YMCA of Greater Erie, PA » Community Development http://www.ymcaerie.org To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:26:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Broaden Your Horizons http://www.ymcaerie.org/2012/01/broaden-your-horizons/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2012/01/broaden-your-horizons/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:08:01 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=8118 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.  

 

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]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/10/make-it-a-play-date/feed/ 0 Hat & Glove Collection http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/09/hat-glove-collection/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/09/hat-glove-collection/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:22:35 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=6754 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.

 

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/09/hat-glove-collection/feed/ 0 Walks/Runs of Erie County http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/walksruns-of-erie-county/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/walksruns-of-erie-county/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:35:59 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=6626 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

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Download a nomination form here.

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/nominate-a-girl-for-the-girls-of-merit-recognition/feed/ 0 12,000 Meals Served through YMCA of Greater Erie http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/12000-meals-served-through-ymca-of-greater-erie/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/12000-meals-served-through-ymca-of-greater-erie/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:53:39 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=6594 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.

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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

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/annual-fishing-derby-winners/feed/ 0 Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/flu-shot-clinics-scheduled/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/flu-shot-clinics-scheduled/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:12:56 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=6542 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

]]> http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/08/flu-shot-clinics-scheduled/feed/ 0 Free Meals & Activities for Kids http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/06/free-meals-activities-for-kids-2/ http://www.ymcaerie.org/2011/06/free-meals-activities-for-kids-2/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:29:58 +0000 troche http://www.ymcaerie.org/?p=6169 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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