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MacColl YMCA: The cornerstone of the community for healthy living and youth development LINCOLN – The brand-new MacColl YMCA – a 52,000-square-foot facility that’s Northeastern Rhode Island’s community center for better health and fitness – will open for tours on Friday, Aug. 24 through Sunday, Aug. 26, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Ideally located at 32 Breakneck Hill Road, right off Route 146, this Lincoln landmark has been transformed from a satellite of the Pawtucket YMCA to a major multigenerational health and fitness facility. Remaining, as a reminder of its country heritage, is the old, red dairy barn where some programming will continue. But the exciting focus is on the brand-new, two-story structure with its white walls trimmed in dark red and oversized windows that take in the wooded and hillside vistas of the surrounding farm. YMCA of Pawtucket General Director Esselton McNulty describes “a robust, year-round program of activities in youth and adult wellness and sports, early development education for preschoolers, and life extending activities for active, older adults. “This will make the MacColl YMCA a cornerstone of the community with a powerful mission to impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” he said. Keeping with the YMCA tradition, this is a very family-friendly place. MacColl Executive Director Robert Cioffi suggests, for instance, that parents can work out on treadmills while watching their children swimming in the pool below. And getting the kids into that pool will be so much easier with the new family locker room that provides 10 private dressing rooms, each with toilet, sink, shower and changing stalls for siblings and parents. And what a pool that is. Kids get a
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splash pad with fun jets of water and a twisting, 12-foot slide that sends them careening into a two- to four-footdeep play area. Side by side is the adults’ pool, 26 yards long, with six lanes for workouts and two 16-foot diving boards. Included in the new facility, too: • A 30-foot-tall rock wall for climbing. • A full gymnasium with a high school size basketball court, four cross-half courts and two volleyball courts. • A 7,500-square-foot Cybex wellness center with free weights, weight training machines, treadmills (complete with individual built-in TVs) and bicycles. Included are Cybex Arc Trainers designed to be gentle on joints while burning more calories than elliptical machines. • Three studio rooms for yoga, aerobics, and dance. • Two interconnected activity rooms for youth programs and birthday parties. • A kitchen large enough to accommodate hands-on nutrition classes And along with the family locker room, are four more - one each for men and for women (with steam rooms and even a place to rinse out bathing suits), and a separate space for boys and for girls. MacColl YMCA is also a “green” certified YMCA with full climate controlled cooling and heating systems. Additional improvements of the 125acre site next to Route 146 include an expanded parking area, new entrance, and trail and habitat development. This is a $13-million facility funded, says Cioffi, through savings, donations and grants and a $5 million bond through the Rhode Island
“This will make the MacColl YMCA a cornerstone of the community with a powerful mission to impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.” - Esselton McNulty, YMCA of Pawtucket General Director Economic Development Corporation. MacColl YMCA traces its roots back to the 1950’s and was built to accomodate the expanding needs of the Blackstone Valley. Local YMCA leaders wanted a summer camp for the children of Pawtucket and Central Falls, and they had their eye on an old dairy farm in Lincoln that was up for sale. Local businessman Norman MacColl came forward with the asking price, some $55,000, and board president, Henry Blais, cast the deciding vote to move forward. Soon after the purchase, the YMCA built a large pool for a family swim
club and to serve as a resource for the day camp program. Contractors building Route 146 dumped excess soil on the property to create two new ball fields for the camp. The original dairy barn was saved and converted to a program center. Over the years, sports programs were added to the mix along with expanding childcare services. After years of planning, ground was broken for the new facility in April 2011. Now, with the opening of the new facility, the name officially changes from MacColl Field to MacColl YMCA and with that the focus to full-time, year-round fitness, education and recreation for all ages that reflect the core focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It comes after the national organization’s move to “rebrand” itself with a new YMCA logo that uses simply “the Y” to align itself with how people most commonly refer to the organization. Reach this YMCA at 401-725-0773 or check the website at www.maccollymca.com.
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Come see the new MacColl YMCA for yourself this weekend LINCOLN – Jump into the pool, catch a zumba class or climb the rock wall. The entire 52,000-square-foot facility that’s the new MacColl YMCA at 32 Breakneck Hill Road is open to the public this Friday, Aug. 24 through
Sunday, Aug. 26, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Families of the wider Lincoln area are urged to walk through the entire campus, meet the staff, and enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and pasta salad courtesy of the nearby Lodge Pub & Eatery restaurant on Saturday.
Learn about the premier childcare programming, vacation and summer camps, meet the fitness instructors, and join in a basketball competition. Full membership information will be available. Find the new MacColl YMCA right
off Route 146 at Breakneck Hill Road exit in Lincoln. And check out the website at www. maccollymca.com or call 401-7250773 for more information.
