Services and Events
A list of the services we offer at the JMMY Center
The JMMY Center Story
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Our Story
In 2007, the members of Georgia Plain Baptist Church had a vision to construct a
community space, renovating and adding onto a disused one-room schoolhouse on its
property. The result would be a facility designed especially to serve the youth of the
Georgia community, with seniors as a secondary focus.
This project brought together hundreds of community members who donated money,
materials and labor to make this dream a reality. The building was dedicated in 2009
and a 501c3 nonprofit was established to direct our work.
Our Name
The Jimmy Messier Memorial Youth Center (JMMY) was named in memory of James
(Jimmy) Messier, a boy who loved attending Georgia Plain Baptist Church with his
grandmother. Jimmy passed away suddenly in 2006 after complications from heart
surgery.
Our Mission is to make a positive spiritual difference in the lives of youth, leading them
to become competent, caring individuals, and to give them a safe environment to enjoy
their free time.
Our Work
The JMMY Center serves the community in many ways. Here are some examples:
Running after-school clubs for 3 rd -5 th grade students and 6 th -8 th grade students
with crafts, projects, games, and field trips.
Hosting a monthly “Teen Night” for a phone-free evening of games, snacks,
hanging out, and an optional Bible discussion.
Providing Sunday School classroom space for the Georgia Plain Baptist Church.
Sponsoring the Georgia Boy Scout program.
Operating a community skating rink. Hosting and providing scholarships for the Exordium summer day camp.
Offering the facility for birthday parties, baby showers, soccer banquets, and
other private events.
Hosting a monthly AgeWell Senior lunch.
FAQs:
What is the relationship between Georgia Plain Baptist Church and the JMMY
Center?
We work closely together. The JMMY Center provides office space for the church, and
the majority of JMMY board members are affiliated with the church. The church owns and maintains the building and helps with fundraising for the JMMY Center operating costs. However, as a separate nonprofit, the JMMY Center has its own mission, bylaws, and finances.
Are your activities religious?
The JMMY Center is an inter-denominational Christian organization. Most of our
volunteers are Christians and are open about their faith. However, this doesn’t mean
that all our activities are explicitly faith-based. We aim to be transparent; if a program
contains instruction about Christianity, we disclose that up front.
What are you doing to protect children?
At any event where youth are dropped off, we require at least two adult volunteers who
have been background-checked and have completed an online child safety training
course.
How can I book the space for a private event?
Call Alexis Bell at 802-524-4232 to inquire. Read and agree to the facility use form.
How can I donate to the center?
Please make out a check to The JMMY Center and mail it to The JMMY Center, 1486
Stonebridge Rd, Georgia, VT 05468.
2026-27 Teen Night TBD for 6 - 8pm Grades 7 - 12th graders
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Sponsored by Georgia Plains Baptist Church & Ascension Catholic Church
Christian Music 🎵Ping Pong 🎱 Billiards 🧩Puzzles 🍿Food ♟Games
Community Service Projects 🥫🧺 Optional Teen Talk
A cellphone-free night
Faith! Friends! Fun!
2026-27 JMMY Center Outdoor Skating Rink
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The JMMY Board is planning now to gather volunteers to help with the 2026-27 JMMY Center Outdoor Skating Rink!
When active, this project is made possible each season by the JMMY Board, the Georgia Fire Department, and other community volunteers. Seasons that the rink is up and running, please keep in mind that volunteers are needed and welcome to help with snow removal and re-surfacing the ice. Come help create this community project! Please contact
To use the rink, community members are asked to fill out the waiver each season. https://jmmyvt.org/skating-waiver
It took a lot of effort and planning in 2021, and the Community Ice Skating Rink for the Town of Georgia became a reality each winter since then (except for Winter 2025-26). When Winter Weather drops to below freezing, residents of Georgia can find the Outdoor Skating Rink on the premises of the JMMY Center at 1486 Stone Bridge road, across the street from the Georgia Plain Baptist Church.
Signage with the link to the waiver appears each season at the entrance to the rink once it is constructed. Signage includes requirements for skating and when it's open. More up to date information, click on the link: https://jmmyvt.org/services/rink-hours
Georgia Community Skating Rink Information
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Welcome to the town of Georgia's 2026-27 community skating rink, hosted at the JMMY Center at 1486 Stone Bridge road. Below you'll find our open hours, as well as the rules we've implemented to help ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone. We look forward to a great season of skating, and hopefully expanding this service in future years!