NEWS
July 28, 2011
The YWCA of Central Maine announces new programs for fall 2011
After School/Before School Programs:
Under new direction, the YWCA is offering new and exciting programs for childcare and before and after school care. Newly appointed Executive Director Kathy Durgin-Leighton announced today that beginning this fall, all afterschool care programs will be offered at the YWCA with transportation provided by the Lewiston School Department and Hudson Transportation.
Ms.Durgin-Leighton states, “We are gearing up for a very exciting school year. Our After School program will offer a different activity each day. Monday is arts and crafts day, Tuesday is organized games in the gymnasium which will include ping pong, basketball, bowling, and kickball; Wednesdays are organized board games and card games, Thursday is swim day in the pool, and on Fridays we will offer special activities such as cooking, x country skiing, movies, and some very exciting special events!”
Each day a nutritious snack will be provided as well as homework help.
“It was just a year ago that we announced that we would be closing, but with the wonderful help that we received from the community, we are better than ever. And, as an incentive, if you sign up by August 15, the first week of after school care will be free! If you refer a friend, and that friend signs up as well, you will receive 50% off the second week provided that the referral is to a new customer”, said Ms.Durgin-Leighton. “We are confident that the programs that we offer will be fun, educational, and rewarding!”
The YWCA is located at 130 East Avenue
jrichard@ywcamaine.org or call 795-4050.
Childcare Classes New for the Fall
Child care classes will also look a bit different this year at the YWCA – literally! With a fresh coat of paint in Christopher Robin’s Room, Child care Director Jessica Richard is excited about the upcoming school year. “We will be providing activities and a learning environment that will meet the developmental needs of young children to help them prepare for the years ahead. Individual plans will be prepared for each child with opportunities for parent/teacher conferences. Full day pre-k will be offered and to supplement the Lewiston School System program, we will offer a half day M-Th and full day Friday. Bussing is available only from Montello and Farwell.”
Mar 24, 2011
Swimming: Special Olympics holds state meet
Maine Special Olympics held its regional aquatics meet at the YWCA of Central Maine on Friday, March 18, with 85 athletes competing.
The YWCA of Central Maine provides the only public, handicap-accessible pool in the Androscoggin County area and is host to several community organizations utilizing the pool to train aquatic athletes of all abilities throughout the year. Auburn Special Ed, Life Center, Margaret Murphy Center, RSU 16, and Navigators, a community support program of John Murphy Homes, all participate in the aquatics programming at the YWCA.
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Mar 10, 2011
YWCA launches fundraiser - from the Portland Press Herald
The YWCA of Central Maine has launched its Funding for the Future Campaign to receive online donations at its new website at www.ywcamaine.org. All contributions made to the campaign will be used to upgrade the YWCA building to energy efficient standards. The facility is located at 130 East Ave., Lewiston. For more details, call 795-4050. .........................................................
Mar 11, 2011Austin Associates to help the YWCA into the futureLEWISTON — Since the YWCA of Central Maine's near closure last summer, the nonprofit agency has continued to lose money.
The ongoing losses have led the Board of Directors to initiate a top-to-bottom analysis of the 130-year-old institution. Jobs have changed. Hours among the seven full-time staffers have been cut. A new, interim management team has been hired to change the course and in April, a search will begin to find a new executive director.
"I'm just determined to help them turn around," said Steve Austin, an Auburn accountant whose firm, Austin Associates, began working at the YWCA on March 1.
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Feb 15, 2011YWCA offering Red Cross babysitting classLEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine will hold an American Red Cross babysitting plus course from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. Read more>> ..........................................................
January 28, 2011
YWCA hires fundraising consultant
LEWISTON — When Jennifer Dube-Works' time as fundraiser ends, she hopes the YWCA of Central Maine will be stronger.
She has been hired by the YWCA's board to give its $1 million effort a boost as it crosses the halfway mark. Dube-Works wants more, though. Read more>>
