Celebrate Valentine’s Day early at Chipper’s while helping the DEFY Fitness Department raise money for their next project. Join us for stationary and passed appetizers followed by amazing entrees. Choose[…]
The 2019 Holiday Session of Aquatics kicks off October 28th. Registration is going on now. Holiday Aquatic Guide 2019
Are your kids ready for summer? Are they safe around the water? This Summer we will be offering an intensive session of swim lessons, June 17 – June 21, and[…]
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May
May
Every year we pass along some camp options for the summer in this area. Some are Y programs and some are not. Here is the list of what we have[…]
Help us celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month this May! NEW MEMBERS: 2 for 1. Two new members split the join fee AND the membership fee for the month[…]
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Apr
Apr
Our Spring Session of swim lessons run April 22 – June 8. We offer lessons for kids aged 6 months on up. The Spring Session of swim lessons includes a[…]
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Aug
Aug
The sun was shining and the water was warm for the 23rd Annual Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim. Kristy Barry finished first in the 500 yard swim, Sam Pelletier finished[…]
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Jul
Jul
The 2018 Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim will take place on Saturday, August 11th. The swim offers a 500-yard swim, 1.5-mile swim and a 1.5 mile 2 person relay. The swim[…]
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Jan
Jan
Due to the pending storm, all YMCA locations (Wiggins Center, Moore Center, Beechland Road, Blue Hill and Bucksport) will be closing on Thursday, January 4th at 12 noon. We will have[…]
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Sep
Sep
The course proved to be fast last weekend as 75 runners took part in the annual Roger Willey 5K & 10K Road Race. David Roza crossed the finish line first,[…]
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Sep
Sep
The 1st Annual Fall Family Music & Arts Festival will take place at Camp Discovery on Saturday, October 7th. This is a great opportunity to hear live music, shop from[…]
Fall Session: September 11 – October 28 Swim Lessons SHRIMP – 30 minute class – Ratio 1 instructor/10 children Monday 9:00am-9:30am Wednesday 9:00am-9:30am Saturday 10:30am-11:00am $40 Members, $70 non-member per[…]
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Aug
Aug
Sam Alvarado defended his 1.5 mile swim title and Kristy Barry was a double winner at this year’s Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim. 56 Swimmers aged 9-69 braved the rain[…]
The Iron Dolphin Triathlon has been postponed until fall. Construction in front of the YMCA will not be complete by June 4th and presents road hazards that can not be[…]
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Apr
Apr
Our Spring Newsletter & Program Guide is now available. We have a ton of upcoming events, including our Annual meeting, the 10th Annual Kaufman 5K & Fun Run and the[…]
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Feb
Feb
Our Mud Season Newsletter has been published and covers programs and events that occur from late February through April. Upcoming events include: Day Camp Registration: Going on now February Vacation[…]
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Jan
Jan
For all you procrastinators out there, the Y is running a special promotion to get you moving this February. We will be offering Free Classes, prizes and special promotions all[…]
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Dec
Dec
Our 2017 Winter Newsletter has been published and we a ton of new programs to help you and your family start the year off right. The Winter Session for swim lessons[…]
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Aug
Aug
Just after the kids get back to school the YMCA will start their Fall program schedule. Swim lessons, fall soccer, aerobics, and much more, begin the week of September 12th.[…]
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Aug
Aug
From August 22 through August 28th the YMCA will be closed for renovations. We will be cleaning the pool, replacing lighting, painting, refinishing the gymnasium floor, replacing the men’s lockers[…]
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Aug
Aug
Sam Alvarado completed the Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim sweep on Saturday, finishing first in the 500 yard swim and the 1.5 mile swim. Alvarado completed the 500 yard swim[…]
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Jun
Jun
The Annual Bo Lewis Golf Tournament for Camp Discovery will take place on Friday, July 8th at the Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton. The scramble format tournament raised over[…]
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May
May
225 participants ran, walked or strolled down Main Street for the Annual Main Street Memorial Mile. Sara Spenser kicked off the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.[…]
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May
May
Registration is now open for the Semi-Annual DEFY Press Fest. The first DEFY Press Fest was held in January. More than 30 lifters competed in that event. This year the[…]
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May
May
The early morning showers tapered off just in time for the beginning of the 1st Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon on Sunday. 73 participants participated in the inaugural race, competing as[…]
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May
May
Join us on Monday, May 30th for one of the most exciting events in Ellsworth! Run, skip, walk or stroll your way down Main Street in memory of loved ones[…]
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Apr
Apr
Over 130 runners & walkers participated in the 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5K on Saturday. Andrew Kephart, 31, of Ellsworth crossed the finish line first with a time of[…]
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Mar
Mar
Sunday, May 15th On Sunday, May 15th the DEFY Swim Team will be holding the 1st Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon. Finisher Medal for each participant. Swag Bags & T-shirts for[…]
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Mar
Mar
HEROES AMONG US The Down East Family YMCA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at the Bryant E. Moore Community Center. The evening is[…]
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Feb
Feb
The 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 23rd. Proceeds from the race benefit the ALS Maine Collaborative, Hancock County Home[…]
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