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Frugal Family: Fitness, Fruit, Foresta's and Free Water Ice

Find deals in Phoenixville this week.

Lynn Jusinski, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge

As the Phoenixville area suffers from spring fever, the cure could be some savings. We found a bunch of great deals this week on a host of different products and services, all local to the Phoenixville area.

Two of our frugal family deals this week are completely free. Seventh graders can sign up for free membership at the Freedom Valley YMCA, which has a branch in Phoenixville. And the first day of spring on Sunday means free water ice from the local Rita’s Italian Ice. You’ll also find mangoes, deli meat and a trial membership offer at JMB Fitness, all at bargain prices.

Free Membership for Seventh Grade Students

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  • Deal: The Freedom Valley YMCA joins other YMCAs across the state in offering a free membership to seventh graders.  
  • Good through: Ongoing
  • More information: Check out page 14 of this booklet for more information or stop by a branch of the Freedom Valley YMCA. To get the free membership, students must present proof that they’re in grade seven.  

Free Water Ice at

  • Deal: As is the yearly tradition, Rita’s will once again offer up free water ice on the first day of spring, which is Sun., March 20.
  • Good through: March 20, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • More information: Check out the Web site for more info.

Organic Mangoes for Under a Buck

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  • Deal: Hit up to score organic mangoes for 99 cents as part of the weekly specials.
  • Good through: March 22
  • More information: Find out about this and other weekly specials on the Kimberton Whole Foods Web site.  

Virginia Baked Ham at for $3.29/pound

  • Deal: Slap together a few sandwiches for the week and save some money.
  • Good through: Mon., March 21 – Sat., March 26
  • More information: See this and other deals in the Foresta’s Markets weekly flyer.  

Trial Membership for $77

  • Deal: Save hundreds off the regular rate with a 30-day trial membership to for $77. Get individualized programs, unlimited group classes and more.
  • Good through: Limited time
  • More information: Find out all the details on the JMB Fitness Web site.

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