Posted on: Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Game On For Mental Health Event

Game On For Mental Health Event

Featuring a Panel on Leadership, Athletics & Tackling the Stigma

Sponsored by our Hockomock Area YMCA, Paul & Karen Lenahan, Be Inspired Together, and Kyle Cares in celebration of Mental Health Awareness.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sports Illustrated Pavilion, Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Mass

  • Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
  • Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Audience Q&A at 7:45 p.m.

Join us for a powerful panel of community members who are dedicated to exploring the role of mental wellness in shaping leadership and resilience.

From the athletic fields, to working with professional athletes, to everyday life, the evening will focus on how conversations and support can tackle stigma, build resilience, and shape stronger communities. Learn how early awareness and supportive environments can foster healthy development and lasting confidence.

Perfect for athletes, parents, coaches, educators, and leaders at every level. All in the community (ages 13+) are invited to attend.

This event is free but registration is required through the YMCA.

REGISTER TODAY

About our Panelists:

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  • Rob Ninkovich
    • Rob Ninkovich is an 11 year NFL Veteran, 2 time Super Bowl Champion and Starting Linebacker and Captain of the New England Patriots. Rob and his family have made New England their home following retirement and our YMCA is grateful for Rob’s consistent presence and dedication to our organization and specifically our Integration Initiative. Rob received the 2016 Legends Award for his dedication on the field, matched by his passion for giving back to the community. Rob is dedicated to using his public platform in the community to emphasize the importance of leadership, mental health, finding balance and youth wellness through podcasts, speaking engagements and a video series.
  • Dr. Kimberly O’Brien
    • Dr. Kimberly O’Brien is the founder and director of Unlimited Resilience, LLC, a group mental health practice designed for athletes by athletes, and the co-founder and director of Better Together, an athlete peer mentoring program. She is also a research and training consultant at the Behavioral Research & Training Institute at Rutgers University. Her research is focused on the development and testing of brief interventions for suicidal adolescents and their families, with additional specializations in substance use, interventions which utilize technology, and athlete mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. O’Brien has co-authored over 75 articles and book chapters related to adolescent suicide, substance use, and mental health. Dr. O’Brien works with high school and college teams across the country on mental health, mental skills, and suicide bereavement and prevention.
  • Dr. Jonathan Jenkins
    • Dr. Jonathan Jenkins is a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Dr. Jenkins is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the Sports Psychology and Child/Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Department. In his role in the Sport Psychology Department, Dr. Jenkins supports both amateur and professional athletes with improving their focus, concentration, and anxiety management during competition. Additionally, Dr. Jenkins will work with athletes and teams to manage significant crises that may arise, and he often engages in team building exercises with teams and organizations. In addition to working with athletes in this capacity, Dr. Jenkins also works with other individuals in high-performance occupations, such as artists, executives, lawyers, and others.

Questions about this event, please email our YMCA’s Social Worker Brynne Kirwan, LCSW at brynnek@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Free Summer Lunch Programs

Our YMCA, in collaboration with many partners and organizations, will operate summer meal programs in the communities of Bellingham, Milford and Plainville.

Since 2016, we are proud to have served over 600,000 free lunches and counting!

Free Summer Lunches for Kids Ages 18 and under

No registration or paperwork required. Each child (and accompanied adult) will receive a free lunch at any of the sites below.

At Bellingham Public Library:

  • Free lunches Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • 11:30am to 12:30pm
  • Bellingham Public Library: 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
  • The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
  • Special thanks to our partners, the Town of Bellingham Public Library, the Franklin Food Pantry, Franklin Public Schools and Bellingham Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.
  • Join us for free lunch, activities and more.

At Milford’s Memorial Elementary School:

  • Free lunches Monday through Friday
  • 11:00am to 12:30pm
  • Memorial Elementary School: 12 Walnut Street in Milford, MA
  • The program will run Monday, June 23th through Friday, August 15th.
  • Special thanks to our partners including the Town of Milford.
  • Every Friday, we will have interactive activities and games for all to enjoy during the mealtime including special Friday events like block parties, reptile encounters, mad scientist experiments, princess meet & greets, beach party fun and more.

At Plainville’s Jackson Elementary School:

  • Free lunches Tuesday and Thursday
  • 12:15pm to 1:00pm
  • Jackson Elementary School: 68 Messenger Street in Plainville, MA
  • The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
  • Special thanks to our partners including the Plainville Public Schools.
  • Join us for free lunch, activities and more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our YMCA and the communities of Bellingham, Milford, and Plainville as we provide lunches for youth and families who rely on school food through our summer lunch program. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts, week days during the summer. All ages of volunteers welcome (under 15 years old with an adult). It’s a great way to supervise fun activities, interact with families and make a difference. Volunteer training is required.

Sign up to volunteer today! Fill out the form below to inquire.

We will host a volunteer training on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30pm in the Community Room at our Franklin Y.

I’M INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING

If you have questions, please email Alyson Delano.

