YMCA welcomes parents in for Family Week
NORWICH – The Norwich Family YMCA is pairing with the Alliance for Children and Families in recognizing the importance of having a supportive family by sponsoring a number of activities.
“We’re kicking off Friday night with movies for the whole family. We’ll be showing two Thanksgiving spirited movies on the projector in the big gym. We’re encouraging people to bring their lawn chairs and kids to bring their sleeping bags,” said YMCA Youth and Family Director Bonnie Tiffany.
Tonight’s holiday movies will feature Charlie Brown and Winnie the Pooh and are open to everyone who wishes to attend. YMCA members will be admitted for free and non-members, ages three and up, will be asked to pay $3.
She said the purpose of tonight’s event was to bring children and their families closer together by sharing an activity they can all enjoy.
The show begins a 6:30 p.m. and goes until about 8 with an intermission between the two short animated movies. Families will be able to purchase popcorn and other light refreshments at a concession stand that will be set up during and in between the features.
“The YMCA’s mission has always been to strengthen families and this week celebrates and draws attention to that,” said Tiffany.
From Nov. 22-28 the national organization, Alliance for Children and Families, is pushing a country-wide effort to create awareness of the importance of families and encourage parents to find some extra time in their week to share with their children.
The local YMCA has joined that annual initiative for several years.
On Monday, the Y will again encourage parents to attend their annual Baked Potato Bar held for members of the YMCA’s after school program only.
Patrons will be able to create their own mix of toppings from the bar that includes chili, cheese, vegetables and more. The dinner is complete with drinks and will begin serving at 4 p.m. Monday to about 5:30.
“We’re kicking off Friday night with movies for the whole family. We’ll be showing two Thanksgiving spirited movies on the projector in the big gym. We’re encouraging people to bring their lawn chairs and kids to bring their sleeping bags,” said YMCA Youth and Family Director Bonnie Tiffany.
Tonight’s holiday movies will feature Charlie Brown and Winnie the Pooh and are open to everyone who wishes to attend. YMCA members will be admitted for free and non-members, ages three and up, will be asked to pay $3.
She said the purpose of tonight’s event was to bring children and their families closer together by sharing an activity they can all enjoy.
The show begins a 6:30 p.m. and goes until about 8 with an intermission between the two short animated movies. Families will be able to purchase popcorn and other light refreshments at a concession stand that will be set up during and in between the features.
“The YMCA’s mission has always been to strengthen families and this week celebrates and draws attention to that,” said Tiffany.
From Nov. 22-28 the national organization, Alliance for Children and Families, is pushing a country-wide effort to create awareness of the importance of families and encourage parents to find some extra time in their week to share with their children.
The local YMCA has joined that annual initiative for several years.
On Monday, the Y will again encourage parents to attend their annual Baked Potato Bar held for members of the YMCA’s after school program only.
Patrons will be able to create their own mix of toppings from the bar that includes chili, cheese, vegetables and more. The dinner is complete with drinks and will begin serving at 4 p.m. Monday to about 5:30.
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