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They're raising a little racket at Meriden YMCA Tennis Camp

By Russell Blair, Record-Journal MERIDEN — With miniature rackets and miniature nets, 13 children from 5 to 10 years old were introduced the sport and art of tennis Thursday morning at Washington Park. The Meriden YMCA received a grant from the United States Tennis Association to host a 10-and-under tennis camp this week. Maureen DiPace, a Platt High School math teacher and former Platt tennis coach, said the new program is a way to introduce the sport to younger children.

Mountain Mist Campers give Olympic Shoutout to Team USA

Kids learn about baby-sitting at Meriden YMCA

Kimberly Primicerio | Record-Journal MERIDEN — Local teens and tweens are taking responsibility and thinking about ways to make money over the summer, and in a poor job market, the skills they learn could help them in the future as well as now. Though they may be too young now to apply for a job at McDonald’s or a grocery store, they are capable of being baby sitters. Eleven young people enrolled recently in an American Red Cross Baby-sitting Class at the Meriden YMCA. For several hours, the class of males and females learned the ins and outs of being a good sitter. YMCA fitness director Carrie Marquardt led the class.

Couples find ‘time for just the two of us’

An article about the importance of Date Night by Kimberly Primicerio of the Record-Journal includes the Meriden YMCA's date night where our child care staff provide free babysitting while members enjoy a date night.

Awards highlight Meriden YMCA's annual meeting

By Andrew Ragali, Record-Journal staff | MERIDEN — Awards aren’t usually part of the program for the Meriden YMCA’s annual dinner, but they were Thursday night at this year’s program at the Mountain Mist Outdoor Center. Three awards were included in this year’s program, called “A Midsummer’s Night by the Pool,” because “we wanted to find a way to better honor our volunteers,” said Joan Goodman, membership and marketing director.

YMCA holds 4th annual Martini, Massage event

By Cat Hill, Record-Journal staff | 0 comments MERIDEN — More than 40 sponsors donated goods, services or money to help with the fourth annual YMCA Martini and Massage event at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center on Thursday. The event is the largest fundraiser the YMCA hosts. Drinks were flowing, plates of hors d’oeuvres were being circulated by volunteers and more than 100 silent-auction items were frantically being bid upon.

In Meriden, Mountain Mist campers focus on science

An article by Brianna Gurciullo from the Record-Journal about the Meriden YMCA's STEM Academy program at Mountain Mist.

Longtime Meriden YMCA member, traveler John B. DiPersio dies at 86

Longtime YMCA member and avid traveler John B. “Jack” DiPersio died in his home on May 29 at the age of 86. He was probably best known as a fixture at the Meriden YMCA for more than 70 years, having joined when he was 10 years old.

Seniors gather for games at YMCA

More than 30 active older adult members gathered to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day at the Meriden YMCA's Second Annual Senior Mini Olympics.

Some moms are prone to stress

Dr: Some moms are prone to stress Updated: Friday, 11 May 2012, 6:17 PM EDT Published : Friday, 11 May 2012, 6:17 PM EDT Jocelyn Maminta (WTNH) --A survey by the American Psychological Associations shows that women are more likely to point to family health issues and family responsibilities as sources of stress.

Healthy Kids Day brings out the kids -- and their parents

By Rich Scinto, Record-Journal MERIDEN — More than 200 people turned out Saturday for the Meriden YMCA’s 13th annual Healthy Kids Day event for family fun and exercise. There was no shortage of activities for children and their parents to join. Outside, children made their way around a traffic cone racetrack on tricycles and played on an inflatable slide. The center was even busier inside, as many studios were used for combined parent-and-child classes such as Zumba, yoga and karate. “It’s the YMCA’s initiative to bring the community together to promote health activities and healthy eating,” said Carrie Marquardt, the Meriden YMCA’s health and wellness director.

Meriden YMCA Men’s Adult Basketball League

Congratulations to Dave Dufour and his teammates from S.A.L.S.A. INC. on winning the Competitive Division. It was an exciting hard fought game with S.A.L.S.A. INC. pulling off the win in the final seconds of overtime. Angel Rosado and his Str8Cash team earned second place. Congratulations to Frank Zeledon and his Sinai Bakery teammates on winning the Recreation Division. Brian Amenta and the Amenta’s Barbershop Team earned second place. For information on the Meriden YMCA’s adult sports leagues including Coed Softball, call Steve Markoja at (203) 235-6386.

Meriden Youth Theater: Be Our Guest

The Meriden YMCA's Youth Theater program performs Beauty and the Beast this weekend April 27th and 28th at 7:30 p.m. and April 29th at 2 p.m. at Thomas Edison Middle School.

Meriden YMCA Youth Basketball League off to a great start

It’s a Slam Dunk for Meriden YMCA Youth Basketball

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Meriden YMCA Youth Basketball program players had a special treat, a trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.