Media Coverage of Our YMCA
The Westport Weston Family YMCA is a vibrant center of community life and fellowship. We collaborate with many other local nonprofit groups, town agencies and community leaders on a wide range of programs and activities. Our Y sponsors a number of competitive teams, from gymnastics to dance to basketball and swimming. And among our 5,500 members are any number of local residents who achieve great things, on and off the court, gym floor or pool.
We share these highlights and achievements with Y members, friends and neighbors across all media platforms, from this website, our Y’s Facebook page, print and e-newsletters to our “Who, What, When — and Y” blog on westport-news.com.
We also attract news coverage from local media. What follows is a listing of recent news articles about our Family YMCA, its members and our impact on the communities we serve.
Links to Recent Articles
Westport Weston Family YMCA Buys Red Barn Restaurant Property
Published: Nov. 10, Westport Weston Daily Voice
The YMCA’s Annual Campaign: Together, We Can Do So Much More
Published: Nov. 2, ct post
Highlights: YMCA’s Into the Woods Youth Obstacle Run
Published: Oct. 27, ct post
What Makes Milly Run
Published: Oct. 26, ct post
Westport-Weston YMCA pays tribute to Bedford family’s legacy of support
Published: Oct. 7, Westport News
YMCA Water Rat Swim Team Preps for Start of New Season
Published: Oct. 5, ct post
YMCA dedicates Bedford family legacy wall
Published: Sept. 29, Weston Forum
Westport Weston Y to celebrate first year, unveil Bedford Family Legacy Wall
Published: Sept. 27, The Norwalk Hour
The YMCA and Westport PAL Team Up for Youth Travel Basketball
Published: Sept. 21, ct post
Family Y to mark first anniversary of Bedford Center
Published: Sept. 15 Westport Minuteman
Water Rats hire new head age group coach
Published: Aug. 24, Westport News
Family YMCA’s After School Program Starts Aug. 27 at Saugatuck Elementary
Published: Aug. 21, ct post
John Poppa: The Family YMCA’s Go-to, Gem of a Goodfellas Kind of Guy…
Published: Aug. 19, ct post
Westport Weston Family Y Offers Outdoor Classes During Shutdown Week
Published: Aug. 19, Westport Weston Daily Voice
Local gymnasts participate in international festival
Published: July 23, Westport News
37th Annual Point to Point Compo Beach Swim Results and Highlights
Published: July 15, ct post
New CEO Looks To Grow The Weston Westport Family YMCA
Published: July 13, Westport Weston Daily Voice
Doug Brill, the Most Unforgettable YMCA Member You’ll Ever Meet
Published: July 2, ct post
Water Rat Swimmers Present BIG Check to Save the Children’s Nepal Relief Efforts
Published: June 26, ct post
Family YMCA Announces Creation of $5 Million Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund
Published: June 17, ct post
Family YMCA Offers Rising Local 8th Graders Special Membership Program
Published: June 11, ct post
Family YMCA offers specialty camps for gymnasts, dancers
Published: June 3, Westport Minuteman
Before You Check Out for the Summer, Lock in Your Child’s After School Plans for 2015-16
Published: May 12, ct post
Family YMCA Showtime Gymnasts to Perform at 2015 World Gymnaestrada in Finland this July
Published: May 7, ct post
The Y Story of Annam and Ayaan Olasewere? Priceless…
Published: May 5, ct post
Patricia Riemersma Named New CEO of the Westport Weston Family YMCA
Published: Wednesday, Apr. 22, ct post
The Y Wants You to Make Sure Your Children Are Safe Around the Water
Published: Tuesday, Apr. 21, ct post
Water Rat Men Place 2nd at 2015 YMCA Short Course National Championships
Published: Tuesday, Apr. 7, ct post
Water Rat Head Coach Ellen Johnston Named National YMCA Coach of the Year
Published: Friday, Apr. 3, ct post
Westport Weston Family YMCA and Norwalk Hospital Split $80 million Gift
Published: Saturday, March 21, Weston Forum
A YMCA and a Hospital Receive $40 Million Each From Oil Heiress
Published: Wednesday, March 18, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
2015 Team Mossman Family YMCA Indoor Tri Results & Highlights
Published: Tuesday, March 3, ct post
Westport Weston Family YMCA Hosts St. Baldrick’s Event, March 29
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 4, Westport Patch
YMCA Celebrates Heart Health Month
Published: Thursday, Jan. 26, Weston Forum
Westonites may sign up for free week at the new Y
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 24, Weston Forum
What Will You Do With Your One Free Week at the Family YMCA?
