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...
Assessment urged during diabetes awareness month
YMCAs to focus on screening, prevention at branch events
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is encouraging residents of Chester County to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to reduce their chances of developing the disease, a YMCA news release said.
Currently one in three Americans – 79 million people...
Golf outing benefits county seventh-graders
Annual YMCA event funds free, one-year memberships
Roger Huggins (from left), Scott Gamble, George Zumbano and Basel Frens from Gawthrop Greenwood, a West Chester-based law firm, enjoy the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s Chester County Corporate Golf Championship.
Hosted by the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the Fourth Annual Chester County Corporate Championship last month raised more than $40,000...
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...
Golfers urged to give their best shot for charity
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley offering corporate championship
Members of the golf committee (from left) are Don Tuohey, the Elite Group; Deb Cornelius, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley; Jim Horn, the Tri-M Group; Joe Viscuso, president of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; and Katie Walker, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley.
Top golfers from throughout Chester County are invited to put...
Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lesson, Tuesday
World-wide event intended to bring attention to water safety
WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, June 18, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fourth year in a row. Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson, which stands at 24,873 participants, representing 15 different countries across...
