YMCA
Brief: Runners sought for Y event today 
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area YMCA’s “running group” will be meeting at the old YMCA site at 12:15 p.m. today to gather for its final closing, which will be at 12:30 p.m.
By Daily Globe , October 31, 2009
Stepping forward
DeGroot, Shepherd, Oberloh helped advance new facilityWORTHINGTON — Many individuals have helped the Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and City of Worthington Aquatics Center become a reality, including two men who first teamed up 11 years ago to lead a discussion on the Y’s future.
By Ryan McGaughey , October 28, 2009
New YMCA’s dedication is Saturday
Event marks nearly a decade of preparationWORTHINGTON — One year ago Monday, the groundbreaking for the new Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and City of Worthington Aquatics Center took place on the grounds of Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
By DAILY GLOBE , October 28, 2009
Editorial: New Y should make us proud
This Saturday marks a big day in this community as the Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and the City of Worthington Aquatics Center is dedicated during a 1 p.m. ceremony. The new facility officially opens Monday morning.
By Daily Globe , October 27, 2009
Brief: YMCA charter week set
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area YMCA — DeGroot Family Center will host its charter-member-only preview week beginning Monday at the new Y facility, located on the campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
By Daily Globe , October 24, 2009
A Tour of the New YMCA
The recently completed Worthington Area YMCA, located on the Worthington campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, includes the City of Worthington Aquatics Center featuring a six-lane swimming pool, a larger gym and walking track, a children's gym and an improved exercise area. Andy Johnson, executive director of the YMCA, describes the new building.
By DAILY GLOBE , October 23, 2009
Stingrays ready to make a splash at new aquatics facility
WORTHINGTON — With more than a decade of competitive swimming under her belt, Kari Engelkes is more than delighted to know she will end her career as a member of the local YMCA Stingrays at the new Worthington Area YMCA/City of Worthington Aquatics Center that is nearing completion.
By Jane Turpin Moore , September 17, 2009
BRIEF: Turkey Day Frisbee Golf Tournament
WORTHINGTON — The YMCA is sponsoring the Turkey Day, two-person Frisbee Golf Tournament on Sunday.
September 16, 2009
BRIEF: 5K Fun Walk on Saturday
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area YMCA is hosting the 10th annual King Turkey Day 5K Fun Walk Saturday.
September 16, 2009
YMCA hires new program director
Worthington native Jason Gerdes takes job
WORTHINGTON — Jason Gerdes is new to his job at the Worthington Area YMCA, although he’s no stranger to the local organization.
By Beth Rickers , August 31, 2009
Brief: Klumper event to be at Y
WORTHINGTON — The site for the retirement open house for the YMCA’s Wayne Klumper has been changed due to the expected size of the crowd.
By Daily Globe , August 19, 2009
Gratif Y ing career: Klumper calls it quits after 37 years with YMCA
WORTHINGTON — As Wayne Klumper sits in his office, the sounds of pounding feet and bouncing basketballs overhead reverberate clearly through the ceiling. But Wayne isn’t fazed or even distracted by the noise.
“I don’t even hear it,” he said, looking upward. “If there was a real game going on up there, it’d be really loud.”
By Beth Rickers , August 15, 2009
88 runners compete at 28th annual YMCA ‘Fun Run’
WORTHINGTON — On a beautiful late summer evening with Lake Okabena and the Worthington skyline as a backdrop, a total of 88 runners gathered Wednesday evening at Olson Park for the 28th annual YMCA “Fun Run,” sponsored by Sanford Regional Hospital.
By Les Knutson , August 06, 2009
YMCA construction proceeds
WORTHINGTON - Andy Johnson, director of the YMCA in Worthington, gives a tour of the new YMCA building still under construction June 3, 2009, at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College campus.
By DAILY GLOBE , June 03, 2009
BRIEF: YMCA hosting girls’ basketball camp
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Area YMCA is hosting a girls’ basketball camp June 15-19.
May 21, 2009
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