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As pool time comes to an end, Y touts its season

By Lightning Reports, Published: August 31, 2024

As swim season comes to a close on Labor Day, the Hendersonville Family YMCA is looking back on a season filled with fun and fitness for all. This summer the Y:

• Distributed 9K pounds of fresh, healthy produce at no charge to 3,000 people at 12 mobile food markets in Henderson County
• Engaged dozens of summer day and overnight campers in sports, arts and crafts, science and nature exploration
• Provided more than $40,000 in financial assistance to local residents
• Hosted several community blood drives and senior wellness workshops
• Taught dozens of swim lessons and water safety classes
• Welcomed more than 50,000 members, program participants and guests for swimming, pickleball, basketball, fitness classes, Parkinson’s programs, cancer survivorship groups, social clubs and more
• Provided more than 5,000 visitors to Patton Pool a fun, safe place to play, cool down and exercise in the sun

“The Y exists to serve the community, and we are thrilled that this summer has been such a success,” said Katrina McGuire, executive director of the Hendersonville Family Y. “Our goal is to provide a space where everyone can be healthy, whether that’s spending time with their family, getting access to healthy food, or learning to swim.”

Swimmers can still make a splash at Patton Pool through Labor Day.

For more information visit ymcawnc.org/hendersonville.