It’s high energy at the Carl and Linda Grubb Family YMCA, but not just in the Zumba class. The energy is building for the open house and ribbon cutting set for 
Sunday.

The open house begins at 1 p.m. and the ribbon cutting will be at 3 p.m.

A few folks aren’t waiting for that ribbon cutting. The YMCA opened May 28.

Zumba instructor Karen Jones was surprised and pleased when 41 people showed up for the first class June 2. Zumba combines high-energy Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance steps and unique movements.

Walter Stanley called the class a “hoot,” and his wife Meg said, “It was easy, and something that anyone could do. It just kept you moving the whole time. I had a lot of fun.”

That excitement is not surprising for Executive Director David Pollock. “It has picked up each day since we opened May 28,” he said.

Sunday’s events hold excitement, too.

“Beginning at 1 p.m., guests can come in, tour the facility, work out and get information about the Y,” he said.

A full schedule of group classes such as yoga, kettlebell pump, sweat-shop and Triple Threat may be obtained online at www.grubbfamilyymca.org or at the front desk. YMCA members may attend group classes at no additional charge.

The facility features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a double basketball court, cardio machines, a cardio 
theater and a full range of weights.

After touring the facility June 2, Janice Spainhour and her dad, Barney Pierce, registered their membership.

“The Y offers so many great programs from children to seniors, and I am so glad that our little town is blessed to have a Christian-based center that focuses on mind, body and spirit,” said Spainhour. “I would like to tell people to come and see the wonderful new building, the state-of-the-art equipment and talk to the friendly and very helpful staff.”

For more information call, 861-7788.