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Exploring Senior Care Options
2026 Scheduled Dates: April 9, July 9, November 12
10:00-11:00 am
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Join Megan Bokath, Senior Care Advisor, CarePatrol, for an open Q&A session.
Megan is passionate about helping seniors and their families navigate home care, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. She’ll answer your questions about costs, availability, and other resources, easing concerns and guiding you toward safe, happy, and fulfilling living solutions.
No set agenda. You bring the questions, she brings the expertise.
urban pole walking
2026 Dates: February 12, March 12, April 23, May 21
10:30-11:30 am
WORKSHOP PRESENTER:Andrea Van Dyn Hoven,Director of Business Development for Morton Safety and Morton LTC
Discover the benefits of this fun, low-impact workout!
Led by certified Activator Pole Trainer Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, this class draws on years of experience working with individuals in both seated and standing formats. You’ll focus on strength, mobility, and dynamic balance using poles in a safe, supportive environment.
All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Please bring your poles to class if you have them.
Planning for Birth: Understanding Your Choices with Confidence
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Presenter: Laurice Snyder, Certified Birth Doula
This seminar is designed for pregnant people and their partners or support people who want clear, practical information about birth planning. Participants will learn what a birth plan is (and isn’t), along with how it functions as a communication and decision-making tool.
The session covers birth setting options, comfort and medical pain-management approaches, roles of the birth support team, and major decision points during labor and birth. We will also review immediate postpartum care, newborn procedures, and feeding options using evidence-based, non-judgmental information.
By the end of class, participants will know how to create a simple, flexible birth plan and how to discuss their preferences with their care provider using informed-choice tools.
Understanding trigger point dry needling
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER:Kyle Borowitz, OTR, MPT, CHT, CEO Back in Action Rehabilitation
Back in Action Rehabilitation is hosting an educational presentation at the Fond du Lac YMCA to help the community better understand dry needling, a modern, evidence-based treatment used to reduce pain, improve movement, and speed up recovery. This talk will explain what dry needling is, how it works, and how it differs from acupuncture. We’ll discuss common conditions it’s used for, what a treatment session feels like, and who may benefit from it. The presentation is designed for the general public and requires no medical background. Perfect for: YMCA members, active adults, athletes, desk workers, and anyone dealing with muscle tightness, pain, or limited mobility.
diabetes prevention 101
Thursday, March 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Presenter: Chrissy Boe, Senior Community Wellness Coordinator
Nearly one in three adults 65 and older have diabetes. The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented. Join Network Health wellness coordinators to learn more.