Announcements
19th Annual "Reach Out for Youth & Families" Auction
Saturday, March 13 - 6pm
Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffles, Dinner
Wyndham Andover Boston Hotel, 123 Old River Road, Andover
The Merrimack Valley YMCA is in need of raffle and auction items from local merchants for our 19th annual "Reach Out For Youth & Families" Auction, held on Saturday, March 13, at the Wyndham Andover Hotel. Such gifts can include: Restaurant gift certificates, golf equipment, condominium weekends, concert tickets, signed sports memorabilia, theater tickets, cycling equipment, resort vacation weeks, limousine service, sporting equipment, just to name a few. The evening includes a silent auction, live auction, and ongoing raffles.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit the YMCA's "Reach Out for Youth & Families" campaign, which supports YMCA community programs including the YMCA's Financial Assistance program, youth and camp scholarships, local outreach services, and the ongoing development of special youth programs.
For further information, contact Melissa O'Brien, Director of Special Events, or Elizabeth Covino, Director of Community Relations, at 978-725-6681.
Upcoming FREE community-wide events presented by Holy Family Hospital ~
"The Many Faces of Pain" at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill Street, Andover
Thursday, February 25, 10-11 a.m.
Learn about new procedures and techniques that can help you live pain-free.
"Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis" at the Lawrence YMCA, 40 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
Wednesday, March 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Learn how to reduce your risk of falling, for those with and without osteoporosis.
Diabetes Awareness Screenings at the Lawrence YMCA, 40 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
Tuesday, March 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Includes blood glucose test, blood pressure check, waist circumference measurement.
Diabetes Awareness Program Free Community Lectures
The lectures--also open to the public--consist of four, 90-minute classes on behavioral change, self-management, and self-care. All lectures are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and food provided.
Dates and topics are:
- March 4, 2010: "Know Your Resistance" -- Learn about insulin resistance and its underlying cause.
- March 11, 2010 "Know Your Nutrition" -- Learn nutrition tips for good health and managing blood sugar levels.
- March 18, 2010 "Know Your Healthy Steps" -- Learn how to safely begin an exercise program.
- March 25, 2010: "Know Your Options" -- Learn what you can do to stay healthy with diabetes.
The Diabetes Awareness Program is supported by Holy Family Hospital-Merrimack Valley YMCA Community Health Partner Series, and a grant from Caritas Christi Health Care.
A complete schedule of the Community Health Partnership series activities will be available at participating YMCA locations, or on the Holy Family Hospital website, www.CaritasHolyFamily.org.
4th Annual Indoor Triathalon
Save the date for our 4th annual spring indoor Triathalon on Saturday, March 20, at the Andover/North Andover YMCA. This event is for children and adults. All participants will do a pool swim, stationary bike ride, and a treadmill run with 5 minutes transition time between each discipline. The order of events will be in traditional triathlon order swim, bike and then run. Ranking will be determined by who goes the farthest in the allotted time. We ask that you have you shoes on prior to exiting the pool area after you swim as you will be navigating tile hallways and we do not want anyone in bare feet slipping. We will provide snacks and hydration, but bring your own water bottle. For more information, contact Sharon Johnson at 978-685-3541 or sjohnson@mvymca.org.
It's Flu Season
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Your YMCA Membership Good at Massachusetts and Rhode Island YMCAs
New Benefit for all YMCA Members - My Y is Every Y
Your current Merrimack Valley YMCA membership is now valid and can be used at any other Massachusetts or Rhode Island YMCA facility. Have a conference in Worcester? Bring your running shoes. Visiting your mom in Barrington? Take along your yoga mat. Want to swim with your grandchildren in Boston? Pack a bathingsuit. We are committed to helping you stay active and healthy by making sure there is a Y wherever you are.
It's true. Full YMCA members from Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be welcome, free, at YMCAs in either state by presenting their current YMCA Membership card.
Some restrictions may apply at area YMCAs. Please click here for a listing of area YMCAs that are participating and any any noted restrictions.
Please note the following restrictions for all Merrimack Valley YMCA facility locations:
Limited to 4 visits per month; Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult member
Questions? Ask a member service representative at the YMCA.
