http://marconews.com/news/play/local-rec/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Local Recreationen-usplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/eye-y-october-better-y/?partner=RSSThe month of October has taken off with a bang. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:44:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/eye-y-october-better-y/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/01/eye-y-ymca-celebrates-oktober/?partner=RSSIt is time for Oktoberfest! Held Oct. 26 at the beautiful Esplanade, located on North Collier Blvd, the fundraiser for the Y will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for everyone to enjoy. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:03:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/01/eye-y-ymca-celebrates-oktober/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/25/eye-y-welcome-october-ymca/?partner=RSSIt’s a great time to be on Marco Island! We are all looking forward to the month of October, the weather will start changing, the snow birds will be returning and many new programs will begin. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/25/eye-y-welcome-october-ymca/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/22/y-has-new-program-coordinator/?partner=RSSIt won’t be the Tour de France, but Islanders certainly will get cardiovascular exercise in the new indoor cycling classes, which begin on Monday at the YMCA. rjlalonde@naplesnews.com (ROGER LALONDE)Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:17:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/22/y-has-new-program-coordinator/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/22/local-recreation-schedule-september-22-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/22/local-recreation-schedule-september-22-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/15/local-recreation-schedule-september-15-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/15/local-recreation-schedule-september-15-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/10/eye-y-y-dont-you-join-y/?partner=RSSAnother fun and exciting week of activities here at the Greater Marco Family YMCA. September is “Member Get a Member” month. Bring in a friend and when they join in September you both will receive a free gift! A great looking tote bag available in various colors. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:52:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/10/eye-y-y-dont-you-join-y/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/05/local-recreation-schedule-september-5-2008/?partner=RSS  Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/05/local-recreation-schedule-september-5-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/eye-y-indoor-life/?partner=RSSFierce, fast, and fun is the best description for the Greater Marco Family YMCA’s new Indoor Soccer League for youth grades K to fifth. The idea to convert to an indoor league was an offshoot from the Adult Indoor Soccer league that played on Sundays at the YMCA. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:16:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/eye-y-indoor-life/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/local-recreation-schedule-august-31-2008/?partner=RSS  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/local-recreation-schedule-august-31-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/foundation-formed-help-marco-fund-extras/?partner=RSSAn aroused community has advanced another step in trying to assure expansion of programs and facilities on Marco Island. The Island Parks and Recreation Foundation has been formed to assist the city in building a community center at Mackle Park and building sports fields, primarily aimed at Tract K. rjlalonde@naplesnews.com (ROGER LALONDE)Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/foundation-formed-help-marco-fund-extras/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/eye-y-fall-fun-y/?partner=RSSWhat a jam-packed schedule of activities is included in the YMCA fall program! Kamal Farhat is back from the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China, and he is ready to instruct the adults in the Morning Aquatics Swim program, the afterschool swim program for grades one through sixth, and the fall gymnastics for ages 3 to 16. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:35:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/eye-y-fall-fun-y/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/25/local-recreation-schedule-august-25-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/25/local-recreation-schedule-august-25-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/eye-y-calm-after-summer/?partner=RSSIt’s back-to-school week on Marco Island and the activities at the Greater Marco YMCA shift from summer camp mode to ASPIRE after school mode. Think “summer camp” with just a little twist. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/eye-y-calm-after-summer/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/18/local-recreation-schedule-august-18-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/18/local-recreation-schedule-august-18-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/eye-y-stevie-goes-camp-final-chapter/?partner=RSSIt’s the last day of summer camp at the Greater Marco Family YMCA. I cannot believe the season is over already! Friday, we will have a last day party with a DJ playing the hot hits and munchies galore. Campers have a short break and then it’s off to school next week. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:12:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/eye-y-stevie-goes-camp-final-chapter/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/11/local-recreation-schedule-august-11-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/11/local-recreation-schedule-august-11-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/eye-y-stevie-goes-camp-week-10/?partner=RSSAn old classic TV program was called “That Was the Week That Was” hosted by David Frost. The program reviewed the week that had just concluded: the ups and downs, the good and bad. I do the same thing in this column each week with one obvious exception... there is no bad to report. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:57:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/eye-y-stevie-goes-camp-week-10/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/04/local-recreation-schedule-august-4-2008/?partner=RSS  Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/04/local-recreation-schedule-august-4-2008/?partner=RSSplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/31/ymca-25-team-advances-sectional-play/?partner=RSSThe Marco Island YMCA 2.5 team is USTA Region Tennis champions. The team had to knock off a Charlotte 2.5 team to win the title. rjlalonde@naplesnews.com (ROGER LALONDE)Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/31/ymca-25-team-advances-sectional-play/?partner=RSSplay/local-rec