What Will It Mean to You?
Jen Snyder - PV Resident and Mother of School-aged Children
“In my hometown, we had a joint facility owned by the school district and city recreation department (Logan, Utah). It worked out beautifully. The school used it for gym space, locker rooms, and venues to host games at the same time members of the community were working out, taking classes and getting in shape. It was a win/win for everyone. The community recreation facility was the center of the community. The Ram Centre will be a great place for families to spend time together doing something that will benefit their health - that is not in State College but right here in the Valley. Every member of the community, no matter your age, can use the RCC. Youth Sports programs and PV Athletic programs can take advantage of the upgraded facilities and additional gym space. It's a win for everyone."
Helen Wise – Senior Citizen and Life-long Resident of Penns Valley
“Since my husband and I are well into our eighth decade and we may not be able to enjoy all of the benefits of the Ram Centre, but I will be one of the first to sign up for a safe, close place to exercise! We see the Centre as a legacy for our children and grandchildren and all of the young families now moving into Penns Valley. Our investment is for their futures.”
Amy Niewinski - PV Resident and Mother of PV Elementary Students
"We moved to Aaronsburg 10 years ago to raise our family. We have always wished for a pediatric doctor's office closer to home, instead of having to drive to Boalsburg or Bellefonte. We have three active children and it's only a matter of time before one of them falls & gets hurt and needs an x-ray for a potential broken bone. I don't want them in agony on the commute to State College or have to deal with football traffic trying to get an assessment from a physician. It also makes no sense to take a child to the hospital when they have an ear infection, strep throat or croupy cough. What families need is quicker access to medical care closer to home! It will be a godsend when we finally have a walk-in clinic right here in Penns Valley. I see the Ram Centre as a sign of progress for us all. It will be a sustainable facility that ensures our community continues to have medical services. It will be very difficult to recruit new doctors to replace our retiring physicians at the existing Penns Valley medical office. We can't take our health care in Penns Valley for granted, we have to make these progressive changes and build the Ram Centre."
Did you know the Ram Community Centre will?
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- Ensure Access to High Quality Primary Care Services for Our Next Generation:
- Pediatric, Cardiology, and Imaging services
- Extended office hours with convenient & timely access to medical care
- Eliminate unnecessary travel to State College
To show your support or learn more, go to:
pvramcentre.org
What Will It Mean to You?
Chuck Romig - Parent, Teacher, Coach and PV Resident
“The Ram Center will change Penns Valley. We must, however, evaluate the nature of this change. As a parent of young, school-age children I see recreational and educational opportunities. As a son of two seniors (although not residents of the valley) I see opportunities that will improve the quality of life for our deserving seniors. As a coach at Penns Valley High School I see facilities from which our athletes will grow and benefit. As a resident I see an already tight-knit community, one that I have grown to love over the past fifteen years, becoming a tighter-knit community. This is a change we should embrace and welcome.”
Kari Lucas - Penns Valley Area School District Alumus and Fitness Instructor/Coach
"Penns Valley is rapidly growing and a community center is a vital necessity. With obesity rates and chronic diseases on the rise, exercise is one common denominator that helps in reducing these risks. For some, it could be over 30 minutes to drive to the nearest rec center. The Ram Centre would be convenient and affordable to those in our area. We would not only be offering a facility where the community would work out, but we also would be offering a venue to provide education on the value of good nutrition and exercise habits. In addition to this, we would also be providing a positive environment for the youth of our community to socialize. I support this project 100%."
Al D’Ambrosia - former PVAHS Principal
“With the establishment of the Ram Centre behind the high school, the ability to have the community become more involved in the district schools has a great deal of potential. This can affect every age group. The participants at the senior center will have an opportunity to volunteer at the middle school/high school and the intermediate schools to share their experiences and talents. The day care center will have the opportunity to work with the students and staff involved in the child development classes at the high school. The Ram Centre will also provide more indoor practice space for the athletes at the high school helping to minimize the need for late night practices.”
Do you know the Ram Community Center?
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- Benefits All Generations and Strengthens Families and Our Community!
- YMCA Daycare, Summer Camps and Youth Programs
- Y Open Doors Program - no one turned away for inability to pay
- Youth Sports activities will conclude earlier in the evenings
- Bringing All of the Generations of Penns Valley Together
To show your support or learn more, go to:
pvramcentre.org
