“One Thing Leads to Another”…it’s a phrase, a song, and also the best way to describe Donna Lukshides’ story with the Y. What began as a simple membership to take advantage of the Silver Sneakers program, how now led Donna to her fifth year as a member, advocate, and volunteer of the Y. Although she …
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Active Older Adults
Community 5k Run 2016
Improve Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the North Penn YMCA offers the following tips to help families in our community be heart healthy. Get Physical: Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active …
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Member Dubs Deep Water Class as Cacoon
A member and participant in the Deep Water Aquatics Classes recently dubbed it the cacoon class since it feels so good. This water exercise class focuses on abs, thighs and buttocks. It’s a great way to tone your body in warm water. Swim belts are provided to the participants. The class is offered at both …
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Get Ready for MORE
As we close out 2015 and get ready for a new year, many of us have made our resolutions to work out more, eat more healthy food, spend more quality time with the family, be more charitable…the list goes on and one. Do you see the common theme? MORE. We are proud to announce that through …
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Senior Fitness Month 2015
This month the Y is participating in different activities designed to promote health and fitness for mature adults. The annual celebration of fitness for older adults occurs nationwide on Wednesday, May 27. Over 100,000 people at more than 1,000 locations will participate in events with the common goal of promoting health and fitness for mature adults. We will celebrate with several …
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