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AYCC Invites the Community to its 101st Annual Community Holiday Dinner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
AYCC Invites the Community to its 101st Annual Community Holiday Dinner
 
Waterville, Maine – November 11, 2025 – The Alfond Youth & Community Center is delighted to announce its 101st Annual Community Holiday Dinner, open to everyone in the local community. This year’s gathering will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 4:45-7:00 pm in the AYCC gymnasium at 126 North Street, Waterville.
This event is free of charge, and no RSVP is required – simply arrive ready to join in a warm meal and pleasant company.
“We’ll be serving a traditional turkey dinner, complete with all the fixings,” says Kate Roy, the AYCC’s Senior Director of Healthy Living Programs. “Whether you come with family, bring a friend, or arrive solo, you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and a seat at the table. This evening is about more than food, it’s about community, connection, and gratitude.”
Event Details:
Date:  Thursday, November 13
Time:  4:45-7:00 pm
Location:  AYCC gyms, 126 North Street, Waterville
Cost: Free
Why This Gathering Matters:
  • This holiday season is a time to come together. This dinner gives neighbors and friends a welcoming space to share food and fellowship.
  • It reflects the AYCC’s mission “to inspire and enable all young people and their families to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible, and caring citizens.”
  • By offering the meal at no cost, the dinner ensures no one misses out on community and connection during this special time.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
 
Kate Roy
Senior Director of Healthy Living Programs
207-873-0684
About the Alfond Youth & Community Center
 
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates the nation’s only merged Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA. Located in Central Maine, the dedicated staff of the 85,000-square-foot facility serves over 9,000 members from throughout the 50 communities of the Greater Waterville area.
A true youth and community center, the AYCC boasts childcare and afterschool programs, wellness, fitness, athletics, aquatics, martial arts, and summer camps.
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