open to the community, …read more.

WARSAW — The following programs and events are taking place at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, located at 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.  FALL PREVIEW OF CLASSES AND FREE DAY OCTOBER 5 Fall preview of classes — 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for ages 16 years or older (8 years or older with a parent) Free Day …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health and several regional partners will host free suicide prevention training sessions, Saturday, Oct. 12. Parkview Warsaw YMCA and 11 different locations throughout the region will host the sessions, a news release from Parkview said. The training relies on a technique called QPR, which stands for question, persuade and refer, a …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 Blood Pressure …read more.

WARSAW — Are you struggling with high blood pressure? Join a free, informative talk from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Parkview Center for Healthy Living, inside the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. Learn how to improve your skill at taking your own blood pressure, along with practical tips for reducing sodium intake and eating for your …read more.

WARSAW — Did you know that inflammation is the body’s natural defense against outward things like stress, poor diet, lifestyle, infection or toxins? Inflammation also helps the body protect and heal itself. However, as nature would have it, too much of a good thing can oftentimes lead to complications.   Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy …read more.

WARSAW — Local residents may have noticed the modified beach schedule this summer, with signs posted two to three days each week indicating that beachgoers must swim at their own risk.  “Lifeguards are at an all time low,” said Warsaw Parks & Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer. “We normally staff 12 to 14 lifeguards, but this …read more.

WARSAW — A roomful of parents gathered Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA to learn about teens, drugs and prevention. Detective Sergeant RJ Nethaway, Narcotics, Warsaw Police Department and Trooper Andrew Cochran, Meth Suppression, Indiana State Police teamed up for a brief seminar to teach parents how to identify signs their teens may be …read more.

WARSAW – Registration runs until April 24 for T-ball for ages three to first grade at the Kosciusko Community YMCA.

WARSAW — For the youngest students in Kosciusko County, college will be something they no longer have to just imagine — it will be a place they have visited and seen for themselves. On Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, every kindergarten through second grade student in Kosciusko County will visit Ivy Tech for a day full of activities and fun. Students will celebrate the efforts they have been making to “Walk Into My Future.”

The new Parkview Warsaw YMCA in Warsaw has opened and is serving the community in many positive ways. The new Parkview Warsaw YMCA hopes to exceed expectations and promises to continue to make a positive impact in the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The expansion from 40,000 square-feet to a new, …read more.

The recently completed Parkview Warsaw YMCA facility on Mariners Drive was a $16 million project, providing health and fitness services to people all over Kosciusko County and creating a number of new jobs. As part of the funding for the new facility, the Y took advantage of New Markets Tax Credits. And what, exactly, is …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering a Winter Sampler this December for two weeks (Dec. 8-21) to give participants a chance to sample classes before the longer seven-week session starts in January. Winter 1 Classes will run Jan. 5 through Feb. 23. Classes in youth …read more.

Registration is going on now for Y Youth Basketball, where children grades 2 through 4 can learn basic skills in a positive environment. The YMCA emphasizes participation, fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun over winning. Basketball games are played on Saturdays at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, with practices on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at Harrison …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA The first swim in the Parkview Warsaw YMCA lap pool was at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Corinne Hodges purchased the first swim at our Annual Support Campaign silent auction last week and shared the opportunity with six other Y members: Mark Shirey, …read more.