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YMCA SOUTHCOAST 18 S Water Street New Bedford MA 02740 February 2016 ymcasouthcoast.org
A newsletter for members, volunteers and supporters of the Y
SPECIAL REMINDERS Visit ymcasouthcoast.org for a list of special events and details happening across the Association Mardi Gras February 27th at the New Bedford YMCA
Annual Campaign Kick Off March 8, 2016
Easter Egg Hunts & Breakfasts Special activities happening at the branches
BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE New Y Branch Opens in Swansea
The newest Y in Swansea, the Stoico/FIRSTFED YMCA, is now open and happily serving over 1700 members. New Year’s resolutions are being accomplished—families are becoming closer by spending quality family time together—and everyone is getting healthier each and every day. The new Y employees hear laughter and engaging conversations all day long and are witnessing tears as children are pried away from the Play Adventure Center. Enthusiasm and facility usage are so high that more fitness equipment is being added to accommodate everyone. Besides the state-of-the-art Wellness Center and breathtaking aerobic studios the Ropes Challenge Course has just been installed with a towering climbing wall and a zip-line spanning the entire soccer field. The indoor walking track is quite popular and outside, the ¾ mile walking trail is completed.
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Healthy Kids Day April 30, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE • Message from our CEO • Branch Spotlights • Summer Day Camp • Healthy Kids Day • Weddings by the Sea • My Y is Every Y Program • Member Referral Program • Health & Wellness • Annual Campaign 2016