A year ago, stepping into the weight room felt intimidating for Lexington Middle School teacher and coach Kasey Lamborn. Like many people beginning a fitness journey, she wasn’t sure how to use the equipment or where to start. In August 2025, Kasey signed up for the Orthman Community YMCA’s Women & Weights class, hoping to
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The Orthman Community YMCA and Lexington Regional Health Center share a common goal: helping the community live healthier lives. Through a growing partnership, the two organizations work together on a variety of programs throughout the year, including Coffee & Conversations health education sessions, adaptive programming for children and families, homeschool electives, and the annual Turkey
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At the YMCA, youth sports are about more than learning the rules of the game—they’re about building confidence, character, and community. Each season, YMCA programs rely on volunteer coaches to make these experiences possible across football, volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, and baseball. This basketball season, two young leaders—Deandre Ihde and Feliciana Deleon—are stepping
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When members walk into a YMCA Group Exercise class, they expect to move their bodies. What they don’t expect is the friendship, encouragement, and confidence they’ll discover along the way. Free for members, Group Ex classes—whether cycling, yoga, Zumba, HIIT, or strength training—are about so much more than just burning calories. They are about connection,
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Since the Orthman Community YMCA opened its doors in October 2014, it has been a symbol of health, community, and personal growth for many, including long-time members Darrell and Sally Leu. Their story is a testament to the significant influence of the YMCA, which has become an integral part of their daily lives. THE JOURNEY
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If you stop by the YMCA on a weekday morning, you’ll likely see two familiar faces on the indoor track — Robert Bogart and Chris Smith, walking side by side. For them, the Y is more than a place to work out — it’s where health, friendship, and community come together. Starting with a Goal Robert had been
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When she couldn’t participate in fun activities on vacation, Blanca Manzo of Lexington decided it was time to make a change in her health.
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