Veterans honored with reception at JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall

ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day reception in their honor. A table was spread with refreshments and veterans were treated to a program by guest speaker Chaplain Doug Sewell. Sewell is the chaplain with the 4th Air Wing of the Texas […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall breaks ground on $5 million expansion

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall breaks ground on $5 million expansion

ROCKWALL – November 10, 2013 – A groundbreaking ceremony on November 7th marked the official beginning of construction on the nearly $5 million expansion and renovation project underway at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad. A crowd of nearly 200 supporters gathered for the special event featuring keynote speaker JER […]

Basketball signups underway at JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall

UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]

Corneau Memorial Run Nov 16 at Rockwall YMCA

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! (ROCKWALL – November 2, 2013) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 16 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle Corneau of […]

Why the Y? Larry Parks of Rockwall shares his story

Editor’s Note: For more than 30 years, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall has been helping to shape the lives of many in the local community. With a mission to “put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – […]

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Many exciting developments are taking place at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, and among them is the hiring of Membership and Wellness Director, Sharyn Hightower. Sharyn is looking forward to beginning her new role on Sept. 30th, but she is definitely no stranger to the Y.  She has been with […]

Rockwall grad heads to A&M with YMCA scholarship

(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Congratulations to 2013 Rockwall High School graduate Olivia Corneau, one of 14 students to receive a Dallas YMCA Phipps Scholarship. Olivia’s scholarship was the largest awarded – $12,000. Applicants submitted essays, letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores and financial information. To be considered for the scholarship, they had to demonstrate a […]