September 29, 2021
Cycling for Parkinson’s YMCA Receives over $15,000 to Support Program that Safely Pushes Class Members to New Limits, Increases Energy Levels and Balance While Providing Support for Those Dealing with a Parkinson’s Diagnosis. In 2018 YMCA member Charlie Matthews was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Two years prior to his diagnosis, he was experiencing symptoms:… Read more »
September 22, 2021
MARTHA O’NEILL: REACHES A MAJOR MILESTONE AS SHE SWIMS OVER 5,00 MILES IN THE MERRIMACK YMCA POOL YMCA member Martha O’Neill knew she was close to a milestone, one that many of us would be in awe of! As an avid lap swimmer, Martha has been using this form of exercise since her college days… Read more »
September 16, 2021
TERRY REIBER: A DESIRE FOR BETTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND FREEDOM MOTIVATED HIS IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES There is a story behind every decision to migrate, what was yours (or your parents)? I wanted better economic opportunity and freedom. What were your (or your parents) hopes for your new life here? My parents stayed… Read more »
September 15, 2021
FALLS PREVENTION WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 20-24): DON’T LET A FEAR OF FALLS HOLD YOU BACK Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65. These startling statistics are why the National Council on Aging (NCOA)… Read more »
September 14, 2021
HELEN SALGADO SANTOS: FULFILLING A DREAM, THE AMERICAN DREAM, THROUGH DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK I was 6 years old when I was watching movies with subtitles and listening they speaking English when I knew I needed to learn how to speak English, it sounded so beautiful… Back in Brazil since 5th grade, you learn English… Read more »
September 8, 2021
SEPTEMBER IS CHILHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH: USE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR TO REFRESH YOUR HEALTHY HABITS AS A FAMILY September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines… Read more »
