Down East Family YMCA Membership or Personal Training Gift Certificates make a great holiday gift! For the month of December, we’re taking 20% off membership gift certificates and joiner fee or 10% of personal training gift certificates. Give the gift of wellness! For more information or to purchase a gift certificate, stop into the Wiggins[…]
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Dec
Dec
Beginning December 7th, our Wiggins Center fitness instructors will be offering daily Facebook Live classes, Monday through Friday! If going to an in-person class doesn’t work for you, you can tune in live for the class in our private Facebook group or choose from already recorded classes. All members can join the group for free[…]
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Dec
Dec
A total of 87 kids registered for the program our Fall Recreational Soccer program and as an organization we followed Covid regulations to ensure the safety of the kids, parents, coaches and staff members. Only parents of the Under 4 and Under 6 age groups inside the fence during games and practices and they were[…]
Together we celebrate #GivingTuesday. Please consider a donation so we can keep giving back to you. GivingTuesday was started in 2012 as a way to give back. Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it is a way to show support for non-profits that do good for our communities. As 2020 draws to a close we[…]
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Nov
Nov
Thank you for your cooperation and support during this recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout our state. Together we can stay healthy and enjoy all that our Y has to offer.
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Nov
Nov
Last week the Governor strengthened the mask mandate to require face coverings in public places regardless of the ability to social distance. For our staff, that means wearing masks all the time now including when they are teaching fitness classes. The only exception is our swim instructors wear plastic face shields when they are in the[…]
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Nov
Nov
The Governor’s has released a new Executive Order regarding mask wearing in the State of Maine: Face coverings must be worn both inside and outside all public places regardless of the ability to physical distance. The only exception to this order is in regards to water. When you are in the pool or in the shower.[…]
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Oct
Oct
One Free Month Membership and a Lifetime of Recognition Down East Family YMCA at the Lawrence Family Fitness Center in Blue Hill is now offering charter memberships! With your one-time, tax deductible donation of $1000 you will receive: Permanent recognition in the fitness center lobby as a Charter Member Free membership for one month with[…]
We are excited to bring back Swim Lessons and Aqua Aerobics this Fall. Classes begin Monday, October 5th.
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Sep
Sep
We’re please to announce that tours of our new facility in Blue Hill, the Lawrence Family Fitness Center, will be available starting October 2nd. Tours will be limited to groups of ten with social distancing and masks required. Sign up for a tour at the Tradewinds Service Desk. The beautiful new facility features: Six-lane 25[…]
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Sep
Sep
The Wiggins Center pool renovations are complete! A new air handling system and new lighting have been installed. We are so happy with the improvements. You may not recognize our pool! The pool is open for lap swim. Because of CDC guidelines, we need to limit the number of people in the pool and have[…]
Soccer has been moved to the moderate risk category. We will follow Maine CDC, Maine DOE, Maine DHHS, SoccerMaine, MPA and Ellsworth School Department protocols for all events. Waivers will be provided when they become available. Participants should bring a soccer ball, water bottle and any other needed equipment. Sharing will not be allowed at[…]
The Down East Family YMCA’s Wiggins Center pool is getting a much-needed facelift. The air handler system will be upgraded and ventilation improved to enhance the swimming experience at The Wiggins Center. The pool will be closed starting Saturday August 15th for several weeks and is slated to reopen around Monday September 14th. During the[…]
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Aug
Aug
DEFY Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program will resume on Monday, August 10th at 10:00am. The group will meet 3 times per week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am. We have a nurse on staff for blood pressure readings and for the safety of our participants. Our free Community Walking Club also resumes Tuesday,[…]
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Aug
Aug
The Tim Emery Municipal Pool at 55 Broadway in Bucksport is now open! The hours are Sunday – Saturday 11am – 6:00pm. We are thrilled and want to say thank you to: Town Manager Susan Lessard and the entire Town Council for their commitment to getting this pool open this summer. Thank you. We also want[…]
We would like to inform families that the YMCA’s Before/After school program plans are still being formulated for the fall 2020. We are currently waiting to get word about the school districts’ decisions before our organization will be able to finalize our plans. We understand the need for families to prepare and we will be[…]
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Jul
Jul
Our summer camps are offering an additional week at each of our summer camps – Monday, August 31st through Thursday, September 3rd. We would love to have your camper join us for an extra week of summer fun! Spaces for the extended week may be limited. To register for the extra week of Polliwog Camp,[…]
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Jul
Jul
The Bucksport YMCA will be offering fall football programs for 1st through 6th graders. Practices will begin the week of September 7th. 1st – 2nd Grade Flag Football Cost: $40 for residents of supporting towns*, $50 for residents of non-supporting townsDates: September 7th to October 30th 3rd – 4th Grade Flag Football Cost: $40 for[…]
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Jul
Jul
The Bucksport YMCA will be offering fall soccer programs for Pre-K through 5th graders. Practices will begin the week of September 7th. Each team from 1st through 6th will travel at least once if not twice to play games in Ellsworth. Schedule will stay the same. Pre-K – Kindergarten Instructional Cost: $20 for residents of[…]
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 from Filet Mignon, Grilled Salmon, or Chicken Marsala. Of course, 3 choices of delicious desserts: Cheesecake, Kahlua pie, and Apple pie. Limited to 56 spots.[…]
The 2019 Holiday Session of Aquatics kicks off October 28th. Registration is going on now. Holiday Aquatic Guide 2019
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Aug
Aug
The next session for Aquatics begins September 9th. Registration begins August 23rd. We are offering a seven-week session of swim lessons and aqua aerobics, with classes ending October 26th. Lessons are offered Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings, Thursdays in the afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. We offer aerobic classes each weekday. 2019 Fall Aquatic[…]
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Jul
Jul
The 2019 Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim will take place at Camp Beech Cliff on Saturday, August 10th. The swim offers a 500-yard swim, 1.5-mile swim and a 1.5 mile 2 person relay. The swim course consists of 2 laps beginning and ending at a floating dock. Swimmers begin the race in the water at the[…]
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 seven-week session, June 24 – August 10. Adult Aquatics will be offered June 17 – August 10. Registration is going on now. Check out the[…]
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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 so far (we do not have Bootin’ Eagle or Seacoast Soccer Camp information) Eagles Hoop Camp June 24-28 Grade K-4 Cost: $50 1:00-3:00pm Grades 5-10[…]
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 of May! MEMBERS: When you score 50 points on our Physical Fitness Score Card, you earn a Y Travel mug! FRIENDLY FRIDAYS: Members, bring a[…]
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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 water safety component. Make sure your kids are ready for a fun, wet summer! Spring Aquatics Guide