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“Farmers to You” Introductory Offer

In celebration of spring renewal, Farmers to You is running its annual “Gift to Give” program. Would you like a gift certificate for $50 of high quality farm/dairy/fishery/bakery-to-consumer groceries? Each family already in the partnership has been given a $50 gift certificate to pass along to someone else who might be interested in trying it out. In exchange, they ask folks to sign on for 6 weeks if possible, to give it a fair go and see if it is for them.

Here’s how Farmers to You works every week: You set up an account on the Farmers To You website, including payment information. You can then put together a shopping cart, like on any other online store, of groceries to be delivered direct from Vermont-area farms (fresh produce and meat), dairies, cheese makers, bakers, fisherfolk, etc. Farmers to You gathers the food and delivers it to communities around Boston. You can pickup from the Newton site host from 1:30-2:30 on Wednesdays, or use the late pickup option until 9:30pm. If you don’t want an order that week, you can suspend your delivery online, or for longer suspensions, give the main office a call. When you do order, Farmers to You asks that you aim for a $40 minimum.

You can find more details at http://farmerstoyou.com/ or in the recent Boston Globe article. Let Emily Case know if you want one of the Gift to Give $50 gift certificates and she will get it to you! Email Emily at emilyelainecase@yahoo.com.

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What’s Happening at the West Suburban Y

Family Fun Night – April 14th
Bring the whole family to the Y on Tuesday, April 14th from 6:00-8:00 pm for an Aquatics-themed Family Fun Night. This event is free and open to the public. Our Aquatics staff will demonstrate life jacket safety, and engage children in a game of noodle tag and fishy-fishy-cross-my-ocean.

SAVE THE DATE: Healthy Kids Day – Saturday, May 2nd
Healthy Kids Day® is an annual Spring event at the Y – free and open to all – featuring fun active play AND educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration into summer. Bring the whole family and come dressed to play!

· Curious Creatures petting zoo
· Bike Helmet fitting and giveaway from Farina’s Bicycle Center
· Newton Fire Department touch a truck
· Elroy the Elk (promotes drug prevention/awareness)
· Kid’s ID
· Music, games and snacks
· Skate Park Demo
· Gaga pit

Lifeguards and Swim Instructors Needed
The West Suburban YMCA’s Aquatics Department is looking to hire lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim coaches. If you are interested, please contact Amanda Pierce at amandap@westsuburbanymca.org.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is our mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x 3653 for financial assistance on any of these programs.

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