Published: Monday, Jan. 23, Westport Patch
Thanks to Donors
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 13, Westport Minuteman
From Family Y Back to Being Called YMCA
Published: Monday, Jan. 12, Westportnow.com
Y Water Rats Host Pentathlon Swim Meet
Published: Sunday, Jan. 11, Westportnow.com
Y Offers 1 Free Week
Published: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, Westport Minuteman
Rotary Farewell for Outgoing Family Y CEO
Published: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, Westportnow.com
The Westport Y is Hiring
Published: Thursday, Dec. 11, Westport Hamlet Hub
8-Year-Old Jude Dequeljoe of Fairfield Breaks Swimming Record
Published: Thursday, Dec. 4, Westport Hamlet Hub
Transformation of Westport Y to Bedford Square Underway
Published: Wednesday, Nov. 12, Westport News
Bedford Associates Closes on Old Y Building Sale
Published: Thursday, Nov. 6, westportnow.com
Y Leaders Hand Over Keys to Downtown Y’s New Owners
Published: Thursday, Nov. 6, blog.ctnews.com
World-Renowned Expert on Health and Nutrition to Speak at Westport/Weston Family Y
Published: Monday, Nov. 3, Norwalk Hamlet Hub
Family Y cites Loffredo as Volunteer of the Year
Published: Saturday, Nov. 1, Westport News
Philip Dwyer Assumes Duties as Interim CEO of the Family Y
Published: Tuesday, Oct. 28, blog.ctnews.com
Change in Management as CEO Resigns from Westport Weston Family Y
Published: Thursday, Oct. 23, Weston Daily Voice
Y Water Rats Host First Meet in New Home
Published: Sunday, Oct. 19, westportnow.com
Enjoying Teen Night at New Y
Published: Friday, Oct. 17, westportnow.com
Westport Y opens with a splash … and lots more
Published: Saturday, Oct. 11, ctpost.com
Glittering Turnout for Y Gala
Published: Saturday, Oct. 11, westportnow.com
Westport Weston Family Y gala gets plenty of Weston support
Published: Tuesday, Oct. 7, The Weston Forum
A Long Time Coming (Photo Gallery)
Published: Monday, Oct. 6, westportnow.com
Westport Weston Family Y Moves to New Facility
Published: Monday, Oct. 6, News 12 Connecticut
New Y Off to a Busy Start
Published: Monday, Oct. 6, westportnow.com
New Family Y to Open Monday
Published: Tuesday, Sept. 30, Westport Minuteman
Westport Weston Family Y Gets Final Approvals to Open New Campus
Published: Monday, Sept. 29, Westport Daily Voice
New Westport Y to open Oct. 6 after selectmen approve sewage pact
Published: Saturday, Sept. 27, ctpost.com
With Selectmen Approval, Y Set to Open Oct. 6
Published: Wednesday, Sept. 24, westportnow.com
Taking Part in Strong Kids Triathlon
Published: Sunday, Sept. 21, westportnow.com
Westport Family Y Awaits Final Approvals
Published: Sunday, Sept. 14, westportnow.com
Family Y holds open houses for Westonites
Published: Wednesday, Sept. 10, The Weston Forum
Ribbon-cutting at new Family Y
Published: Wednesday, Sept. 3, Westport Minuteman
Westport Weston Y’s Water Rats Hires New Coach, Schedules Tryouts
Published: Tuesday, Sept. 2, Westport Daily Voice
Westport Y cuts ribbon for new home, unwraps a dream
Published: Friday, Aug. 29, Westport News
Westport Y to cut ribbon for Mahackeno home tonight, but opening date uncertain
Published: Thursday, Aug. 28, Westport News
Westport Weston Family Y Prepares For Start Of After-School Program
Published: Friday, Aug. 22, Westport Daily Voice
Westport Weston Water Rats Shine At Long Course Championships
Published: Friday, Aug. 22, Westport Daily Voice
Aquatics Center at new Family Y takes final shape
Published: Thursday, Aug. 21, Westport Minuteman
How Many Gallons Does the New Y’s Pool Hold?
