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Mayoral proclamation recognizes JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

By Editor on October 21, 2014 1:21 PM Good Business, Good Sports, Heath, Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as JER Chilton YMCA Recognition Day in Rockwall. The Y provides sports programs for over 2,300 local children annually, including its swimming program which teaches over […]

Free Father/Child Camp-In at YMCA Rockwall

By Editor on August 5, 2014 1:10 PM Good Sports, Good Times, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 5, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a free, Father/Child Camp-In Saturday, August 16 through Sunday, August 17. The Camp-In is available to all dads and kids from kindergarten through fourth grade at no charge. Girls and boys will enjoy special bonding time with their dads during the Camp-In inside […]

Rockwall YMCA to host Nutrition Carnival

By Blue Ribbon News on July 24, 2014 10:02 AM Good Eats, Good Health, Good Living, Good Times, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 24, 2014) A Nutrition Carnival will take place on Tuesday, July 29th from 9-11 am at the Rockwall YMCA. The event is sponsored by the Rockwall WIC Office and the YMCA. Activities to take place: Carrot Hop, Lemon Tic-Tac-Toe, Coconut Bowling, Pepper Toss, Apple Toss, Grapefruit Shot Put, Melon Weight Lifting, Potato […]

Rockwall area Dads, kids spring into action with Adventure Guides

By Editor on February 26, 2014 12:08 AM Good Cause, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City

ROCKWALL (February 25, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA Adventure Guides program is in full swing, after wrapping up a successful Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance at Southfork Ranch, and a Father/Son Bowling Outing last week at Shenaniganz in Rockwall. These are just two of many activities that local dads and their kids are enjoying as Adventure Guides/Princesses. Through outdoor […]

Why the Y? Rockwall Judge Brian Williams shares his story

By Editor on December 26, 2013 10:01 AM Good Cause, Good Health, Heath, Rockwall, Royse City

ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) Judge Brian Williams, Rockwall County Court at Law, grew up playing soccer, basketball and baseball at the Y. The lifelong Rockwall resident currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Managers of the JER Chilton YMCA – a very rewarding experience, he says, because he’s seen the Y grow with […]

YMCA forms community partnerships to address obesity

By Editor on April 18, 2013 12:43 PM Good Cause, Good Living, Heath, Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children. 27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall. This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself. We also have a very serious problem with youth […]