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Door County YMCA Invites Youth to Swim, Bike and Run in Kid’s Triathlon for 7th Year in a Row, July 17

Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by Erin Hoffman.

In conjunction with the Door County Triathlon, the Door County YMCA is offering an intermediate level triathlon on Saturday, July 17 for Door County kids from 4 through 14 years of age.
The Kids Triathlon will take place at the Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center beginning at 2 pm.  There are three age [...]

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Door County YMCA Healthy Kids Day with Free Community Use All Day Saturday, Apr 24

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by Erin Hoffman.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is the nation’s largest health day for kids and families.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated across the country at more than 1,700 YMCAs. Last year, more than 700,000 people participated in YMCA Healthy Kids Day events nationwide.
Join the Door County YMCA this Saturday, April 24 from 9 am – 1 [...]

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Two Door County Organizations Unite in Campaign “No Family Left Inside”

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Erin Hoffman.

The Door County YMCA and The Ridges Sanctuary Launch “No Family Left Inside” with a February 13 Kick-off Program.
No Family Left Inside is a new initiative for Door County families stuck indoors this winter. This series of programs is designed to provide outdoor experiences for parents and children who want to explore and enjoy the [...]

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How One Woman Lost 100 Lbs in One Year at the Door County YMCA, Join for Free Jan 1

Posted on 28. Dec, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

Suzanne Happs’ Door County YMCA Success Story
This New Years Day, the Door County YMCA would like to share one of the many member success stories that have taken place within their four walls. Lives are positively impacted at the Door County YMCA every day. The YMCA encourages everyone in the community to read Suzanne’s inspiring [...]

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All Families Free this Weekend at the Door County YMCA “Family Days,” Nov 28 – 29

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

Door County YMCA Participates in National Family Week.
In honor of National Family Week, the Door County YMCA will be holding “Family Days” on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29. All families in the community are invited to visit the YMCA for FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item for each family member.
Bring [...]

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23rd Annual Christmas Folk Art Fair at the Door County YMCA, Nov 22

Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

Members and non-members invited to the Sturgeon Bay Branch of the Door County YMCA on Sunday, November 22 from 9 am – 3 pm.
The 23rd annual YMCA Christmas Folk Art Fair will feature handmade works of art from Door County artists and fine craftspeople including:

watercolor paintings,
jewelry,
homemade candles and soaps,
birdhouses,
wreaths,
greeting cards,
mittens, scarves and more.

A silent auction [...]

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Door County YMCA Receives Three New Grants to Serve the Community

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

Local YMCA Selected to Receive Tylenol Keep Moving Grant
The Door County YMCA Northern Door Program Center was one of the 100 YMCA’s out of a field of 400 who recently received a Tylenol Keep Moving Grant to fund a related Tylenol event in support of programming for active older adults. The grant also helps to [...]

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Classes for a Cause at the Door County YMCA a Success

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

The Door County YMCA raised $436 for the 2009 Strong Kids Campaign with “Classes for a Cause” during the last sessions break week. A select number of the regularly scheduled classes were available during break week with an optional $3 donation to the Strong Kids Campaign.
“It was a great opportunity to try a class at [...]

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Door County YMCA Board of Directors Announce Lay-Off Grant Program

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Erin Hoffman.

With the Door County YMCA commitment to be a good neighbor and to make YMCA participation affordable for everyone in our community, the Door County YMCA Board of Directors has approved a new Economic Down-Turn Lay-Off Grant Program for current YMCA members during their time of crisis. This membership grant program will provide financial assistance [...]

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Free Door County YMCA Memberships for Military Personnel and Families

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by Erin Hoffman.

The Door County YMCA is participating in a YMCA Military Outreach Initiative launched by the YMCA of the USA, the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, to provide YMCA memberships to families through their Military OneSource Program. This program provides FREE YMCA Family memberships in order to address the needs of families [...]

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