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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...
rwerkman
May 2, 20221 min read


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!
rwerkman
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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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Apr 13, 20221 min read


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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Apr 12, 20222 min read


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...
rwerkman
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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...
rwerkman
Mar 21, 20222 min read


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...
rwerkman
Mar 18, 20221 min read


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...
jsusee
Mar 14, 20221 min read


Racing Cars in our Gymnasium
On Saturday, Cub Scout Pack 30 held the Pinewood Derby in our gymnasium. Great event! Thank you, Pack 30!
rwerkman
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Thank you for the Shout Outs!
We are proud of the partnership we have with the schools in Waldo County. Over the past year, our food drives have added more than1200...
rwerkman
Feb 24, 20222 min read


What Life is About
I've spent a lot of time in the last two years thinking about what life is about. This sign, seen in the nurse's office at Troy Howard...
rwerkman
Feb 15, 20221 min read


CBARF - Cardboard Boxes Are Really Fun!
Waterfall Arts brought their CBARF experience to our gymnasium last weekend. Look at the cardboard city they erected!
rwerkman
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Back Together Again!
It’s been a long haul to repair the water damage from our leaky heating pipe back in November, but we are almost there. Last week, the...
rwerkman
Feb 15, 20221 min read


This is What our Y Does
Blood Drive on one side of the gymnasium, K-2 basketball on the other! Tuesday, we provided emergency childcare for families from CASS...
rwerkman
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Preparation for the Next Wave
December 23,2021 Dear Waldo County YMCA Members and Friends, The surge in COVID cases after Thanksgiving reminded me that despite all the...
rwerkman
Dec 23, 20212 min read


Resilience, Renewal, and the Festival of Lights
I hope you all had a rejuvenating Thanksgiving Weekend. We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. There have been some adjustments...
rwerkman
Nov 28, 20211 min read


Gratitude and Excitement
Thanksgiving is around the corner. At the Y, we are grateful for so many things, the biggest one is the caring community we serve. ...
rwerkman
Nov 19, 20212 min read


Early November Brain Explosion
I’ve been meaning to write a post, many posts actually, for two weeks. So much is going on and I’m sorry I haven’t filled you in. ...
rwerkman
Nov 5, 20213 min read


Join us for Trunk or Treat
The Y staff looks forward to Halloween. Each year, we've used it as a chance to bring the community together for fun and excitement. ...
rwerkman
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Bluefish Frenzy, starting 10/12!
Next week, the Bluefish will take to the water in the afternoons. But don't bring your fishing poles! It's our swim team. The Bluefish...
rwerkman
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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