September 27, 2022
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 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
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
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 »
September 6, 2022
PAULA BADDERS: WEDNESDAY MORNING’S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Stop by, Everyone is Welcome! At the Y, we love hearing about our friendship groups that connect here. Today, we introduce the Merrimack Y’s Circle of Friends! Y member and devoted member of this group Paula Badders loves her water aerobics classes on Wednesday mornings, and REALLY… Read more »
August 30, 2022
MEET FOUR OF OUR 2022 CAMP COUNSELORS FROM YMCA CAMP SARGENT We are fortunate to have such dedicated and inspiring staff working with your campers, helping to make this the best summer ever! All four of these counselors are eager to return to camp for the 2023 session and we are excited to have them… Read more »
August 23, 2022
OLIVIA LYMAN: FROM LIFEGUARD TO CHILD CARE HER PASSION FOR EDUCATING HAS GROWN WITH THE Y Olivia Lyman has worked for the Y since high school when she was certified as a lifeguard. As a swimmer for Alvirne High School for four years, she was well prepared to earn her lifeguard certification in a course offered at the… Read more »
August 16, 2022
YMCA Camp Programs Respond to Emerging Mental and Emotional Health Needs of Campers Partnership with Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) brings more staff training and on-site support. While the COVID-19 pandemic has given summer camps ample opportunity to practice keeping campers safe from illness and looking after their physical health, camps also need to watch… Read more »
