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...

Pickleball on island: Sometimes it’s good to be in a pickle

December 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUE ERWINPickleball. 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...

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...

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...

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

July 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
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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,...