October 8
Don Winn’s Y Story When Don Winn first stepped into the YMCA in the mid-1990s, he already carried a lifelong passion for youth leadership and community service. Before the Y, Don was deeply involved with the Boys and Girls Club, serving on the board and leading youth leadership programs. Giving back was already in his… Read more »
September 3
Karyn Burgess’s Y Story Karyn Burgess began her Y career much like many others — as a counselor at Camp Sargent. She had aspirations of becoming an educator since childhood, so joining the camp staff in 2011 felt like a natural step. “I loved working there; it was always interesting,” Karyn recalled. She continued working… Read more »
August 6
A MERRIMACK Y FAMILY’S STORY Water safety has always been a priority for the Merrimack YMCA family of Tim (dad), Erin (mom), and their two boys, Declan (7) and Brendan (4). The family enjoys boating and often vacations or camps near water, so Tim and Erin have consistently emphasized water safety with their children…. Read more »
July 1
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 4
Building Community Through Dance Pam Smart began her journey with the YMCA of Greater Nashua as a volunteer after retiring. Before long, she started participating in group exercise classes and earned her Group Exercise Instructor Certification through the Y. She began subbing for other instructors when needed and quickly discovered how much she enjoyed teaching… Read more »
May 7
Al Kaprielian’s Y Story If you’ve been in the area for a long time, you would likely recognize Al Kaprielian from his television days. A longtime meteorologist on WNDS Channel 50, Al became a local icon, not just for his weather forecasts but also for his signature voice and charismatic personality. Al, a Y… Read more »
April 9
Betsy’s Y Story Betsy McMahon’s journey with the Y began many years ago when she sought a volunteer opportunity at the Merrimack branch as a Welcome Center Greeter. Having been involved with Opportunity Networks and other social service agencies that partner with the Y, Betsy was already familiar with the facility and its community…. Read more »
March 5
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 »
