Project B.I.N.D., the Club’s newest program initiative, is an inclusion program for children with special needs. Current programs include Tutoring, Dance and inclusion activities within several of our core program areas. An upcoming special event will see Project B.I.N.D. partnering with the Dorchester Neighborhood Council to host a Special Needs Panel Presentation on Wednesday, November 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The panel, which will include representatives from: Friendship Home, Best Buddies, Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Childcare Choices of Boston Support Services, Bay Cove Early Intervention, Family Ties, the Home for Little Wanderers, Boston Public Schools and Mary Whelan (Parent Advocate), will be held in the Teen Center of the Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center at 1135 Dorchester Avenue. The panel discussion is geared towards families with children, adolescents and young adults who have special needs or disabilities. For additional information, or to R.S.V.P., please contact VP of Early Education and Care Programs, Mary Kinsella at ext. 2140.
Denney Center to Host Community Health Fair
Our Walter Denney Youth Center Unit, located in Harbor Point, will be partnering with the Geiger-Gibson Health Center to host a Community Health Fair on Thursday, November 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Fair, which will be open to members of the Center, parents and residents of the Harbor Point community will include Blood Pressure Screenings, Fire Safety, Mental Health Services, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Cholesterol Screenings, Dental Hygiene and more. In addition to the Health Fair, other upcoming events for our members include a Roller Skating trip (11/12), Family Games & Dinner Night (11/17), Keystone Club members volunteering at the Healthy Baby/Healthy Child program (11/20) and the Teen Munch & Mingle (11/24). For more information on programs at our Denney Center Unit please contact Queenette Santos at 617-822-3701.
Daniel Marr, Jr. Catholic Schools Scholarship Program
The Boys and Girls Club is pleased to announce that the 19th year of the Daniel Marr, Jr. Catholic Schools Scholarship Program is complete with 74 Club members selected to participate representing 20 schools in the greater Boston area. The Daniel Marr, Jr. Scholarship Program was founded in 1992 in the name of the late Daniel Marr, Jr. upon his bequest to the Archdiocese of Boston. In turn, the Archdiocese created the scholarship fund to recognize the work Mr. Marr had done in the community, and as a means to assist Club members and their families with tuition assistance at Catholic Elementary and High Schools located in the area. To date nearly $650,000 has been awarded through this very successful collaboration between the Archdiocese and the Boys and Girls Club to deserving Boys and Girls Club members. We congratulate all of the members selected.
Marr-lin Swim Team Hosts Watertown Boys & Girls Club
The Marr-lin Swim Team hosted the Watertown Boys and Girls Club for their first dual-meet of the regular season. Facing one of the top teams in the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. League, the Marr-lins were able to take four of the five age groups. After practicing for nearly a month it was time for our newest swimmers to shine. Some of the highlights from our new team members include the following 8 & under swimmers: Eva Gannon (25 yd. Freestyle 27.81), Jason Casey (25 yd. Freestyle 26.19), Kaleigh Cadogan (25 yd. Freestyle 31.12), Eoin Gormley (25 yd. Freestyle 34.78), Brendan Cadogan (25 yd. Freestyle 35.28), Thomas Flaherty (25 yd. Freestyle 42.19), Nia Cahill (25 yd. Freestyle 42.36), Anna Cahill (25 yd. Freestyle 50.22), John Murphy (25 yd. Freestyle 36.82), Gerard Gannon (25 yd. Butterfly 28.44), Allison Cahill (25 yd. Butterfly 31.81), Regan Newell (25 yd. Butterfly 32.28), Kate McGrath (25 yd. Butterfly 32.60), Amanda Arcieri (25 yd. Butterfly 33.75) and Samatha Roszczenko (50 yd. Freestyle 1:03.91). Top times for new swimmers in the 10 & under age group include: Emma Regan (50 yd. Freestyle 44.34), Maia Duarte (50 yd. Freestyle 45.10), Nicholas Clements (50 yd. Freestyle 55.06), Dayna Finnigan (50 yd. Freestyle 1:05.57), Stephen Spencer (50 yd. Freestyle 1:11.06) and Kaeja Saucer (50 yd. Butterfly 1:20.34). Strong showings within our three oldest age groups include: Kaileen Cotter (100 yd. I.M. 1:45.28), Jacqueline Czar (100 yd. I.M. 1:46.91), Olivia Fenton (100 yd. I.M. 1:54.69), Kyle Casey (100 yd. I.M. 1:44.65), Jackie Bertram (50 yd. Frestyle 35.34), Sara Delaney (50 yd. Freestyle 39.78), Elaina Regan (50 yd. Freestyle 38.90), Chris Cadogan (50 yd. Freestyle 59.89), Mishaliz Melo (100 yd. Freestyle 1:32.48), Abigael Brown (100 yd. Freestyle 1:58.75), Robert Lawless (50 yd. Freestyle 50.56) and Michael McNeil (50 yd. Freestyle 28.84). Congratulations to these swimmers on their strong showing. For information on the Marr-lin Swim Team, please contact Aquatic Director, Aquiles Gomes at 617-288-7120, ext. 2220.
