Casco Bay News
Pool Update
Friday, Jan 20, 2012
Casco Bay Branch Small Pool Closure
You may be aware that we are working to resolve some air quality issues within our Casco Bay Branch pool area. We have been working on this and were able to open both large and small pools Thursday morning…
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Casco Bay and Pineland Branch Closures
Thursday, Jan 12, 2012
Due to the weather our Casco Bay and Pineland Branches will be closed at 6:30pm on Thursday January 12th. Our Greater Portland Branch will remain open as scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Winter Squash League signup ending soon!
Monday, Nov 28, 2011
Just a reminder that the period for signing up for the 2011-2012
Portland YMCA Winter League closes this coming Wednesday.
Please use the following link for more information and to register:
http://mainesquashleague.com/site/?page_id=57
While things are still very early in the…
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Holiday Hours
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011
On Wednesday, November 23, (day before Thanksgiving) we will close at 6 p.m. We will remain closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
On Saturday, December 24, (Christmas Eve) we will close at noon. We will remain closed for Christmas.
On Saturday, December 31, (New Year's Eve) we will close at 6 p.m. We will remain closed for New Year's Day.
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Cumberland County YMCA Recognizes Merry Farnum
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011
Our cause at the Y is "strengthening the foundations of community." Over the past 160 years we have seen how the Y has done that throughout the world, which makes it such a vital organization. However, we also know that strengthening the world's community begins with strengthening the foundation of the much smaller communities throughout each YMCA service area. Together, these…
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Casco Bay Branch unable to open on 10/31
Sunday, Oct 30, 2011
We apologize for any inconvenience. Our Casco Bay Branch will not be able to open today.Read More
Casco Bay Branch Closed 10/30
Sunday, Oct 30, 2011
Power outage has branch closed but crews are working on it and we hope to open soon.Read More
Award Winners Announced
Friday, Oct 28, 2011
The Annual Meeting and Recognition Breakfast was held October 19th at the Portland Country Club. We are pleased to announce the following award recipients:
Youth Development
Casco Bay branch recognizes Seeds of Independence
As Director for the not-for-profit organization, Seeds of Independence, Willo Wright spends a lot of time in court, standing…
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Halloween at the Y
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011
It's back!!! Once again we are pleased to offer a most 'Spooktacular' event for our community members. Join us for an evening of creepy games, ghoulish crafts and icky treats sure to please our costumed participants. Check out our moon bounce and shake a leg at our dance party. And last but not least, brave the haunted trail! Our interactive trail of frights and scares, bigger and better than…
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Middle School Madness Night at Casco Bay
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011
Come to the Casco Bay Y for a night just for you! There will be swimming, games, pizza and more! Your parents can drop you off and pick you up, but no parents allowed to stay!!
Friday, October 21st from 6:00-8:30PM
6, 7 and 8th Graders only!
Pre-registration $7 for members, $9 for non-members, and $10 at the door for all.
You can sign up online or…
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Lunch & Learn at Casco Bay on October 19 - Vegetarian Dishes for Meat Eaters
Monday, Oct 10, 2011
By popular demand, Lunch and Learn is back!
Lunch & learn features ealthy and delicious lunches prepared with love and passion for food.
Wednesday, October 19…
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L.L.Bean Representatives Present $25,000 to Casco Bay Branch
Thursday, Sep 1, 2011
The 33rd annual L.L.Bean 10K and Family Fun Run held in Freeport raised a record $25,000 for the Casco Bay YMCA's youth financial assistance program.
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John's Blog: Is your job adding on the pounds?
Monday, Aug 8, 2011
Over your career have your jobs become more and more sedentary? Part of the reason Americans have been gaining so much weight is that our jobs require less activity and more sitting.
In reviewing energy expenditure since 1960, scientists report that men are burning an average 140 fewer daily calories on the job; for women, it's 124 fewer calories a day.
The obesity epidemic has…
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John's Blog: Lift weights? Why? Because!
Monday, Jul 18, 2011
I am back from vacation. I assume that since it has been a few weeks since Because! #2, you are all actively building stronger muscles and improving your health by lifting weights. Just in case there are still some stragglers, I'll give you four more Because! reasons…
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Tri for the Y/Crank & Shank Duathlon Photo Albums by Sharyn Peavey Photography are now on-line!
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011
We are so fortunate to have the very talented Sharyn Peavey take photos of the Tri for the Y/Crank and Shank Duathlon both last year and this year.
Her complete photo albums are now on-line for you to view (easy sign-in required). You can also order photos from these albums if you wish.
52 Weeks of Wellness: My Fitness Level by Assessment
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011
I sit on the floor and stretch as far as my hamstrings will allow. I stand still as a tape measure winds gently around my waist, my thigh, my hips. I hold tight to a body fat analyzer to measure by bioelectrical impedance method and my body mass index (BMI). I walk briskly for 8 minutes at a 5% incline on the treadmill and get my heart rate measured as my heart pumps and tries to unwind back…
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We are now on Facebook!!
Thursday, Apr 7, 2011
We're now on Facebook!
'Like' our page (Cumberland County YMCA) to get news and updates from the Y right on your Friends page. Feel…
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Adaptive Services Auction is Thursday, March 31
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011
Mark your calendars. Save the date.
And don’t forget - the Y’s annual Adaptive Services Auction is coming up!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
5 Park Street
Freeport, ME
All proceeds from this annual gala event will directly support the Casco Bay Branch's Adaptive Service…
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52 Weeks of Wellness: Realigning My Body
Monday, Mar 7, 2011
The doctor told me to take a few weeks’ off from exercise to treat tendinitis in my hip. Didn’t she know that I have a BLOG to maintain!? An image to uphold!?
I took the break and now am back, albeit slowly. I figured Qigong would be the perfect reentrance, a slow series of postures designed to realign.
Defined, Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is…
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New Feature: 52 Weeks of Wellness Blog
Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010
I work for the Y. I have for years. If you asked me about a particular group exercise class, I would consult a Wellness Coach and get back to you with a detailed explanation. Yet would I really get what the class was all about? Not entirely. So why not try it first-hand for myself?
I plan to do just that in this new…
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'Day of Caring' volunteers spruce up Casco Bay Branch
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Each year the United Way of Greater Portland organizes the Day of Caring when more than 1,000 volunteers from over 100 companies, schools and organizations…
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