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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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Outdoor Pool Opens in Bucksport

Posted on August 4, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
Bucksport Pool Open
04
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[…]

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An Update About Our Before/After School Program

Posted on August 1, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord

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[…]

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DEFY Extends Summer Camps – Now Available for the Week of August 31

Posted on July 29, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
29
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[…]

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Registration is open for Bucksport Fall Football

Posted on July 29, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
Football
29
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[…]

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Register Now for Bucksport Fall Soccer

Posted on July 15, 2020October 5, 2020 by Julie Lord
Soccer
15
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[…]

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DEFY Offering Free Basketball Clinics in Ellsworth! June 30 – July 8

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by Julie Lord

We are excited to offer free basketball clinics for students entering 4th – 8th grades. Each clinic is open to twenty students with ten playing on each of our courts.[…]

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Reopening progress updates from our CEO

Posted on June 30, 2020July 2, 2020 by Julie Lord
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Bucksports Sports Clinics to Begin July 13th – Register Now!

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Julie Lord
DEFY Bucksport Clinics
26
Jun

Registration is now open for our Football, Baseball, Basketball and Soccer clinics taking place from July 13th through August 20th. Clinic times are based on the grade the participant will[…]

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Friday Update from our CEO – June 12th

Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Julie Lord

Greetings Friends and Neighbors: On Monday June 15th the YMCA (Wiggins Center and Blue Hill) will once again be open for business! YEAH! We are excited to see all our[…]

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The Down East Family YMCA Has It’s Own App!

Posted on June 12, 2020November 2, 2020 by Julie Lord
DEFY App
12
Jun

The new Down East YMCA app allows you to interact with us with less physical contact. Members can register for classes and cancel their reservations, gain easy access to all[…]

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June 5th Message from our CEO – Some Good News!

Posted on June 5, 2020June 10, 2020 by Julie Lord

This past week your YMCA open our child care centers at the Moore Community Center and Beechland Road Early Learning Center. We’re happy to report the opening went off like[…]

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June 1st Reopening Plans

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Julie Lord

Good afternoon my friends: As you all may know, yesterday the State decided to delay the opening of fitness centers that was scheduled for June 1st. The YMCA was excited[…]

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Thank You, Patrick Jordan

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Julie Lord
04
May

The Down East Family YMCA is saddened by the sudden passing of Patrick Jordan. Patrick and the Jordan Family have been tremendous supporters of the YMCA for many years and[…]

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May 1 Message from our CEO – Reopening Plans

Posted on May 1, 2020May 10, 2020 by Julie Lord
CEO, Peter Farragher
01
May

Greetings Friends and Neighbors: I am thrilled to announce that Governor Mills has established the phases of opening for Maine businesses with the YMCA included in phase 2 which begins[…]

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DEFY Plans Opening of Summer Camps – Message from camp directors and our CEO

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Julie Lord
camp opening video
29
Apr
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DEF YMCA brings trending, positive message to Eastern Maine

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Julie Lord
Rainbows be okay
07
Apr

Our Rainbow Campaign was featured on Bangor’s WABI 5 TV today! Thanks to Jill for bringing rainbows to our community! From WABI: ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) – An uplifting message during[…]

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More Home Activities from our Preschool Lead & Family/Community Coordinator

Posted on April 1, 2020April 2, 2020 by Julie Lord
Together we will be okay
01
Apr

Dearest Y families, I hope you have been able to enjoy some of the resources I sent out a couple of weeks ago. Again, I know I speak for everyone[…]

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Stay Away 5K – Participate any time in April!

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Julie Lord
Stay Away 5K
01
Apr

Just because we have to stay away, doesn’t mean we can’t host a 5K! It’s spring and we want to stay healthy. Why not challenge yourself with walking or running[…]

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A Message From Our CEO

Posted on March 19, 2020April 14, 2020 by Julie Lord
CEO, Peter Farragher
19
Mar
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Activities from our Preschool Lead & Family/Community Coordinator

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Julie Lord
19
Mar

Hello parents and friends, I wanted to reach out to give families some ideas of what you can do with your children at home! I know I speak for everyone[…]

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Stay Active – Subscribe to the NEW DEFY YouTube Channel!

