MEDFORD, Ore. – A Rogue Valley Family YMCA member is celebrating an important milestone, while proving that age is just a number.
Bette Van Gasken, a Medford resident and beloved YMCA regular, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Jokingly, she says reaching the number doesn’t make her feel any different.
“Well, a day older, I guess. My daughter is my primary caregiver; she keeps me straight and narrow,” said Van Gasken.
A loyal YMCA member, she joined after retiring and has been active for 40 years.
Originally from Washington state, she and her daughter moved to the Rogue Valley five years ago…