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The Club Connection - Special March 2020
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Clubs Response to COVID-19
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Our commitment to keeping the youth we serve safe is always our number one priority. At this time, we are adhering to the safety precautions put in place by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). The Club has closed for all programs starting March 16th through April 4th. We continue to monitor all updates from the CDC and RIDOH for accurate information. We appreciate your patience at this time while we take the necessary measures to keep our community and Club families safe. We are advising all staff, families, and youth members to take precautions as recommended by the CDC, and have provided additional resources like handwashing guides, and information about how to talk to young people about the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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| Girl Scouts Accomplishments |
Over the past two months, our Girl Scouts worked diligently to sell cookies - selling more than 750 boxes. In addition to their hard work and dedication to cookie sales, the girls also celebrated Girl Scout week. They participated in team-building activities including, creating vision boards with volunteers from Collette. They ended the week by celebrating the anniversary of Girl Scouts’ on March 12th with cake and ice cream.
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| Sharks Swim Season Comes to an End |
Our Sharks Swim Team had a great end to the season with 49 swimmers competing in the RIMA Championship meet held at the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Over half of our swimmers swam their personal best and 13 of those swimmers made ‘All-Stars' for placing in the top 5 of their events. Overall, it was an awesome day and our team represented exemplary sportsmanship throughout the meet, cheering everyone on during their event. Congratulations to the Sharks Swim Team for placing 5th out of 10.
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| Club Provides Members With Resources |
With the recent closure of schools and the Club due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have committed to continue to provide our members with academic, recreational, and social resources. It is important for us to support our mission, especially during these uncertain times. On Wednesday, March 18th we launched our first virtual Club experience on our Facebook page. The virtual program ensures that our members have daily access to our high-quality educational programs, as well as, National Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) programs while they are out of school. Our members also have access to additional resources when they create a free Club approved My Future profile at myfuture.net/. |
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| Community Food Sites |
We understand that the recent closure of schools and the Club has been tough on families in our community, especially those who rely on our food service programs. On Tuesday, March 17th the Pawtucket School District has designated schools across the city as free "grab and go” breakfast and lunch food sites. Please visit one of the below locations from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm:
- Jenks Middle School - 350 Division St. Pawtucket, RI
- Goff Middle School - 974 Newport Ave. Pawtucket, RI
- Slater Middle School - 281 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, RI
- Tolman High School - 150 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI
- Shea High School - 485 East Ave. Pawtucket, RI
- Fallon Elementary School - 62 Lincoln Ave. Pawtucket, RI
- Curtis Elementary School - 582 Benefit St. Pawtucket, RI
- Baldwin Elementary School - 50 Whitman St. Pawtucket, RI
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| Status of Upcoming Events at the Club |
After careful monitoring of the escalating COVID-19 restrictions
of the CDC and RIDOH we have decided to postpone the following events
and programs:- Opening Doors 2020
- Elected
Officials Sneak Peak
- Homers
For Kids
- Sharks End of Season Party
It is with regret that we must cancel
the following events and programs:- Youth
of the Year Ceremony
- First Session of Spring Swim
Team
At this time, the following events and
programs are planned as scheduled:
- Camp
Ramsbottom
- Lifeguard Certificate Class - starting April 22nd
- Teen Summer Program
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These are just a few of the exciting things that happened this month at the
Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket!
To keep up-to-date with all of our programs and activities, please follow us on social media.
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