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.
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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.
YMCA and Care
Editorial Meriden's YMCA, under the direction of John Benigni, has expanded its presence in preschool and child care: 600 children are now attending one or another licensed daycare programs run by this organization. Most recently, the Y has purchased Lil' Rascals Preschool and Daycare on Swain Avenue, a Meriden facility for 30 years. It also operates Head Start on Liberty Street, the Martin A. Gaffey Childcare Center on Crown Street, the Toddlers and Infant Care Center on Main Street, South Meriden, as well as child care in city schools and child services in the Y's main building on West Main.
PACE at the Meriden YMCA
PACE at the Meriden YMCA - Creating A Healthy Living Program with Exergaming
Meriden YMCA Wrestlers Send Holiday Cheer to Troops
The Meriden YMCA's Youth Wrestling Classes sent a special holiday message to our troops Thank you and Happy Holidays. Coach Z's friend is serving his third tour overseas and coach and the team wanted to send some holiday cheer. Best wishes to our troops and their families for a Happy and Healthy New Year. For information about the Meriden YMCA's winter programs and programs for military families, visit www.meridenymca.org or call (203) 235-6386.
Holiday spirit at the Silver City Christmas at the Y
On Dec. 17, Meriden families came together to have fun and get in the holiday spirit at Silver City Christmas at the Y.
Giving Back on MLK Day
As residents of Meriden prepare for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16, the Meriden YMCA encourages everyone to honor this holiday by giving back and supporting our neighbors.
YMCA spinning class pedals to sounds of Christian tunes
The Meriden YMCA offers a Sunday Spin Class at 12:15 p.m.to Christian Rock, Pop, and Hip Hop Music. Read this story by Record-Journal reporter Kimberly Primicerio as she spins along with the class.
Meriden YMCA buys east side day care center
The Meriden YMCA has purchased L'il Rascals on Swain Avenue. We provide care for infants through preschool and have grown the program to 64 children.
"Santa Bowed at Christmas" goes on Sarturday
Article by Tiffany Diorio about the Meriden YMCA's Youth Theater production of Santa Bowed at Christmas scheduled at Thams Edison Middle School on Saturday, December 17th at 2 and 7 p.m.
