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Rusty Wood

Director of Programs

Contact Rusty at  programs@centerami.org or (706) 206-8193.

Rusty as born in Little Rock, Arkansas. His dad was in the military, so he moved around to many places growing up. Rusty played High School and college football in North Dakota.  He then moved to Athens, Georgia, where he met his wife Terry.  Rusty now has three daughters, one grandson, and a Jack Russel named Elvis who you may see on occasion at The Center.  He is a retired YMCA director and has worked at the Athens, Georgia YMCA as well as opened four other YMCA’s across the U.S.  He was also the Director of Recreation Ministries at Athens First United Methodist Church for 14 years.  His passions are youth, family and community, and he looks forward to making a difference at The Center.

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Monday 7am-8pm
Tuesday 7am-8pm
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Thursday 7am-8pm
Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-3pm
Sunday Closed

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Phone: 941.778.1908

Email: info@centerami.org

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Center Contact

407 Magnolia Avenue
PO Box 253
Anna Maria, FL 34216

Phone: 941.778.1908

Email: info@centerami.org

Center Hours

Monday 7am-8pm
Tuesday 7am-8pm
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Thursday 7am-8pm
Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-3pm
Sunday Closed

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