balanced health series
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Ask the Advisor - exploring senior care options
First Thursday of each month
10:00-11:00 am
FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA BOARD ROOM
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.
PUMPKIN PLUNGE 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA
Jump in and pick your perfect pumpkin from our floating patch! Kids can splash, swim, and search, then take their pumpkin home to decorate. Stick around for open swim! Families are welcome to swim for the full session!
SESSION 1: Ages 8 & Under :: 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
(Parent must be in water with child)
SESSION 2: Ages 9-15 :: 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Fee: $5 Member / $15 Community Participant
Register by: October 15th!
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL EVENT & HAUNTED HALLWAY
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Hosted by: Fond du Lac Family YMCA and Boys & Girls Club
Location: Use entrances at either the Fond du Lac Family YMCA or Boys & Girls Club
Enjoy some family-friendly fun, and make lasting memories! While the event is free to attend, registration is appreciated to help us plan for all the fun.
--Walk through our spooky Haunted Hallway
- One Haunted House walkthrough per person; each attendee will receive a ticket at admission for the Haunted House
- Guests may choose either the Lights-On or Scary version
- Lights-On walkthrough is available at 5:30 pm only
--Trick-or-Treat, Crafts & Games
--Caramel Apples, popcorn & water available for purchase (Cash only)
--Wear your costumes and bring a trick-or-treat bag and join the fun!
REGISTER HERE (One per household)
Registration in advance is appreciated for planning purposes by Thursday, October 23rd at 12:00 pm. Anyone not preregistered may register at the door.
Festival Foods Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day- 8:00 am
FOND DU LAC HIGH SCHOOL
This annual event is meant to be fun for the whole family, not just seasoned athletes; perfect for anyone who wants to kick off Thanksgiving Day with a bit of exercise and a lot of fun!
Dates & Times for Bib and T-shirt Pick-up:
--Wednesday, November 26: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
--Thanksgiving Day: 6:30 am - 7:30 am