Tag: Englewood YMCA

Profile: John Mannion

January 3, 2020
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■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class three...

Sometimes it’s good to be in a pickle

December 27, 2019
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Pickleball. It’s played on tennis courts, but the equipment is different and so are the rules. Island resident Michele Harrison finds the game very intriguing. She recently retired with...

Profile: Samantha Stone

October 11, 2019
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Dr. Samantha Stone’s goal is to help people understand that a stronger body means healthier days ahead. Samantha is a fitness instructor in Boca Grande, as well as some other venues in...

Back to School Bash Saturday, Aug. 3

July 26, 2019
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A Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 3 at Sky Academy, 701 Medical Blvd., Englewood. The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free backpacks will be given away as well as school...

If you want to learn to sail on Lemon Bay, you’d better sign up now

July 13, 2019
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Englewood Sailing Association is partnering with the YMCA to offer a summer sailing camp for adults. The four-day course is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, Sunday, July...