Conroe YMCA, Consolidated Communications partner on Fun Zone
The Fun Zone features five computers equipped with wireless Internet and a television. Consolidated Communications made the donation of refurbished PCs and is the provider of Internet and Digital TV services, creating a secure area for children and adults to browse the Internet and watch educational programming. The Fun Zone is housed in a modular building on the grounds of the Conroe YMCA and also features areas for arts and crafts and computer and other games.
Consolidated Communications employee Rhetta Bobo, who is also a fitness instructor and board member of the YMCA, suggested the idea. Bobo worked with the YMCA and her employer to arrange the donations after seeing a similar center on a business trip to
“I believe in the YMCA’s mission of providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Fun Zone provides a safe place for children to exercise their minds,” she said. “The Conroe YMCA has a tradition of serving the community of
Edna Kennedy, director of Member Services for the YMCA, said members are thrilled with the new Fun Zone. “The parents can do their own thing at the YMCA and not worry about their children when they’re in the Fun Zone,” she explained. “Parents sign in their children at the Fun Zone for up to two hours and the YMCA staff oversees the children and the activities. Without Consolidated Communications’ support this wouldn’t have been possible.”