We’re so grateful for the support of a wonderful Mission Partner, Bank of America , who stopped by today with a special presentation.
Congratulations to the Minority Achievers Program!
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility.
We’re so grateful for the support of a wonderful Mission Partner, Bank of America , who stopped by today with a special presentation.
Congratulations to the Minority Achievers Program!
“As part of National Water Safety Month in May, Massachusetts YMCAs encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s safety. The following are safety tips to practice when in and around the water:
Enterprise Bank has announced that the week 3 Giving Recipient for their #20WeeksofGiving Charity Program is The Y!
Thank you to Enterprise Bank and all who voted for The Y!
“Enterprise Bank is pleased to present 20 Weeks of Giving, celebrating and giving thanks for our 20 years with the wonderful people and businesses of North Central Massachusetts. As a community bank, we take very seriously our role as a good philanthropic partner and neighbor, giving back to the communities we serve and supporting non-profit organizations dedicated to making our communities a better place to live and work. Each week from May 1 to September 18, 2015, we will donate $1,000 to a deserving local non-profit organization nominated by you, for a total donation of $20,000.”
“The fast-growing sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Those who play pickleball locally are looking for more places to play in the city.”
“The USA Pickleball Association estimates over 400,000 people actively play pickleball in all 50 states.
In addition to the Greendale YMCA in Worcester, pickleball is played at several other locations in Central Massachusetts, according to the USAPA.
They include the Mount Wachusett Community College Fitness and Wellness Center in Gardner; the tennis courts at Doyle Field in Leominster and courts in Northboro; at the Shrewsbury Athletic Club, and the Boroughs YMCA in Westboro.
A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court, and measures 20 feet by 44 feet.”
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Workers’ Credit Union’s Charitable GiveBack Fund has made a $15,000 contribution to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
“This donation will help us further our mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. From exercise to education, from volleyball to volunteerism, from preschool to preventative health, the Y is strengthening our community” said David Connell, Regional Executive Director of YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
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“It’s the most positive thing to come from a locker-room conversation.
Two fitness buffs are holding a contest to see who can get brawnier by the Fourth of July. It’s the timeless rivalry of youth versus experience as 19-year-old Michael Guay, a personal trainer at the YMCA in Fitchburg, squares off against Timothy LeBlanc, a 52-year-old retired semipro body builder.”
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