YMCA
Forever in Blue Jeans
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Bill McDougall, right, offers comments after receiving the Compass Award from John Myers, executive director of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA, at the Forever Blue Jeans gala held Nov. 18. McDougall received the award for "his work in staying true to the YMCA focus of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility." More than 600 people attended the event, which featured a live and silent auction as well as dinner and dancing.
Bikes roll out for youngsters, thanks to ESPN collaboration
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On Nov. 8, a group of excited youngsters arrived at YMCA Camp Sloper with their families and left with a brand new BMX bicycle thanks to the generosity of ESPN of Bristol. The giveaway was part of a team-building exercise that resulted in the construction of the bikes. In conjunction with YMCA Camp Sloper, the bikes were given to campers to encourage them to become more physically active.
Camp Sloper to be teenagers' haven on Tuesday
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On Tuesday, Oct. 18, YMCA Camp Sloper will offer a free drop-in program for Southington middle school and high school teens. Members and non-members are welcome to sign up for the day that begins right after school and runs until 6 p.m. Transportation will be provided from the two middle schools and the high school; parents must pick up their teen by 6 p.m.
YMCA Learning Center without power, may not open Monday
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Staying cool
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Citizen photo by Julie Sopchak
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Youngsters stay cool at YMCA Camp Sloper in the Slip 'N' Slide or in Slopers Pond where they can swim and boat. There are still several sessions of camp open.
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Route 10 and High Street on Friday: road work on water main
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The Southington Police Department has annouonced there will be detours set up Friday to access High Street at the intersection of Route 10 (North Main Street) because the Southington Water Department will be repairing a broken water main in front of the YMCA. People will be able to access the YMCA and other businesses. The detours should last between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Going, going, gone...
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Citizen photo by Sherry L. Cole
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A house on North Main Street comes down Wednesday morning to make way for new parking for the Serafino Pharmacy, YMCA Women's Center, The Southington Citizen and several other downtown offices.
Schedule for Sunday's Health Fun Fest
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Come to the Healthy Family FunFest, Sunday, March 6, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Admission is free. Presented by The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Central Connecticut Senior Health Services and the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs.
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Unsung hero
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Unsung Hero Award recipient Mary DeCroce, second from left, holds the plaque of recognition she received at the Southington Cheshire YMCA Annual Dinner and Awards, "Every Picture Tells a Story," Friday evening at the Aqua Turf Club. DeCroce was recognized for promoting the arts throughout the community. With her are, from left Terry Lombardi, outgoing president of the YMCA Board of Directors, husband, Dave DeCroce, second from right, and John Myers, YMCA executive director. See related photo gallery on this website.
Quick dip
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Mark Pooler, director of the Camp Sloper Outdoor Center, wraps up in a red towel while warming himself by the open fire following jumping in Sloper Pond during Saturday's Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for camp scholarships.
