Kosciusko Community YMCA will start spring classes April 8 with classes running through May 26. Classes in youth development will include sports classes for preschoolers, swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes that promote the healthy living aspect of the YMCA will include group exercise classes at both the Smith Street and North Webster branches, classes for older adults and water aerobics in both the warm water and lap pools. All group exercise, cycling and water aerobics classes are now included with a YMCA membership. Registration for these classes starts Monday for YMCA members and March 25 for everyone and can take place at the North Webster or the Smith Street branch or online at www.kcymca.org In partnership with the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, the YMCA will host sensational cessation to help adult tobacco users quit the habit, using a diet and exercise program. The class will be April 10 to May 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Stacy Thomas with any questions at 574-269-9622. IU Health Goshen Hospital will partner with the YMCA to offer free type two diabetes risk assessments for children age 5 to 18 to determine if the child is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If your child is overweight or has a family history of diabetes, come learn what you can do to lower your child’s risk and keep your family healthy. The test is free April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The YMCA will offer American Heart Saver First Aid Training to train people to be able to recognize the signs and respond quickly and appropriately in the case of an emergency. The class includes a student book and two-year certification. Classes will be April 23 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. or May 21 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual YMCA Ladies Fashion Show will be at Center Lake Pavilion May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The show will feature clothes from Carson’s. There will be lunch and door prizes.
