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Posted on: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST 2017

Join us as we kick off our 2017 Annual Campaign.

REACH OUT FOR
YOUTH AND FAMILIES
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST

Raising life-changing funds
for children and families in our community

Friday, March 17, 2017
at Gillette Stadium-Putnam Club

Foxborough, Massachusetts
»» Networking begins at 7:00 a.m.
»» Breakfast and Program at 7:30 a.m.
»» RSVP by March 10 to: realimpact@hockymca.org
or call 508.643.5278

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

The Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign provides necessary funding for our YMCA’s vital community service initiatives. Funds raised provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, child care and teen programs to local children and families in need.

Subsidized programs include LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, our YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, our Integration Initiative, and our Teen Centers and Programs.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

Spring Festivities

Bring on Spring!

We offer a number of spring festivities to get together with your family and friends! Join us for an egg-cellent time.

Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, April 8
The Bunny will be visiting the YMCA to share an annual Hockomock tradition that includes a delicious pancake breakfast, an egg hunt, spring-time crafts, and photo opp’s. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

EVENT DETAILS:

Seatings offered: 9:00am and 10:00am – the Franklin Y and the North Attleboro Y
Seatings offered: 8:30am, 9:30am, and 10:30am – the Foxboro Y
Cost: $5.00 for family or single-parent members / $8 for others – (Adults required to enroll if planning to eat)

Reserve your seats – Foxboro

Reserve your seats – Franklin

Reserve your seats – North Attleboro

Posted on: Monday, February 27th, 2017

Weigh to Change

As warmer weather approaches, many people dread the thought of swimsuit season because they do not feel fit and they are not sure where to begin to feel and look better. However, it’s not too late to evaluate food and exercise habits and adopt healthier ones in a conscious effort to live healthier and happier, and look great this summer!

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our spring session of Weigh to Change, a 10-week wellness, weight loss program. We have seen wonderful success with this program. This past fall, 65 members enrolled in the program at our 3 branches lost a total of 644.2 inches and 626 lbs. Our spring program begins April 3rd and will run through June 9th.

Come to one of our Weigh to Change Information Sessions & Learn More!

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

  • March 18, Saturday @ 10:30am
  • March 22, Wednesday @ 6:00pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

  • March 15, Wednesday @ 6:30pm
  • March 25, Saturday @ 9:00am

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

  • March 21, Tuesday @ 6:00pm (rescheduled due to 3/14 snowstorm)
  • March 25, Saturday @ 8:00am

The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be challenged throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group work outs, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Styku 3-D body scan
  • Entry into a local spring road race

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

Posted on: Friday, February 17th, 2017

A Look Back

On behalf of our Board of Directors and my staff colleagues,
Please enjoy this short video looking back at what we celebrated in 2016. We are proud to share that our YMCA remains dynamic, innovative, and engaged. And we are excited – in the months ahead – to feed the momentum that each of you has helped create.

Thank you for your support of our YMCA.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Join Us for our Camp Blast Family Night!

Friday, March 10th, 6:30-8:00pm

You are invited to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ evening filled with fun for the whole family! You’ll also learn why kids have the ‘Best Summer Ever’ when they attend our summer camps.

Our Camp Blast Family Night will include:

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies
  • Face Painting
  • Camp Songs
  • STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)
  • Crafts, Games, Raffles, & Prizes
  • Bouncy House
  • Open Swim at 8:00PM
  • & Much More

Children will get to participate in and experience Y Camp hands-on. Parents and prospective campers will have the chance to tour our camp facilities, meet camp directors and counselors, ask questions, and try out the many activities our summer camps offer.

in North Attleboro

For more details on the North Attleboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the North Attleboro Flyer

in Foxboro:

Details on the Foxboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Foxboro Flyer

in Franklin:

Details on the Franklin Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Franklin Flyer

Posted on: Monday, January 30th, 2017

Indoor Triathlon

Give It a Tri

Our Indoor Triathlon Results are Here!

Thank you to all participants and volunteers on another successful event.

