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.
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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.
Video: Meriden Youth Theatre to Perform "Santa Bowed at Christmas" Saturday
The YMCA's holiday production features almost 30 local students in a musical aimed at putting the "true meaning" back in Christmas. By Laurie Salerno, Editor of meridenpatch.com
Why Pregnancy Fitness Classes (and Postpartum Fitness Classes) are a Good Move
Read about the benefits of pre and post partum fitness classes for moms, and the Baby Shape class at the Meriden YMCA. By Maura Jo Lynch.
Meriden emergency shelter to remain open Sunday night
Excerpt from Record Journal article by Ritchie Rathsack: "The Meriden Health Department would also like to remind residents of several community resources: • Showers are available at the Meriden YMCA, West Main Street, during their normal business hours."
Shelters, Warming Centers Open
Shelters, Warming Centers Open People without power are urged to go to shelters. online story at nbcconnecticut.com
Viewfinder: Families Enjoy a Tardy Trick-or-Treat at the Y
Meriden children got a makeup Halloween this Friday at the YMCA after Halloween was effectively canceled by a mass power outage in the city. By Laurie Rich Salerno, meridenpatch.com
No Power, Day 4
Record Journal Business Editor Mary Ellen Godin interviews Sara Jones at the Meriden Y about Day 4 with out power and how the Y is helping families.
Meriden Community Resources: Showers, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Shelters
Hot showers are available for Meriden residents for the duration of the power outage.
Meriden YMCA offers warm showers to residents without power
The Meriden Y is offering Meriden residents the opportunity to come to the Y for a hot shower during the power outage.
Meriden Y to host Halloween Party
MERIDEN - As a way to celebrate Halloween the Meriden YMCA is planning to host a trick-or-treat celebration Friday November 5 at 6:30 pm. "The first thing that was out of my kids' mouths was ‘what happened to Halloween?'" Y Executive Director John Benigni said. "We're not going to take our kids out trick-or-treating tonight because of the lack of power."
Meriden kids learn about fire safety
Firefighter Brian Petrucelli, left, helps Jayden try on a helmet in the back seat of Truck 1. After hearing about fire safety from the firefighters, the students were allowed to climb in the trucks and take a closer look at the equipment. Meriden Fire Lt. Brian Wysocki talks to kids about fire safety and prevention outside the Meriden YMCA Childcare Center on Crown Street Friday morning. October is National Fire Prevention Month.
