Dear 50 Mile Swimmers,

This September 11, I would love for our 50 Mile Swim community to come together for something very special: our 9/11 Memorial Swim Challenge — We Swim to Remember. 🇺🇸

September 11 is a day our country will never forget. It is a day to remember the 2,977 lives lost, to honor the first responders and everyday heroes who ran toward danger to help others, and to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.

This year, we are honoring their memory the best way we know how — together, in the pool.

🏊 HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Register in CORE now for the 9/11 Memorial Swim Challenge.

You may complete your swim at ANY time during the day on September 11. There is no race and no need to complete it at the same time as everyone else. Come when it works for you, take your time, rest when you need to, and swim at your own pace.

Choose the challenge that is right for you:

🇺🇸 Easy — 911 yards
In recognition of September 11.

🇺🇸 Medium — 1,822 yards
911 × 2, representing the Twin Towers.

🇺🇸 Hard — 2,977 yards
One yard in remembrance of each of the 2,977 victims whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.

Before you leave, please remember two important things:

❤️ Sign your name on the Memorial Swim paper posted on the glass outside my office. I want everyone who participates to be recognized.

🏅 Pick up your 9/11 Memorial Swim Certificate after completing your challenge! You earned it, and I hope you will keep it as a reminder of what your swim represented.

Whether you complete 911 yards or take on the full 2,977-yard challenge, every single yard has meaning.

For many of us, September 11 is a day that brings back memories of exactly where we were and how we felt. For others, it is a piece of history we have grown up hearing about. Either way, it is our responsibility to continue remembering the people behind those numbers — mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, coworkers, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and countless others whose lives were forever changed that morning.

On September 11, we won’t just be adding yards toward our 50 miles.

We will swim to remember.
We will swim to honor.
And we will never forget. 🇺🇸

I hope to see many of your names on our board!

Join us at the Y for family bingo night!

Come play for fun or try your hand at winning some fidgets!

For more information reach out to Emma Brockwell

[email protected]

Ready to clean house?

Sign up for a spot to sell your items at our community yard sales!

Each year we host two yard sales, one indoor and one outdoor(rain or shine).

For more information, email Emma Brockwell at [email protected].

Join us for a fun evening of cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and crafts while enjoying a visit from Santa himself!

Children will be able to tell Santa their Christmas list while parents take pictures!

The cost is $10 per family.

Please only register one person per family and then include how many kids will be attending in the custom question.

For more information, email Emma Brockwell at [email protected].

Pickleball Ready: Move Better, Play Longer

Shoulder pain, stiffness, or weakness getting in the way of your workouts or daily activities?

Stop by for a complimentary shoulder health screen with an occupational therapist!

Participants will receive a brief assessment of shoulder mobility, strength, and function, along with individualized education and recommendations to help keep their shoulders healthy and moving well. Whether you’re experiencing discomfort or simply want to be proactive about your shoulder health, this event is a great opportunity to learn more about your movement and when it may be time to seek additional care.