4 Latinas making an impact in Meriden community
Esmeralda “Annie” O’ Farrill is a fitness trainer and CrossFit coach at the Meriden YMCA and is making an impact in the Meriden community
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Stop and Shop Helps Keep Y Members and Staff Healthy and Safe
Michelle Witcher, Store Manager of the Meriden Stop and Shop, donated hand sanitizer to the Meriden YMCA to use in their child care programs and other facilities to keep staff, students, members, and campers healthy and safe.
Check In With Your Heart Health During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men an woman since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA urges our community members to make their health a priority by getting a blood pressure screening. Blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association indicate that nearly half of all Americans (46 percent) have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically no warning signs or symptoms.
While high blood pressure and heart disease are serious conditions, the good news is a healthy heart is an achievable goal through lifestyle changes such as lowering sodium intake, eating healthier, and getting more physical activity. Getting help can be as easy as contacting the Y and taking part in the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program or Cardiac Rehab programs.
Help the Meriden YMCA Earn Grant Money!
Help the Meriden YMCA Earn Grant Money! Please cast your vote by March 15th.
In 2022, fitness and community share a welcoming space
No matter your health and well-being goals in 2022, the Y is the place to achieve them.
Meriden fitness and nutrition experts give tips to start a healthy new year
Carrie Marquardt, health & wellness director for the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, said “the best way to be successful is to set small goals.”
Meriden Youth Theatre to resume indoor performances, shows start Friday
Meriden Youth Theatre to resume indoor performances, shows start Friday
Meriden YMCA Congratulates Seals Swim Team
Congratulations to the Seals Swimmers for qualifying to attend the ISCA Showcase this summer. This was our first time attending the long course meet in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was a great experience for all. Here’s a summary: 12 swimmers, 70 events, 55 best times, 4 top ten finishers, 13 medals, 12 exhausted swimmers and families, met one new Olympic swimmer and walked away with 3 extremely proud coaches!
Summer Camp for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
The Connecticut Lions Club is partnering with our Y to offer a special one week summer camp from 8/23 to 8/27 for children with Type 1 diabetes. The deadline to apply is 8/18.
Meriden Y hosts Noche de Estrellas fundraiser at Mountain Mist
The Mountain Mist Outdoor Center was transformed for a night from the Meriden YMCA’s summer camp into a celebration of being able to socialize freely — while helping the hundreds of children who will attend the camp this summer.
The Noche de Estrellas fundraiser brought music, Caribbean food and between 200 and 300 people to Mountain Mist Friday night to raise money for the YMCA’s annual support campaign, which provides scholarships to allow families in need to send their children to camp.
Update to COVID-19 Policies
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA has updated our COVID-19 policies based on the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut.
Updated Facemask Policy
Please see our updated facemask policy effective May 19, 2021.
How to Celebrate Earth Day 2021
At the Y, we focus on keeping our bodies, minds, and spirits healthy. Today is Earth Day, which raises awareness of how to take care of the health of our planet. Learn about some ways to celebrate this day.
2021 Meriden YMCA Easter Weekend Schedule
Our Easter Weekend Schedule: Close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Regular Schedule schedule Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA Announces Update to Covid-19 Policies
New COVID-19 policies will take affect on March 19, 2021 at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, following the new guidelines announced by Governor Lamont.
