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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

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

GHS Cardinal Fit Club Gives Students a Taste of Boxing, Courtesy Greenwich YMCA

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On Friday, the Cardinal Fit Club, in collaboration with the YMCA, organized a ‘Back to School Boot Camp’ event during lunch block in the Greenwich High School Student Center. According to Reese Ochoa, a senior in the Cardinal Fit Club, the club is dedicated to help kids stay in shape with through events like the one on Friday and from occasional guest speakers with topics including nutrition for athletes. Last year the club partnered with Green & Tonic. During lunch shifts, students sampled smoothies, including “The Warrior,” made from made from coconut water, kale, spinach and banana. Also, a visual demonstration drove home the amount of processed sugar added to several popular drinks. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, Brad Stroble, Cardinal Fit Club, Delaney Roth, Greenwich High School, Greenwich YMCA