Friday, March 1, 2013
From skate nights, dances, game nights - and an upcoming underwater Easter Egg Hunt, the Peachtree Corners facility has a full line up of family-friendly activities.
Families are important at the Y. In addition to all the programs, fitness, sports, swimming and classes offered, Fowler YMCA offers a growing selection of family fun events. These monthly events provide families with a place to come together to have a good time; participate in a variety of fun activities; and meet other families. There are family skate nights, game nights, dances, special seasonal celebrations and more. And this is all in addition to the exercise classes, swim and gym times that invite families to play together and workout together. "Every night is a family fun night when we go to the Y" said Christine who has been a member of the Y most of her life. "We believe in giving families the opportunity to learn, play, and grow…
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Friday, February 1, 2013
"Pickleball is the most, fun, addictive game you can play," says one new Pickleball player. Similar to tennis, it's quickly becoming a favorite at Fowler YMCA.
The fast-growing sport of Pickleball is gaining momentum in popularity at Fowler YMCA in Peachtree Corners by players of all ages. Similar to tennis, Pickleball is played on a hard floor court with a three-foot net between the players. However, instead of a tennis ball and racket, Pickleball is played with wiffle balls and wooden paddles. The Pickleball scene at the Y is both lively and social. The players take their fair turns on the court and enjoy cheering one another on whhile waiting to play. Here’s what a few Pickleball enthusiasts said about the game: According to the USA Pickleball Association, the game was invented in 1965 by a congressman and his friends wanting a game their families could play on an old badminton court. …
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Robert D. Fowler YMCA
5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Geared for K-5 students, the Peachtree Corners facility provides homework assistance, outdoor and indoor games, crafts and more.
Did you know that Robert Fowler Family YMCA offers after school care for students grades K-5 at the following schools: BB Harris, GH Hopkins, Meadowcreek, Nesbit, Peachtree, Simpson, and Stripling Elementary Schools. The Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are at the foundation of the YMCA's program and the result is a safe, fun environment for kids. “At the Y, we know that concern for others is contagious: kind words and acts lead to displays of kindness and concern for others. Every day, we see kids engage in acts of kindness toward one another, and these acts are recognized and encouraged in our after school program. "We want the kids to know that when they are kind, they brighten someone’s day and bring out …
33.98087
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Robert D. Fowler YMCA
5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
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1164355
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