COMMUNITY NEED

Beyond providing a place for fitness and sports activities, people need a community hub where they can come together for conversation and collaboration. Social interactions are vital for a person’s wellbeing. Each day, our active older adults enjoy exercise and socialization. Similarly, teen connections reinforce positive mental health and an overall sense of belonging. Parents will also enjoy this new comfortable environment where they can “hang out” while their kids are in youth programs.

REINFORCING SUPPORT NETWORKS

For decades, the Green County Family YMCA has provided a healthy and safe environment for Green County residents to interact and stimulate their brains and remain socially engaged. The Community Room will regularly be open to members for relaxation, games, small group conversations, or study space. At other times, the room may be utilized for structured YMCA programming or reserved by local community partners to offer the Green County community a broad range of resources.

FEATURES

• Pool table, Foosball table, Board games
• TV for watching sport events or family friendly movies
• Plenty of “hangout” space for reading a book, playing cards, or having a conversation
• Study zones for school work or laptop work
• Comfortable couches and a relaxing environment for conversation
• Little library
• Charging stations
• Structured teen leadership programming
• Programmatic space for community partners and service organizations

“Sometimes after class, before heading home or running errands, I just want a place where I can chat with my friends or play an occasional card game.”
     — YMCA Member & SilverSneakers Participant