October 16, 2020
KULOW FAMILY: THE PRESCRIBE THE Y PROGRAM OPENS EYES TO HEALTHY CHOICES AND GOOD HABITS Zander was prescribed this program by his doctor. While he has always been big for his age, he seemed to stay heavier due to poor eating habits and staying glued to video games. After the first couple of classes, he… Read more »
October 8, 2020
LILIANA: YMCA EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY, A MIRACLE FOR SOME WORKING FAMILIES NAVIGATING REMOTE LEARNING SCHOOL MODELS “We were basically in a crisis situation,” said Wendy Reed Johnson. When schools went to remote learning during this pandemic, she needed help for her granddaughter, Liliana, a second grade student at Bicentennial Elementary School. Both Wendy and her daughter… Read more »
September 9, 2020
DEIRDRE S.: VIRTUAL OFFERINGS ARE STILL TRANSFORMING THIS LIVESTRONG PARTICIPANT (AND HER FAMILY) Meet Deirdre S., one of the newest members of the LIVESTRONG community here at the Y. When talking about her experience, she lights up: “LIVESTRONG did so much for me; it transformed me.” Deirdre learned about the program from her oncologist at… Read more »
August 28, 2020
YMCA Improves Carbon Footprint by Upgrading its Facilities to Full LED Lighting The YMCA of Greater Nashua is pleased to announce that it has taken a large step in improving its carbon footprint by upgrading and converting the Y’s three facility branches to full LED lighting. With a $50,000 grant from a donor through the… Read more »
August 12, 2020
Congratulations to YMCA Teen Leader Asher Thomas who was awarded the prestigious Buddy Cup at the Northeast YMCA Leaders’ School, held for the first time ever as a virtual event. This annual teen leadership event is normally held at Springfield College and attracts teens from all of New England and New York. The Buddy Cup… Read more »
August 12, 2020
KATY MAGOON-FREDETTE: HANNAFORD SUPERMARKETS AND THEIR TEAM OF DIETITIANS WORK TO IMPROVE YOUTH LIVES BY HELPING THEM MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES Meet Katy Magoon-Fredette, RDN, LD, a Registered Dietitian from Hannaford Supermarkets in Nashua, who has worked closely with our Prescribe the Y program for the past three years. “I love the PTY program. With today’s… Read more »
August 12, 2020
YMCA EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH REMOTE LEARNING A YMCA Program in Support of Local School Districts and the Families of K-6th Grade Students in the Greater Nashua Region. As a new school year begins and that school year looks different than any other, the YMCA is committed to providing families with safe and… Read more »
June 26, 2020
ROBERT HEYER: LUNG TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT FINDS COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN RECOVERY AT THE YMCA You may know Bob Heyer as a regular lap swimmer at the Nashua Y. Or you may know Bob Heyer as the official photographer for the town of Hollis. Many of Robert Heyer’s family and friends know him as a healthy,… Read more »
