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Attain Your Fitness Goals At The YMCA Of The Blue Water Area

It’s been awhile since we all made our New Year’s resolutions to be healthier, and to start exercising more. Have you stayed consistent, or have you fallen off the wagon? 

If you have lost track of your health and fitness goals the YMCA of the Blue Water Area provides numerous options to help you get back on track or to get started for the first time on your health and fitness journey. 

A brief list of some of their health and fitness programs include:

  • Personal Training 
  • Dance Aerobics
  • Spin Bike Classes
  • Hip-Hop Cardio 
  • Swimming Pool Facilities
  • And Much More

YMCA member Danielle Grinnell says, “As I began to test the water with different classes, I began making it a priority to fit the ones I connected to into my schedule. I’m now more energetic without the need to live off caffeine.” 

If you would like to give to the YMCA of the Blue Water Area to help support these programs, or to register, visit: bluewaterymca.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sarnia Kinsmen Spring Into Summer Art & Craft Show Coming Soon

If you’re into arts and crafts, then you don’t want to miss the upcoming Spring Into Summer Art & Craft Show hosted by the Sarnia Kinsmen. 

Vendors from the local and Southwestern areas of Ontario will gather at Baxter Park, located at 1582 Colborne Rd, Sarnia. The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

The Sarnia Kinsmen have been serving to meet the community’s greatest need for 86 years. To date they have donated close to $40 million to Cystic Fibrosis research and over $1 billion to Canadian communities. 

The 2023 Spring Into Summer Arts & Crafts Show will take place rain or shine so prepare for any inclement weather.

For more information, visit: sarniakinsmen.ca. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Join BWROC Partners In Recovery To Help Change Lives In The Community

The Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center (BWROC) is asking for the community to help join in the fight against addiction by becoming a “Partner in Recovery” by supporting their cause financially.

BWROC helps those seeking recovery from addiction through one-on-one recovery coaching, recovery events, and recovery support by offering a safe, non-judgemental environment and empowering the individual.

The Partners in Recovery program is a monthly program that asks donors to contribute a dollar amount of their choosing that will be deducted from their debit card or bank account each month. Each partner will receive a special BWROC Partner in Recovery t-shirt along with special thank you’s and pop-up donor events. 

The first pop-up event will take place on Monday, May 5th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at BWROC, located at 617 10th St, Port Huron. 

For more information, call Joey Wright at: (517) 672-6277 or email at: jwright@bwroc.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s Run For Recovery

To promote mental and physical health, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) will be hosting its 15th Annual “Run For Recovery.” 

The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th. There are three race options available which are the 1 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Timed Kids Run, and the Certified 5k Road Race. The 1 mile walk and 1 mile Timed Kids Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k run begins at 9 a.m. 

There will also be special guests at the event such as, Ex-NFL Football star Braylon Edwards, and our local mascots from the Prowlers, Levi’s Link, and St. Clair County Community College.

Those looking to volunteer or sponsor the event are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well, for ticket prices and more information, visit: scccmh.org/events/run-for-recovery/. 

Reporting For WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Department Of Veterans Affairs Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser

Support your local veterans and St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs (SCCDVA) by attending their upcoming fundraiser sponsored by Suzanne’s Fashions and Country Style Marketplace.

The Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place Saturday, April 15, in the basement event room at Country Style Marketplace located at 310 Huron Ave., Port Huron. Doors open at 11 am, with the fashion show beginning at 12 pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch, (quiche, salad, dessert, and water).

SCCDVA helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veteran’s related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies free of charge. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at (810) 364-5422 or PH Country Style Marketplace at (810) 432-8431/(810) 987-4141.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Spero Pregnancy Center “Change For Life” Baby Bottle Drive

Spero Pregnancy Center provides practical, emotional, and spiritual support to those facing unplanned pregnancy and sexual decisions, post abortion trauma, and unexpected parenting obligations. 

They are a non-profit medical organization staffed mostly by volunteers that depends upon donations for financial support. 

The fundraiser will supply you with various sizes of baby bottles from small to large, for people to fill with cash, coins, or checks. The bottles will be returned to Spero at a predetermined date and used to provide continued services.  

For more details and information on how to register, visit: bluewaterbabies.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell