Sal DeAngelo, who will turn 98 on July 26, shared nearly a century’s worth of memories this week. Continue Reading →
Celebrating a Century in Greenwich with Sal DeAngelo
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Greenwich Together Issues Statement against Racism
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“We stand ready to do the work to end injustice and systemic racism in our country and community. We are committed to challenging ourselves to understand and correct any inequities we may discover as we collaborate to improve the health of our entire community and gain a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We are committed to speaking up and acting together to end the violence and mistreatment of all ethnic and religious minorities so that all people, particularly our youth, have healthy futures.” – Greenwich Together Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Brunswick School, Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, Community Centers Inc., Family Centers, Global Health Systems, Greenwich Academy
Open Arts Alliance Summer Stage Sizzles Inside the YMCA Greenwich
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Open Arts Alliance Open Arts Alliance summer stage campers participated in a two week workshop that culminated in a performance Jungle Book Kids. The group brought in outside talent to work with the children on singing, dancing and acting.
The two week summer intensive has met weekdays from 10:00-2:30pm and the show is set for Friday at 6:00pm (Break a leg!) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Alexis Killeen, Ben Walker, Bryn Kummell, Greenwich High School, Greenwich YMCA, Hale McSharry, Open Arts Alliance
YMCA of Greenwich Announces New Director of Aquatics
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The new Director of Aquatics will oversee all aquatic programming in both the YMCA’s 50 meter Olympic Swimming Pool and Warm Water Pool. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich YMCA, Laurie Houseknecht
The Bridge Playing at YMCA Greenwich is Perfectly Polite Indeed
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“You don’t want to join a group and have your partner screaming at you for making a mistake. The goal here is to learn. There are times someone will make a wrong bid, and people will allow the person to re-bid, based on advice and discussion. It’s a learning forum and a chance to play.” – John Friel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Dean Goss, Frank Crocker, Greenwich YMCA, Jace Jacobson, John Friel, Perfectly Polite Bridge Group
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
Greenwich Marlins Diving Team Shows What It Takes to Compete
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Greenwich YMCA Marlins Diving Team recently headed to Nationals, hoping to win some events and stay mentally tough with the sport. Diver Carolina Sculti, who has won past championships, has been integral to the team’s great feats. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Sports, Bob DeAngelo, Greenwich YMCA, Marlins
Three Time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Runs Swim Clinic at YMCA Greenwich
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The event was held in the YMCA pool, where Gaines answered questions, took part in an honorary medal ceremony, and held a short swim clinic for the children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: People & Culture, Sports, Bob DeAngelo, Greenwich YMCA, Karen Cohn, Olympics, rowdy gaines, swimming
Greg Loomis: Building Confidence, Fitness and Skills through Boxing at YMCA Greenwich
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Greg Loomis said he was never a great athlete and was 80 lbs overweight. It wasn’t til he took up boxing in his early 20s that his life turned around. Now he shares his passion at the YMCA of Greenwich, helping kids, teens and adults get fit, gain confidence and learn self defense. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, "Lightning", Greenwich YMCA, Greg Loomis
YMCA of Greenwich Early Learning Center Runs Disaster Relief Drive to Benefit Puerto Rico
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Parents, children, and YMCA employees worked together on the effort, collecting items identified as “highest need.” Continue Reading →