Create Your Own Jewelry at RiverWinds
Create a unique bracelet, key ring or pair of earrings using beads and stones at RiverWinds Monday night.
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Friday, March 29, 2013
RiverWinds Provided an 'Awesome' Facility for Special Olympics Tournament
Several teams from the nearby Bankbridge School District advanced to the statewide tournament, which is coming up next weekend in Wildwood.
Although there's lots of discussion in West Deptford these days about how the Township is going to pay for the facility, the RiverWinds Community Center is still the centerpiece of a number of significant events in town. One of the most rewarding happened earlier this month, when the facility hosted the Special Olympics South Jersey Sectional basketball tournament. In a statement provided to West Deptford Patch, Mayor Ray Chintall described the tournament as “not only a rewarding event to witness but also a humbling one, in which we are should be thankful for what we have and be aware and lend assistance to those with disabilities. “My hat goes off to all those who have organized a great event, especially to two fine gentlemen that I met, …
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
RiverWinds Budget Concerns Top Committee Meeting
The senior discount age is likely to move from 55 to 62, and members likely can expect a fee increase as well.
Friday, March 22, 2013
RiverWinds Budget Concerns Top Committee Meeting
The senior discount age is likely to move from 55 to 62, and members likely can expect a fee increase as well.
Financial matters topped the agenda at the March meeting of the West Deptford Township Committee, and foremost among them was the issue of bringing the RiverWinds Community Center out of the red. Bill list Committeeman Sam Cianfarini asked questions about a number of financial items on the Township budget, including refunds of RiverWinds membership costs. Township administrator Eric Campo pointed out that the current contract for West Deptford police and firefighters allows for the full cost of a family membership to be reimbursed. RiverWinds employees also enjoy a 75 percent reimbursement of the cost of a family membership, he said. “Do we do anything like what corporate America does where there’s a validation that you’re actually using…
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
West Deptford's Easter Egg Hunt Set for Saturday
Children up to 10 years old will be invited to hunt for eggs at the RiverWinds athletic fields.
RiverWinds will help West Deptford residents get rid of the winter blues and into spring fever with its annual Egg Scramble at 10 a.m. Saturday. The egg hunt will take place on the athletic fields adjacent to RiverWinds Community Center. Children up to 10 years old will be invited to hunt for eggs, which will be filled with different candy. Each child in attendance will receive an egg bag in addition to the candy. There will also be other prizes that children can win. The Egg Scramble is sponsored by West Deptford Township. The rain date will be the following Saturday, March 30. For additional information on the event, contact the township's Parks and Recreation Department at 856-845-4004 ext. 136.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
RiverWinds to Get a Boost from Proposed Revenue, Cost-Cutting Measures
A handful of proposals could bring the facility closer to breaking even on its costs, says RiverWinds Board Chairman Jeff Hansen.
"When you say West Deptford, people think of the RiverWinds," said Jeff Hansen, chairman of the advisory board of the facility, "and that’s a good thing because it’s beautiful down there." The RiverWinds just celebrated its 10th anniversary in April 2012, and the celebrated municipal recreational complex remains a "one-of-a-kind" entity in South Jersey, Hansen said. But the RiverWinds is still not turning a profit or even running at a sustainable rate, Hansen said. So the advisory board is working with RiverWinds management on a number of proposals to help generate additional revenues and cut costs. Among the most successful has been opening up membership at the facility to non-West Deptford residents, an initiative Hansen said brought in …
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Mike Dobson
2:21 pm on Monday, April 8, 2013
Agreed that, for a special designated investigative committee charged with finding creative solutions; this was more of a bunt than a home run. A WDHS sophomore with with legal pad, calculator and a 40 minute Study Hall could have come up with these "solutions" more ›
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Five Things to Do This Week
Duck Races, Wine Tasting and Big Bands: Five Things to Do This Week
Plus: the annual West Deptford Marching Band yard sale and a beef and beer to benefit the Police Unity cycling tour.
Monday, March 18, 6-8 p.m.—Deptford Skating & Fun Center "Come tour the facility, meet the staff and sign up for camp. Summer will be here before we know it!" Thursday, March 21, 6 p.m.—RiverWinds Community Center Hey, kids! Race your duck or use one of ours in the Leisure Pool Current Channel to see who takes home the prize for fastest quacker! Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. sharp. Free for members! Friday, March 22, 4 p.m.—Roger Wilco, 1345 Hurffville Rd, Woodbury, NJ "Come by Roger Wilco and taste Happy Bitch Wines Rose. Hear the story behind the creation of the wine and what brought Author, Keryl Pesce and Wine Blogger 'Hudson Valley Wine Goddess' Debbie Gioquindo together to create this wonderful wine brand that 'Pairs well with …
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Minimum Age for RiverWinds Senior Membership Could Increase
With the prospect of increasing revenue for the community center, the township committee debates raising the senior membership age from 55-years-old to 62-years-old.
Talks of upping the age for a RiverWinds senior membership may have some West Deptford residents waiting a bit longer for a discounted rate. Deputy Mayor Sean Kilpatrick discussed several ideas with the township committee Thursday night, in regard to amending the qualifying age for a senior membership at RiverWinds Community Center. With no resolution adopted yet, Kilpatrick asked the committee to discuss four different options for senior membership, the first two coming from the RiverWinds Advisory Board and the other two a product of discussions between he and RiverWinds Board Chair Jeff Hansen. The first of the ideas would be to raise the senior membership age to 62-years-old across the board, with all those who are now 55-years-old as …
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ironhead
5:35 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
to wd taxpayer it took you thirteen days to come up with that as a comback no wonder your team couldn't win the whitehouse in response to your comment no i do not recive free membership i pay.full freight and hardly ever use my membership so riverwinds makes money off of me . more ›
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
RiverWinds Promotes Fitness with 'March Abness'
The community center offers 30-day workout challenge, along with other fitness tips throughout the month.
While it may not be time to break out those bathing suits just yet, summer is right around the corner, and with it, comes the wish to shed some extra pounds just like layers of winter clothing. Kicking-off last Friday, RiverWinds’ March Abness is all about fitness with a 30-day program focusing on core strengthening, cardio and nutrition. With calendars available online and at the RiverWinds Community Center, those who wish to participate simply follow the workout regimen specified for each day of the week. Demonstrations of the exercises listed for each day can be found on the RiverWinds website, along with inspirational quotes, nutrition tips and weekly cardio information. Every Monday, the RiverWinds website will update with the new …
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Parking Island Beautification Planned for RiverWinds
West Deptford and Johnson Matthey are planning another community service project, this time to refurbish the barren parking islands at RiverWinds.
West Deptford residents who are tired of seeing dead shrubs, overgrown weeds, and a barren-looking landscape in the parking islands at the RiverWinds Community Center will be happy to hear that plans are in the works to refurbish them. Johnson Matthey plans to spruce up the islands as one of its community projects within West Deptford this upcoming year. The proposed project would be the largest of three the company is considering in 2013. “It's a big event for the site,” Recreation Advisory Committee chairman John DiCarlo said. “We want to get everyone out there as a community to help out.” While details haven't been finalized, DiCarlo said he has spoken with township recreation foreman Matt Moore about ideas to revitalize the islands. …
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Occupant
8:01 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
If Riverwinds is in such bad shape financially, I would rescind all discounts for anybody. Sure police and firemen deserve a discount, also seniors, employees, you name it. Where does it end. I say no discounts for anybody. Get to the point where we can comfortably pay our bills and debt and only then reconsider the possibility of discounts. more ›