Category: Event Posts

July 22, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes

Honoring Everyday Heroes Who Keep Our Waters Safe On July 31, the YMCA of Greater Nashua proudly celebrates International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, recognizing the trained professionals who work tirelessly to ensure safety in and around the water every single day. From pools to lakes, swim lessons to summer camps, lifeguards are frontline protectors who make… Read more »

July 15, 2025

Anyone Can Drown. No One Should.

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day The YMCA of Greater Nashua joins global partners in recognizing World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations-designated day of awareness and action to address one of the world’s leading—but largely preventable—causes of death. Every year, drowning claims the lives of over 236,000 people worldwide, with children under the… Read more »

July 9, 2025

Creating an Inclusive Environment for All

Honoring Inclusion, Identity, and Empowerment This July, the YMCA of Greater Nashua proudly joins communities nationwide in celebrating Disability Pride Month, honoring the strength, diversity, and contributions of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a landmark civil rights law passed on July 26, 1990, that prohibits… Read more »

July 2, 2025

Celebrate Summer the Safe Way

Celebrate July’s National Play Outside Day Supporting Youth Development and Safe Summer Fun On Saturday, July 5, the YMCA of Greater Nashua joins families across the country in celebrating National Play Outside Day, a reminder of the importance of unstructured outdoor play, movement, and connection, not just for children, but adults too. As families enjoy… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Double Your Impact

  Anonymous Donor Pledges $100,000 Matching Gift to Support YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Early Education Center Renovation The YMCA of Greater Nashua is thrilled to announce an extraordinary act of generosity: an anonymous donor has pledged a $100,000 matching gift to support the renovation of its Early Education Center at the Merrimack YMCA, doubling the… Read more »

July 1, 2025

A Journey of Strength and Resilience

Jan Alexander’s Y Story Jan Alexander’s first connection to the YMCA began many years ago when she took her infant son to swim lessons at the Lowell Y. Now, years later, Jan has her own inspiring Y story to share. A smoker on and off for 40 years, Jan quit in 2017 and began receiving… Read more »

June 11, 2025

Friends, Family and Summer Fun at the YMCA!

Program Guide Research/Register Future Sessions Questions?   ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER HAPPIER YOU! Registration Opens for Members at 6am on Monday, June 23; for Community Members at 6am on Monday, June 30! Join us at the Y for fun, sport, exercise, wellbeing and community! Programs are a big part of the YMCA experience; connecting members, giving… Read more »

June 11, 2025

Sun-Powered Progress

YMCA Celebrates New Solar Installation at Westwood Park YMCA, Advancing Sustainability and Community Impact The YMCA of Greater Nashua is proud to announce a major step forward in its commitment to environmental stewardship and community reinvestment. On Friday, May 30, we joined local leaders, educators, and impact investors to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our… Read more »