Buena Vista YMCA Express

The Buena Vista YMCA Express staff want to wish the entire Buena Vista High School staff and students a wonderful 2026–2027 school year! 🎉

We’re grateful to have such a great partnership with our next-door neighbors and look forward to supporting your staff and students throughout the year.

Here’s to a school year filled with growth, connection, success, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💙

Have a GREAT school year, BV! 📚🙌

We loved welcoming Erik Servellon, Development and Communications Director for OneWorld Community Health Centers and YMCA of Greater Omaha Metro Board member, to the Buena Vista YMCA Express for an awareness tour last week.

From members building confidence with EGYM, to adults prioritizing their health, to seniors finding connection and community, the visit was a powerful reminder that the Y’s impact is best experienced in person.

What made the visit especially meaningful was the opportunity to share stories of members who have regained strength, confidence, and connection, both mentally and physically. As we celebrate 160 years of serving the metro, these moments matter.

Awareness tours bring our community closer to our mission, turning stories into experiences and strengthening the partnerships that help make our work possible.

Thank you, Erik, for spending time with us and for being part of the YMCA’s legacy of strengthening community!

🌿 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🌿

Wellness is about more than just working out—it’s about feeling comfortable, supported, and like you belong.

That’s what makes the Buena Vista YMCA so special. 💙 Unlike large gym facilities where you can feel like just another face in the crowd, here, you stand out—in the best way.

👋 Someone always greets you.
🤝 People get to know you.
💪 You can focus on your wellness without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed.

At Buena Vista, you’re part of a community. It’s a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while working toward a healthier, happier you.

You’re not just another member. You’re part of the Buena Vista family. 💙

🧩 Piece by Piece, We’re Building Community 🧩

Our puzzle table is hoppin! It has become so much more than a place to put together pieces—it’s become a place to connect.

For some of our members, it’s a chance to slow down, enjoy a mindful moment, and focus on a favorite hobby. For others, it’s a place to strike up a conversation, work together, and build new friendships one piece at a time.

We love seeing the laughter, teamwork, and connections happening around the puzzle table. Sometimes it’s the simple things that help make the Y feel like home.

Stop by, grab a piece, and join in the fun! 💙

💙One of the things we treasure most about the Buena Vista YMCA is that we are more than a place to work out—we are a community that cares for one another. 💙

Behind the smiles, the workouts, and the daily routines are real people carrying real joys, challenges, and seasons of life. One of the greatest privileges we have as a staff is being able to support our members, encourage one another, and pray for each other.

I’m grateful to be part of an environment where faith, compassion, and genuine care are woven into who we are. We don’t just show up for our members—we show up for each other. 🙏

Small Y. Big Hearts.

🎉 Buena Vista’s Birthday Bash EGYM Challenge is Here! 🎉

We’re celebrating Buena Vista’s birthday all month long with a challenge designed to help YOU stay consistent and get stronger!

From August 1–31, complete your EGYM workouts to earn activity points and track your progress throughout the month. 💪🎂

Every workout counts. Every point matters. Every time you show up, you’re investing in your strength, your health, and your future.

Celebrate another year of the Buena Vista YMCA by making August your strongest month yet!

🎈 Ready to take on the challenge? Let’s get moving!

💙 Small Y. Big Hearts. Strong Community.

💙 Hazel Update 💙

At almost 80 years old, Hazel continues to faithfully use our EGYM strength machines three days a week. Her consistency is an incredible reminder that it’s never too late to invest in your health.

Recently, Hazel underwent emergency surgery. Because she had spent 4 years building and maintaining her strength, she was able to recover well and get right back to doing what she loves—lifting weights at the Y.

As we age, strength training becomes more important than ever. It helps maintain muscle, improve balance, support bone health, and gives our bodies the resilience they need to recover from life’s unexpected challenges.

Hazel isn’t just working out—she’s investing in her independence and quality of life.

Way to go, Hazel! 💪 Your YMCA family is so proud of you, and you’re an inspiration to all of us.