YMCAs to tout fitness opportunities at open houses

Area facilities will be  free on Sunday, Jan. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 19, branches of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be free and open to the public from noon until 3 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to swim in the pool, play games, work out, and check out the Y’s offerings. Non-members can also enter a drawing to receive a free three-month membership; one will be awarded...

YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick

Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds. This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...

Coatesville community mourns passing of Johnson

Paul Johnson County’s first African-American District Justice, former Coatesville City Council President 12/21/13, 8:40 a.m.: Updates with additional comments COATESVILLE — Paul Johnson, a member of the Coatesville Area School District School Board, a former City Council member and president and a District Justice — Chester County’s first African-American to hold that post — has died,...

Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout

From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say. From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...

Luminaries to shine light on after-school care

Brandywine YMCA to participate in national observance Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday. Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...

‘Fire Safety Day Camp’ to offer hands-on lessons

Coatesville firefighters, police will promote preventive education The Coatesville Bureau of Fire wants to remind residents that free smoke detectors are available by calling 610-384-0300, ext. 3101. Updated at 5:15 p.m. to add quote from fire chief The Coatesville Bureau of Fire, along with the Brandywine YMCA and Community Youth and Woman’s Alliance (CYWA), are pleased to announce their partnership...

Brandywine Valley YMCA announces new board chairman

 Joseph Viscuso said he’s “honored to be a part of this great organization’ Joseph Viscuso was elected board chairman of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which has a branch in Coatesville, announced a new board chairman on Monday, according to a news release. Joseph Viscuso, vice president of Pennoni Associates in West Chester, was elected by the Brandywine...

Resource network group to change meeting time

CARN will now convene on fourth Thursday of month “Healthy Kids Day,” a free YMCA event on April 27 featuring Brandy, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s mascot, will be one of the topics presented at Thursday’s CARN meeting. The Coatesville Area Resource Network (CARN) is changing its meeting date from the third to the fourth Thursday of the month due to conflicts with other meetings...