
MOVING US FORWARD – August 2019
The new Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center at Bluesten Park opens Saturday, August 31, as part of grand opening events for a newly renovated Peter Bluesten Park. Grand Opening activities kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by the opening of the YMCA to the public at 11 a.m. The Y will host a Free Community Open House Saturday and Sunday. Some of the activities include:
- Tours of the brand new state-of-the-art 40,000 sq. ft. health and wellness facility
- Zumba, Cycling and Group Fitness sampler classes
- Youth and preschool activities, games, arts and crafts, and dance class samplers
- Swim lessons sign-up, water safety talks, family games, recreational swim
- Sports activities – Tiny Tots, dodge ball, basketball free-throw contest
- More!

With less than two months to go, the YMCA of South Florida invites you to join us on the Rooftop at our 2019 Beach Ball Gala on Saturday, September 21, at the InterContinental Miami. The Gala supports the YMCA water safety and drowning prevention initiatives that help make kids safer in and around water.
You do not want to miss this high-energy evening with live music from Heatwave, our quality Wine Wall with 100 delicious wines from a variety of regions, exciting Live Auction with trips, cruises, beach memberships and Masters Tournament tickets, PLUS some exciting nuances you’ll want to see and experience!
CEO Message

Sheryl A. Woods President/CEO
As a busy, kid-filled summer of learning, field trips, swimming, play and discovery winds down, the Y is gearing up for the beginning of a new school year and more opportunities to provide healthy living options to kids and families. Back-to-school time means more structured routines, youth sports and fun holiday traditions. Parents are in search of safe and nurturing after school care for their children. Kids are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new teachers. And the Y staff is reminded of why we’re here – to bring people together and strengthen our community.
This summer we impacted tens of thousands of kids and families in our summer programs and activities like camp, swim lessons, youth sports and back-to-school giveaways. It was an amazing summer and we plan to touch many more lives in meaningful ways this fall season!
Beach Ball
September 21
7pm Cocktail Reception & Wine Wall
8pm Dinner, Dancing & Live Auction
InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Join us in our commitment to keeping children and families safe in and around the water. For Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities, contact Aimee Fretwell at [email protected] or visit ymcasouthflorida.org/event/beachball2019

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