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Tot Tuesdays,
the Summer Series!
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Join us on Tuesdays from 10 - 11am for summer fun! This playtime will offer activities for ages 1-5. June 20th thru July 25th. Click here for PDF of event information or visit our website at
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Golf Classic
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The 40th Annual Arlington Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic will be held Monday, October 16th at 11am at the Winchester Country Club. Day includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, buffet supper & a golf memento.
If you are not able to attend please consider becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship is a great way to advertise your business or remember a loved one.
DATE: October 16
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Family Swim
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The Club's Summer Family Swims have begun! Family swim is offered Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-7:45 pm. There is a limit of 75 people per swim. Children must be accompanied by a parent in the water. Immediate family only. One person in the family must be a member to attend. A child's membership is only $25 for the year!
DATE: Tue & Thur
TIME: 7-7:45pm
* No Swim July 4
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ABC Preschool
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ABC Preschool offers a variety of schedules at affordable prices for children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. There are limited spaces still available in ABC Preschool for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information contact the Director, Judy Andrews at abcpreschool@abgclub.org
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Teen Tuesdays
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The Club will open for extended hours on Tuesday nights from 5:00 - 7:30pm for ages 12-17. Members are invited to join us for some fun outdoor games and activities with our Teen Coordinator, Kyle Hood.
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Summer Swim,
Teen Time
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This summer the pool will have a designated Teen Swim Time 1-1:45pm
Thursdays & Fridays,
June 29 - August 25.
Come swim laps or just hang out in the pool with your friends.
DATE: Thur & Fri
TIME: 1-1:45pm
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Donate your Car
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Donating your car, truck, boat, trailer and more is easy and the proceeds help support the ABGC. For information on the program, or if you are ready to donate click the button below.
Or just call:
1-855-8 BCG-CAR
(1-855-824-2227)
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Fall Registration
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July 26
Online preview
August 2
Online Registration-5AM
Mail-in Registration
August 9
Walk-in Registration
Fax-in Registration
Phone-in Registration
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Is Your Information Up to Date?
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If you have moved, changed your phone number or email address please take a moment to update your household on webtrac. Changes may also be sent to
LDuddy@abgclub.org
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Youth of the Year: Trisha MacLean
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Youth of the Year:
Trisha MacLean
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The National Youth of the Year embodies Boys & Girls Club of America's three priority outcome areas of leadership: character and service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor bestowed upon Club members. This year, Club staff members voted Trisha MacLean our Youth of the Year!
Trisha has been a member of the Club for six years, participating in our Club Kids program, our Diplomas to Degrees program, and most recently serving as a staff member in our Sunshine Room and Afterschool program. Outside the Club, Trisha is the Captain of her Varsity Hockey team and an active volunteer in her community. Trisha possesses all of the traits of a Youth of the Year: hard working, a leader, and a positive role model. Trisha is a great representation of how "Great Futures Start Here."
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If your child is 8 or older and can swim 75 yards, take advantage of the Youth Boating program. Youth Boating takes place daily from 12:30-4:30pm and the fee is $75 for the summer. Children have the opportunity to go sailing, canoeing, and kayaking on Spy Pond. Children must pass the 75 yard nonstop swim test in order to participate in the boating program. Boating swim tests are offered at the beginning of each free swim.
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Special Summer Events are for members ages 6-17. Events are Thursday at 1:15pm, unless otherwise noted.
July 6: Red vs Blue Day
July 13: Penny Carnival and Bake Sale 10:30am
July 20: Beat the Staff
July 27: Egg Drop Contest
August 3: Kids Day!
August 9: Wednesday-Kayak Races *
August 10: Drip Drop Day
August 16:Wednesday-Sailing Regatta *
August 17: Game Day
August 24: End of Summer Celebration
* boating pass required
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Diplomas to Degrees is a program that assists our junior and senior high school club members who are pursuing a degree in higher education as well as pursuing a career after high school. Our group meets on a weekly basis in the learning center to discuss current events in their lives whether it be homework, college, work, friends, sports or any other topic that might be of interest to them. The group has really become a family over the last academic year and we are so sad to see our seniors move onward and upward but also excited for new members to join us this fall! Be on the lookout for our Summer meetings. Any questions please contact Dee Savioli at
dsavioli@abgclub.org
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If you have never experienced Kids Day, you should visit the club on Thursday, August 3rd and enjoy playing on a moon bounce, an inflatable obstacle course and dunk tank. The festivities will run from 1:15 to 3:00pm. We will also sell famous Richie's Slush and Pizza.
Thank you to Brookline Bank for generously sponsoring this event and helping to make this day a success!
DATE: Thursday, August 3rd, 1:15-3pm
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Although it was a bit chilly this year, it wasn't raining, and that was a plus. Next year we hope for 75 degrees and sunny! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Club. All proceeds support youth programs at the Club including mentoring, and provides three scholarships to worthy Club members looking to further their education beyond high school.
