April 27, 2010

Support for fathers’ fundraising

by Kristie Paterson

On the roof of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, memories come rushing back. The four men and a woman forming the letters of the organization’s name in pantomime, a la a popular disco group of the late ’70s, are the offspring of five of the Y’s most ardent supporters. The offspring are part of an annual fundraisi ...more

April 27, 2010

Now that you’ve survived cancer ...

by Kristie Paterson

Fran Arter kicked off her shoes, stretched out on her mat and closed her eyes. Within minutes of entering the Yoga for Cancer Survivors class, the tension in her face melted into a look of serenity. “This class is my chance to take a vacation from the mental circus in my head,” says the 57-year-old breast ...more

April 27, 2010

Gymnastics champ created trampoline

by Kristie Paterson

A trip to the circus in the 1930s inspired George Nissen to create the modern trampoline, an invention that eventually would lead to countless children and others doing back flips and tricks for fun and sport on the springy apparatus. More than half a century later, Mr. Nissen would be successful in getting the n ...more

April 26, 2010

Jackie Robinson YMCA Receives a Makeover

by Kristie Paterson

FRITO-LAY’S NATIONAL SALES TEAM RENOVATES JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA *** Nearly 550 Associates Will Makeover the City’s Most Ethnically Diverse YMCA in One AfternoonNearly 550 members of the FRITO-LAY North America's national sales team, in San Diego for an annual meeting, will spend an afterno ...more

April 26, 2010

Best Overnight Summer Camps

by Kristie Paterson

Since kids spend the whole year cooped up inside while going to school it is best to steer them outside during the summer. Summer is all about filling the day with fun activities and spending time with friends. Outdoorsummer camp is a great way to fulfill this need and to let your kids explore and experience all th ...more

April 26, 2010

Students tour state universities

by Kristie Paterson

He knew he wanted to be a doctor, so Efrain Pedroza never understood why he had to study history and geometry. But the sophomore from Classical Academy High School in Escondido knows why now. Efrain, 16, recently returned from the fourth annual YMCA five-day tour of California college campuses. “If some ...more