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YMCA Helps Children Stay Active as They Head Back to School
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Release Date: 5-Aug-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher
A reminder to parents to find balance between academic and recreational activities
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YMCA of Greater Houston Kicks Off Biggest Ever Back-To-School Drive
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Release Date: 21-Jul-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher
The Y Join Local Schools and Churches to Help Children Make the Grade
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Join the YMCA in celebrating our country�s birth!
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Release Date: 30-Jun-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News
At noon Y members across the Houston area will come together to say the Pledge of Allegiance
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YMCA Urges Children and Families to be Water Wise this Summer
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Release Date: 20-May-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: YMCA Water Wise
Getting the word out about swim safety and drowning prevention heading into Memorial Day
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School�s almost out! What are your kids doing this summer?
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Release Date: 5-May-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: What's New?
YMCA Day Camps offer children excitement and parents peace of mind
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It�s a Play Date: YMCA�s Healthy Kids Day� Aims to Get Families Moving Through Play
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Release Date: 12-Apr-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: YMCA Healthy Kids Day
HOUSTON – On Saturday, April 16, the YMCA of Greater Houston is encouraging all kids and parents in the greater Houston community to come to the Y for a play date and commit to being active every day. It’s all part of the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day™ – the nation’s largest free health day for families. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through healthy living, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach ...
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YMCA Works with Parents and Kids to MEND the Nation's Childhood Obesity Crisis
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Release Date: 13-Jan-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News
New Year calls for a new start for families of one of the five of the fattest cities in the national
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Houston Texans YMCA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Media Alert
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Release Date: 6-Jan-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher
YMCA, Houston Texans and City of Houston celebrate the completion of the first of its kind YMCA
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Refresh, renew and rediscover in 2011!
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Release Date: 5-Jan-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News
YMCA of Greater Houston Hosts Free Neighborhood Open House Saturday
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Houston Texans YMCA Opens January 3rd
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Release Date: 3-Jan-11 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: Houston Texans YMCA
Houston, TX - The Houston Texans YMCA, the first YMCA facility in the country to be named after a professional sports team, will open its doors on January 3, 2011 at 5:30 a.m. The new facility, located at 5202 Griggs at the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd., is on nearly 5 acres of land, and includes a conference room, community room, gymnasium, 2 family changing rooms, locker rooms, lobby, 2 group exercise rooms, cardiovascular fitness ...
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Y offers 30 Days and Ways to Renew, Refresh and Rediscover Total Health in the New Year
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Release Date: 26-Dec-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News
Houston, TX – As the New Year begins, so do those New Year’s resolutions. Thousands of Americans will have a fresh new start as they challenge themselves to live a healthier lifestyle. To help make this New Year a total success, the YMCA of Greater Houston is offering a kick-off class to some of its newest programs and waiving the joining fee for YMCA membership through January 31st. It's an effort to help jumpstart Houstonians ...
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Jingle Your Way Through Downtown Houston for the 2010 Chevron Jingle Bell Run & Walk
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Release Date: 10-Dec-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News
Houston, TX - Jingle bells will soon be ringing in the heart of downtown Houston for the 27th Annual Chevron Jingle Bell Run & Walk. More than 5,000 families, adults, seniors and kids, many sporting antlers and holiday costumes, will make their way through the streets of downtown Houston for the annual event on Sunday, December 12th at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA, 808 Pease, starting at 12:00 p.m. The 2010 Chevron Jingle Bell Run & ...
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New Tellepsen Downtown YMCA Builds on Heritage to Meet Members' and Community Needs
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Release Date: 14-Sep-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher
Facility is ADA-compliant and energy-efficient with expanded workout areas, more pools and parking.
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YMCA Kicks-off Houston�s Biggest Back-to-School Drive
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Release Date: 7-Jul-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: YMCA Operation Backpack
More than 35,000 students benefit in 31 school districts across Texas.
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What to Do With the Kids This Summer? YMCA Day and Sleepover Camps Offer Children Safe Fun and Parents Peace of Mind
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Release Date: 5-May-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: What's New? Subcategory: YMCA Summer Camp
Houston, TX. – For both parents and kids, it’s never too early to start thinking about summer vacation. When school lets out, parents want to ensure their children are safe, supervised and engaged in activities that keep their minds and bodies active. The YMCA of Greater Houston offers more than one option for parents who are looking for a safe and fun place for their kids to build healthy mind, body and spirit this summer. Parents ...
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Making Healthy Choices is Fun at YMCA Healthy Kids Day� This Saturday
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Release Date: 16-Apr-10 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: Healthy Kids Day 2010
Houston, TX - As part of a nationwide effort to encourage kids to get moving, the YMCA of Greater Houston will host YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 17th. This event is the nation’s largest health day for kids and families and is free to the public. It’s a day filled with fun, engaging and creative activities that foster healthy living, and is a part of the YMCA’s larger efforts to help more kids and families ...
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YMCA Diabetes Class Teaches Healthy Tamales this Holiday Season
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Release Date: 1-Dec-09 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: MD Anderson Family YMCA
MD Anderson Family YMCA and Houston Food Bank team up to fight diabetes
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Clay Road Family YMCA Grows with Its Community
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Release Date: 24-Nov-09 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: Clay Road Family YMCA
Expansion project will allow more families to participate in YMCA programs
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Open House at the New Langham Creek Family YMCA
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Release Date: 16-Nov-09 Author or Contact: Ann Herlocher Category: Recent News Subcategory: Langham Creek Family YMCA
Community celebrates the completion of a $5 million expansion and renovation project
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