Duneland YMCA welcomes seniors to new center

CHESTERTON | The Duneland Family YMCA held an open house Thursday to highlight programs designed for seniors that are planned for 2013.

Duneland YMCA welcomes seniors to new center

Seniors get a tour of the new Duneland Family YMCA Senior Center on Thursday in Chesterton.

Duneland YMCA welcomes seniors to new center

Duneland Family YMCA fitness coordinator Penny Bigger, front, leads a Silver Sneakers senior fitness class Thursday as part of the YMCA's new Senior Center in Chesterton. The Y held an open house thursday to launch the new Senior Center.

Duneland Family YMCA Bring a Friend Contest

CHESTERTON | During the entire month of April the Duneland Family YMCA will be running the Bring a Friend Contest. Members and prospective members are invited to participate. A current member of the Duneland Family YMCA can bring in a friend to sign up for a membership. Once the new member i…

Duneland Family YMCA youth pre-season soccer clinic/spring soccer registration

CHESTERTON | Everyone Plays! No Tryouts! No Cuts! Everyone Wins in Y Sports! The Duneland Family YMCA is now accepting registration for the Youth Pre-Season Soccer Clinic and Spring Soccer League. The Pre-Season Soccer Clinic is geared toward enhancing soccer skills outside of the regular se…

Duneland Family YMCA annual sweetheart dinner dance Feb. 11

CHESTERTON | The Duneland Family YMCA's Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance is right around the corner. The event will be held on at Feb. 11 at Sand Creek Country Club and the cost is $50 per person. Social Hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. The entire Duneland Community (2…

Duneland Family YMCA open house Jan. 14

CHESTERTON | The Duneland Family YMCA has something to offer everyone! They will be holding an open house for prospective members Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, to come and enjoy snacks, beverages, and tours.

Chili supper for Phoenix Bridegroom

CHESTERTON | The Duneland Family YMCA will sponsor a Chili Supper to benefit the family of Phoenix Bridegroom, recently diagnosed with Leukemia. The Chili Supper will take place today Dec. 9, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chesterton United Methodist Church at 434 S. Second Street. Tickets are $5 e…

JIM PETERS: Chesterton's Peterson a free throw phenom

Each day, when Austin Peterson makes the short walk across the street from his home to the Duneland YMCA, the first thing the Chesterton 11-year-old does is shoot 75 to 100 free throws.

Lambert reconfirms commitment to early childhood education

Jennifer Lambert, lead teacher at Duneland Family YMCA Early Childhood Development Center in Chesterton, was recently awarded a Child Development Associate Assessment Scholarship through T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood INDIANA Project, sponsored by the …