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The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA announces the promotion of Steven Markoja to Chief Operating Officer of the association and Carmen Y. Chaparro to Branch Executive Director of the Meriden YMCA.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA announced two promotions of key officers on Tuesday. The former branch executive director of the Meriden YMCA Steven Markoja was promoted to chief operating officer and Carmen Chaparro was promoted to Markoja’s former role as executive director — the first woman and the first Latina to fill that role.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA has been awarded the Connecticut State Alliance of YMCA’s DEEP grant for the DEEP Free Swim Lesson program. This grant is made possible through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).Those who qualify may receive free swim lessons. Please call us at (203) 235-6386 for more information.
For many, basic daily movements are mindless. The muscle one uses to put on a seatbelt, carry groceries, or push a vacuum cleaner are often actions that don't require a lot of thought when you are young.
"It seems so basic, but there are a lot of muscles involved in something as simple as reaching up and grabbing a plate out of the cupboard or bending over and emptying the dishwasher...There's a lot involved, your core, your legs, all that," said Carrie Marquardt, health and wellness director of Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA and Crossfit Meriden
However, as a person ages, they begin to lose those motor skills. So, local fitness and senior centers partnered with SilverSneakers, a fitness and wellness program for adults over 65 that focuses on daily movement as a way to maintain the skills and prevent other health issues all while socializing and having fun.
The Meriden YMCA is offering to-go holiday dinners. A traditional holiday turkey dinner will be prepared and packaged for individuals to pick up at the Y or delivered to those who are homebound.
Friday night at the Y is back! Get your friends together and join us at the Y for some fun. Play basketball, gym games, swim and play racquetball. We also have dodgeball and basketball tournaments planned. This program is for students in grades 6-8. The program does not run during school vacations. Bring your bathing suit and towel.
The Meriden Y at 110 West Main will be closed 8/27-9/5 for our annual shutdown and facility improvements.
“We are extremely grateful for NAFI’s generous donation to our camp scholarship fund. When a child has a camp experience where they can make new friends, gain self-confidence by trying new things, enjoy fun outdoor activities, and learn from role models, it has a very positive impact. We want to give every child this chance and donations like this make it possible. Thank you,” said John Benigni, CEO.
Participation in sports is often highlighted as a way to promote skills that can be of value throughout life. Leadership, teamwork and fair play often come to mind. But there are other pursuits with the same characteristics that are available to young people, and those include the performing arts.
“Musical theater is a great vehicle to teach life skills like responsibility, communication, public speaking. Those are skills they’ll take wherever they go in life.”
Here are some important tips on how to take care of your health and wellness during this summer heat wave.
Despite Wednesday’s hot weather, a group of students at the Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp enjoyed final rehearsals ahead of their performance of “Junie B. Jones Jr., The Musical.”
What’s Right With Schools: Meriden YMCA’s Mountain Mist Day Camp continues teaching kids during summer
What’s Right With Schools: Meriden YMCA’s Mountain Mist Day Camp continues teaching kids during summer
We are excited to announce several improvements for our Fitness Center!
