November 5

November 5
MARJI KUHN: ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR What job(s) have you held at the YMCA? I started at the Y as a volunteer close to 20 years ago, leading group exercise classes, such as aerobics and step aerobics. I now teach Zumba and Zumba Toning classes. What’s your favorite grade in school and why? I guess I’d… Read more »
October 20
TOM TOLLEFSON: YMCA FOR LIFE The YMCA has meant a lot to many people all the United States. I’m one of those people. For me, it’s not just a “gym” but a safe place where I cold be myself and enjoy being healthy and active by working out and playing basketball. Today, I am a… Read more »
October 18
JASON MAYEU: DIRECTOR OF MARKETING What job(s) have you held at the YMCA? I have been the Director of Marketing at the YMCA of Greater Nashua for just over 2 years. It’s hard for me to believe it’s been that long already, time is surely flying by. What’s your favorite childhood memory? My childhood… Read more »
September 16
TIM THOMPSON: LIFEGUARD What job(s) have you held at the YMCA? I’ve been a lifeguard since August of 2016. However, I’ve been working at pools since I was 14 years old in the surrounding areas (guarding, teaching, coaching, etc.) So that’s about 25ish years. What’s your favorite grade in school and why? Well I… Read more »
February 20
BRIAN LEE: NASHUA YMCA WELLNESS CENTER VOLUNTEER I have been volunteering at the Nashua YMCA most recently, since February 2017 in the wellness center. Why do I volunteer? Great question! I volunteer my time to make a small difference in my community! I believe that if everyone makes a small difference volunteering in their community,… Read more »
March 10
MALLORY BUSNACH: HAPPINESS IS KEY Hi Everyone, I’m Mallory Busnach, a 6th grade student, here at HMS. My classmates and I are the first students ever to attend the YMCA Achievement Center! At the YMCA it’s not all about the comfy couches and fun games although happiness is key, we also learn valuable life skills…. Read more »
February 26
BRIAN MARTEL: YOGA IS THE DIFFERENCE I have always enjoyed competitive sports, baseball, ice hockey, skiing, tennis, and ping pong since childhood. No one could have told me that in my very early 60’s, I would be playing competitive baseball on an over men’s 50 league in Bedford, NH! Playing baseball in high school and… Read more »
January 19
SIAMARA NIVEN: BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH DANCE At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Through Y programs including dance, teen leadership, sports, childcare, summer camp and afterschool, kids take an interest in learning and cultivating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility…. Read more »