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“We are extremely grateful for NAFI’s generous donation to our camp scholarship fund. When a child has a camp experience where they can make new friends, gain self-confidence by trying new things, enjoy fun outdoor activities, and learn from role models, it has a very positive impact. We want to give every child this chance and donations like this make it possible. Thank you,” said John Benigni, CEO.
Participation in sports is often highlighted as a way to promote skills that can be of value throughout life. Leadership, teamwork and fair play often come to mind. But there are other pursuits with the same characteristics that are available to young people, and those include the performing arts.
“Musical theater is a great vehicle to teach life skills like responsibility, communication, public speaking. Those are skills they’ll take wherever they go in life.”
Here are some important tips on how to take care of your health and wellness during this summer heat wave.
Despite Wednesday’s hot weather, a group of students at the Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp enjoyed final rehearsals ahead of their performance of “Junie B. Jones Jr., The Musical.”
What’s Right With Schools: Meriden YMCA’s Mountain Mist Day Camp continues teaching kids during summer
What’s Right With Schools: Meriden YMCA’s Mountain Mist Day Camp continues teaching kids during summer
We are excited to announce several improvements for our Fitness Center!
CT Riptide Baseball held it’s official opening of Riptide Cove at our ribbon cutting ceremony on April 26th at 74 Cambridge Street in Meride
On Easter Weekend, we close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 15th and we're closed on Sunday April 17th. Gates open at 5:40 a.m. for the Easter Sunrise Service at Castle Craig led by Grace Fellowship Church. Sunrise is at 6:08 a.m.
Esmeralda “Annie” O’ Farrill is a fitness trainer and CrossFit coach at the Meriden YMCA and is making an impact in the Meriden community
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.
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.
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No matter your health and well-being goals in 2022, the Y is the place to achieve them.
Carrie Marquardt, health & wellness director for the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, said “the best way to be successful is to set small goals.”
