Helen Heying is Duneland Y Senior of the Month, October 2015

Helen_Heying_is_Duneland_Y_Senior_of_the-1Helen Heying has been named Duneland Family YMCA's Senior of the Month for September. The Y Senior Center offers fitness classes such as Silver Sneakers and Building Fit Friends and other entertainment opportunities for older active adults such as shared meals, movie days and board games. It offers older active adults the opportunity to cultivate friendships, sustain existing friendships and stay active in the community by promoting healthy living.

Helen was born on January 13, 1933, in Bangor, Wisconsin. She attended both elementary school and high school in Cashton, Wisconsin. Reading became a singular passion in elementary school and in high school sewing emerged as a singular skill and favorite activity. After her graduation from high school, she studied at LaCrosse State where she obtained her credentials as a Qualified Medical Assistant.

In 1954 she was married in Rockland, Wisconsin. After her marriage she became the mother of seven daughters and one son. Her children and their families are spread throughout the country in the states of New Mexico, Virginia, Illinois, and Indiana.

Reading and sewing still remain her singular passions. Two of her most precious memories are her visits to Ireland and Alaska. These two visits stimulated some singularly related reading, of course.

In 2002 surgery affected her life skills and activities. A factor in her recovery has been joining the Y Senior Exercise program where Nancy Zlamal has provided her a routine of skills to address her physical needs. In addition she treasures her connection with the other members of this program and the variety of related activities which are part of it. She feels the Y has added new dimensions to her life!

For more information about the Y's Senior Center, call 219-926-4204. The Duneland Family YMCA is a charitable nonprofit focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and is a United Way of Porter County Partner Agency.