STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
The Barren County Family YMCA in Glasgow will keep its main facility closed through Wednesday, Oct. 7, because of extensive smoke damage and continued remediation and cleaning after a fire, according to a press release from the Y. The plan is to reopen the main facility Thursday, Oct. 8.
The fire occurred in the facility’s cardio room in the early morning of Sept. 30. Several services will continue during the main facility’s closure, either in a separate section of the building or at other locations.
The childcare center will remain open during normal hours because it is in a separate section of the building, the release stated. Anyone needing to register for Fall Break should use the childcare entrance.
Senior meals will continue Monday through Wednesday as to-go meals. Pickup is at the childcare entrance from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Extreme Fitness has opened its doors to YMCA members while the main facility is closed, according to the YMCA. Group fitness classes will take place at First Christian Church, 1100 N. Race St. in Glasgow.
The class schedule includes Total Tone with Shani from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday begins with Functional Fit with Donita from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by Total Stretch with Terry from 9 to 10 a.m.
SilverSneakers is scheduled from 10:15 to 11 a.m. each of the three days, with Terry on Monday, Donita on Tuesday and Elizabeth on Wednesday.
The YMCA said its phone lines are not being monitored during the closure.
Key Facts
– The main facility will remain closed through Oct. 7.
– Reopening is planned for Oct. 8.
– Childcare continues during normal hours.
– Senior meal pickup is Monday-Wednesday, 11-11:30 a.m., at the childcare entrance.
– Extreme Fitness is welcoming YMCA members during the closure.
– YMCA fitness classes will meet at First Christian Church, 1100 N. Race St.
What’s Next:
The YMCA plans to reopen its main facility Thursday, Oct. 8, while remediation and cleaning continue during the closure.
