Lori has been part of the Y for just under 3 years, and it has quickly become a place her whole family uses too, including visiting family. While her daughters first came for swim lessons, Lori has made it her own through the Flex and Flow class, yoga, other group exercise classes, and plenty of time on the walking track.

One morning, she heard Cheryl suggest adding a little head support during class, so Lori brought a pillow for herself. Then she made one for a friend, then a few more friends, and before long she had sewn 50–60 homemade pillows for most of the class! Lori gives them away at no cost because she wants others to feel comfortable and included. “I look forward to the Y,” she says. “It’s a nice social thing to do. It’s a good environment and a good culture. I’d recommend it to anyone!”