Hours of operation for the new facility — 5:15 am to 9:30 pm Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday - Sunday Hours of Operation for Office: — 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Summer Hours for Office: — 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Community Pool: — 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekdays
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OPEN HOUSE Weekend Friday, August 24th through Sunday, August 26th 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tour the 52,000 square foot facility and enjoy:
• Family swim (new spray park, double loop slide and more) • Group exercise demonstrations every hour • Child protection screenings provided by New York Life (Saturday) • Basketball competitions • Rock wall climbing in the new indoor rock climbing room • Meet our experienced fitness instructors in our 7,500 sq. ft. wellness/fitness center
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At MacColl YMCA, the goal is to deliver a longer, happier life LINCOLN – The idea of cultivating good, healthy habits in children has always been one of the top priorities at the YMCA. But today, with more research than ever showing that obesity and chronic illnesses in childhood are leading to bigger problems later on, the focus at the YMCA is expanding, shifting to better embrace the older generations and the “whole family” package. Staff members at the new MacColl YMCA in Lincoln and other area YMCA locations are working with the Y-USA and other partners to develop programs that put a stronger emphasis on trying to prevent and reduce risk factors for chronic illnesses like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and arthritis, among others. “We’re becoming more focused on the chronic illnesses that are prevalent not only in children but adults,” said Esselton McNulty, General Director of the YMCA of Pawtucket. The YMCA is beginning to develop programs to focus on eliminating and preventing chronic illnesses in members of the entire family, from youth right through to adulthood, he said. New educational programs are designed to foster positive habits, said McNulty, effectively reducing or eliminating risk factors associated with chronic diseases. “If you eliminate the risk factors, you can reduce or eliminate the disease,” he said. Ultimately, said McNulty, the benefits of better diet and activity habits help ensure that children and adults “can live a longer, more productive, happier life.” The YMCA of Pawtucket is working with the Rhode Island Department of Health to develop joint classes on healthy living at YMCA locations across the state. McNulty said those classes are expected to start in November at the beautiful new MacColl YMCA and other YMCA facilities. The classes, according to McNulty, won’t cost participants anything. They are designed for people who are
already at risk for chronic diseases, those who might be pre-diabetic, be suffering from arthritis, be addicted to smoking, or simply living a sedentary lifestyle. Participants will work with volunteers as part of a six-week educational program to begin to change their lifestyle to be more active and nutritious. As the sessions wrap up, staff will then offer participants opportunities to step into early-level fitness activities at the YMCA, “to get their feet wet, so to speak, and hopefully develop a liking for activities,” said McNulty. The idea of the introductory fitness classes, held in such locations as the state-of-the-art new 7,000-squarefoot wellness center at the MacColl YMCA, is for adults who may never have had the experience of becoming comfortable enough to sign on for a membership to be able to do so without fear. “We take steps to start them off with stretching and share tips for warming up and smart wellness activities that they should do outside
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of the class they are involved in,” said McNulty. “They should be thinking about being active every day no matter what it is, taking the stairs, going for a walk.” There are numerous ways the YMCA is reaching out to address the health needs of entire families, according to McNulty, not only educationally but in day-to-day activities. The YMCA of Pawtucket runs what staff members call “Fit Kids,” a year-round program of fun games and activities that take place at the Family YMCA, MacColl and Westwood locations. Fit Kids reaches about 900 children each day, said McNulty. Staffers are doing a better job working with parents to make sure the lessons learned during such programs at Fit Kids are maintained at home. Early in the school year, workers test children’s physical limits as part of a junior Olympics format using measurements from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. After a school year’s worth of games and other events, youths are then measured again and their new
fitness level determined. The goal, said McNulty, is to make children fit by the end of the school year. “We’ve had very good results,” he said. “If we can get them active and they can have fun doing it, and we put nutritious food with it as part of our snacks program, we end up improving the fitness level of our children.” Information is then shared with parents on how to make nutritious snacks and meals so they can help their children make the foods at home. Staff members also share the results of the yearlong fitness program with the parents, showing how their children improved their overall fitness level as they grew one year older. The YMCA is committed to encouraging healthy habits in young people through a host of daily activities, according to McNulty. Getting more children active on a regular basis, participating in programs at the YMCA with the rest of their family, will “go a long way” toward reducing the chances for arthritis, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
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Early learning center expands along with MacColl footprint LINCOLN – The Lincoln Child Development Center will welcome toddlers to its early learning program after the organization won a larger space in the MacColl YMCA expansion. The program, which will open in the fall, moved from the red building near Breakneck Hill Road to the former youth program center building toward the rear of the property. With more space, the center moves from educating 3- to 5-year-olds to educating those as young as 18 months. Director Andrea Engle, who has worked with early childhood programs at MacColl for 18 years and has been director for the past 15, said all of the children learn according to their developmental levels. She said while there is play, there is always an educational component behind it. “We want to get away from people thinking we’re baby-sitters,” Engle said. “The goal is to really meet the needs of the kids in the program.” A maximum of 60 children can enroll, and age levels are separated into