Published: Thursday, Aug. 14, Westport Hamlet Hub
Opening date of Westport Y pushed back
Published: Thursday, Aug. 7, Norwalk Hour
Take A Tour of the New Westport Weston Family Y (video)
Published: Tuesday, Aug. 5, It’s Relevant
Letter: Steinberg says bonds for Y road work in town’s best interest
Published: Thursday, July 24, westport-news.com
Mahackeno Y Opens August 29; Long Journey Ends, New Road Begins
Published: Monday, July 21, 06880danwoog.com
Making a ‘Point:’ Swift swimmers tackle Compo course for 36th year
Published: Sunday, July 20, westport-news.com
Gymnasts perform in America’s parade
Published: Thursday, July 10, thewestonforum.com
Y Gymnastics Center in Norwalk opens
Published: Tuesday, July 8, Westport Minuteman
Norwalk gymnast to perform with group in Washington D.C. July 4 parade
Published: Tuesday, July 1, Norwalk Hour
Family Y honors youth, staff, volunteers
Published: Tuesday, June 24, Westport Minuteman
Westport Weston Family Y Hosts Grand Opening For New Gymnastics Center
Published: Tuesday, June 24, Westport Daily Voice
Ruth Thomas Bedford, 99, Westport Philanthropist
Published: Saturday, June 21, Westport Daily Voice
Saying goodbye: Memories shared at Westport Weston Family Y’s final annual meeting downtown
Published: Tuesday, June 17, westport-news.com
Family Y at Mahackeno now 85 percent complete
Published: Tuesday, June 10, Westport Minuteman
Y Announces Formation of Aquafins
Published: Monday, June 9, Westportnow.com
New facilities, programs coming at Family Y
Published: Tuesday, May 20, Westport Minuteman
Lucie C. McKinney, Activist and Mother of GOP Leader, 80
Published: Sunday, May 11, Westportnow.com
Family Y facility at Mahackeno taking its final shape
Published: Wednesday, May 7, Westport Minuteman
Death Of ‘Mr. Westport’ Allen Raymond Tops News This Week
Published: Sunday, May 4, Westport Daily Voice
Family Y to host celebration for new Mahackeno facility
Published: Wednesday, April 23, Westport Minuteman
Westport Weston Family Y Swimmers Place 11th In National Meet
Published: Monday, April 21, Westport Daily Voice
Family Y to relocate Gymnastic Center to Norwalk
Published: Wednesday, April 8, Westport Minuteman
Westport Y Hosting Vacation Gym & Swim Camp
Published: Thursday, April 3, Fairfield Hamlet Hub
Matt Johnson: A Builder of the Y, and the Communities We Serve
Published: Friday, March 21, blog.ctnews.com
Water Rats set records at championship meets
Published: Thursday, March 20, westport-news.com
Y Gymnastics Team Wins Meet
Published: Tuesday, March 18, Westportnow.com
Latest Views of New Family Y Under Construction at Mahackeno
Published: Thursday, March 13, blog.ctnews.com
The Big Pour
Published: Thursday, March 13, Westportnow.com
Westport Weston Family Y to Host Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, Apr. 5-6 & 12-13
Published: Tuesday, March 11, Fairfield Hamlet Hub
The Y. We’re More Than a Gym. We’re A Cause
Published: Friday, March 7, blog.ctnews.com
Southport Stroke Victim Makes Amazing Recovery Strides at Westport Y
Published: Tuesday, March 4, Fairfield Hamlet Hub
Free Swim Lessons for Kids at Westport Y April 14-18
Published: Monday, March 3, Fairfield Hamlet Hub
Photo Highlights: Mossman Indoor Tri at the Y
Published: Sunday, March 2, blog.ctnews.com
Taking Part in Tri at the Y
Published: Sunday, March 2, Westportnow.com
