October 18, 2022

Teen Night at the Y: For Teens, By Teens

TEEN NIGHTS AT THE WESTWOOD PARK YMCA FOR TEENS, BY TEENS This fall the YMCA of Greater Nashua is kicking-off Teen Nights at the Westwood Park YMCA. After discussions with teen focus groups as well as community leaders of neighboring towns, the Y is planning a wide array of activities for teens ages 13 to… Read more »

October 14, 2022

YMCA of Greater Nashua’s 135th Annual Meeting

YOU’RE INVITED YMCA of Greater Nashua’s 135th Annual Meeting Thursday, November 17, 2022 Courtyard Marriott, 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 5:30-7pm We hope you can join us for our 135th Annual Meeting on the evening of November 17. YMCA volunteers, members, staff, supporters and the community are invited as our CEO Mike LaChance and Chairman… Read more »

October 11, 2022

Pickleball: Good For The Heart, Good For The Soul

MEET Y MEMBERS, DIANNE WEST AND MARTY THEBODEAU  TWO SELF-PROCLAIMED PICKLEBALL AMBASSADORS! Having retired in 2019, both would happily play the game seven days a week if they could, and they can’t say enough positive things about the sport. “A friend of mine is a pickleball player and she suggested I give it a try”,… Read more »

October 4, 2022

Your Opportunity to be a YMCA Ninja

YMCA NINJA COURSE: TRY OUR INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE, A SERIES OF CHALLENGING PHYSICAL OBSTACLES TESTING SPEED, ENDURANCE AND AGILITY 8-YEAR OLD LIBBY SHEPHERD IS A YMCA NINJA! She’s been building up her strength at the Westwood Park Y’s Ninja course since her first class in January. “She’s had a great time on the ninja course…. Read more »

September 27, 2022

Mental Health & Wellbeing

A Focus on Mental Health is not new to the YMCA Since its inception more than 150 years ago, YMCAs have considered mental health to be one of the three pillars of wellbeing. It can be seen in early communications in the late 1800s that directed our work. The spirit, mind, and body logo from… Read more »

September 21, 2022

Workout Friends for 25 Years

WORKOUT FRIENDS FOR 25 YEARS CAROL AND TERRY BOND DURING STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES Carol Beebe became fast friends with YMCA workout buddy Terry Chapman since they started attending the Y in 1997 for a 15-week program encouraging members to exercise three times a week. Carol and Terry met when they were introduced by Terry’s daughter… Read more »

September 15, 2022

Westwood Park YMCA Ninjas

Monthly Y Ninja Programs Drop-In Open Ninja Schedule Sign the Online Waivers Westwood Park YMCA Information   BECOME A WESTWOOD PARK YMCA NINJA The Westwood Park YMCA has an in-house Ninja Obstacle Course for programming and drop-in general use. We look forward to seeing how the course and these programs will add fun, strength and… Read more »

September 13, 2022

Facing Life’s Transitions with Yoga and Friends

ARLENE MAGOON: FACING LIFE’S TRANSITIONS WITH YOGA AND FRIENDS  After a fulfilling career in preparedness emergency management with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security), Arlene is happily retired. “My retirement has allowed me to take things that I loved at my work and I can now… Read more »