Category: Event Posts

December 28, 2021

Joy Wears Many Hats at the YMCA and Loves Every Minute

JOY DEVINS: WEARING MANY HATS AT THE YMCA IS REWARDING Joy Devins wears many  YMCA hats: member, Board member, camper parent, donor, and Y ambassador in the community! “Belonging to the Y feels like belonging to a true community center. My first introduction to the Y was after I had my children and I wanted… Read more »

December 22, 2021

The Enjoyment of Volunteering at the Y

DREW HEFFLEFINGER: THE ENJOYMENT OF VOLUNTEERING AT THE Y IS REALLY UPLIFTING When YMCA member Drew Hefflefinger heard about an opportunity to help the community two years ago, he signed on with the Y to help in the produce distribution program. “I wanted to be involved in the community. When I saw Terri’s (Terri McGrew,… Read more »

December 7, 2021

Volunteering as a Couple is a Win-Win for Us, and the Community

BILL AND NANCY DUBOIS: VOLUNTEERING AS A COUPLE IS A WIN-WIN FOR US, AND THE COMMUNITY Nancy Dubois has been a Y member for over 40 years! “I joined the Y when it was on Prospect Street and both my girls were young. Angela was in ballet and Alison was on the synchronized swim team…. Read more »

December 6, 2021

YMCA Honors 2021 Volunteers of the Year

YMCA HONORS 2021 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR At the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s 134th annual meeting held on November 18, the YMCA presented awards to volunteers for outstanding service. This year, the policy Volunteer of the Year award went to Steve Lynn, chair of the YMCA’s Board of Directors. In his remarks, CEO Mike LaChance… Read more »

December 3, 2021

YMCA of Greater Nashua Welcomes Two New Board Members

  YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS The YMCA of Greater Nashua has announced that Kyle Morse of Amherst and Deborah Novotny of Nashua have joined the Y’s Board of Directors. Ms. Morse is Vice President of Provider Services at Community Bridges in Concord. Ms. Novotny is Senior Vice President Commercial Lending… Read more »

November 23, 2021

Help for a Mom Who Was Feeling Alone

MEGAN MORIN: HELP FOR A MOM WHO WAS FEELING ALONE We had the pleasure of hearing from Megan Morin, who shared her Y story at our 135th Annual Meeting last week. Good morning, everyone. My name is Megan, and I am a single mom of three children; Lyla who is soon to be 12 years… Read more »

November 19, 2021

2021: A Year in Review

2021: A Year in Review Bringing Our Community Together for Good This year we celebrate 134 years of service to the Greater Nashua community. At the heart of the Y lies the power to transform— both change for individuals and changing the world around us. From our wide range of wellness, personal training, sports and… Read more »

November 17, 2021

YMCA Partners with Stepping Stones to Emphasize Play

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: A PARTNERSHIP THAT EMPHASIZES PLAY – YMCA AND STEPPING STONES, HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 12-25 BECOME HAPPY, SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS Here’s a little info on one of our non-profit partners, Stepping Stones in Nashua. Here’s their organization’s story: The Stepping Stones mission is to help homeless, unaccompanied youth ages 12-25 become happy, self-sufficient adults…. Read more »