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Get ready to see a synchronized swimming show that is truly Out of this World! Saturday, April 27th at 3:00 & 6:00 pm Sunday, April 28th at 1:00 & 4:00 pm The talents of the nationally-ranked Andover/North Andover YMCA Synchronized Swim Team (ANA Synchro) will be on display in our annual show. This high-energy show...

The Merrimack Valley YMCA is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action, April 22-26, 2019. In addition to Healthy Kids Days®--a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids--Five Days of Action focuses on preventing child abuse by sharing tips on how adults can prevent child abuse. During April and...

This event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join in and experience the powerful connection Betty has with Spirit as she shares her magnificent gift of mediumship. Betty has the ability with profound clarity to see, hear and sense Spirit as she connects you with your friends, family and at times pets in...

Staff members from the Andover/North Andover YMCA were honored at the American Red Cross of Massachusetts 2019 Community Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Andover/North Andover Y Senior Executive Director Claudia Soo Hoo, Lifeguard Mary Lavalee, Aquatics Director Dan Burke, and Membership Director Lindsey Lerit were given the Workplace Hero Award.  They were honored for...

Friends and supporters of the Merrimack Valley YMCA gathered on Saturday, March 23, 2019 for our 28th Annual Auction Gala. As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA never turns away someone who wants to be a part of the Y and through the generosity and support received that evening, we raised more than $170,000 to provide...

ANDOVER/NORTH ANDOVER YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN March 30th & 31st What if you never learned how to swim? Imagine not being able to swim with your friends or stay safe around water. Swimming is a lifesaving skill. The Andover/North Andover Y is committed to helping children and adults gain access to swim lessons and a lifelong...

Thank You For Going The Extra Mile: Bobby ‘Bubba’ Legros! Bubba’s work ethic, dedication and overall great attitude are contagious at the Lawrence YMCA. He says he loves working at the Y because it keeps him young and he loves the connection he’s able to make with the young people who come in. He has...

Healthy Kids Day is a FREE community event that’s chock full of unique activities that promote active minds and healthy bodies. Scroll down for a list of Healthy Kids Day events taking place at each of our branches. Andover/North Andover YMCA Sunday, April 14 - Saturday April 20 Click here for a printable version of the...