Y Childcare? Because Kids Love It!
Members' registration for fall childcare opens on June 1 and on June 8 for everyone. Childcare at the WCY serves working families...
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rwerkman
- May 3
- 1 min
Preschool Steps Out
The Little Learners Preschool at the WCY got on the bus twice in the past two weeks to see some of the organizations that make Belfast...
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rwerkman
- Mar 25
- 1 min
An Amazing Race! - UPDATED RESULTS
150 Paddlers and many more spectators showed up in Searsmont to proclaim the beginning of spring with the St George River Race. The WCY...
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rwerkman
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Thoughts on the Last Day of 2022
The Desiderata. by Max Ehrmann ©1927 Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember that peace there may be in silence. As far as...
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rwerkman
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Five Words to Change Youth Sports
This is an idea worth spreading, to steal TED's motto. It encapsulates our philosophy about youth sports at the WCY. And there is a...
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rwerkman
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
All Hallows Eve Update - Y Not?
First off, thank you to all of you who have been patient with and grateful for the lifeguards who show up to work. Lifeguards do the...
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rwerkman
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Bringing Families and Monsters Together
Yesterday afternoon, 1250 people gathered at in our parking lot to participate in Trunk or Treat, showing why the Waldo County YMCA is a...
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rwerkman
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
Exercise Your Rights
The midterm election will take place on November 8, 2022. Here are some resources to help you vote. Click here to find a list of polling...
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rwerkman
- Aug 23, 2022
- 1 min
Regular Physical Activity linked to Reduced COVID Risks
Just read this article titled, "Regular Physical Activity may Lessen COVID Risks, Study Finds" from the Guardian. We continue to work...
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rwerkman
- Aug 17, 2022
- 1 min
Floating your Boat and Two Thoughts on Health
1) The First Cardboard Boat Workshop went well. Three teams constructed three boats. One team clearly had engineers involved! We have...
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rwerkman
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Tonight, the Y
Just went to see some of our Y kids in "Annie, jr." Terrific Production. My new favorite line is during the song, "NYC". A new actor,...
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rwerkman
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Addressing Tragedy
Texas seems awfully far away from Maine, but the school shooting this week brought it closer. Violence erodes community. Since our...
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rwerkman
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Learning about Food and Money
In the last month, our preschool has learned about food and money, first in class, then on field trips. Jen and Karen took the class to...
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rwerkman
- Apr 15, 2022
- 1 min
Two Signs of Spring
I saw some of our TeenTime folk throwing a ball outside. And our Easter Eggstravaganza is tomorrow. Definitely signs of spring!
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rwerkman
- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
Lap Pool Up and Running (Swimming?)
The Lap Pool is up and running again. Thank you for your patience, we know it is just as frustrating for you as it is for us. The Lap...
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rwerkman
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating the People who Create the Future
I celebrate Miss Jen and Miss Karen! During this "Week of the Young Child", I was reminded that our Y is part of a much larger community...
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rwerkman
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Flying to the Roof
My staff is laughing at me because I'm so excited about this crane. It's true! The scale of this machinery is incredible. Usually, the...
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rwerkman
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Lots to Celebrate
This past weekend, 120+ third and fourth grade children entered the "Lion's Den" of our Y to play a tournament. After two years when we...
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rwerkman
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Players in the Lion's Den
Tomorrow, we will host our first basketball tournament in three years! It’s an exciting milestone. I the past month, we have seen more...
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jsusee
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
Support for Ukraine
Many members of our WCY have asked if we have a channel to support the people of Ukraine. They want to be sure that anything they donate...
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