
Brandywine YMCA The Brandywine YMCA (and all YMCAs in Delaware) will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Friday at 5:00 a.m. There are bonus classes for wellness and aquatic fitness for the weekend, but no other programs. Regular classes do not run from Friday through Sunday. ~ Happy Thanksgiving from the staff team at Brandywine!

Brandywine YMCA We have not gotten ONE single suggestion for our New Year's Day celebration. We typically open for four hours, from 10-2, offer some new group wellness classes and we have fun activities for families. The Kids Zone is also open for the entire event. We have giveaways for those who come out! Any other ideas? We are... planning now! If you don't want to post here...e-mail Terri Edgar at tedgar@ymcade.org.

Brandywine YMCA Our event to celebrate our volunteers, scheduled for this Sunday, October 25th at the Hanby Outdoor Center has been cancelled, due to a very low response rate for the event. We will be working on a different event to honor our volunteers. Stay Tuned!

Brandywine YMCA We are beginning to make plans for our 2010 New Year's Day Celebration at the Brandywine YMCA. Do you have any suggestions for things you would like to see that day? Please post your suggestions here!

Brandywine YMCA Full Member registration for Fall II programs starts today. You can stop into the YMCA to register or go to www.ymcade.org to register online! Don't miss out on great programs for you and your family! Please call us if you have any questions! (302) 478-9622.
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Brandywine YMCA The Brandywine YMCA Giant Step Program is hosting a consingment sale Saturday, October 10th in the morning at the YMCA. The items for sale are primarily childrens' items. It's also our first home swim meet, so the North Pool schedule will be modified for the day. Please call the YMCA for more details....478-9622.

Brandywine YMCA The running group that meets at 9:30 a.m. MWF is looking for some new members! One mile/Two Miles/5K/5 Miles....your choice! Maps provided...all paces welcome! It's a neighborhood run that is safe and flat. Meet at the back facility access desk at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays! Questions, e-mail tedgar@ymcade.org.

Brandywine YMCA Mark you calender for the Brandywine YMCA's annual Fall Festival at the Hanby Outdoor Center, October 11th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Games, food, hayrides, and much more! Everything is free and open to the community so bring your friends and neighbors. Wear your costume for the parade! This is a really great event for ...the whole family. Friendly pets on leashes are welcome and may participate in the parade!

Brandywine YMCA For those of you who get up early, join Laura Schofield-Pierson for Zen Station on Tuesday mornings from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. It's a gentle yoga class with a moving meditation component. Check out our website for other early morning offerings like Outdoor Challenge, Functional Strength, Pilates, and Boot Camp Basics.
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Brandywine YMCA Members....you should have received a letter from Mike Graves, President of the YMCA of Delaware, which explains that there will be no membership rate increase this year. If you did not receive the letter, please stop by the front desk and update your address information. The link to Mike's blog is below and includes the letter.
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Brandywine YMCA Reminder.....the Brandywine YMCA is closed tomorrow due to the Labor Day holiday. However, tomorrow is the last day to enjoy the YMCA Hanby Outdoor Center pool! The pool is open from 10:00 - 8:00 p.m. today and on Labor Day. The branch is open today until 9:00 p.m. and will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:00 a.m.

Brandywine YMCA Just a reminder.....Fall Programs start on Tuesday, September 8th. If you have not signed up for programs, you can do it online or stop by the front desk! You can download schedules for classes at www.ymcade.org. Check out our new wellness classes...meditation, Zumba, Belly Dancing and more!
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Brandywine YMCA Already a member? Get ONE MONTH FREE when every friend your refer joins! PLUS in September they pay NO JOINER FEE. Check out http://www.ymcade.org/refer.cfm for more info!

Brandywine YMCA Hey Facebook Fans! Join the Y in September and Pay no Joiner Fee!

Brandywine YMCA Fall Registration for full members begins Monday, August 24th at at 8:00 a.m. You can register in person or online at www.ymcade.org. With school starting soon, fall is a great time to sign children up for programs or to do something just for you. Check out our new wellness options including new early morning progr...ams and additional Sunday offerings. Consider joining our unique ASPIRE wellness program.
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