four different classrooms and one program room to keep tasks age appropriate. This will not be Engle’s first time dealing with the toddler set. While MacColl may have only served preschool and pre-kindergarten children in the past, the organization has been teaching toddlers alongside older children at the Four Corners YMCA Early Learning Center on Bear Hill Road in Cumberland for years. “The Lincoln Child Development Center will be modeled after the current flagship program at Four Corners, which is accredited by Bright Stars, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the National Camp Association,” Engle said. “I want to strive for the best of the best,” she said, adding that the team of five lead teachers and eight aides will work “very hard.” Teaching is important to Engle, who has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and elementary education, and a master’s degree in special education. The Lincoln wife and mother of two said she always wanted to be a teacher, and she was hired for a camp counselor position right out of college. Many of the activities and lessons are centered around literacy, Engle said, whether they are stories, songs or plays. “I’m a huge literacy person,” she explained. “If you have that literary background, everything else will fall into place.” There is also a substantial music and movement component, which helps match the children’s energy levels. “Everything revolves around playing in a developmental way,” she said. Instead of dolls, there are manipu-
latives. A trip to the sandbox may in fact be a lesson about cause and effect as children experiment with sand through a funnel. Open-ended questions prompt discussion and critical thinking. Children learn about a different country every month, as well as its native artists and musicians. “We want them to learn on their own. Instead of telling them, let’s show them,” Engle said. “That’s what makes kids most excited.” The Lincoln Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most children attend five days a week, Engle said, but schedules and pricing, both for members and nonmembers, is determined based on each family’s needs. There are also twohour-long child development programs available that will allow parents to either participate or use that time to head to the gym or pool on their own. For more information, call Andrea Engle at 401-725-0773.
“The Lincoln Child Development Center will be modeled after the current flagship program at Four Corners, which is accredited by Bright Stars, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the National Camp Association.” - Andrea Engle, Lincoln Child Development Center Director
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Congratulations to the MacColl YMCA on a Project Well Done. A project that will provide many years of enjoyment to our local citizens. Thank you, Brad & Sandy Dean of Cumberland P.O. Box 7282, Cumberland, RI 02864
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Families and Businesses Can Join MacColl YMCA’s Community Wall Donations for tiles to support the YMCA “Support-A-Child” Fund What better way to show your support for the mission of the YMCA than to purchase a tile on the new MacColl YMCA Community Wall? Families and businesses are encouraged to create their own artwork, and all designs will be submitted for production. Memorialize a loved one, congratulate your child, or simply showcase your business as a proud supporter in the community. Imagine the magnitude of pride and excitement you will enjoy by being a part of this tremendous wall of art. All proceeds will go to the YMCA “Support-A-Child” Fund, which provides neighborhood outreach programs and offers at-risk youth and teens the opportunity to take part in healthy activities in a safe environment. YMCA programming includes afterschool and day childcare, youth development activities and summer camp. The benefit of this support ensures children and teens receive positive and safe experiences while participating in constructive activities that build character, enhance self-esteem and help children and teens grow, learn and thrive. At the YMCA, we believe our success will always be measured by the lives we impact.
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The New MacColl YMCA The new MacColl YMCA building will feature many enhanced amenities. These new amenities include: • New 52,000 square foot full facility that is handicapped accessible • Additional parking and easier access for dropping off youngsters and bus drop off • A total of 4 swimming pools. A six-lane pool with adjacent water play park and double twist water slide • An adventure center with a 30-foot high climbing wall • A full gymnasium with a high school size basketball court and 4 cross half courts and 2 volleyball courts • 7,000 square foot wellness center with free weights, weight training machines, treadmills and highly popular Keiser spinning cycles; 3 studio rooms for yoga, aerobics, and dance • 2 interconnected activity rooms for youth programs and birthday parties • Overlook into the indoor pool — one story down and there is a sitting area for parents to observe their youngsters learning to swim • Fully equipped child watch room • Lower level lobby provides access to the indoor and outdoor pools through the locker rooms • 5 locker rooms - men and women with steam room, boys and girls along with 10 room individual changing areas to accommodate families • Energy efficient heating and cooling system • 100% outdoor air ventilation unit for the poolroom for better indoor air quality, low chlorine odor, and added comfort Additionally, the new swim club will offer: • Aquatic Safety Certified Staff • Family Environment • Six Lane Wide Swimming Pool • 20’x 20’ Diving Deep End • Two 16’ Diving Boards • 12’ Tube Water Slide • Dressing Rooms • Showers and Lockers • Community Pool Access
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Meet the YMCA of Pawtucket Board of Directors President Tony Pires is an active member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA and brings a wealth of business and community experience to bear on the various issues and programs under review by the Board. Tony is retired as the Managing Partner of Troy, Pires & Allen, LLC – an East Providence-based insurance firm. He also served as a State Representative from Pawtucket for more than fifteen years, many of them as Chairman of the House Finance Committee. He is an active member of many civic groups including the Pawtucket Foundation, the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program and served as a softball and Little League coach. Tony is pleased to serve on the YMCA Board of Directors. “I am a strong believer in youth involvement in physical and sports activities because of the life lessons learned regarding the need for individual commitment and dedication in order to build not only a strong team today but an entire community tomorrow.”