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Posted on: Friday, May 9th, 2025

North Attleboro Gymnasium Hardwood Floor Work

BASKETBALL COURT CLOSURE & FLOOR REPAIR

We are making upcoming improvements and enhancements to our gymnasium at the North Attleboro Y.

As a result, we will close the gymnasium starting Monday, May 5. The gymnasium will reopen on Monday, May 12.

Repairs include:
Screen of the hardwood floors
Tack and finish of the hardwood floors

We encourage all members to use our gymnasiums in Franklin and Foxboro (indoor track too) during this closure & repair. Visit those branch pages for real-time schedules for open basketball times including pickleball and other gym activities.

Franklin Gymnasium Schedule

Foxboro Gymnasium Schedule

Thank you for your understanding as we make these improvements and enhancements.

See you on the court soon!

Posted on: Monday, April 28th, 2025

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA event

Our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Celebration event will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Please join us to celebrate impact and raise funding for our YMCA’s cancer survivorship program.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA empowers adult cancer survivors throughout our community to improve functional capacity and to enhance their quality of life through an innovative, research-based program of fitness, strength and support, provided by trained staff.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10th EVENT DETAILS

Lake Pearl

299 Creek Street in Wrentham, MA

5:30pm Cocktail Reception

6:30pm Program

Reception with hors d’oeuvres immediately following

RSVP for this event, email realimpact@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5220.

TO MAKE A GIFT

Our YMCA is creating communities among cancer survivors by guiding participants through safe physical activity, helping build supportive relationships and stress reduction. In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants and their families a supportive environment and a feeling of community with other survivors, YMCA staff and members. Additionally, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is assisting participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Posted on: Sunday, April 27th, 2025

Before & After School Care Programs

LEARN AND THRIVE WITH US IN OUR BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

Our YMCA partners with local school districts to provide affordable before and after school programs for families in our communities.

Our Y provides quality before & after school programs through our School’s Out Program for children starting in kindergarten. We are an EEC licensed program. We offer 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options. Our before school program begins at 7:00am and our after school program ends at 6:00pm each week day.

Registration for the 2025/2026 school year is open!

REGISTER WITH US

Our On-Site School Programs include:

  • Bellingham: Bellingham Middle School; Stall Brook and DiPietro Elementary Schools
  • Foxborough: Foxborough Regional Charter School– after school care only
  • North Attleborough: Amvet, Falls, Martin, Community and Roosevelt Elementary Schools
  • Wrentham: Delaney Elementary School. Children at Roderick Elementary School can attend our program at Delaney Elementary School.

Our On-Site Hockomock Area Branch Programs include:

  • Franklin Y: for Franklin Public Schools
  • Foxboro Y: for Foxborough Public Schools
  • Mansfield Y: for Jordan/Jackson and Robinson Elementary Schools

If you are enrolled in our School’s Out program, we offer care on school vacation days, professional development days, half days and snow days. We close for major holidays including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Columbus Day. We provide full day programming with fun field trips and activities.

We provide intensive screening and training of caring, licensed staff. Our curriculum combines learning through play in an engaging, fun environment before and after school. Healthy are provided in our after school program.

To learn more about the program or if you have questions, please contact: Erin Brennock at erinb@hockymca.org.

For questions regarding registration or billing, please contact: Monica Schmidt at monicas@hockymca.org or 508-643-5255.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our members and our community, offering programs and services to all regardless of ability to pay. A financial assistance program is available for those that qualify. Please visit our website for more information. State vouchers are accepted.

Posted on: Friday, April 25th, 2025

Annual Meeting

We held our Annual Meeting on May 14, a special evening dedicated to celebrating our incredible members, volunteers, partners and the communities we serve. here truly is Strength in Community.

Congratulations to this year’s Award Recipients!

Chair’s Award
Ed Whalen

Don Rodman Character Counts Award
Golf Fights Cancer

Tony Calcia Child Protection Award
Dot Pearl

Red Triangle Awards
Dr. Anne Bergen
Senator Paul Feeney
Town of North Attleborough

Youth of the Year Awards
Sanjh Bonu
Audrey Hickox
Emma Pruitt

Dean College/YMCA Scholarship Recipient
Johnny Kraskouskas

Our Annual Report gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of inspirational organizations, individuals, families and young people for impacting lives and strengthening communities. This work – focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – is the heart of our mission and vision, moving our communities forward. Read the annual report, click here

Watch Event Recap

Our Annual Meeting is a special evening dedicated to celebrating our incredible members, volunteers, partners and the communities we serve. Catch this full recap of the night.

To connect with a staff member about this event, please contact us at realimpact@hockymca.org or 508-643-5220.

Posted on: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Day of Giving – Support our Y and Jersey Mike’s Subs

Join us Tuesday, May 6th for a Day of Giving at Jersey Mike’s Subs at the Franklin & Plainville stores.

Get a free regular sub on May 6th when you donate a minimum of $5. Proceeds will support our YMCA’s Annual Campaign.

Pick up a coupon at any Hockomock Area YMCA Branch Member Services Desk.

Or you can download and present this DIGITAL COUPON when ordering.

Thank you for your support!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

Spring Sparkle – Sold Out!

