For the next six months, the YMCA will offer free classes aimed at helping seniors stay healthy.
The staff of the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA announced this week that they have partnered with Pfizer, Inc. to launch a new program called 50 Moving Forward. 50 Moving Forward is aimed at adults age 50 and older, because, the YMCA says, they make up more than 45 percent of the members at the Spring Valley YMCA. The program is a wellness initiative focusing on healthy eating, fitness, and prevention measures including screenings and vaccinations. It will run for the next six months at the Spring Valley YMCA. “The YMCA has always sought to help its members enhance their overall well-being, and with 50 Moving Forward, we are in a unique position to help adults 50 years and older broaden their social networks while making progress toward…
A town hall meeting on the merger is scheduled for Monday evening.
A merger is in the works between the Philadelphia Area YMCA and the Freedom Valley YMCA; however, not everyone is pleased about the prospect or the process. Both YMCA boards have voted to approve the merger and members recently received letters explaining the deal and how members can vote. The Y is holding a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Spring Valley YMCA on Linfield-Trappe Road in Limerick. This town hall comes in advance of the vote, which is scheduled to happen at Chadwick's Restaurant in Audubon on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Philadelphia Area YMCA CEO John Flynn told Patch in a phone interview that the merger came about as the two organizations began working more closely together. "We realized that we could …
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YMCA: School district cutting power to Brooke Elementary at 3 p.m.
Update: Thanks to reader Carol Marchesani for telling us that the Limerick Township Park & Rec "Camp Shamrock" held at Limerick Elementary School is also affected. Parents of children at that camp have been asked to pick up kids by 3 p.m. Parents of participants in the Spring Valley YMCA's primary day camp site at Brooke Elementary School are being asked to pick their children up by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to signs posted by camp operators on Friday. Camp operators said the Spring-Ford Area School District has a deal with PECO which entails power being shut off at the school at 3 p.m. that day. Last July 22, as temperatures soared past 100 degrees, the YMCA day camp had to vacate Evans Elementary School after they were notified by the…
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Local autism support group organizes Autism Walk, sponsored by Autism Speaks.
The A Team, an autism support group for parents of autistic children operating in the Spring-Ford Area, will hold an organizational meeting for its April 6, 2013 Local Autism Speaks Autism Walk. The meeting will be held on June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Freedom Valley YMCA at Spring Valley on 19 West Linfield-Trappe Road in Limerick. According to A Team founder Gloria Vollert, everyone is invited to attend. "We need every position for this walk to be successful," Vollert said. "Chairpersons and committee members. Some examples of positions needed are: Logistics, Publicity, Sponsorship, Advertising, Volunteers, [and] Community Outreach." An Autism Speaks representative will be at the meeting to inform volunteers about what each position entails, …
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Freedom Valley YMCA sees retirement of its Finance Functions Controller and appoints a new Chief Financial Officer
The following press release and photo was submitted by Shannan Bieler, Marketing Assistant at Freedom Valley YMCA Coporate Office: [LIMERICK, PA, JUNE 1, 2012] Jay Schaeffer, President & CEO announced that after more than three decades of exceptional service in leading Freedom Valley YMCA’s (FVYMCA) finance functions, Controller Mary Denise Marsh will retire at the end of May. Marsh will remain with the FVYMCA through the end of the fiscal year in a consulting role. “Mary Denise’s presence on our senior leadership team during the last 31 years has been a calming influence during some of the most turbulent economic times. Mary Denise’s legacy will include leaving FVYMCA with an impeccable credit rating," said Schaeffer. "Beginning as …
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"Healthy Kids Day" intended to help keep kids off the couch during the summer months
This weekend, YMCAs across the country will throw open their doors and invite everyone in the community to come in, get active and have fun, at no charge. Saturday is the official Healthy Kids Day, when 1,900 YMCAs nationwide will host free events to help kids “get up, get out and grow.” More than half a million parents and kids are expected to participate. The reason behind the initiative is simple: The YMCA has recognized that there is a need, especially during this time of year, to encourage kids to be active and remind them that they shouldn’t crash on the couch just because school is out. Research shows that kids are more prone to gain weight and experience reduced mental stimulation during summer months. The Y maintains that summer …
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A crash update on Township Line Road.
Preliminary reports of a three-vehicle accident on Township Line Road began coming in at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday. The accident occurred nearest to the road's intersection at W. Linfield-Trappe Road right outside of the Freedom Valley YMCA - Spring Valley Branch. Access to Township Line Road was closed off at that intersection. Limerick Police confirmed an elderly woman driving in the northbound lane (uphill) crossed over into the southbound lane and struck the southbound-traveling vehicle head on. That vehicle then did a 360-degree turn and clipped a third car. Police said a witness on scene confirmed all information. No evidence of cell phone use was found. Police identified the driver at fault to be an elderly woman who could not …
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The YMCA Shooting Stars Special Needs Basketball Team got to share a special honor on Tuesday night.
The following write-up and photo was submitted to Patch by Mary Shields: The Spring Valley YMCA Y-Knot Shooting Stars Special Needs Basketball team for ages K through 12, were the honorary guests at the PJPII High School boys varsity basketball game pre-game celebration Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Our Shooting Star Players were announced onto the court with the boys varsity team and shared in recognizing the National Anthem on the court. They shared this moment and were cheered on by all of the PJPII Students, including more than 60 of them who are also their coaches at the Spring Valley YMCA. The Shooting Stars were so excited to be surrounded by their coaches, cheerleaders, team players and mascot. It was a magical night and it will …
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A release on Thursday thefts in the area.
The following press release and photo comes from Limerick Township Police Chief Bill Albany: The Limerick Township Police Department, with assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police – Skippack barracks, arrested Jacob Mooney for a THEFT f/VEHICLE. An alert employee observed Mooney removing items from an unlocked vehicle at the Spring Valley YMCA, 19 W Linfield Trappe Rd, Royersford, Limerick Township, on December 1, 2011, at approximately 1341 hrs. The employee knew this vehicle to belong to someone else and confirmed Mooney did not have permission to be within, or take things from, the vehicle. Mooney fled when confronted by the employee and vehicle owner. He was using a gray Hyundai Elantra, PA registration EBB1428. Investigation …
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As temperatures soar into triple digits, PECO customers on pace to break all-time power consumption record for second straight day.
PECO is shutting off power to selected institutional customers this afternoon as it races to cope with the highest customer demand it has ever experienced. PECO spokesperson Ben Armstrong said this afternoon that the company expected to set a new record for power usage today, just one day after breaking a record that had previously stood for almost five years. PECO customers used 8,943 megawatts of power yesterday, eclipsing the previous record of 8,932 megawatts set on August 3, 2006. "We already know customers will be setting [another] new record today, but we won't have that number until tomorrow," Armstrong said. Armstrong said that PJM Interconnection, the Lower Providence-based operator of the regional electrical grid, has called for…
6:44 am on Sunday, July 24, 2011
I stand corrected. The Y needs a contingincy plan then. more ›
Pierre Le Fleche
9:00 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Buck Davis-how arrogant you are! Your statements are irrelevant and unfounded and deserve nothing but contempt..Why don't you firstly get your facts right before you spread evil lies and rumors, and secondly realize that your fears of a merger that makes sense are because you are a bigot and a racist! Why not use this energy and passion you have to spread some compassion and kindness to people … more ›