(Rockwall, TX—August 4, 2016) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA invited all Rockwall area teachers to a special appreciation breakfast offering prayer for the coming school year. The teachers munched on eggs, sausage, gravy, muffins and cinnamon rolls provided by Preston Hollow Catering while YMCA Executive Director Bonnie LaVielle sang with her two sisters Betty Methvin and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Over 100 triathletes of all skill levels took part in Rockwall’s newest triathlon known as the Y ROCK (formerly Dirty Rock) Sprint Triathlon 2016, produced by PlayTri Racing and hosted by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA on Sunday, June 26. The event saw 120 participants hit the race course bright and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) Tons of blood-pumping, paddle-swinging, sweat-inducing excitement filled the JER Chilton YMCA of Rockwall gymnasium during the Pickleball PlayDay Double Elimination Tournament on Saturday, April 23, sponsored by Home Depot, Tom Thumb, Target and USAPA Pickleball. The event saw many Pickleball players from across Rockwall County compete in three different […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA‘s Spring Beginner Dance class finished out a successful program with a dance recital on Wednesday, April 20, at the Y. Performing in the “Waltz of the Flowers” Spring Dance Recital 2016 and showing off their elegant dance movements were: Anisa Campbell, Dylan Logan, Isabella Rogers, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) Registration is underway for the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall‘s 6th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon (originally scheduled for June but postponed due to heavy rains). Rockwall County’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon will now take place on Sunday, August 23. Produced by Playtri Racing, this year’s event is […]
(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA of Rockwall volunteer Barbara Lee was honored with the Sam G. Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award for her substantial volunteer efforts to the Chilton YMCA’s swim team during the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’s 130th Annual Meeting held at the Belo Mansion on Thursday, April 9. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]
ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]
YMCA Phase I Renovation Complete ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will kick off the Phase I grand reopening for its newly renovated facility with a plethora of fun activities and programs on the weekend of Nov. 20-23. The Y will host a ribbon cutting Thursday, Nov. 20 to begin […]