December 15, 2021
DIANDRA JIMENEZ: FROM Y SWIM LESSONS TO LIFEGUARD 23-year-old Diandra Jimenez has always been an avid swimmer. “Gerry (Carney) taught me swimming lessons at the Nashua Y when I was a kid. My parents had a pool and would not open it until school ended for summer break, because I was always in it.” It’s… Read more »
December 7, 2021
BILL AND NANCY DUBOIS: VOLUNTEERING AS A COUPLE IS A WIN-WIN FOR US, AND THE COMMUNITY Nancy Dubois has been a Y member for over 40 years! “I joined the Y when it was on Prospect Street and both my girls were young. Angela was in ballet and Alison was on the synchronized swim team…. Read more »
December 6, 2021
YMCA HONORS 2021 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR At the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s 134th annual meeting held on November 18, the YMCA presented awards to volunteers for outstanding service. This year, the policy Volunteer of the Year award went to Steve Lynn, chair of the YMCA’s Board of Directors. In his remarks, CEO Mike LaChance… Read more »
December 3, 2021
YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS The YMCA of Greater Nashua has announced that Kyle Morse of Amherst and Deborah Novotny of Nashua have joined the Y’s Board of Directors. Ms. Morse is Vice President of Provider Services at Community Bridges in Concord. Ms. Novotny is Senior Vice President Commercial Lending… Read more »
December 1, 2021
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: YMCA HEARS FROM TWO ADVOCATES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY DEPRESSION Last week the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s staff team had the pleasure of hearing from New Hampshire Kid Governor Charlie Olsen and former Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr., on the topic of Mental Health, specially addressing adult and… Read more »
November 23, 2021
MEGAN MORIN: HELP FOR A MOM WHO WAS FEELING ALONE We had the pleasure of hearing from Megan Morin, who shared her Y story at our 135th Annual Meeting last week. Good morning, everyone. My name is Megan, and I am a single mom of three children; Lyla who is soon to be 12 years… Read more »
November 19, 2021
2021: A Year in Review Bringing Our Community Together for Good This year we celebrate 134 years of service to the Greater Nashua community. At the heart of the Y lies the power to transform— both change for individuals and changing the world around us. From our wide range of wellness, personal training, sports and… Read more »
November 17, 2021
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: A PARTNERSHIP THAT EMPHASIZES PLAY – YMCA AND STEPPING STONES, HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 12-25 BECOME HAPPY, SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS Here’s a little info on one of our non-profit partners, Stepping Stones in Nashua. Here’s their organization’s story: The Stepping Stones mission is to help homeless, unaccompanied youth ages 12-25 become happy, self-sufficient adults…. Read more »
