Copple Family YMCA Now Open

The YMCA of Lincoln, NE (www.ymcalincoln.org) recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the Grand Opening of their newest location, the Copple Family YMCA (8700 Yankee Woods Dr., Ste. B).

At the Ribbon Cutting held on April 28, invitees were welcomed by Y staff from across the association and provided the opportunity to see the new facility. Barb Bettin, President/CEO of the Lincoln YMCA, welcomed lifelong Y-supporter and donor Ed Copple to floor to share his Y story and soon the crowd was cheering in standing ovation. Also presenting was Leirion Gaylor Baird, City Council Representative; Don Mayhew, Lincoln Public Schools Board President; Don Hutchens, Lincoln YMCA Board Chair; Nick Cusick, Copple Family YMCA Campaign Co-Chair; Joey Hausmann, Hausmann Construction; and Wendy Birdsall, President of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

It was a momentous weekend for the Copple Family YMCA, culminating in a Community Open House event on April 30. With close to 2,000 guests in attendance on Sunday, the Y’s newest amenities were available to wellness seekers of all ages.

The 56,000-square-foot YMCA is adjacent to Marilyn Moore Middle School which opens this fall.