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Spring Swim Lessons to Begin, April 26th

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Julie Lord
09
Apr

Prepare your swimmers for summer fun with our spring swim lesson session which runs from April 26th though June 5th! DEF YMCA members can begin to sign up Monday, April[…]

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Bucksport Spring Youth & Adult Sports Registration Opens

Posted on April 6, 2021July 7, 2021 by Julie Lord
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Covid-19 Update: One Year Later

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Julie Lord
18
Mar
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Ellsworth YMCA Volleyball is back!

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Julie Lord
05
Mar

Beginning March 11, adult recreational volleyball is back at the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth! Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 FREE for DEFY members $5.00/per visit for non-members Masks are[…]

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It’s Time to Register for Swim Lessons in Blue Hill or Ellsworth

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Julie Lord
23
Feb

We are now offering swim lessons at both of our pools at the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth and the Lawrence Family Fitness Center in Blue Hill. DEFY swim lessons are[…]

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Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Julie Lord
16
Feb

Down East Family YMCA is now accepting campers for our traditional, summer day camps: Young Bucks Summer Camp in Bucksport and Camp Discovery on Webb Pond in Eastbrook with transportation[…]

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Ice Skating in Hancock County!

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Julie Lord

The Down East Family YMCA helps to maintain two public ice rinks in Hancock County. The Ellsworth Ice Rink is located in Knowlton Park and has a FB page with[…]

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Bucksport Ice Skating Rink Open!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Julie Lord
27
Jan

The Bucksport ice skating rink at 29 Miles Lane is open for skating to sunrise to 9:00 pm 7 days a week! Occasionally the rink is closed for resurfacing so[…]

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Register for the 4th Annual Hancock County Ice Fishing Derby!

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Julie Lord
Hancock County Ice Fishing Derby
07
Jan

Register for the Down East Family YMCA 4th Annual Hancock County Ice Fishing Derby to be held February 6th & 7th, 2021!

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Happy New Year from Down East Family YMCA

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Julie Lord
Thanksgiving 2020
31
Dec

Greetings  Friends,

I am pleased to say this will be my last update for this most unprecedented year.  This past year was very difficult; however, through the challenges we’ve faced, I would like to highlight some bright spots and accomplishments that we will bring into 2021.

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Happy Holidays from Down East Family YMCA!

Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Julie Lord
23
Dec

On behalf of the YMCA Board of Directors, DEFY staff and volunteers serving the greater Ellsworth, Blue Hill Peninsula and Bucksport regions, I wish you a very Happy Holiday season. It is our hope that everyone continues to be diligent keeping yourself, your neighbors and, of course, your loved ones safe and healthy.

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Youth Programming To Begin at Wiggins Center

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Julie Lord

The YMCA is happy to announce that we will be able to once again offer youth programming at the Wiggins Center, starting next Monday, December 14th. It has been a[…]

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DEFY Elves Meet Holiday Challenge

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Julie Lord
10
Dec
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DEFY Gift Certificates – Give the Gift of Wellness!

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
DEFY Gift Certificates
05
Dec

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[…]

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DEFY Offers Daily Facebook Live Classes

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Julie Lord
Facebook Live Classes
04
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[…]

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Rec Soccer a Success During Challenging Times!

Posted on December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 by Julie Lord
2020 Rec Soccer
02
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,[…]

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Together, we give — celebrate #GivingTuesday

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by Julie Lord

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[…]

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Down East Family YMCA

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Julie Lord
Thanksgiving 2020
25
Nov
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We Are Here For You

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Julie Lord
We are here for you video
21
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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Together we can do this! Mask mandate & virtual fitness classes

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Julie Lord
Masks in fitness classes
18
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[…]

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New State Order Requiring Masks In Public Places

Posted on November 6, 2020November 10, 2020 by Julie Lord
Mask Mandate
06
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[…]

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Lawrence Family Fitness Center: Become a Charter Member!

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Julie Lord
Lawrence Family Fitness Center
22
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,[…]

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Become a DEFY Member in Blue Hill and Get 50% Off Joiner Fee!

Posted on October 18, 2020October 20, 2020 by Julie Lord
Lawrence Family Fitness Center
18
Oct
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Fall Aquatics: October 2020

Posted on October 2, 2020October 5, 2020 by mmontgomery

We are excited to bring back Swim Lessons and Aqua Aerobics this Fall. Classes begin Monday, October 5th.

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Sneak Preview – Take a Tour of the Lawrence Family Fitness Center in Blue Hill

Posted on September 17, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
17
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[…]

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Renovated Wiggins Center Pool is Open!

Posted on September 15, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
Wiggins Center Pool Renovations Complete
15
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[…]

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Beechland 2020 Preschool Graduation Celebration

Posted on September 4, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
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Ellsworth Sports Update

Posted on September 4, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord

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[…]

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Area Pools Available During Wiggins Center Pool Upgrade

Posted on August 11, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord

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[…]

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Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program and Community Walking Club Resume

Posted on August 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
Cardiac Rehab Program
05
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.[…]

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James Russell Wiggins Center

(207) 667-3086

238 State Street, Ellsworth

DEFY Early Learning Center

(207) 307-0324

Moore Community Center
125 State Street, Ellsworth

Board Resources

Beechland Road
Early Learning Center

(207) 412-2240

171 Beechland Rd, Ellsworth
(Mailing address: PO Box 25, Ellsworth)

Lawrence Family Fitness Center

(207) 374-5358

32 Mines Road, Blue Hill

Bucksport YMCA

(207) 469-3518

66 Bridge Street

Camp Discovery
on Webb Pond

120 Silver Hill Farm Road, Eastbrook


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    • Beechland Road Early Learning Center
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    • Lawrence Center – Blue Hill YMCA
    • Moore Community & Early Learning Center
    • Camp Discovery on Webb Pond
  • Programs
    • See DEFY Program Guide
    • Aquatics
    • Blue Lobster
    • Childcare
    • Fitness
    • Road Races
    • Summer Camps
    • Youth Sports
    • EMBRACE the Mountain
  • Schedules
    • Adult Recreation
    • Annual Events
    • Aquatics
    • Fitness
    • Gym & Pool
    • Moore Center
    • Road Races
    • Youth Sports
  • Membership
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