Taking a 'Polar Plunge' in Southington

*Editor’s Note: This story was first published Jan. 3. Here it is again, in case you missed it.

There’s still time to register for the annual Southington Community YMCA’s 11th annual ‘Polar Plunge.’

Participants must raise at least $100 to join in the annual event — jumping into the lake at the Y’s Camp Sloper at 1000 East St. The money raised will provide children and teens to attend a summer session at Camp Sloper. Last year $35,000 was raised for the camp.

According to the YMCA, there are 11 teams signed up for the plunge scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan. 16.

• Team YMCA – led by Director Of Operations Mark Pooler and Executive Director John Myers.
• Team Southington Police Department – led by Police Chief Jack Daly.
• Team Southington Fire Department – led by Firefighter Bob Hunt.
• Team Board of Ed – led by BOE Chair Brian Goralski, Southington HS Teacher Bob Lasbury, Southington HS Principal Brian Stranieri and Superintendent Tim Connellan.
• Team Southington Politicians – led by Town Council Chair Mike Riccio and former Town Councilor Al Natelli.
• Team Calvanese Foundation – led by Foundation Member Lauren Forgione and Back 9 Staff Member Don Jenkins.
• Team Southington – led by Recreation Director David Lapreay.
• Team Lake Compounce - led by General Manager Jerry Brick.
• John’s Jumpers – led by Hacah Boros and Rob Keene…in memory of the late John Boros.
• Team Milestones for Melanie - Team Captains: Lynn Rossini, Katie Rossini and Lisa Rossini….in memory of the late Melanie Rossini.
• *2016 FEATURE TEAM* Southington’s Leaping Ladies – Team Captains: Jennifer Brumback, Moi Myers, Dawn Pooler and Terri Connellan, in honor of all the hard working and dedicated ladies in Southington! Any and all ladies are welcome to join.

To pledge, contact one of the team captains or team members.

For more information, contact Mark Pooler at 860-621-8194, ext. 304.

Photo credit: Southington Community YMCA via Facebook.