September 12, 2018
Childhood Obesity is a Family Affair The YMCA of Greater Nashua wants families in our community to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal… Read more »
June 8, 2018
Like teachers, camp counselors, can have a measurable impact on the camp kids. We spent some time at Camp Spaulding interviewing a few of our camp counselors to hear how their experiences at camp have shaped them and made lasting impressions on their lives. Ebony Soto-Perez grew up at Camp Spaulding. She’s been… Read more »
June 7, 2018
YMCA of Greater Nashua’s CEO Mike LaChance was honored at the New Hampshire State House by the Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Health with the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award for his work throughout the years in improving the health of the greater Nashua community. We are extremely fortunate to have Mike’s leadership guide our… Read more »
June 5, 2018
Five Historical Reasons the Y Makes For a Better Us On June 6 the YMCA marks more than 170 years as more than a place, it is a movement that offers programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Here are five past notable events and achievements that demonstrate the… Read more »
March 13, 2018
Last night, the Nashua School District partnered with the YMCA of Greater Nashua, 21st Century Programs and Title I to institute the YMCA Power Scholars Academy this summer for up to 360 children in Nashua. The summer program is an expansion of our YMCA Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program that we have run with… Read more »
February 28, 2018
It isn’t a bird or a plane. It’s the Superhero Training Academy. The Superhero Training Academy is a 10-week program designed to address the needs of children who have been classified as at risk in their schools due to low self-esteem, difficulty with social interactions, and/or with anxiety, leaving them disengaged in their classrooms…. Read more »
February 20, 2018
BRIAN LEE: NASHUA YMCA WELLNESS CENTER VOLUNTEER I have been volunteering at the Nashua YMCA most recently, since February 2017 in the wellness center. Why do I volunteer? Great question! I volunteer my time to make a small difference in my community! I believe that if everyone makes a small difference volunteering in their community,… Read more »
January 17, 2018
On April 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm, 50+ local producers of all kinds will gather at the Merrimack YMCA to offer great local products and services, while also supporting a fantastic cause! Join us for our 5th Annual, family friendly, Indoor Farmer’s & Artisans’ Market at the Merrimack YMCA on Saturday, April 14th from 9:00am… Read more »
