East Side Youth Center Alumni event on Saturday

http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/ FROM KEITH GROLLER A special day is planned for Saturday as East Side Youth Center, a cornerstone of Allentown's east side for more than a half century, invites all 57 years of current and alumni athletes, coaches, neighbors, supporters and friends to an Alumni Reunion, Appreciation and Open House Saturday June 9, 2012 2:00pm – 5:30pm Organizers are asking for the community to join them for a celebration, recognizing the great 57 year history and people at East Side Youth Center since we first opened in 1955. Kindly share this agenda with your ESYC friends: From 2:00 to 5:30pm: Reconnect with athletes, coaches, and memories from your ESYC years Take a walking tour of ESYC facilities (our current athletes will be practicing) Enjoy some light snacks and refreshments in our Social Hall At 4:00pm in the ESYC Social Hall: Honor long term ESYC people who continue to serve our community so well. The first four honorees are: President Joe D’Annibale and his wife Judy Treasurer Jack Egizio and his wife Joyce See and hear about our 2011 ESYC Self Assessment Study and the many recreational and educational activities that ESYC supports today: Basketball Football Soccer Baseball Wrestling Cheerleading Japanese Karate Fitness, Speed & Agility Zumba aerobic dance Bingo Advanced sport -- ESYC Elite AAU Basketball Adult recreation -- basketball & volleyball groups Family-type birthday parties and showers ESYC social events & fundraisers Community involvement Support for local schools and churches New computer network in Learning Center New security camera system Educational opportunities for students & adults Pandemic Site for Community Emergencies