04/09/2026
At 100 years old… and still making waves. We love Rose, who just retired from our YMCA.
This inspiring story from Northeast Ohio Thrive highlights what it truly means to live a life of purpose, resilience and connection.
For the YMCA, this is exactly what we strive to support every day: helping individuals strengthen spirit, mind and body while fostering a true sense of well-being and belonging across generations.
Take a moment to read this incredible story.
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Rose Marra Scotland just announced her retirement at the age of 100. She has been an arthritis water fitness instructor for the past 20 years at Hillcrest Family YMCA in Lyndhurst. You got that right. Rose was certified to become an aquatics instructor at the age of 80. She shares her secrets of vib...