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A YMCA thank you
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Photo courtesy of the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA
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Kevin Fitzgerald, owner of Central Connecticut Tire, right, receives from Tracy Misluk, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA camp director, a piece of artwork created by Y campers. Fitzgerald has been a longtime contributor to the Strong Kids Campaign, which helps fund programs for families in the community such as Camp Wheeler.
YMCA offers strategies to beat holiday stress
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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.
YMCA challenges public to 12 Days of Fitness
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The Board of Managers Activate America Committee has developed an incentive program for the Plainville community called the 12 Days of Fitness.
Wheeler "Here We Grow" visits Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery
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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.
YMCA offering camps for many interests
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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.
Petit receives honor for community dedication
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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.
Student to receive honors as a woman in leadership
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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.
Family fun
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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.
YMCA introduces new free swim program for first-graders
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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.
YMCA plans Healthy Kids Day
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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.