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Julie Lord
DEFY YouTube Channel
19
Mar

During this difficult time, we recognize that our members and the everyone in the community will be looking for activities to do at home to stay active. The Down East[…]

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March is National Nutrition Month – 20 Health Tips for 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Julie Lord
10
Mar

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, we invite everyone to focus on the importance of making[…]

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Join us May 23rd for the Mud Boot Ball!

Posted on March 8, 2020March 13, 2020 by Julie Lord
Mud Boot Ball
08
Mar
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Dancing with the Ellsworth Stars – Vote for Roman!

Posted on March 8, 2020March 19, 2020 by Julie Lord

Dancing with the Ellsworth Stars has been postponed. We’ll keep you posted when it is rescheduled! DEF YMCA’s very own Roman Perez will be competing in Dancing with the Ellsworth[…]

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Start Training for the 5th Annual Couch Potato .005k!

Posted on March 3, 2020March 19, 2020 by Julie Lord
Couch Potato .0005k
03
Mar

2020 Couch Potato .0005k is cancelled. Get ready for 2021! 5th ANNUAL COUCH POTATO .0005k Start your training early, this race is nearly THREE FEET long! Wednesday, April 1, 2020[…]

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Vacationland Marathon and Relay Registration is Open

Posted on February 29, 2020March 1, 2020 by Julie Lord
2020 Vacationland Marathon & Relay
29
Feb

Hosted by Down East Family YMCA and Mount Desert Island YMCA April 26, 2020 Registration Ends at 7:00am Race begins at 8:00am 21 Park St, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 The Inaugural Vacationland Marathon[…]

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Girls on the Run Spring, 2020 Registration is Now available

Posted on February 28, 2020March 19, 2020 by Julie Lord
Girls on the Run
28
Feb

Due to the school closures, registration is currently closed.  We are hoping to be able to offer a modified season if schools re-open. We believe that every girl is inherently[…]

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Spring into Wellness Fitness Challenge Starts March 3rd

Posted on February 27, 2020March 1, 2020 by Julie Lord

Join certified personal trainer & Health Coach for this 6-week fitness challenge. March 3rd – April 12th $30.00 Participation Fee Program Includes Weekly weigh-in Set and monitor two personal health[…]

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Leap Into Community Wellness on Leap Day – February 29th

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by Julie Lord

February 29th, 9 – 11 a.m. Moore Community Center What do you do with an extra day in 2020? Start your Leap Day with the Y! Fruit & Parfait Bar[…]

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32 Mines Road, Blue Hill

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  • Locations
    • Beechland Road Early Learning Center
    • Blue Hill YMCA at the Lawrence Center
    • Bucksport Rec
    • Camp Discovery on Webb Pond
    • Ellsworth YMCA at the James Russell Wiggins Center
    • Moore Community & Early Learning Center
  • Programs
    • Aquatics
      • Swim Lessons
      • DEFY Swim Team
      • Adult Aquatics
      • Masters Swim
      • Pools & Rules
      • Schedules
    • Childcare
      • Locations
      • Childcare Programs
      • Childcare Rates
      • Parent Handbook
      • Summer Camps
    • Fitness
      • Class Schedule & Sign Up
      • Personal Training
      • Road Races
      • Stay & Play
      • Blue Hill Fitness
        • Class Descriptions
        • Triathlon Training
        • Embrace the Mountain
      • Bucksport Fitness
      • Ellsworth Fitness
        • Class Descriptions
        • Cardiac Rehab
    • Summer Camps
      • Blue Hill
        • Pricing
        • Register
        • What to Bring
      • Young Bucks
        • Pricing
        • Register
        • What to Bring
      • Camp Discovery
        • Camp Groups
        • Pricing
        • Register
        • What to Bring
        • Daily Schedule
    • Youth Sports
      • FAQs
      • Schedules
      • Volunteer
      • Blue Lobsters
  • Schedules
    • Adult Recreation
    • Annual Events
    • Aquatics / Pool
    • Events
    • Fitness Classes
    • Gym
    • Moore Center
    • Road Races
    • Youth Sports
  • Become a Member
    • Rates
    • Sign Up Now
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  • Donate Now
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