West Chatham
Branch
News / Updates
17 local High School Students recruited by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia receive $10,000 HSF Scholarship
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on May 15, 2012 - 3:07pmThe 2012 recipients of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Georgia Opportunities Scholarship were recently selected and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce that 17 of these high school students came from counties in the association’s district.
Food Is Medicine Wellness Seminar
Submitted by hillary on April 17, 2012 - 1:54pm
Parents are children are invited to attend this free wellness seminar on healthy eating on Thursday, April 26th from 5:30--6:30pm in the West Chatham YMCA Conference Room. There are games for kids and helpful information for parents about what is a well balanced diet and how to achieve a healthy lifestyle by adopting better eating habits. For more information, see the attached flyer.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Encourages the Community to Play and Learn at Healthy Kids Day®, April 28
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on April 9, 2012 - 4:45pmOn April 28, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event for kids and families in Coastal Georgia. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids.
Tuesday, April 3rd Soccer Practice
Submitted by hillary on April 3, 2012 - 4:22pmSoccer practice has been cancelled on Tuesday, April 3rd due to severe weather.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Chosen to Host Major National Event in Savannah
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 27, 2012 - 4:18pmAfter placing a bid, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia received the exciting news that they were selected by the YMCA of the USA to host the 2013 YMCA Gymnastics National Championship & Festival.
March 27 is Diabetes Alert Day
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 23, 2012 - 2:03pmThe YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is helping people in Coastal Georgia stave off developing type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, March 27 is Diabetes Alert Day, and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia wants residents of Greater Savannah to learn their risk for type 2 diabetes and take action to prevent it.
YMCA of Coastal Ga. holds annual meeting
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 23, 2012 - 9:35amRICHMOND HILL, GA (WTOC) - The YMCA of Coastal Georgia held its 157th Annual Meeting on March 20, at the Richmond Hill City Center.
The meeting focused on recapping the recent work of the Y along with looking ahead to the future, the nomination of new volunteer leaders and a salute to retiring board members, exceptional volunteers, and staff.
As seen in 2012 January/February edition of Pooler Magazine: A Body in Motion
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on February 1, 2012 - 3:22pmHis remarkable story is an inspiration to all who love to stay active, especially if one has had cancer. Gross just made it through his second bout with cancer. This time, it claimed part of his right leg. But that hasn’t stopped him. With a custom fitted prosthesis, Gross is back in the West Chatham YMCA gym.
As seen in January/February edition of Pooler Magazine : How Kim Cooler shed 100 pounds in 12 months
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on February 1, 2012 - 3:08pmKim Cooler is a svelte 37-year-old mother of two. She is a runner. Cooler is also the Child Watch & Kid Fit Coordinator at the West Chatham YMCA in Pooler. She is 5 feet-8 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds now, but six years ago, it was a very different story. “I had always been a runner,” says Cooler. “But I had two children and went through a divorce,” she said. :I kind of let myself go.” Her weight had climbed to 240. She knew she had to do something, and she did. With a one-year-old and a three-year-old, it wasn’t easy, but Cooler made herself do it.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Launches Priceless Gifts, its’ Annual Community Support Campaign
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on January 30, 2012 - 11:36amFunds Raised wil help residents of the Coastal Empire learn, grow, and thrive
Every day, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for luncheons, group activities and to connect with one another. Teens gather for programs such as Teen Achievers and learn valuable career and college readiness skills. Adults come to a place where they have the time to focus on their personal wellness and health.
