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Broaden Your Horizons

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Join the club and broaden your horizons with the discussions.  Books will be provided and the group will meet once a month at the Eastside Y on the 2nd Wed. of the month, for 3 months at 6:30 p.m..  Free to members and the community.  Limited class size.  Sign up required.  

 

Don’t Miss Monthly Game Day

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Don’t Miss The Downtown Y Monthly Game Day…  Bingo, Cards and Fun!  Click Here For More Details.

Make It A Play Date

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Join The Downtown Y for our Monthly Game Day.  There will be cards, bingo and fun.  Click Here For More Details.

Hat & Glove Collection

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Let’s Work Together to collect NEW hats & gloves for the women and children in our community.

Bring your donation to the Bayfront Convention Center during the For Women Only Expo, and RECEIVE $2 OFF your admission. Can’t come? Drop your donation in the bin in the Y lobby. All items will be paired with a winter coat collected by Coats for Kids and Connoisseur Media and donated to the Interfaith Ministries for distribution to kids and families in our community.

More information here.

 

Walks/Runs of Erie County

Monday, August 29th, 2011

This list is constantly being updated by the Erie County Department of Health.  Check back frequently.

http://ecdh.org/physical-activity.php/Walk-Runs-Directory/40/2144/466/1503

Nominate a Girl for the Girls of Merit Recognition

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Tell us about young girls in your life that make a difference – the special things they do, their thoughtfulness, their accomplishments and more.  10 young girls will be honored at the Girls of Merit luncheon, a part of the Erie Times News Girls World Expo on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Bayfront Convention Center.

Download a nomination form here.

12,000 Meals Served through YMCA of Greater Erie

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

More than 12,000 meals were served to youth this summer as a result of the YMCA of Greater Erie’s Summer Foods Program.  Thank you to the Erie Housing Authority, the City of Erie and the Walmart Foundation for their support of this program.  Read an article as reported in the Erie Times News.

Annual Fishing Derby Winners

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Congratulations to the following youth for their participation in Camp Sherwin’s annual Fishing Derby.

Ages 3-5
Kaleb Nickson, 13 inches
Brady Black, 1 fish

Ages 6-7
Cody Sterrett, 10.5 inches
Keaton Fiddler, 7.5 inches
Latrell Henderson, 7.5 inches
Kellan Fiddler, 5 fish
Anthony Schiller, 1 fish
Jamarian Jackson, 1 fish

Ages 8-9
Syerra Marzka, 13.5 inches
Kenny Nickson, 7 inches
Blakelee Saylor, 6 inches
Alec Dennis, 3 fish

Ages 10-11
Kalayziah Gore, 14.5 inches
Gwendalyn Buntman, 14 inches
Jasmine Koch, 8 inches
Jacob Cesnick, 4 fish

Ages 12-15
Marian Bowersox, 15 inches
Dylan Marzky, 14.75 inches
Joe Stafford, 14 inches
Jared Stewart, 14 inches
Dayon Heirlelberg, 3 fish

Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

The YMCA of Greater Erie will be offering flu shot clinics open to the public.  The clinic is administered by the Erie Center on Health & Aging. Cost is $30 for flue and $65 for pneumonia.  Cash or check accepted.  Remember to bring your insurance card.  Silversneakers membership are eligible for a flu shot at no additional cost.

To learn more, visit www.dontlettheflubugyou.com

Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Downtown Y

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
County Y

Friday, Oct. 7, 2011
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Eastside Family Y

Monday, Oct. 17
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Glenwood Park Y

Free Meals & Activities for Kids

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Free meals available for all children 2-18 years old when school is out through Aug. 20.  No application or registration required.  Activities include playground games, board games, arts/crafts, wacky water fun and more.  A community outreach program of the YMCA of Greater Erie.

Sponsored by the City of Erie, Housing Authority of the City of Erie and Walmart.

Download locations & hours.

 

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