The Hockomock Area YMCA is hosting a night of bling, bubbles and Bingo!

All proceeds will benefit
our Y’s Mental Health Initiative.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Lake Pearl
299 Creek Street Wrentham, Mass.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Bingo will begin at 7:00 pm

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Due to the overwhelming response to this event, tickets are sold out and will not be sold at the door.

Must be age 21+ for admission.

Spring Sparkle Sponsorship Opportunities:

The purchase of event sponsorships will begin on March 12

Pizza Station Sponsor: $3,000

  • Your logo or name at the pizza station
  • Social media acknowledgement
  • 10 free drink tickets
  • All benefits of the Diamond Sponsor

Breads & Spreads Sponsor: $3,000

  • Your logo or name at the breads and spreads hors d’oeuvres station
  • Social media acknowledgement
  • 10 free drink tickets
  • All benefits of the Diamond Sponsor

Dessert Sponsor: $3,000

  • Your logo or name at the warm cookies and cold milk station
  • Social media acknowledgement
  • 10 free drink tickets
  • All benefits of the Diamond Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor: $1,500

  • Express check-out
  • Tabletop signage
  • Your logo or name on the program cover
  • Reserved table with 10 tickets
  • Complimentary bingo daubers

Bingo Game Sponsor: $1,000

Limited to 8 Sponsors

  • Recognition during the game
  • Tabletop signage
  • Your logo or name on the program cover
  • 4 tickets

Ruby Sponsor: $500

  • Tabletop signage
  • Your logo or name on the program cover
  • 2 tickets

Sapphire Sponsor: $250

  • Your logo or name on the program cover

For information about sponsorships or any questions, contact Amy Doyon at amyd@hockymca.org or 508-643-5232.

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends and neighbors to this fun event!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Parkinson’s Programs at the Y

Parkinson’s Disease Programs at the Hockomock Area YMCA are evidenced informed program to help PD patients achieve an improved sense of well-being alongside others experiencing similar challenges, in an supportive atmosphere that meets the emotional, physical and socialization needs of its participants.

Our programs:

Pedaling for Parkinson’s is designed to help improve overall endurance, gait and balance. The program is held 5 times a week for 60 minutes and is taught by certified Indoor Cycle Instructors. This includes a 10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, followed by 40 minutes at 80 to 90 RPM, and a 10 minute cool down, with resistance. Class session will also include tracking heart rate, exercise frequency and cadence/intensity.(Participants are encouraged to attend 3 times a week for maximum program benefit but not required.)

Offered the following days/times:

Mondays at 11:00am at our Foxboro Y

Tuesdays at 6:00pm at our North Attleboro Y

Wednesdays at 11:00am at our North Attleboro Y

Thursdays at 6:00pm at our North Attleboro Y

The Move Forward program is a 30-minute class for individuals with Parkinson’s combining strength training, balance and stretching for. Each weekly class will include various exercises to help improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance, cognition, and flexibility.

Offered the following days/times:

Tuesdays at 5:30pm at our North Attleboro Y

Wednesdays at 10:30am at our North Attleboro Y

Thursdays at 10:30am at our Franklin Y

The Yoga for Parkinson’s program improves balance, reduces anxiety and depression, builds strength and stability, strengthens the mind-body relationship, loosens tight muscles, and creates fluidity of movement.

Offered the following day/time:

Mondays at 12:00pm at our Foxboro Y

Wednesdays at 10:30am at our North Attleboro Y

Fridays at 10:15am at our Franklin Y

The Aquatics for Parkinson’s Program focuses on improving balance, gait and flexibility while increasing muscular strength and endurance as well as cardio-respiratory strength and endurance.

Offered the following day/time:

Tuesdays at 11:30am at our North Attleboro Y

Programs supported by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Participants must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

  • 30-75 years old
  • Have a clinical diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease
  • Complete and submit a signed consent
  • Obtain clearance from a medical provider
  • Be willing to take part in monitoring and data collection
  • Wear wrist heart rate monitor (Provided by YMCA) to every class

When there’s the Y, there’s a way to learn about healthier living.


Inspiring Stories from participants and staff

To enroll or for more information, please contact Donna Higgins at donnah@hockymca.org or 508-643-5271.

Posted on: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Pickleball Tournament at the Franklin Y

Join us for the 3rd annual Charity Pickleball Tournament – proudly sponsored by the SAFE Coalition and the Hockomock Area YMCA.

This local community fundraiser is an opportunity for friends and neighbors to come together to play pickleball, have fun, and raise funds to enhance the lives of those in the Franklin community.

We’ll have Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Events

Competitive and Social Divisions

Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00am – 5:00pm

Bernon Family Branch: 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA

Advanced registration required

REGISTER TODAY!

The Day’s Pickleball Line-up:

Double Events: Competitive & Social Divisions:

  • 8:00am-11:00am: Women’s Division
  • 11:00am-2:00pm: Mixed Divisions
  • 2:00pm-5:00pmMen’s Division

If you have any questions, please contact Meagan Pastore at meaganp@hockymca.org.

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