It was the fear of spandex that initially kept two retired Holdrege school teachers away from the YMCA. But, a tour of the Y changed their perception, and now Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Stu are regulars at the YMCA. They have expanded their social network and have realized that the Y is...

Journeys are always more fun with a friend, and the journey to better health is no exception. Jess Schneider and Kim Russman work together as lab techs at Gothenburg Health, and together they have lost more than 250 pounds! And, they continue to support each other in their quests for...

Five years ago, Stacey Schoneman was lonely and down on her luck. She had just moved back to Lexington from Omaha as a single mom with a sweet baby boy, and she was seeking friendship, healing and connection. She had survived two rounds of cervical cancer and was trying her best to be...

It took a trip to the emergency room three years ago to prompt Miriam Guedes of Lexington to begin exercising. But, since that day, she hasn’t stopped. With some help of the Orthman Community YMCA, Miriam has lost more than 80 pounds, and she has reclaimed her health.

One year ago, Antonia Mendez and her family were newcomers to Gothenburg trying to meet people and get connected in the community. Today, Antonia is working side-by-side with her friends and neighbors to help other families and children learn, grow and connect through her role as the...