Our April Member Spotlight is Cynthia (Cindy) Bunger. Cindy was born and raised in New York City and moved to Southington in 1982 when she got married. Cindy joined the Southington Community YMCA in the early 1990’s. “Being a dancer and playing sports throughout my life, keeping fit has always been an essential part of it. At that time I was raising my children, and it’s a family-friendly facility.” Through the years, Cindy has been an active and dedicated member of the Southington Community YMCA and even accessed the Y 398 times throughout 2016. “I enjoy all the different machines and weights and classes at the Y. The staff is very friendly and cooperative. I have enjoyed the people I have met there and the conversations I have when I am there,” says Cindy. On top of being such an active and dedicated member of the Y, Cindy has three children and two grandchildren. She also owns Miss Cindy’s Dance Center and has owned it for the past twenty one years. She is the director, teacher and choreographer. “I have studied dance all my life,” she states. Cindy, we are extremely lucky and thankful to have you as a Y member. We look forward to seeing you 398 more times in 2017.
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Good luck to the Girls Gymnastics Team as they compete at their State Competition in Wilton on April 1st and 2nd!
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This April vacation the Southington Community YMCA will be offering two great options. YMCA Camp Sloper's April Vacation Camp will offer five great camp programs for grades K-6, and the Southington YMCA School Age Program will offer single day Fun Days at the Southington Y for grades K-8. You can register at the Membership Service desk at the YMCA for either program or at sccymca.org for the Fun Days.
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Saturday, April 8, 2017
Session 1 9-10 a.m.
Session 2 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration Required. Please call the Membership Service Desk to register or Katie Sherman, Director of Child Development, at 860-426-9541 with questions.
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F.L.Y. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT
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The FLY Program is designed for teens in grade 7-9. The weekend takes place at YMCA Camp Sloper where teens will be exploring the wilderness through a variety of fun activities including hiking, rock climbing, archery, boating, outdoor cooking and much more! Teens will leave the program with more confidence from mastering skills, courage to empower and create resiliency, a higher sense of empathy and will feel valued for their own unique perspective. The program is from 4/29 at 10 a.m. to 4/30 at 3 p.m. Please contact Adam Dubois, Teen Program Director, at 860-426-9521 for questions.
Cost is:Full: $35.00 Program: $45.00 Non:$65.00
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Registration for YMCA Camp Sloper's 68th year of camp is now open! Register today either online or at the Membership Service Desk. For questions, contact Shane Altwies, Outdoor Center Director, at 860-621-8194.
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NACIWONKI SUMMER ADVENTURE
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Naciwonki Summer Adventure offers one-week summer sessions for children entering K-5. Children will have the opportunity to do arts & crafts, team building activities, outdoor games and participate in field trips. For questions, contact Stephanie Carlson, Naciwonki Coordinator, at 860-426-9587.To register, please stop in at the YMCA Learning Center.
Hours: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. (Before and After Care Available for an additional cost)
• Full Members: $210.00
• Program Members: $225.00
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Y-Time is a program is for families needing occasional care throughout the summer. Program runs M-F from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with hourly and daily rates available. This program is available for children aged 4-10 years. There is a special theme each week and a daily "special activity." Payment is Credit Card Only.
•Full Members $6/Hour, $40/Day
•Program Members: $7/Hour, $50/Day
• 2nd Child Discount $1 off Hourly Rate
Please contact Katie Sherman, Director of Child Development at 860-426-9541 for questions or go to the YMCA Learning Center to register.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Starting June 26, nearly 30 youngsters will be training at our YMCA to participate in the 2017 Race4Chase finale, which takes place at YMCA Camp Sloper on August 5. We are currently seeking volunteers to help
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train
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this year
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s participants. We are looking for high-energy people who:
•Enjoy working with kids and don’t mind the heat;
•Will be helping kids with biking, swimming and running;
•Can dedicate one consecutive week (5 days) from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and
•Want to participate in a one-of-a-kind program dedicated to provide kids aged 6 to 12 with a safe, healthy, non-competitive environment to discover the sport of triathlon.
Please contact
Jolene Miceli
with any questions at 860-426-9589. Please note you will be asked to participate in the volunteer interview/background review process.
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On May 13, 2017, the Southington Post Office is holding it's Postal Food Drive. The Post Office is looking for volunteers to drive postal routes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 13th to help the mail carriers by picking up bags of food. The Southington Post Office will hand out routes to volunteers at 10 a.m. in the Post Office parking lot and volunteers will drive the route and pick up the bags of food and deliver them to the YMCA Learning Center. This food drive benefits Southington Community Services, Tabernacle Food Bank, and Bread for Life. This is truly a collaborative effort, and this volunteer project will benefit numerous individuals in our community. Please contact Jacquelyn Seeger, Membership Director, at 860-426-9526 with questions.
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Togetherhood Project Postal Food Drive
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LOCATION
Southington Post Office
DATE AND TIME
05/13/17 10:00am - 05/13/17 12:00pm
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Don't miss the opportunity to register for upcoming Lifeguard classes.
•Weekly classes starting Monday April 5th
•Special one-week lifeguard class during April Vacation week- Monday, April 10th-13th
Please contact Barbara Glaude, Aquatics Director, at 860-426-9553 for questions.
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BENCH PRESS COMPETITION FOR A CAUSE
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The Southington Community YMCA is hosting our annual bench press competition to raise money for the Livestrong at the Y program – a free cancer recovery program for adult cancer survivors. Please contact Linda Prus at 860-426-9531 with questions.
Saturday, April 8
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Weigh In
6:00 p.m. – Meet Begins
Southington Community YMCA
$20/lifter (before April 1) or $25/lifter
This is our premier fundraiser to support our Livestrong at the Y program. Participants are encouraged to secure sponsor donations.
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YMCA SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER GRAND OPENING
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PILGRIM FURNITURE & MATTRESS CITY OPEN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Join us on Tuesday, June 6 at the 13th Annual Pilgrim Furniture & Mattress City Golf Classic at the beautiful Lake of Isles course (rated one of the top 100 courses to play by Golf Magazine 2016). Proceeds from this event benefit the Southington Y’s 2017 community campaign, which supports programs like: YMCA Camp Sloper Scholarships, daycare assistance, Race4Chase Kids Triathlon, Livestrong at the Y and more! Please contact Shannon Eterginio, Community Development Director, at 860-426-9510 with questions.
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CHARITY NIGHT AT SMOKIN' WITH CHRIS
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Save May 17 for our annual Charity Night at Smokin’ with Chris! All proceeds from this event are used for YMCA Camp Sloper Scholarships. More information is coming soon. Please contact Shannon Eterginio, Community Development Director, at 860-426-9510 with questions.
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April 1
•Program registration is open for Full Members
April 8
•Program registration is open for Program Members
•Bench Press Competition
•Breakfast with the Bunny
-Session 1 9-10 a.m.
-Session 2 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Saturday Sitters 5-8 p.m. (Pre-registration is required)
•Preschool, Nursery School and Jumpstart Open House 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 14
•Closed for Good Friday
April 15
•Fishing Derby at YMCA Camp Sloper
April 16
•Closed for Easter
April 26
•Preschool, Nursery School and Jump Start Open House
May 1
•School Age Registration open to current families
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