IT'S ALL RIGHT HERE! NEWS AND SAVINGS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT OLD COLONY Y!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR FALL CLASS OFFERINGS!

Select your desired branch location from the Y locations drop-down menu to begin

exploring all the fun & adventure we have in store for you and your family this season!

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT OLD COLONY YMCA'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN helping children and families in your community take part in the Y's life changing programs and services, including; LIVESTRONG� at the YMCA, Mentoring, Camp, Child Care, & more!

We hope to see you there! CLICK HERE to learn more or stop by your local branch today!

Active, reservist, & veteran members of our Armed Forces, & their families, are free and welcome to use any OLD COLONY YMCA facility, without charge, Nov. 9th - 15th.

With heartfelt thanks and gratitude, we thank you for your service.

Click here to learn more!

Don't miss out on our Black Friday savings! Save the date! And don't miss us on Cyber Monday, 12/1!

YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM IS NOW

OPEN FOR JANUARY ENROLLMENT

YouthBuild Brockton and Fall River is currently recruiting for a January enrollment period. We are looking for young men and women who want to make changes in their lives and change other lives in the process through service and hard work.

The Old Colony YMCA YouthBuild Program is a ten-month community based youth development program serving young men and women, 16- 24 years of age, who have not completed high school. Students spend half of their time in the classroom working towards their HiSET (GED) and half on a construction site in Brockton gaining transferable on-the-job work skills. Through collaboration with the Brockton Housing Authority, students build and renovate housing units in Brockton for rental or home ownership. There are also opportunities to gain skills in the Healthcare field.

For more information about YouthBuild, please contact:
(508) 894-2816 (Brockton) or (508) 678-1975 (Fall River)

CLICK HERE to learn more!

127TH ANNUAL MEETING

Old Colony YMCA was proud to hold its 127th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 29th at the Shaw's Center in Brockton. This great event brought together over 350 guests representing OCY's Board of Directors, Board of Governors, community leaders, donors and staff. At the event, OCY was proud to recognize Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with the 2014 Community Impact Award and Bob Spencer with the 2014 Leadership Award. Guest of the event also had the opportunity to hear updates from Old Colony Y's President and CEO, Vincent Marturano, and Chair of the Board, Michael Sullivan, and three moving testimonials from Matilda Holland, Susan Moukalled, and Shanti Oppenheimer.

CLICK HERE to view pictures from the event!

CLICK HERE to view our Annual Report!

DARKNESS TO LIGHT

NOW OFFERING FREE ONLINE TRAINING

Join the movement to end child sexual abuse!

FREE Trainings are designed to educate adults on how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, emphasizing child safety as every adult's responsibility.

In addition to offering live trainings by our authorized facilitators, an online training option is now available, free of charge!

Tuesday, 11/18, 6-8 pm, Life House Church, Middleboro, MA

Thursday, 11/20, 6-8 pm, Middleboro Branch, 61 E. Grove Street, Middleboro, MA

Please CLICK HERE to

learn more or to take the
FREE ONLINE TRAINING!

DIVE INTO OUR SWIM TEAM!

Y Swim Team season runs through March of 2015 and is offered to youths of all abilities, between the ages of 6 and 18. Practices are held 2 to 3 times per week.

North Swim Team is comprised of Y members from Brockton, Easton, and Stoughton branches. South Swim Team is comprised of Y members from E. Bridgewater, Middleboro, and Taunton Branch branches.

Fee: $450/season p/person. Sibling discount: $25

*Please note: All swimmers must be YMCA members

To learn more about our Swim Team, CLICK HERE!

MORE Y HAPPENINGS & EVENTS!

PAINT NITE - EASTON

Blackthorne Public House
Monday, 11/3, 7pm
Tickets are still available - CLICK HERE to learn more!

CANNED FOOD DRIVE - 11/1-11/15

The Togetherhood program provides Y members with a fun, easy and rewarding way to participate in service projects that strengthen their communities. Please join us in a Canned Food Drive (dry food items only) to benefit the Charity Guild. Various drop off locations available.
Please CLICK HERE to learn more!

