The Bronx YMCA hosted its annual Kick-Off Dinner Celebration on Thursday, March 1 at F & J Pine Restaurant. A great time was had by all who attended the fun-filled evening which featured delicious food and drink and ever-lasting friendships.
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Gerri Sciortino (l), Bronx YMCA Board of Managers chairwoman, let a few Bronx YMCA Summer Camp students share some inspiring words of encouragement.
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YMCA staff celebrated with Bronx Y Summer Camp students (front, l-r) Chelsea Blake, Juliet Nolasco and Joziah Nolasco.
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Juliet Nolasco (l) gave Elizabeth Figueroa, New York Botanical Garden associate vice president of Community Relations, some informative Bronx YMCA literature.
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(l-r) Anna Vincenty; Elizabeth Figueroa and Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times Reporter publisher had a great time at the Bronx Y’s Kick-Off Celebration.
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