Congtatulations to MacColl YMCA from the YMCA of Pawtucket 2012 Board of Directors Antonio Pires, President Rebecca Book, Vice President Marc Dupuis, Vice President Frederick Reinhardt, Vice President/Secretary
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Health Enhancement Provide a comprehensive quality program of health and fitness services that will enhance healthy life styles in the community Lifetime Skills Development Provide a comprehensive developmental program to enhance the learning experiences of children Strengthening The Family Provide a broad range program of services to enhance family participation, parent-child relationship and Family unity Your support helps the Y deliver our commitment To nuture the potential of youth through building confidence at camp, academic enrichment in safe afterschool programs or foundational skills and values in our child care programs To improve the nation’s health and well-being through combating obesity and chronic disease by providing support and resources people need to make positive changes To give back and support our neighbors by empowering people with the resources to improve their lives. The Y connects and contributes to the community through its youth and teen programs helping to teach them valuable life skills that will enrich their lives.
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Meet Your MacColl YMCA Staff Bob Cioffi, Executive Director • Over 25 years of experience working for the YMCA, with 19 years being within the YMCA of Pawtucket organization. He has been the Executive Director at MacColl YMCA for the past 10 years. • Bachelors Degree, Health and Fitness, Springfield College. • Resides in Johnston with wife, Barbara and 2 children.
Esselton T. McNulty General Director of the YMCA of Pawtucket • With over 35 years of experience working with the YMCA of Pawtucket, “Ess” grew the YMCA from a struggling $700,000 agency heavily in debt to a strong $8 million organization serving thousands of people in Northern Rhode Island. • In the 1980s and 90s when workers needed safe affordable childcare, he spearheaded the initiative to expand YMCA services to meet the need from 200 to 1900 enrolled children. • Improved facilities at MacColl YMCA to include a large pavilion, expanded youth center, 10 lane outdoor swimming pool and an aquatic spray park. • Renovated the 100 year old Pawtucket Family YMCA into a state-of-the-art facility to engage members with all the wonderful programs that the YMCA has to offer – a 9 million dollar project that involved preserving the existing structure while structurally renovating the interior with feature-rich amenities. • Created a new 52,000 sq. ft. year round YMCA facility at the MacColl YMCA in Lincoln to anchor a larger complex of facilities and services for families in Northeast, RI. • Air Traffic Controller/Radar Specialist United States Armed Forces – 1966 to 1968 • Bachelor’s Degree - Recreation,State University of New York at Cortland • Masters Degree – Community Leadership & Development - Springfield College • Married to Dorothy McNulty, with two children and two grandchildren
Andrea Engle, Senior Director, Early Childhood Education • Bachelors Degree, Elementary Education • Master Level Classes, Early Childhood Education • 17 Years of experience working for the YMCA. • Resides in Lincoln with husband, Bill and 2 children.
Eric Huard, Aquatics Director • Certified P.O.O.L. Operator • Over 13 years working with MacColl YMCA teaching swim lessons and overseeing pool operations. • Born and raised in Lincoln, RI. Resides in Cumberland with wife, Courtney and 3 children.
Karen Guerrier, School Age Child Care / Camp Director • Bachelors Degree, Elementary Education, Rhode Island College • Over 8 years working at MacColl YMCA • Resides in Lincoln with husband, Vladimir and 1 child
Peg Tormey, Office Manager • Over 12 years working at MacColl YMCA • Diverse skills possessed and responsibilities include all office operations such as membership processing, camp sign ups, accounts payable and receivable, as well as purchase order processing
Shana McElroy, Health & Wellness Director New to the MacColl YMCA • Bachelors Degree, Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island • Previous Director of Association Wellness at Hockomock Area YMCA, Foxboro Branch • Certified Livestrong at the Y and Cybex Research Institute Instructor • Resides in Cumberland
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