We would like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event such a success this year: Millbrook Animal Clinic, Joe Sent Me, Millie Katz, Kevin Greeley, Swifty Printing, James Nicholson, Keefe Funeral Homes, In memory of Robert Niles, In memory of Holmes & Phyllis Pooley, East Coast Chip Keys, Edward Keating, Mike DeMartino, Jim O'Brien Sr., Brenna Ferrone & Debbie Anastasio of Arlington Hair Salon for Men, Sam D'Agostino, Ethel & Chris Doyle, Scott Carrol, Katie Friel of Friel Estate, Julie Hall, Pamela Powell & Kevin Kennedy of Upholstery on Broadway, Inc., and Ruth Faulkner in memory of Brud Faulkner.
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Our first Safety Week was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated -- including Cindy Curran, who gave a cyber talk to our teens and members of the Arlington Fire and Police Departments who came by the Club to hang out in the games room, the gym, and to play dodge ball in the basketball court. Officers Mike Seamens and John Pimental stopped by with their K9's Elmo and Pebbles from the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. Mike Vartebedian and Alex Grande did a class on Karate and Self-Defense for us -- they teach Tae-Sho Karate here at the Club for ages 6 and up. Check our brochure for more information. Many Club Kids attended and we finished off the week with an Arlington Fire Truck brought to us by Marty, Ben, and Rich and a BBQ!
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Paul J. Leone Memorial Basketball Tournament
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On June 11th the Club hosted the Paul J. Leone Memorial Basketball Tournament. Many of Paul's family and friends were on hand to honor Paul and his love for family, friends, the Club and Basketball! Paul was a member of the club for many years before he passed away suddenly. He loved the game of basketball and really enjoyed being at the Club playing basketball with his closest friends. Proceeds from this very special event were donated to the Club in Paul's memory.
Nine teams consisting of over 35 players took part in this double elimination tournament. There were great games played. It was a big success. The Club was happy to be part of such a special day!
We would like to thank the Leone family and friends for making generous donations to the Club in Paul's memory!
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On Saturday, June 10th, members of the Arlington Boys & Girls Club walked in honor of Katherine Wall. As a team we raised $4,000. There were many walkers on other teams showing the Club spirit that night, including Hugh, a Club Swim Team member!
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Liberty Mutual and Matignon Service Days
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Liberty Mutual Volunteers
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We would like to thank Liberty Mutual volunteers for their 6th year of service to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club! Serve with Liberty sends volunteers to area organizations to give back each year. They came to the Club on May 12th and helped us with cleaning around our boating dock, preparing program spaces, and raking our preschool playground. They also helped clean out the afterschool vans.
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Matignon High School Volunteers |
Thank you to
Matignon High School! They sent volunteers to the Club to do community service on May 31st. They helped clean up the teen room, the gym, and shred a pile of old paperwork.
We are grateful for all the hard work and dedication of all the volunteers that helped us get ready for our summer programs. The building and the grounds look amazing!
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Friends and supporters gathered at the Boston Marriott/Burlington for the 79th Annual Meeting and Dinner of the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. The event, sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank, was a celebration to recognize award winners and scholarship recipients and to say thank you to the staff, volunteers and supporters.
Lori Pescatore was welcomed as a new member of the Board of Directors. We also added twelve new members to the Corporation.
The George P. Faulkner Annual Citizens Award for Outstanding Service to Youth was presented to A. A. Hopeman. A. A. Hopeman has donated hundreds of hours as a volunteer coach for the Arlington Boys & Girls Club and Arlington High School swim teams. He began to help out when his children joined the ABGC swim team. Although his children are no longer on the team, he continues to assist with practices two evenings a week from October through February. A. A. works with swimmers of all abilities and his patient, caring, and supportive style keeps them enthused and dedicated members of the team.
Nicole Haroutunian was presented with the 2017 Youth Service Award. Nicole is a senior at Arlington HS. Nicole is a member of the National Honor Society, the field hockey, track, and lacrosse teams, and takes part in community service. In addition she works several part time jobs and is a Sunday School teacher for second graders. Nicole is passionate and caring. A genuine leader and role model.
Congratulations to A.A. and Nicole. Thank you for being a part of our Arlington Boys & Girls Club Community.
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A.A. Hopeman and Board Member Julie Hall
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Dine at Not Your Average Joe's this July!
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Every Tuesday in July Not Your Average Joe's in Arlington will donate 15% of your food bill to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. Simply mention the Club to your server and they will take care of the rest! Please consider "dining for a cause" anytime on Tuesdays during the month of July. Thank you for your support!
Date: Tuesdays in July at NYAJoe's Arlington
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Wishing you and your family a safe and sunny summer!
Sincerely,
Arlington Boys & Girls Club
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