December 13, 2022
MEET AL SCHLENKER “If the rest of the world could be like the Y, it would be very different. If you had any prejudices, this is the place you could get rid of them. Being here is wonderful,” said new Y member Al Schlenker. “From the front desk staff to the upstairs staff (wellness center),… Read more »
December 6, 2022
EVERY PERSON HAS THEIR OWN Y STORY We recently asked staff to share their “Why the Y” story and here’s what seven people shared with us! If you too, want to share your Y Story you can do so, quickly, by visiting Share Your Y Story and submit the simple form. The Y is… Read more »
November 29, 2022
FINDING COMFORT IN THE Y’S WELCOMING COMMUNITY Before YMCA member Deb Lagasse brought her son Tyler to the YMCA, it was important to her to be sure this space was “emotionally and psychologically safe” for him. “I joined the Y and scoped it out,” she said. Tyler is a friendly, intelligent young man with autism… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Our 135th Annual Meeting was a time of gratitude. This year volunteers, Y members, and staff gathered at the Marriott Event Center in Nashua on November 17. As is traditional, we honored volunteers of the year and inducted a YMCA family into our Hall of Fame as part of our celebration. Honored as 2022 Policy… Read more »
November 15, 2022
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH and a time for all in our community to assess their risk for developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Following a year of reduced activity due to COVID-19, statistics show prediabetes rates are on the rise. Currently, 96 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes and… Read more »
October 25, 2022
THE CAMARADERIE OF THREE Y PROGRAMS IS HELPING IN HER HEALTH JOURNEY Susan Elsass’s sons were Y kids growing up. They both learned to swim at the Y and her oldest son attended Camp Sargent and summer camps at the Merrimack Y. “I felt I knew the Nashua community very well. I knew some of… Read more »
October 18, 2022
CHAKRA VIBRATIONS AND MEDITATION TECHNIQUES TAUGHT BY GLORIA BRY We are excited to welcome Gloria Bry, a Y member with a passion for teaching classes with a focus on adult personal growth and development as it relates to the body, mind and spirit connection and our human experience. She will be offering a variety of… Read more »
October 18, 2022
TEEN NIGHTS AT THE Y Teen Nights are back and better than ever! Join us on Saturday nights once a month for exciting activities and events tailored specifically for ages 12-18. We’ve been working closely with teen focus groups and community leaders from nearby towns to curate the ultimate lineup of events just for you…. Read more »
