October 12, 2021
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY (OCTOBER 12): LEARN MORE ABOUT ARTHRITIS AND HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM EXERCISE Arthritis impacts more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children in the United State. World Arthritis Day is held annually on October 12. Many of our YMCAs programs can be beneficial in helping to stay healthy. Exercise doesn’t reverse… Read more »
September 29, 2021
Cycling for Parkinson’s YMCA Receives over $15,000 to Support Program that Safely Pushes Class Members to New Limits, Increases Energy Levels and Balance While Providing Support for Those Dealing with a Parkinson’s Diagnosis. In 2018 YMCA member Charlie Matthews was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Two years prior to his diagnosis, he was experiencing symptoms:… Read more »
September 15, 2021
FALLS PREVENTION WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 20-24): DON’T LET A FEAR OF FALLS HOLD YOU BACK Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65. These startling statistics are why the National Council on Aging (NCOA)… Read more »
September 8, 2021
SEPTEMBER IS CHILHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH: USE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR TO REFRESH YOUR HEALTHY HABITS AS A FAMILY September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines… Read more »
August 25, 2021
YMCA of Greater Nashua Awarded $100,000 in CDC Funds to Increase Adult COVID- 19 and Flu Vaccination Rates Education and outreach work will address vaccine inequities and advance health equity The YMCA of Greater Nashua has been awarded $100,000 to fund outreach and education efforts focused specifically on building vaccine confidence among communities in the… Read more »
August 24, 2021
MEMBERS MATTER: Taking the time to help a member in need We hear a lot about customer service excellence and how important it is to a company’s success. Here at the Y, many of our staff exhibit excellent member service and today’s Wednesday’s Wonder is dedicated on an act of kindness that speaks volumes to… Read more »
August 18, 2021
STEVE CLEVELAND: THE Y HAS CHANGED ME FOR THE BETTER. I WANT TO INSPIRE OTHER PEOPLE. YMCA Member Steve Cleveland loves the Y. “I’ve never been happier. I’m a very active member. I’m there no less than five days a week. I work out 2 to 3 hours at a time, sometimes a little longer…. Read more »
August 10, 2021
YMCA TEEN LEADER ERIC CARLO WINS 2021 BUDDY CUP YMCA of Greater Nashua Teen Receives Prestigious Cup at YMCA Northeast Leaders’ School Congratulations to YMCA Teen Leader Eric Carlo of Nashua who was awarded the prestigious Buddy Cup at the Northeast YMCA Leaders’ School, held at Springfield College, July 18 – 23. This annual teen… Read more »