EARLY CAMP SAVINGS BEGIN NEXT WEEK!

Register and make your deposit by 12/21 and we'll give you last year's rates and a free fleece blanket! BONUS: when you buy more than four weeks
(two sessions) of camp, we'll give you 20% off last year's rates for any additional weeks or sessions per child!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - STOUGHTON

11/12 - 11/17, mornings and evenings in the lobby
STORYTIME WITH CLIFFORD:
Wed., 11/12, 11am-Noon & Fri., 11/14, 10:30am-11:30am

4TH ANNUAL BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY TURKEY TROT

Sunday, 11/16, 11am (Registration begins at 10am)
5K Run / 3k Family Walk, Burnell Hall, 66 Hooper Street
$15 Non BSU Students; $20 after November 11th.
Visit www.bsubears.com follow links to Recreation, Special Events to register.

AQUATIC FAMILY FRIDAYS - EASTON

Friday, 11/21, 5:30-7:30pm
Flick and float...and so much more!
CLICK HERE for all the details!

RED CROSS CPR/AED TRAINING - STOUGHTON

Saturday, 11/22, 10am-2pm
Y Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
CLICK HERE to learn more!

TURKEY TROT (5 MILE ROAD RACE) - TAUNTON

Sunday, 11/26, 10am start - rain or shine. Bring the kids!
Register online at www.jbrace.com
CLICK HERE to learn more about the run or our family friendly activities!

DECEMBER SENIOR TRIP - HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, 12/4, Time: TBA
Motorcoaches depart from our Stoughton, Easton, and Middleboro branches. Ring in the holiday season with us with a daytime holiday party at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers, MA. Price includes plated lunch and awesome entertainment featuring Joey Voices, a comedian and celebrity impersonator.
$71 p/p. Stop by your branch to make your reservation or CLICK HERE to learn more!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - PLYMOUTH

Saturday, 12/6, 8-10am
Pancakes, raffle, arts & crafts, face painting, & pictures with Santa!
$5 at the door; Children under 3 are free

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & THE GRINCH - EASTON

Saturday, 12/6, 9-11am
Make reindeer food, take pictures with our special guests, and much more! Space is limited, reserve your space now!
$5 per Y member / $8 per non-member

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - MIDDLEBORO

Sunday, 12/7 from 8-11am - Boston Tavern Restaurant, Middleboro
Pancake Breakfast, activities and crafts included. Pictures with Santa will be available. Raffles, hot cocoa and more! Tickets will be $7 adult $5 child (under 2 free).

CALLING ALL TEENS!

Youth in Government Mock Model Program (for teens in 9-12 grade (limited spots for 7-8 graders)). First Pre-Legislative Session to begin 11/22.

Teen Leaders Club- calling all Jr and Sr Leaders 6-12 grade, come be a part of this dynamic group and make a difference in your Y and your life!

Contact your local branch for more information!

NEW TEEN WEIGHT & WELLNESS PROGRAM

Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Brockton Hospital and Old Colony YMCA are joining forces to offer the coolest weight & wellness program for area teens at the Central Brockton Branch. Please CLICK HERE to learn more!

To learn more about any of our listed events, please visit our website or Facebook page today!

WE'RE HIRING!

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION! EXPLORE AN AMAZING CAREER AT THE Y!

We're looking for the following positions, just to name a few:
Youth Care Advocates, Clinicians, Lifeguards, Fitness Instructors, Youth Program Instructors, Child Care staff, Fitness Instructors, and many more!

CLICK HERE to view our Employment Opportunities - listed under "downloads."

OLD COLONY YMCA

320 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301

www.oldcolonyymca.org

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Old Colony YMCA is a non-profit, charitable organization.
Financial assistance is available to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay for
membership and/or programs. Please ask our Welcome Center staff for more information.