Category: Event Posts

March 7, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month, and the YMCA of Greater Nashua is excited to share seven delicious and healthy recipes from Ys across the country that you can try with your family! Whether you’re cooking breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these flavorful recipes are a wonderful way to inspire healthier eating… Read more »

March 5, 2025

A Journey of Growth and Connection

  From Camper to Counselor Dylan Boyer’s camp journey began at the Y when he was just six years old, eagerly anticipating his first summer at Camp Sargent and Sports Camp. Having been enrolled in the EEC since the age of three alongside his twin brother, he had spent years counting down the days until… Read more »

February 12, 2025

Faith, Family, and Resilience

  Bishop Choate’s Journey With The Y Bishop Stanley Choate has been a valued YMCA member for nearly 20 years, but his experiences over the past five years have been the most impactful. Along with many of his family members, Bishop Choate has utilized the Y in various ways, making a powerful impact on the… Read more »

February 5, 2025

February is National Cancer Prevention Month

  Let’s Get Moving! According to research, 4 out of 10 cancer cases in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors. Excess body weight, poor diet and physical inactivity are factors that contribute to increased cancer risk – and for National Cancer Prevention Month, the Y wants to remind you that we’re here… Read more »

January 29, 2025

February Is American Heart Month

  Heart Disease Awareness and Prevention Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, impacting millions of lives each year. It occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, creating a serious circulation issue. However, early detection and treatment can significantly improve survival rates and help prevent long-term heart damage…. Read more »

January 8, 2025

A Lifetime at the Y

  A LIFETIME AT THE Y “I’ll never forget the first time I walked into the Nashua Y. I had never seen a gym before,” shares Anthony “Tony” Mandravelis, reflecting on his first visit to the Y at just seven years old. Little did Tony know that the Y would become such a significant part… Read more »

December 6, 2024

A Mission to Spread Joy and Gratitude

  FROM THE HEART Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber’s connection to the YMCA is rooted in a deep family tradition. “It’s a family legacy,” she explains. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Laura’s childhood was intertwined with her local YMCA, where she learned to swim and attended camp every summer from ages 8 to 17. “The philosophy behind… Read more »

December 4, 2024

2024 A Year in Review: 137th Annual Meeting

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER We Strengthen Communities, Educate and Nurture Children and Promote Healthy Living   For 137 years, the YMCA of Greater Nashua has been a steadfast community cornerstone, adapting, innovating, and evolving to meet the changing needs of those we serve. Founded in 1887, our Y has grown into a place of hope,… Read more »