As parents, or as grandparents, trying to do the best for our children and grandchildren, how do we help them navigate with so much turbulence and entitlement swirling around them? How do we teach our children empathy, good values and a strong work ethic? Continue Reading →
Bobby Walker
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PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Thanksgiving Feast for 300 is One Big Family
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Board of Directors, Alumni, and Greenwich First Responders love participating in this holiday to serve Club members. Some servers, such as Club alumni Police Chief Jim Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo, have made it a tradition to serve the children as they were served as members. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brooke Lombardo, Camryn Ferrara, Chris Winters, Christopher Wallace
Finance Champions Flex Their Money Muscles at Boys & Girls Club
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On Wednesday Greenwich United Way “Finance Champions” hosted a showcase & holiday bazaar at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bobby Walker, David Rabin, Deelia Wadsworth, Finance Champions, Nancy Kail.
PHOTOS: Many Happy Faces at the Boys & Girls Club 2019 Thanksgiving Feast
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Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Barry, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Chief James Heavey, Chris Winters, David Rabin
Vaping Health Crisis Discussed by Panel at Boys & Girls Club
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Dennis Bludnicki works for Liberation Programs out of GHS. He said at first teens say vaping helps relax them and make them able to focus. But as time goes on and they vape more, it takes on the opposite effect, making them anxious, have headaches, stomach aches and nausea. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Dennis Bludnicki, Fred Reisch, Greenwich High School, Livvy Floren
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Members Aim to Raise $25K for Aquatics at Swim-A-Thon!
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On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Boys & Girls Club members will swim with the community in hope to raise financial support for aquatic programs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Cristina Vittoria, Megan Sweeney, Ryan Accurso
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving 2018 Is One Big Family
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Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Brenda Brush, Cynthia Bowser, David Rabin
Fall Session of Boys Achieving More “BAM!” a Roaring Success
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Thirty-one 5th Grade Boys Participate in Jr League of Greenwich Outdoor Adventure program. The session, which filled within 48 hours of registration, was created by the Jr League of Greenwich to give boys the opportunity to practice respect, trust, communication and leadership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Parenting, BAM!, Bob DeAngelo, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Boys Achieving More, Camp Seton
BAM! Registration Open for Free Jr League of Greenwich Boys Adventure Program
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Bob D’Angelo from the Greenwich YMCA, Bobby Walker from the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, TJ Ramirez from ReachPREP, and the Greenwich Boy Scouts Council worked with the Junior League of Greenwich to design activities at Camp Seton including a “Survival Skills” workshop, a Low Ropes course and an “Amazing Race.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Bob D’Angelo, Bobby Walker, Boys Achieving More (BAM!), Camp Seton, Greenwich Boy Scouts Council, Greenwich Boys & Girls Club
Reminiscing at the First Annual Boys & Girls Club Alumni Reunion
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Boys & Girls Club alumni spanning the decades congregated on the lush fields of Camp Simmons on Friday night for the first annual alumni reunion. With the swimming pool sparkling in the background, and the tantalizing aromas of Chef Jeff’s pulled pork wafting over the picnic tables, alumni swapped stories dating back to the 1930s. Continue Reading →