FOREVERW
JANUARY 2026
FOREVERWELL is a program for the active ager - our goal is to ® bring new events, extracurriculars, and clubs just for you!
UpcomingEvents
Potluck
January 20
11:15 - 11:45 am
Dawson Lounge - Fercho Y
January 30
11:15 - 11:45 am
Conference Room- Schlossman Y
Bringadishtoshareduringthis PotluckSocialGathering!
Duringtheevent,Karen Mathison,VPofFinancial Development,willshareabout themissionoftheY highlightingitspurpose,values, andtheimpactithasinour community.Thisisagreat opportunitytolearnmore,ask questions,andconnect!
Book Club
January 13
9:30 - 10 am
Dawson Lounge - Fercho YMCA
Wewilldiscuss“TheFrozen River“byArielHawhon.Allare welcome,evenifyouhaven't finishedthebook.
February’sbookis“TheQuiet Librarian”byAllenEskens
MemberS
& Jeff Stoen
Meet YMCA Members of ten years, Pam and Jeff who celebrated forty years of marriage this past June. Their story began at Concordia College, where the two college students crossed paths without knowing how deeply their lives would later intertwine. After graduation, they made their home in Ada, Minnesota, where they spent many meaningful years building careers, and raising two children. Health, family & community has been central to their lives and these values are modeled in their adult children as a guide today.
Pam and Jeff firmly believe that once they’ve completed a workout, the rest of their day is set up for success. Exercise shapes their mindset, and guarantees the day to unfold in the best possible way. For them, the YMCA began as a place to exercise has grown into a community of friendships and encouragement made possible by the YMCA Group Fitness Instructors & Classes. Pam enjoys YOGA, CORE, BODYPUMP, and Cycling Classes. While Jeff’s workout routine reflects both strength and cross-training. He participates in Cycle, BODYPUMP, Lap Swimming/Water Aerobics and lifting weights in the gym. Together as a couple, they remain active with a game of racquetball or a round of golf
Pam & Jeff give back to the communities that have shaped their lives. Jeff is an umpire for a multitude of NCAA Women’s fast-pitch softball games, high school, as well as USA Softball Summer/Fall, giving back to the sport and supporting young athletes. Pam in her spare time volunteers twice a week, sharing her time and compassion for Love of Dogs and the Red River Zoo.
Outside of the YMCA, Pam and Jeff share a love for travel and music. They travel internationally at least once a year and make five to six trips within the U.S.A. often visiting Arizona, California and the East Coast. Concerts are a passion as well, they’ll plan entire trips around seeing their favorite band or artist such as the Rolling Stones and The Who.
For anyone new to the YMCA or beginning their fitness journey, Pam and Jeff encourage stepping into a group fitness class. These classes create an instant sense of community, where participants feel welcomed and supported from day one. For Pam and Jeff, connections with the group fitness team and members is what makes health and wellness sustainable, meaningful and truly life-changing.
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Pam
January 27
11:05 am Fercho Y Youth Center
January 16 11:05 am Schlossman Y Community Room
Creating a vision board involves collaging images, words, and symbols from magazines that represent what you hope to achieve or experience in the year ahead. It is a creative and reflective process and allows you to consider what truly matters to you.
Program
Offerings:
FOREVERWELL FITNESS
Jan 5 - Mar 25
Fercho YMCA Fitness Center Mon & Wed 9 - 10 am
Enjoy a small-group program to help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility! Gain knowledge and comfort in the Fitness Center by taking it at a gradual pace, explaining expectations of each piece of equipment, specific fitting to each machine, small group workouts, and more!
COMMIT TO FIT
Scan your YMCA360 Barcode 26+ times in the month of January and be entered to win an APPLE WATCH! You will also have chances to win fun prizes throughout the challenge!
Other ways to get entries: Refer a friend to join the YMCA = 3 Entries (referral must join in the month of January).
Share your company information via business card drop or online form (http://www.ymcanorthernsky.org/corporatememberships) = 2 Entries.
Bring a friend to try the Y (use one of your 6 guest passes or a discounted day pass!) = 1 Entry (limited to 1 guest per day).
Check-In’s must be made with your digital YMCA360 barcode to be counted. Valid at all YMCA Northern Sky locations.
Book Club Books:
Join us monthly for book club. All are welcome, even if you haven’t finished the book. We meet monthly from 9:30-10:00 am in Dawson Lounge at the Fercho Y Branch.
January13
February10
March10
FREE for Members ages 55+ Registration Open!
“The Frozen River“ by Ariel Hawhon
“The Quiet Librarian” by Allen Eskens
“West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
Bingo & Bagels
January 23 | 11:05 am
Conference Room- Schlossman Y
January 15 | 9:30 am
Dawson Lounge- Fercho Y
Joinustoplaybingowithbagels andcreamcheese.Havefunby winningprizes,andenjoyinga snack.
A Gracious Gift of Giving Back!
Travel Club
January 23
11:15 - 11:45 am
Dawson Lounge- Fercho YMCA
Join us for a presentation about from Don Buegel. Don will share photos from a 2022 motorbike trip around Scotland, including Isle of Skye and Orkney Islands, and England.
Irn Bru, Scottish soft drink and Sticky Toffee Pudding, a delightful dessert will be provided!
Aquatic exercise participants met for their annual Christmas Party. The room was filled with joy, fellowship and generosity. Members enjoyed an assortment of shared desserts while spending time socializing and celebrating the season together. Everyone in attendance was entered into festive giveaways, adding to the fun of the morning. Through gathering, money was raised and thoughtfully divided to support meaningful causes: one portion was donated to YMCA Childcare to help provide diapers & wipes for families in need, and the other portion was given to Bea Johnk to support the ministry of her artwork, which is being shared across eight continents as well as locally within the FargoMoorhead police officers, firefighters, and in prisons.
PuzzleoftheMonth
To solve the puzzle find 15 differences between the two images.
FOREVERWELL Events Calendar
*National Popcorn Day! Fercho Potluck Fercho Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
Fercho Y 9 - 10 am New Year Vision Board Fercho Y 11:05 am
Bingo & Bagels Fercho Y 9:30-10 am *National Bagel Day! New Year Vision Board Schlossman Y 11:05 am
Bagels
Fercho Y 11:15 - 11:45 am
Schlossman Potluck Schlossman Y 11:05 AM
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