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Upcoming Yawkey Club Events
Free Performance by The Boston Landmarks Orchestra
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra, with Conductor and Artistic Director Charles Ansbacher,will bring free orchestral music to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston through its Concerts for Children. The orchestra will perform Nkeiru Okoye’s The Journey of Phillis Wheatley, a narrated orchestral piece about the first African American to publish a book of poems. This program helps to expose young people to live classical music and teach them history lessons by performing works commissioned specifically for children based on significant events or individuals in Boston’s history.
Date: Friday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Location: Yawkey Club of Roxbury, 115 Warren Street, Roxbury
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.landmarksorchestra.org or call (617) 520-2200.
Yawkey Centennial Celebration Events
Spirit of Roxbury
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 Noon - 4 PM at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Join us for our 5th annual Spirit of Roxbury event, a free family-friendly celebration of community. This year's event is part of our year-long Centennial Celebration. Please check back for additional details later in the year.
Yawkey Centennial Gala
Date: November 18, 2010
Following BGCB's 116th Annual Meeting at the Westin Copley Place Hotel.
Additional details TBA.
Past Yawkey Club Events
100 Consecutive Hours of Service
Date: June 21 - 24, 2010 Beginning at 9 AM at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury
June 21, 2010: Cake Celebration at 5:30 PM. followed by Gospel Festival at 7:00 PM
June 22, 2010: Health Fair, Walk/Run at the Reggie Lewis Center
June 23, 2010: Bike-A-Thon, Club Reunion and Boston Shootout Reunion
June 24, 2010: First Bloom planting Project and Jazz Night
From basketball games in our gym to movie nights in the pool, bike rodeo to technology challenges in our Computer Clubhouse, a variety of activities will showcase our proven approach to youth development.
To inquire about volunteer opportunities for this event, contact Andrea Swain, aswain@bgcb.org or 617-427-6050, ext. 230.
Centennial Golf Outing
Date: June 25, 2010 8 AM at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park
Registration: Visit www.bgcb.org to register online or contact the Club at 617-427-6050.
Contact: Andrea Swain, aswain@bgcb.org or 617-427-6050, ext. 230
Spirit of Roxbury
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time: Noon to 4 PM
Location: Yawkey Club of Roxbury
Join us, and special guest Mayor Thomas M. Menino, for our 4th annual Spirit of Roxbury event, a free family-friendly celebration of community. This year's event will mark the start of our year-long Centennial Celebration, and will feature a special Club meal to conclude “Million Meals Summer” program sponsored by Morgan Stanley, in collaboration with The Greater Boston Food Bank.
The Spirit of Roxbury is co-chaired by Club Advisory Board Chair Fred Fairfield and Advisory Board and Board of Directors member Emily Brown, and supported by Lead Event Sponsor Arthur J. Hurley Company, along with Tropical Foods, Commonwealth Cooperative Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Brown Rudnick Law Firm and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carrabes.
For more information, contact Katrina Williams, 617-427-6050, ext. 228.
Yawkey Club of Roxbury "Business Connections Breakfast" Series raises essential funds to support the Club's operating expenses and summer camp scholarships. Our deep appreciation to series sponsors Canton Corporation, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P., ABCD, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Citizens Bank and Boston Community Capital. Hot breakfast will be served.
Tickets are $50.00 General Admission, $25.00 for local businesses. For ticket information, please contact Katrina Williams via email or at 617-427-6050 x 228
Graphic postings are designed by the Yawkey Club of Roxbury’s Member Technology Team, under the direction of Murray Bass, Yawkey Club Technology Director.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Ramon Ramirez
On June 8, 2009 Red Sox Pitcher Ramon Ramirez visited the Yawkey Club and conduct a clinic on exercise and pitching. Spaulding donated approximately 60 gloves for members to play with. More than 75 members participated in the clinic.
Yawkey Club’s 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Celebration
Click on the image to the left to view a photo gallery of this event.
A wonderful time was had by all attendees at our 8th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast. The photos bear witness to the array of people there. The honorable Judge Harris and Senator Sonia Chang Diaz also attended the event.
Yawkey Club Members “Rock The Vote”
On November 4, 2008 Yawkey Club members discussed democracy, the political process and the importance of voter registration and voting with Yawkey staff, thereafter they participated in a Mock Presidential Election.
Summer visits to the MFA
During the summer, 10-11 year olds took field trips to the MFA every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The program is part of the "Artful Adventures Project."
Life after the Club Program on May 1, 2008
Yawkey’s Life After the Club program kicked off May 1st with teens discussing issues including voter registration, banking, selective service, driver’s education, social etiquette and proper interviewing techniques. Yawkey staff members and representatives from One United Bank and Mount Washington Bank were in attendance.
Yawkey Sports Banquet on April 26
2008 Boys & Girls Club Swimming Championships April 11-13, 2008
Yawkey Club swim team members compete in the 2008 Boys & Girls Club Swimming Championships in St. Petersburg, FL April 11-13, 2008.
Bruins Game on March 8, 2008
Members viewed the Bruin's hockey game in Bruins player Patrice Bergeron’s private box as part of his Patrice’s Pals community outreach program. Click the photos below for a larger view.
Rosie's Place visit on March 19, 2008
Club members from the the Young Women’s Group helped to serve dinner at Rosie's Place. Click on the photos below for a larger view.
Red Sox game viewing on March 25, 2008
Yawkey Club Teens Attend Opening Day Event in Fenway Park’s luxury box with former Red Sox players. They viewed the game televised live from Japan starting at 6am. on March 25, 2008. Click the photos below for a larger view.
