(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 – Feb. 23, 2016) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is pleased to recognize its first “Over the Top” award winner, Tyler Eavenson. The “Over the Top” award recognizes a YMCA member, staff member, or volunteer that has shown an attitude of service that goes over and above all expectations. According to Executive […]
(Rockwall, TX – Dec. 18, 2015) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA staff and family members of longtime Business Service Director Glenda Majchrzak celebrated her retirement with a fun roast in her honor at the home of Beth Jackson, a personal trainer at the Rockwall Y. Glenda – who’s been with the Rockwall Y since November 1988 – […]
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 […]
(January 1o, 2014) Blue Ribbon News and JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for following our GOOD NEWS and to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year! Two lucky Blue Ribbon News readers have been randomly selected to win a FREE 3-month membership to the JER Chilton YMCA […]
(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 Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]
(Rockwall) July 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Family YMCA will host a Special Member Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Aug. 15, which will feature a musical performance by Erin Kinsey. The event will include food demos by My Fit Foods. Bring a healthy potluck item to share. Sign up at the Welcome Center– first come, first […]
(Rockwall) July 30, 2012 – More than 75 friends, family and community members gathered for a dedication ceremony July 21 at the Rockwall Family YMCA, to honor the memory of Tony Baggett. Tony coached nearly 1,500 games at the Y and was active in the Indian Guides/Princess program for 26 years with his six children […]