(Photo by Frank Speziale)

NORWICH – The Norwich Family YMCA has announced that as membership continues to return, it will host its 39th annual Turkey Trot virtually from November 22 to November 26, and individuals can participate from anywhere.

According to Norwich Family YMCA Executive Director Jamey Mullen, this year’s Turkey Trot represents a family tradition and fundraiser to help support the work of the Norwich Family YMCA during this most challenging time.

“By registering you will continue to keep this community and family tradition alive and well while supporting the great mission of the Norwich YMCA,” said Mullen. “All athletes who register will be mailed a YMCA face mask, a YMCA lanyard, and a bottle of hand sanitizer.”

In September, Mullen explained that the Norwich Family YMCA was down approximately $320,000 due to the impact of the coronavirus. Late last month he said that membership continues to return slowly, and that the community center has been able to continue into the next phase of its reopening plan.