The Down East Family YMCA is excited to announce that we will be offering small outside fitness classes. To follow the Maine CDC guidelines, we can hold fitness classes with nine participants and an instructor. These classes will be at our new outdoor fitness area located at the Wiggins Center starting Monday, June 1st. Due […]
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 to welcome everyone back; however even though we are disappointed that are not able to open, we recognize the very difficult decision that Governor Mills […]
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May
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 have been instrumental in making the YMCA successful in the community that Patrick loved. The Jordan’s support embraced all aspects of YMCA program and services […]
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May
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 June 1st. I am happy to report that the YMCA will re-open on June 1st, 2020. Here is what we know at this time: The […]
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May
May
Thank you to all who participated in our Stay Away 5k! Throughout the month of April, we challenged everyone to walk or run a 5K and send us the results. Several people were motivated to best themselves and do the event twice so you can see their time improvement in the results. Great work everyone! […]
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Apr
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 the pandemic that’s been trending in Europe, has found its way to Eastern Maine. Jillian Rossi is an employee at the Downeast Family YMCA in […]
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Apr
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 when I say we are missing our classrooms, our kids, and our families of the YMCA. Spending time at home myself, I’ve been inspired to […]
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Apr
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 a 5k? Any time during the month of April, get outside and do a 5K. Rune or walk alone or with a group – just […]