YMCA
By By Shawn Fongemie, Special to The Citizen
Posted Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 1:45pm
One of the best stress relievers is daily exercise. Exercise benefits both your physical and emotional status. It's easy to rationalize that there just isn't enough time to work it in, especially during the holidays. But by doing so, you will actually have more energy to get through those hectic days.
Posted Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:01am
The Board of Managers Activate America Committee has developed an incentive program for the Plainville community called the 12 Days of Fitness.
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Photo courtesy of Wheeler Regional Family YMCA
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Wheeler Regional Family YMCA program, "Here We Grow" development daycare classes took a field trip to a local business, Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery, on Aug. 26. The staff at the business were wonderful with the children and served up ice cream.
Posted Monday, June 22, 2009 - 1:38pm
The counselors and staff at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., Plainville, are busy getting ready for a summer of fun and friendship at YMCA Camp Wheeler. The YMCA is offering a full calendar of summer programs for campers entering grades 1 through 8.
Posted Monday, May 4, 2009 - 3:14pm
William A. Petit Sr., of Plainville, received the 2008 Robert C. Knox Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award at the YMCA of Greater Hartford annual meeting on April 21, the YMCA of Greater Hartford’s highest honor recognizing volunteers. The award honors the memory of the late Robert C.
Posted Monday, April 27, 2009 - 10:30pm
Plainville High School senior, Brandy Guarda, is among those people being honored at 13th biennial Women in Leadership luncheon, hosted by the YWCA New Britain. The event will be held Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, Mulberry Street, Plantsville.
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Photo courtesy of Wheeler Regional Family YMCA
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Wheeler YMCA members and families stay active at Wheeler Regional Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day event. The day was designed around ways families can keep themselves and their children healthy and put play in their day. “This is one of our many initiatives to keep health and wellness in the forefront of our community’s mind,” said Shawn Fongemie, membership and marketing director.
Posted Friday, April 10, 2009 - 8:12pm
The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA has announced First WAVE, a free swim program for all first-graders in Plainville. Lessons will be taught at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, and are funded through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and major sponsorship from Farmington Savings Bank.
Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:46pm
The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., in Plainville will join more than 1,700 YMCAs nationwide by presenting the 18th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Photo courtesy of Wheeler Regional Family YMCA
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Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., kicks off its annual Strong Kids Campaign with its 4th annual cycle-a-thon. YMCA members, Patty Fagan, Erin Tragash, Joanne Croal and Cari Sataline cycled for two hours raising money to send children to YMCA camp.
