Grand Opening of the Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond & Founders Club Reunion
- September 29, 2025
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Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond to Celebrate Grand Opening with Founders Club Reunion
Waterville, Maine – September 29, 2025 – The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is proud to announce the grand opening celebration of the Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond, a versatile new gathering space for dining, events, and community connection at Camp Tracy. This milestone event will also host the annual Founders Club Reunion, honoring the generosity and vision of the AYCC’s most dedicated supporters.
The celebration will take place on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the new Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond, nestled in the heart of Camp Tracy’s 32-acre campus in Oakland. The evening will feature remarks from community and philanthropic leaders who have played a vital role in bringing this project to life, including:
- Sue Hawkes, longtime AYCC supporter and community leader
- Greg Powell, Chairman of the Harold Alfond Foundation®
- Ken Walsh, CEO of the Alfond Youth & Community Center
- Bruce White, Chair of the Founders Club Committee
This program will highlight the vision behind the Alfond Lodge and celebrate the Founders Club’s collective impact on the youth, families, and communities served by the AYCC. Guests will also enjoy a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opportunities to tour the new facility.
“This celebration is more than the opening of a building,” said Ken Walsh, CEO at the AYCC. “It is a gathering of people who believe in investing in our young people, strengthening families, and building a brighter future for central Maine.”
The Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond will serve as a cornerstone for Camp Tracy programs, community gatherings, and special events, furthering the AYCC’s mission to inspire and enable all young people and their families to realize their full potential.
Learn more about the Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond and the Founders Club:
- https://www.clubaycc.org/alfond-lodge-at-mcgrath-pond/
- https://www.clubaycc.org/giving/founders-club/
Event Details:
- Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond Grand Opening & Founders Club Reunion
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Where: Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond, Camp Tracy Srv Road, Oakland, ME
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond
Abbie Charrier, Senior Youth Programs Director
207-873-0684 x214 | acharrier@clubaycc.org
Founders Club
Katherine Harvey, Senior Director of Philanthropy & Government Relations
207-872-8842 | kharvey@clubaycc.org
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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