Rodman Ride For Kids A Success

On October 1st, the Club took part in the Annual Rodman Ride for Kids. The event offered riders who are raising funds for youth serving agencies, the opportunity to take part in a 25, 50 or 100-mile bike ride through the towns of Southeastern Massachusetts. With great weather on our side over 1,000 riders, along with over 300 corporate sponsors, helped raise over $8 million for organizations that provide programs and services to youth. The Boys and Girls Club, which had a number of corporations and friends supporting our cause, expects to raise over $350,000 from the event to support vital programs being offered in all three of our centers. In addition, over 25 volunteers including staff, parents, alumni and teen members of the Club spent the day operating a waterstop. We would like to thank our many teams and corporate sponsors who supported the Club effort and also the many board members and community riders who raised funds as part of the agency team. Lastly, many thanks to the Ride staff for their energy and assistance and to Mr. Don Rodman, the Founder of this event, who continues to enthusiastically support the Boys and Girls Club and its members, as well as youth from many other well known non-profit organizations that work with kids. For more information on our next upcoming special event fundraiser, The Grand Drawing at the Copley Fairmont Hotel on 11/19, please contact Kirsten Nelson at ext. 1131.

Halloween Party
On October 31st, the Club will open its doors at our Daniel Marr Unit (Deer Street) and Walter Denney Youth Center Unit (Harbor Point) sites in the late afternoon to host our Annual Halloween Party for members age 6 to 12. The parties will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. so that our members have a safe and fun place to celebrate the holiday. There is no cost to enter the party and parents please note, children must not be dropped off before 4:45 p.m. and must be picked up promptly at 7:00 p.m. During this years event we plan on having carnival style games, a best-dressed costume award, snacks, a haunted house and a small goody bag of candy for all. For more information on our Halloween Party please contact Social Recreation Director, Zack Solomon at 617-288-7120, ext. 2121 or our Denney Center Unit Director, Queenette Santos at 617-822-3701.

Music Program News
In the month of October, the Music Clubhouse will kick-off a number of it’s core programs for ages 10 & older, including our small group Music Lesson program. These classes will consist of drums, voice, bass, guitar and piano and require pre-registration. This coming Tuesday (10/12) we will see the return of the popular Jazz Boston Riffs & Raps program. The 5-week class will help members explore their creativity and community through the medium of Jazz music. Spots still remain for interested members. These small group programs are in addition to scheduled drop-in activities such as Friday Night Live, Open Mic Night and drop-in sessions. Friday Night Live will include fun, inter-active theme nights to help introduce members to the music program and will include Rock Band, D.J. Nights and Karaoke. Our next Open Mic Night will take place on 10/14 and members are encouraged to present their music, spoken word, poetry and/or other talents in an informal setting. We will also offer daily Open Music, a time for members to get acquainted with all there is to do within the Music Clubhouse. For information please contact Music Clubhouse Director, Ayeisha Mathis at ext. 1430.

Marr-lin Swim Team News
The members of the Marr-lin Swim Team have begun full team practices in preparation for the fast approaching dual-meet season. The 100+ members of the team currently practice four days a week perfecting strokes and lowering personal times as they prepare for the traditional Blue/White practice meet on 10/22. This inter-squad meet will help get the team ready for their season opening dual-meet against the Watertown Club on 10/28. Team members will follow the meet up by hitting the water on 10/29 to take part in the Annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser. Each member of the team will swim as many laps as they can within a one-hour time limit. Prior to swimming, members of the team will be seeking pledges from family and friends based on the number of laps they expect to swim. Members of the team will spend the day at the pool counting laps for one another in between their own designated swim time. Funds raised from the event help pay expenses incurred by the team throughout the course of the season. This may include participation in special invitational meets, the regional championships and possibly, the national championships. For more information on the Marr-lin Swim Team, or any of our other Aquatic programs, please contact Aquiles Gomes at 617-288-7120, ext. 2220.