YMCA of CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

Out of an abundance of caution for our cancer survivor community and their supporters, we are POSTPONING our Mission in Motion Event (scheduled for March 21st) at all YMCA of Central Massachusetts locations. Keep cycling and raising dollars; we’ll be in touch with a new 2020 date!

It is 2020 and we have so much planned for this year. One of our first events, Mission In Motion, will be taking place at all of our Central Massachusetts Branch locations on March 21st.

Mission In Motion is an Association-Wide, Fundraising Cycle-A-Thon Event to benefit LIVESTRONG^® AT THE YMCA; a FREE 12 week health and well-being program for cancer survivors and their families.

The LIVESTRONG^® AT THE YMCA Program includes:

• FREE 12-week YMCA Family Membership
• Two 75-minute classes per week
• Full access to the YMCA seven days per week
• Free drop-off Child watch

Our certified instructors provide a supportive, safe environment for each class. Our instructors and personal trainers have undergone specialized training in the areas of cancer, post-rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care. Learn more about this important community program here.

Mission In Motion has become one of our signature fundraising events and the popularity of this event grows every year. Each one of our Branch Locations will have spin bikes set up for their Team members.

Mission In Motion features:

• Teams of up to 5 people
• 4 hours of cycling between team members
• Raise a minimum of $500 per team
• Team name displayed on bike
• Team members receive a t-shirt and more
• FREE Child Watch Available

Your support makes a community impact. Donations made in honor of the Mission In Motion Event allow people dealing with cancer a chance to regain strength and to reconnect to community, for FREE.

Learn more about Mission In Motion here

Learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA here

Make a donation here

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz featuring YMCA of Central Massachusetts’ Director of Marketing, Sharon Henderson.

January 2020

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Monday through Friday 6am-10am

Join Hank Stolz and Ben White for everything going on in the commonwealth of Worcester. If it happens here, you will hear about it! Call and join the show. Every weekday morning its Talk of the Commonwealth and the Worcester Radio network.

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It’s the Holiday Season and there have been a lot of activities going on throughout our Association!

The Montachusett Community Branch YMCA held their Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7th as well as a Holiday Zumba Party. Members and staff, young and old, were able to enjoy each others company and get involved with their community.

The Greendale Family Branch YMCA held their Annual Supper with Santa (this guy seems to be everywhere!) on December 13th in their community room. Crafts, vendors and 2 seating options for dinner allowed everyone some quality time with each other as well as the man in red.

Members, families and friends were at the Central Community Branch YMCA on the night of December 13th to watch, “The Polar Express”. Everyone enjoyed some pizza, had some quality time with friends, and even had a chance to take some great photos for the Holidays with a Polar Express backdrop!

On Saturday, December 14, the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA held their Annual Event, Holidays Around the World, a morning to learn about and celebrate the wonderful holiday traditions of their staff and friends. There were festive snacks, activities, and a chance to explore a variety of cultures.

The Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA will be holding an Active Older Adult luncheon on December 18th starting at 11:30 am. Lasagna and dessert will be served. FREE for Y Members and $2 for Non-Members. Please RSVP at their Front Desk. 12 Days of Fit-mas are also in full force! Make sure to find out what all of their Holiday inspired Challenges are!

Holiday time means it’s the Season of Giving! Your local YMCA Branch has lots of opportunities to give! Donate online, volunteer, or ask about other ways you can help! A great way to help out is to participate in our giving trees at our YMCA branches. Each branch operates slightly differently from the others, so make sure to ask our Welcome Center Staff about details.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

(Want to see what else is going on? Follow all of our branches on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ymcaofcm/app/190322544333196/ )

FYI – Holiday hours: Closing at 12 noon on December 24th. Closed on December 25th. Closing at 6pm on December 31. Closed on January 1st.

Then & Now: Old Greendale YMCA, Stores Street, Worcester

By Bill Doyle
Telegram & Gazette Staff
Posted Nov 18, 2019

The Greendale Family Branch YMCA was established in 1929, but without its own building. The branch conducted programs at Norton Co.’s fieldhouse and at area churches.

Plans to erect a new building for the Greendale YMCA began in the 1940s, and by 1950 the building pictured in our Then story opened on Stores Street on land donated by Norton Co., the abrasives manufacturer now known as Saint-Gobain. Norton Co. also provided a maintenance fund of $25,000 a year for five years.

The branch expanded over the next several years and was home to many for exercise. In 1970, discussions began about constructing Route 52, now called Interstate 190, and tearing down the Greendale YMCA to make way for it. The old building was located at least in part where I-190 stands, just before Exit 1, abutting Indian Lake. (continued)

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Have you watched Charter TV Channel 3 recently?

In this segment from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Exchange, President and CEO Tim Murray visits with David Connell of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

Our 29th Annual YMCA Golf Classic is coming up on June 29th!

We’re ready for a great day of golf at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, MA.

Special Thanks to our Tournament Sponsor: Unic Pro Inc.
and our Titanium Sponsor: The Hanover Insurance Group

The Golf Classic is one of our largest fundraising events, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign.

With your help, the Y can:

• Encourage children to develop self-confidence in our after school programs
• Support a camper in need by helping to subsidize the cost of camp
• Support essential community programs, such as LIVESTRONG^® at the YMCA, which gives adult cancer survivors and their families the tools they need to lead healthy lifestyles
• Help senior citizens stay fit and connected through group exercise classes

Click Here to Make a Donation

Click Here to Learn more about the Golf Classic