YMCA
Editorial: Let's get moving on city facilities
Now that the new Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and City of Worthington Aquatics Center has opened its doors, there’s another Y-related issue at hand: the future of its old location on 11th Street.By Daily Globe , November 19, 2009
Stingrays open season in Austin
AUSTIN — Oliver Wolyniec had a great start to his swimming season.November 11, 2009
Finally, YMCA is open 
Hundreds gather for ribbon cutting ceremonies at new YMCAWORTHINGTON —- It was a very long time coming. The Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and City of Worthington Aquatics Center was more than a decade in the making. More than one person thought they’d never see the day.
By Laura Grevas , November 02, 2009
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
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Out with the Old Y, In with the New Y
Being a reporter sometimes seems like the best job in the world, because occasionally I get to experience things most people never get to do, like flying in a
1944: YMCA Center to Open Soon
Dirty Words
As I was heading into the locker room prior at the YMCA to my daily swim Tuesday, I accidentally let slip a dirty word. "I'm so glad we're back to _____ hours," I said, merrily swinging my bag back and forth. The two nice people at the counter turned and stared at me as if I had gone star
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 3, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Why Ask Y?
I haven't mentioned going to the Worthington YMCA for a long time, but I do still go and swim every single weekday, unless I have an appointment over the noon hour. Today I tried on a dress that hasn't fit for a while, and shock! it actually fit. I wore it to work, to the bemusement of my coworke
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Aug 4, 2009 at 1:16 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Healthiest Fat Girl in Worthington?
The title of this blog is what I was aiming to be when I started going to the YMCA to swim every day, and while I don't think I'm quite there yet, I am getting better. My arms are thinner and my lower legs and arms are actually exhibiting muscle tone. They haven't done that for a long, long time, p
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jun 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Malfunctioning Goggles? No.
As soon as I got into the pool today, I realized something was wrong with my goggles, because the water wasn't as clear as usual. Actually, it turned out that there wasn't anything wrong with my goggles at all. It was just new water in the pool, making the water look a bit murkier. I was surprised
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on May 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Guess What I Found!
Guess what I found! That's right, I found the black swimming cap that I'd lost.
Of course, that means that I now own three swimming caps
Floating in Nothingness Forever
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Apr 21, 2009 at 3:34 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!
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