Senior Adults

LIFEGAURD ON DUTY: JOE CRUSE

By Kathleen Bohman | January 23, 2023

“Everyone that steps into this pool is my responsibility,” says Southeastern Indiana YMCA Lifeguard, Joe Cruse. “Before I became a lifeguard, I thought it was mostly just sitting around, but after going through training and working at the Y, I take my job very seriously.” Cruse has been a swimmer all his life, participating in…

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Finding Strength: Rosetta Bennett

By Kathleen Bohman | June 25, 2022

Rosetta Bennett credits the Southeastern Indiana YMCA with helping her get her strength and endurance back. Fourteen years ago, the St. Leon resident was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She underwent 5 months of chemotherapy and 28 radiation treatments and had a mastectomy. “The following year I had reconstructive surgery. Five years after that,…

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Dining with Diabetes- March 26, April 2, 9, 16

By Tara Britton | March 20, 2019

Do you have issues with your blood sugar? Are you pre-diabetic, have diabetes or interested in helping a loved one with this medical diagnosis? The Purdue Extension Office is offering a 4 class series of informative diabetes classes. This fun and tasty program will teach you about making food choices and help you with diet…

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Trusts and Other Estate Planning Tools: Friday, November 3rd

By Kathleen Bohman | October 26, 2017

Attorney Lisa Dorrel will be doing a primer course on the estate options available in Indiana. In 2012, Indiana enacted the Transfer on Death Property Act.  In 2013, Indiana eliminated the inheritance tax. This means the rules of estate planning changed. If you created your will prior to 2012, it might be time for you to…

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Medicare & You: Tuesday, October 9, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

By Kathleen Bohman | September 24, 2017

Medicare Fair in the Conference Room Booths Open: 9:00-11:00 AM Presentation: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Representatives from insurance companies and from SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) will be coming to talk about Medicare  and choosing the right Medicare supplements. If you currently receive Medicare or will be joining in the next year, you should attend this…

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Coaches vs Cancer: Friday, March 17th at 6:00 PM

By Kathleen Bohman | March 3, 2017

Join us at Batesville Middle School for our annual Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Tournament Friday, March 17th. Doors open at 5:30 PM. First game, Batesville vs. St. Louis begins at 6:00 PM. Second game, Milan vs. YMCA/MMH, will begin after the first game. So come and cheer for your favorite team, enjoy family fun during…

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Why the Y? Because of members helping members.

By Kathleen Bohman | January 21, 2015

Y Member Lee Smith lost her regular form of transportation to the Y. Lee’s daughter Kathy reached out to Senior Adults/Volunteer Director Bonnie Pratt for help. Bonnie connected Lee with Rita Jaisle who now brings her to the Y. In daughter Kathy’s words, “Thank you for your thoughtfulness, time and energy in connecting my mom,…

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