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Basketball Weightlifting Do these create memories for you? Is this the Y? Let me introduce you to some new programs: Blood Pressure Management An evidence based program that may lower blood pressure and combines personalized support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador with nutritional education. Moving for Better Balance The principles and movements of Tai Chi…
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Last week it was my honor to spend time with a former Chief Justice for the State of Michigan, Conrad Mallett. Justice Mallett spoke with high regard of the impact the YMCA had on his personal life while growing up in Detroit. He mentioned programming and in particular, how programming at the Y is special.…
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Y Arts, the arts and humanities branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, is hosting the Rockin’ Art Bash on Nov. 26. The benefit will include a screening of “Louder Than Love — The Grande Ballroom Story,” an Emmy-winning documentary produced by Detroit native Tony D’Annunzio. The film focuses on the 1960s Detroit rock scene…
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There’s lots of good reasons to attend a fundraiser for Y Arts, the arts and humanities branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. Of course, it’s an opportunity to support an important arts organization. But if that’s not enough of an incentive, this year’s theme, “Y Arts’ Rockin’ Art Bash,” promises to be a thrill…
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Today YMCA staff were able to show our Advocacy Board what our expansion downstairs will look like! Almost 15 years ago, staff and volunteers were getting ready to open the Carls Family YMCA to offer community programs that were designed to meet our community’s needs: a place to gather for events and to share activities.…
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“Middle school was not my favorite time. It was hard if you didn’t have something to be involved in. One day you have a friend, the next day she hates you.” Lindsay’s feelings on middle school are much like every middle schooler’s experience. As a young girl Lindsay’s parents enrolled her in a variety of…