The Owensboro Family YMCA and Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County are hosting two public forums on Oct. 26 to discuss renovations regarding a potential merger between the two organizations.
The forums will be held at the YMCA at 900 Kentucky Parkway. The first will start at 11:30 a.m., while the second will begin at 5:30 p.m.
“Back in September, the Senior Center hosted two forums for the public to attend. The YMCA will be hosting two more opportunities for the community to learn details and to share their thoughts and opinions about the potential future collaboration between the Senior Center and the YMCA,” said John Alexander, YMCA President and CEO.
At the September forums, Senior Center members raised concerns about the transition while officials at both organizations broke down the details of the renovations.
The preliminary designs showcase approximately 11,000 square feet dedicated to the Senior Center, with 2,400 square feet of shared space with the Y — excluding the swimming pool and gymnasium. The current senior center facility is 22,000 square feet at 1650 West Second Street.
The proposed plans call for a 13,150-square-foot expansion onto the existing YMCA facility on Kentucky Parkway. Part of the renovation will include a kitchen, a courtroom, a large auditorium, and game rooms, among other spaces.
