Y has big, temporary plans for Meriden building
The Y will be taking over 88 State Street on a temporary basis and creating a CrossFit facility and Children's Museum.
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Big turnout at Meriden YMCA for Christmas dinner
By Andrew Ragali MERIDEN — A larger than expected crowd gathered in the gym of the Meriden YMCA downtown on Tuesday for the annual Christmas Day dinner, a free community meal that has been offered by the Y for 50 years.
Downtown Holiday Extravaganza slated for Saturday in Meriden
Meriden YMCA Welcomes All to Thanksgiving Dinner
About 200 people attended the YMCA’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner, a free community meal that according to YMCA Executive Director John Benigni’s recollection has more than 50 years of tradition in Meriden. Close to 85 volunteers helped cook and deliver meals to more than 300 homes in the city. Ninety donated turkeys were cooked, while 30 were handed out to “those who couldn’t make it today,” Benigni said. “It’s Thanksgiving, and we all have different needs, and I’m just proud that with community support we can give to those who are normally without,” Benigni said.
Meriden YMCA Keeps Kids Busy on Friday Nights
In its continuous effort to give youths something to do on weekend nights, the YMCA is offering free admission to “Friday Nights at the Y” for sixth- through eighth-grade students for the rest of the year.
Fan Bus
Record Journal Editorial 'To keep Meriden youths from engaging in risky behavior, which as this summer proved can lead to violence, community organizations must offer alternative activities. City schools can host only so many extracurricular options. Other local groups — churches, service associations, athletics clubs, etc. — must go further to increase participation from boys and girls.'
Meriden YMCA hosts Thanksgiving Day Stuff'n Run up to Castle Craig
MERIDEN — The YMCA is hosting a casual run, just for fun, up to Castle Craig Thanksgiving morning to get some exercise before any holiday dinners.
Fun Costume Parade
The students at the Meriden YMCA’s infant, toddler, and preschool programs in South Meriden celebrated Halloween with a fun costume parade and sang “Five Little Pumpkins” for their parents, grandparents, and teachers. For information about the Meriden YMCA’s child care programs visit our web site at www.meridenymca.org or call (203) 235-6386.
Downtown Holiday Extravaganza/Breakfast with Santa
Meriden YMCA offers free Friday night program for middle school aged children
The Meriden YMCA’s “Friday Nights at the Y” program will be free for sixth through eighth grade students for the rest of the year.
Meriden Y, schools offer fan bus to Platt students
By Kimberly Primicerio | MERIDEN — The Meriden YMCA and city’s public schools are teaming up to bring a fan bus back to the high schools, a response to violent activity in the city over the past few months. The bus will be available at Platt High School for this week’s football game at Berlin High School. The first 50 Platt students to hand in a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian will take the school bus to and from the game. Students will receive a $5 concession stand voucher and will participate in raffles on the bus.
Y Lunch and Learn and Club Y Programs
YMCA Appreciated
Letter to the Editor about our summer camp and youth sports programs "The great coaches and staff of the Meriden Y.M.C.A. continue to provide excellent foundational skills to our youth."
Less-than-scary Sandy spared Meriden's Halloween
Meriden YMCA opens to members, residents with no power
MERIDEN — The Meriden YMCA will open today at 10:30 a.m. for members and residents with no power in need of hot showers and charging their electrical devices.
