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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROCLAIMS JANUARY 21st AS NEWPORT-MESA FAMILY YMCA DAY

Mayor Gardner recognizes the Y for their contribution to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility

Saturday, January 21st, Newport-Mesa Family YMCA will celebrate the grand re-opening of the renovated facility on University Drive and the proclamation by Nancy Gardner, Mayor of the City of Newport Beach, that declares January 21st as the official Newport-Mesa Family YMCA Day in the city of Newport Beach.

The Newport-Mesa Family YMCA plays an important role in the development of our youth, the support of healthy living in our community, and the advancement of social responsibility in the City of Newport Beach and across the nation. They serve the community as a resource to nurture the potential of every child, to improve the nationís health, and to give back and provide support to our neighbors through community service, volunteerism, and service learning programs. Ron Erickson, Executive Director for the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA, expressed his gratitude to the city for recognizing the positive impact the Y makes in the community: "We are very excited about this honor and grateful to Mayor Gardner and the Newport Beach City Council for recognizing the important role the Y plays in advancing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility."

Open House / Grand Re-Opening at the Y - Free & Open to the entire community.
Saturday, January 21st, 7 am -3pm, 2300 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Activities include Yoga, Martial Arts, ZumbaÆ, Soccer, E-Waste Drop Off, Splash & Dash race, basketball registration, special offers & more. ymcaoc.org/open-house

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About YMCAOC
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y serves Orange County through six (6) Health & Wellness centers (Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana) and over 50 Afterschool Program centers. YMCA programs celebrate and honor common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring by infusing character development into the foundation and practice of all our programs; from youth sports and group exercise classes to parent/child programs and community services– Y programs build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA of Orange County is a nonprofit, charitable organization that serves the entire community. Donations support our scholarship program and our promise – to strive to keep programs open for all. Whether you are looking to get fit, give back, or meet new friends, the Y has something for you! JOIN PLAY GIVE VOLUNTEER www.ymcaoc.org