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Thank You, Scott Overbeck, for 10 Years of Coaching in Darien YMCA Basketball League

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Thank you, Scott Overbeck, for your volunteer coaching in the Darien YMCA’s winter house basketball league. —This article is part of a series of daily articles profiling the volunteers recognized in May at the Darien annual volunteer recognition luncheon organized by the Community Fund of Darien. Scott Overbeck’s Efforts with Darien Y’s Winter Basketball League

Scott has been a volunteer basketball coach for the Darien YMCA’s winter house basketball league for over 10 years. With five children who have played in our basketball league, Scott routinely coaches two teams a season which is no easy task. Coaching multiple teams has required him to have late Friday night practices to coordinate with his work schedule, sometimes having to leave work early.

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Darien YMCA Gymnastics Team Shines at Rhode Island Invitational

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The Darien YMCA Gymnastics Team achieved 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place rankings in various levels at the Rhode Island Invitational earlier this month. — an announcement from Darien YMCA
The Level 6 Gymnasts finished in 1st place, Level 8 finished 3rd and Level 9 finished 2nd. The team also had four All-Around Champions and 13 Event Champions. Results and photos provided by John Swartz, Darien YMCA gymnastics director.

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Last Day to Register for Darien Family Day Dinner (on Friday)

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Wednesday, Sept. 18 is the last day you can register: The Thriving Youth Task Force, the Darien YMCA, The Community Fund of Darien and the Darien Youth Commission invite you to celebrate “Family Day Dinner,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept 20. The dinner is free. — an announcement from the organizers

Family Day Dinner is a national initiative spearheaded by CASA,the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Dinner Day here in Darien will take place at the Darien YMCA and is totally free!

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Kids Invited to Join the Darien YMCA Pirhanas Swim Team: Build Strong Character, Muscles, Even Appetites

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Become a part of the team! The Darien YMCA Piranha’s competitive swim program offers children and teens an opportunity to work with trained coaches to improve swimming skills, endurance and promote a healthy lifestyle. Participants build character values through personal improvement, training, goal-setting, teamwork and competition. — an announcement from Darien YMCA

Their strong arms  (and in one case, perhaps a strong appetite) can be seen in this photo from the Y:

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Darien YMCA Piranha Swimmers Spend Some Time Volunteering at Person-to-Person

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At the Darien YMCA competitive swimming teaches swim technique and conditioning, but swimmers learn lessons that extend far beyond the perimeter of the pool. — an announcement from the Darien YMCA

From 1909, when the Y began group swim lessons, to today’s Y National Competition, the pool has become a place where pride replaces fear; health and happiness accompany achievement. In addition to offering exercise, safety and skill development for a lifetime of aquatic enjoyment, the Darien YMCA Piranhas are being taught the meaning and joy of volunteerism. On June 13, Piranha Swimmers Khrystos Yika-Nacarino, Andrew Rodriguez, Pragun Sharma, Paula Frankowski, Sophia Karidas, Nolan Lovegrove, John Frankowski, Alex Khilko and Coach Henk Jansen, took some time out from practice to volunteer at Person-to-Person (P2P) in Darien. The kids and coach sifted through piles of clothes, sorted, folded and hung them in the P2P clothing pantry for two hours.

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Registration Begins Soon for Darien YMCA Spring Programs

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It’s time to browse through the Darien YMCA’s spring programs brochure: Registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 12 on a tiered schedule. Priority registration for Y members who are currently enrolled in the winter session begins at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Darien Y members who are residents of Darien can register beginning Thursday, Feb.

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Darien YMCA Summer Camps Include Gymnastics Camps and Now Mini Camps

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The Darien YMCA is offering a variety of day camp options to give kids an adventurous, active and healthy summer. Registration begins in early February. Parents can choose from one of the Y’s four camp programs which include a pre-school, school-age, gymnastics, or special needs program. — an announcement from Darien YMCA

New this year is a selection of Mini camps. These mini camps are designed to provide child care during the first few days at the beginning of the summer and the last few days at the end of the summer.