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ChildWatch Update
3/5/2010
Nordonia Hills YMCA
Please note our new Child Watch Hours! Child Watch will be located in the Multipurpose (Ocasek) Room.
Wed, Thurs, & Sat. 9:00-10:15am
Mon. & Wed. 6:15-7:30 pm
YMCA & Future Fitness Club in the News
1/22/2010
Akron Beacon Journal Features Future Fitness Club at Green Family YMCA Dr. Troy Smurawa, a sports medicine physician at Akron Children's Hospital, says his dream is coming true. Kids are improving their fitness with the Future Fitness Club and PE programs at the Green Family YMCA, Riverfront YMCA, Canal Square YMCA and the Voris Community Learning Center.
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Jackson Teens Saddle Up
1/22/2010
Jackson Teens Saddle Up for Camp Y-Noah Camp Y-Noah's Teen Saddle Club members made a trip to Big Dee's Tack Shop to round up supplies needed by the horses and stables. The teens sponsored several fundraising events earlier in the year to raise the money.
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Riverfront Front Page of COMMUNITY in Akron Beacon Journal
1/12/2010
Kindergarten Enrichment Makes a Splash at Falls YMCA The Akron Beacon Journal featured Riverfront YMCA's Kindergarten Enrichment on the front page of the COMMUNITY section.
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Heritage Herald Newsletter V3 I1
9/1/2009
Featured Article: Hearts Heard by the Heritage Club As a Heritage Club Member you know you’re making a difference. You see how your support benefi ts families with mission-driven programs. You hear that your gifts send kids to camp. You feel the impact that your generosity has left on those around you. You believe in the YMCA mission and value it for each of your own reasons. Thank you for choosing to strengthen the YMCA and make it possible to share it with those that may not otherwise have the opportunity.
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Riverfront 10th Re-Grand Opening
8/21/2009
Riverfront YMCA
Celebrates Anniversary
Jill Kolesar and the staff and volunteers of the RFY celebrated the 10th anniversary of the re-opening of the Riverfront YMCA. Hundreds of people came to hear live music, eat food, play games and generally have a great time right outside the Meadows Family Activity Center overlooking Broad Blvd. The YMCA added 27,000 square feet of program space. This YMCA has been serving the children and families of Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding communities since 1948.
Canal Square Golf Outing Scores Hole-In-One for Partners With Youth!
7/24/2009
The Akron Handball Club held its annual golf outing at the Maplecrest Golf Course and had enough teams (18) for a shotgun start! It was a great day for golf, and an even greater day for the YMCA's Partners With Youth Campaign. This event will help Canal Square raise about $80,000 this year for its annual fundraising campaign. As a part of our goal to build strong kids, strong families, strong communities, this event supports the YMCA in its efforts to make programs and membership available to all. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify.
Day Camp Kickball Competition
6/26/2009
The Canal Square YMCA tied the Firestone Park YMCA in their first annual Day Camp Kickball Competition! Congratulations to both Day Camps as it was a hard fought draw!
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Day of Action at Canal Square
6/19/2009
The Canal Square YMCA took part in the United Way's annual Day of Action. In coordination with the Salvation Army, JumpStart sent 7 volunteers to help Canal Square deep clean the 2nd floor locker rooms and pool deck. In addition to that, the volunteers also prepared and served lunch to 55 kids in our Day Camp. A special thanks to JumpStart for helping us with this project!
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YMCA Closed for 4th of July
6/12/2009
The Akron Area YMCA will be closed on the 4th of July in observance of Independence Day.
Early Bird Registration for 2009-10 School Year
6/4/2009
Remember to sign up your child for School Aged Child Care for the 2009-10 school year. The registration fee will be waived if you sign up before school is out....so you better hurry!
Annual Golf Outing Registration Now Open!
6/4/2009
Register now for the Canal Square Annual Golf Outing on July 24th, 2009!
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Canal Square Overnighter is Success!
6/1/2009
The Canal Square YMCA hosted its annual overnighter and was filled to capacity at 50 kids! Ages ranging from 5-12 years old participated in fun activities, swimming, and enjoyed fellowship during the lock-in. A big thanks to the Canal Square Program Directors for organizing a great evening of fun!
Canal Square Summer Hours
5/19/2009
Beginning on 5-23-09, the Canal Square YMCA will be switching to summer hours. We will also be closed on Memorial Day, May 25th.
Mon. - Fri. 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat. 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun. (closed)
Applebee's dining to donate
5/13/2009
Dining to Donate the Applebee's in Wadsworth. Wednesday, May 13 from 11am-9pm. Bring the flyer [under downloads] and enjoy fun, fellowship and friends! For more information, call the Medina County YMCA at 330-725-3098.
Spring T-Ball and soccer
2/15/2009
Youth Sports T-Ball and Soccer Registration
Call today and register for Spring T-Ball and Indoor Soccer.
T-ball: Ages 4 - 6 (Includes jersey and 10 game season)
Members: $40
Non-members $50Contact Derek Mercer at (330) 923-9622 or
DerekM@akronymca.org for more information
Friday @ 5 Auction Results
2/12/2009
Our Friday@5 Oral & Silent Auction was a big success. Our event took place at Portage Country Club and raised a net profit of $36,408! These profits go directly toward our Partners With Youth Annual Giving Campaign. If you did not get a chance to participate in thie year's auction, you can still donate to our Canal Square Partners With Youth Campaign by clicking here.
Summer Day Camp Registration
1/16/2009
Summer Day Camp Registrion Begins February 16th, 2009
Nordonia Hills Newsletter
1/13/2009
Have you always wondered why you are the last to hear about the exciting things going on at the Y? Well wonder no more, sign up today to join the Nordonia Hills Newsletter and get monthly updates on all the latest classes, program offerings, member events and more! Sign up today and be a part of something special!
2009-2010 Preschool Registration
1/7/2009
Registration for the 2009-2010 preschool begins March 2, 2009
Heritage Herald Newsletter V2 I1
7/1/2007
Featured Article: How Will You Be Remembered? For decades, The Akron Area YMCA has successfully dedicated time and energy to teach children the importance of family values, friendship and partaking in the community. By contributing to the YMCA mission, you as well are tutoring these children towards a better future. Your gifts will be remembered through their smiles and laughter as you watch them grow into successful and caring individuals.
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Heritage Herald Newsletter V1 I3
9/1/2006
Featured Article: Heritage Club Dinner 2006 More than 70 Heritage Club members gathered at Camp Y-Noah for the 28th Annual Heritage Club dinner. Among the attendees were many former campers and camp staff who enjoyed sharing their favorite camp stories and experiences. The evening was marked with many great reunions and memories, plus a camp tour and delicious cuisine.
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Heritage Herald Newsletter V1 I2
4/1/2006
Featured Article: The Endowment for Christian Emphasis The Akron Area YMCA Foundation continues to make a difference through “named funds” like the Bucey Fund, established by Wiley, Jr., Randolph and Richard Bucey in memory of their parents, Wiley and Mary Bucey. The Bucey sons grew up in the shadow of the Akron Area YMCA and are deeply rooted in the community of the YMCA for its emphasis on character, integrity and Christian principles.
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Heritage Herald Newsletter V1 I1
11/1/2005
Featured Article: Securing the Future of the Akron Area YMCA Members of the Heritage Club support the YMCA and preserve its value-based programs by making a planned gift to the Akron Area YMCA Endowment Foundation. Donations can be made in a variety of ways including a bequest in your will, creation of a charitable trust or a gift annuity. Most importantly, gifts can be structured to provide financial security for donors and their heirs while maximizing the impact for the YMCA.
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