Westport-Weston Family Y offers new classes for special-needs children
Published: Thursday, Feb. 27, westport-news.com
Our Family Y’s Impact Within the Westport and Weston Communities
Published: Tuesday, Feb. 25, blog.ctnews.com
Pickleball Is Coming to the New Y
Published: Friday, Feb. 21, blog.ctnews.com
Crafty Y Kids at the Y’s Winter School Break Programs
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 19, blog.ctnews.com
‘Second Groundbreaking’ for New Y: Latest Photo Update
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 19, blog.ctnews.com
Westport Weston Y Plans Youth Programs For February School Break
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 12, Westport Daily Voice
Y Water Rats Keblish and Blansfield to Compete in Arena Grand Prix Swim Meet in Orlando
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 12, blog.ctnews.com
Westport Weston Family Y Celebrates American Heart Month
Published: Monday, Feb. 10, Westport Daily Voice
How the Y Helped Shaun White Go for Olympic Gold
Published: Friday, Feb. 7, blog.ctnews.com
Y Swim Meet Highlights: Miller Sets New Water Rat Team Record
Published: Tuesday, Feb. 4, blog.ctnews.com
Y Offers Free 3-Week Trial Membership, through March 31
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 28, blog.ctnews.com
New Westport Y on Track for Fall Completion
Published: Friday, Jan. 24, Fairfield Hamlet Hub
The Inspirational Y Story of the Year!
Published: Thursday, Jan. 23, blog.ctnews.com
SIR Development makes donation to Westport Weston Family Y in honor of Gault family
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 21, Westport Minuteman
New Family Y on schedule
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 21, Westport Minuteman
The Westport Y offers new classes for youth with special needs
Published: Thursday, Jan. 16, westport-news.com
Y to Host Mossman Indoor Tri, Sunday, March 2
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 14, blog.ctnews.com
Full House for Y Swim Meet
Published: Sunday, Jan. 12, Westportnow.com
Westport Y, Senior Center Open As Public Warming Stations
Published: Tuesday, Jan. 7, Westport Daily Voice
Marpe looks ahead to challenges of new year
Published: Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 Westport Minuteman
Advice from the Y on Year-end Charitable Giving
Published: Thursday, Dec. 26, blog.ctnews.com
Family Y Kinderkids learn to earn, save — and give
Published: Tuesday, Dec. 24, Westport Minuteman
A slice of the holidays: Pizza with Santa at the Westport Y
Published: Monday, Dec. 23, westport-news.com
Westport Weston Family Y Combines Hafaday, Mahackeno Summer Camps
Published: Saturday, Dec. 21, Westport Daily Voice
Y Gymnasts Perform as New Temporary Home Sought
Published: Wednesday, Dec. 18, Westportnow.com
Y Teams Kick Off Travel Basketball Season
Published: Wednesday, Dec. 18, blog.ctnews.com
Westport Weston Family Y Water Rats Raise $41K For The Philippines
Published: Tuesday, Dec. 17, Westport Daily Voice
Pete Wolgast Honored by AARP
Published: Wednesday, Dec. 11, Westportnow.com
Parent-Child Programs at the Y Provide Quality Family Time
Published: Tuesday, Dec. 10, blog.ctnews.com
Construction Of New Westport-Weston Family Y Remains On Schedule
Published: Tuesday, Dec. 10, Westport Daily Voice
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