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Kindness, Love, Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Music

Joined March 2013
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He was 80 years old and just picking up his amps from the repair shop. Bob Wood plugged in his 1968 Epiphone Riviera to test them at a Nashville shop in 2014, played "Bésame Mucho," and a tech grabbed a camera. Back in 1968, he'd turned down Sam Phillips' offer to play sessions at Sun Records so he could raise his nine kids. Bob passed in 2022 at 88. He played to the end.
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Thank you @WPBF25News for highlighting this very important teen mental health and wellness initiative, T.H.R.I.V.E., created by local teen and Y Member, Zoraida and supported by the Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca Raton. wpbf.com/article/boca-raton-…
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Joel R Larson retweeted
IF You get a chance.. no matter what city you are in .. go to the Symphony in your town .. it will change your life
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It’s ⁦@springsteen⁩ introducing the first ever live performance of “Streets of Minneapolis” at his first ever performance ⁦@FirstAvenue⁩ at Concert for Solidarity and Resistance organized by Tom Morello. Of course, the Boss’ live debut of the song was in Minneapolis
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A beautiful moment at the “ICE Out of Minnesota” service at Temple Israel this morning: faith leaders singing a “This Little Light of Mine.” We must continue to share our light during these dark times.
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Met the legendary Willie Nelson tonight at Farm Aid. For 40 years, he has championed family farmers and tirelessly advocated for our rural communities. And he’s still going strong at 92!
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The Minneapolis skyline looked quite different back in 1929 with the Foshay Tower being one of the few skyscrapers.
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Beatle boys and their mums, Julia Lennon, Mary McCartney, Louise Harrison and Elsie Starkie. Happy Mother's Day!
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A sweet ending to my 19-county rural tour — I had a great slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie during my stop in Braham, which is known as the "Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota!"
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Happy 90th birthday to the legendary Carol Kaye! She is one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 65 years…
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YMCA of the USA CEO Suzanne McCormick will be testifying to @SenateAging this afternoon about how Ys are working to address the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation among seniors! Watch live at 3:30 pm ET --> aging.senate.gov/hearings/br… #YAdvocate #SocialConnection
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"Mutt" served as a YMCA cigarette delivery dog for the 11th Engineers of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I.
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When disaster strikes, the Y is uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, thanks to deep roots in communities. Consider supporting the YUSA Hurricane Helene Relief Fund to help. bit.ly/3zCoxpP @ymcawnc @Williams_YMCA @YMCABlueRidge & their communities are suffering.
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Constance Moore, Senior Food Compliance Officer @YMCAMemphis, sparkled at yesterday’s @HouseAgGOP briefing on #SummerMeals programs! The Memphis Y is doing amazing work, serving over 8,000 meals daily to kids in the community. 🍎 #TheYFeedsKids #SUNMealsToGo
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So many of us remember Paul Wellstone’s green bus, a symbol of his and Sheila's dedication and passion for serving the people of Minnesota. It’s incredible to see his son Dave put it on the road to repair, and I can’t wait to see it back in action. startribune.com/late-sen-pau…
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A Special Day at Camp Star! Today, Hillsborough YMCA’s Camp Star welcomed @AndrewZwicker and Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D-16). They toured our camp program and our newly renovated facility, and also received heartfelt notes from our campers.
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From crayons to notebooks, many classrooms, and the students who fill them, are in need of school supplies this time of year! In celebration of National Back to School Month, consider donating to support backpack & school supply programs at your local Y! bit.ly/40vig7c
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One of my favorite places in Minnesota--Itasca State Park:
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Joel R Larson retweeted
The Biggest Band in America in 2024 Is…Creedence Clearwater Revival CCR are huger than ever right now, without anyone really noticing. What we choogle about when we choogle about Creedence. More: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Joel R Larson retweeted
I saw this last night after I got off stage. Thanks to the fans for singing these songs, loving these songs, and celebrating with me! I'm just having the time of my life! #CCR #JohnFogerty
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