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 →
YMCA of Greenwich Announces New Director of Aquatics
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Greenwich YMCA, Puerto Rico
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
GHS Girl’s Empowerment Club Event at Greenwich YMCA Means Girl in Peru Goes to High School
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Greenwich High School students gathered at the YMCA of Greenwich to spin in support of girl’s education. Organized by the Greenwich High School Girl’s Empowerment Club, the proceeds went directly to support the club’s She’s the First scholar, Lisbeth H in Peru.
Joined by the YMCA’s own, Bob Deangelo and Heather Brown, the group enjoyed an hour of invigorating exercise with great music. The class was lead by enthusiastic spin instructor, Wendy Coleman. Continue Reading →