Open the pdf of our finishers’ times in the indoor triathlon.

And check out these great athlete photos on our facebook page.

FEBRUARY 26, 2017
8:00 a.m. First Wave

Bernon Family YMCA
45 Forge Hill Rd. Franklin, MA

REGISTER TODAY

Winter is a great time to swim, run and train indoors. At the Y, we believe we are better together. And with our focus on healthy living, we are thrilled to bring athletes together every winter for our indoor triathlon tradition.

This is a fun event for varied levels of experience and we expect to see both beginners and seasoned triathletes. Or maybe you will grab a team, with each member contributing in either the bike, swim or run.

Make this a time for getting up, getting active, and achieving goals. Teams and individuals are all welcome!

EVENT DETAILS

SWIM: 15 minutes (transition 1: 10 minutes)
BIKE: 25 minutes (transition 2: 5 minutes)
RUN: 20 minutes (performance measured in points for all events)

All proceeds support the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign – the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, our YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, our Integration Initiative, and our Teen Centers and Programs.

Questions? Please contact michellebr@hockymca.org or 508-528-8708

Posted on: Thursday, January 12th, 2017

Feb. Vacation Programs

When School Is Out, the Fun Is In!

When school is not in session due to the February break, children ages 5-17 are invited to join us at the Y for fun, educational, social happenings.

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve! That’s why, at the Y we offer flexible schedules and promote the opportunity for kids to gain values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement.

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your camper’s safety and happiness during an action-packed day!

School Break Camp Hours, Feb 20 – Feb 24:

  • Before Care 7:00 am—9:00 am
  • Break Program (typical) 9:00 am—4:00 pm
  • After Care 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
  • note: if participating in a full day program, please bring a lunch, snack and water.

in North Attleboro

We are pleased to offer variety and specialized options out of the North Attleboro Y. Choose from Elmwood Days for a range of activities and a great way to “try out” camp. Or, for specialty camps, select from Swim, Gymnastics, Craft, and Sports options. For teens, outdoor enthusiasts like yourself will get together from our branches and take part in rock climbing and skiing day trips, with transportation from the Y.

REGISTER TODAY (NORTH ATTLEBORO)!

Details on the North Attleboro programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the North Attleboro Flyer

in Foxboro:

We are pleased to host special visitors daily to offer enriching experiences for our Foxboro campers ages 3-5 enrolled in Junior Wapawca.

Our school-aged campers will have a great time in our popular Foxboro Wapawca Days, with field trips to places like Lazer Gate and the Boston Aquarium! Or, check out our Voyagers Adventures and travel with friends to the Basketball Hall of Fame and RI Race Track (go carts) or go snow tubing and paint balling. Are you an aspiring lifeguard? Maybe use this time away from the books to earn your Lifeguard Certification and be positioned to help keep swimmers safe.

We also offer Vacation Combo, which is a specialty camp for sports enthusiasts between the ages of 4-7. Also offered — golf. Skills clinics are offered Tuesday-Thursday in Foxboro for those wishing to improve their golf swing and putting.

REGISTER TODAY (FOXBORO)!

OR REGISTER LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Details on the Foxboro programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the Foxboro Flyer

in Franklin

At the Franklin Y, we offer full day camps and extended day options, whether your interests include playing games/sports, exploring new destinations, learning new skills, or improving your swimming, we’ve got something to engage and support you. Please contact carlym@hockymca.org or 774-235-2731 and be sure to enroll by Feb 10.

We’re in spring training! Join us for two-day hourlong softball and baseball clinics, held Tues & Wed of break week, where softball and baseball players will work on the fundamentals of batting, fielding and throwing with our All New England center fielder and former softball coach at Bridgewater State University, Allie Leblanc.

For teens, outdoor enthusiasts like yourself will get together from our branches and take part in rock climbing and skiing day trips, with transportation from the Y.

REGISTER TODAY (FRANKLIN)!

Details on the Franklin programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the Franklin Flyer

Posted on: Thursday, January 12th, 2017

Train with Someone You Love

Join us to for this sweetheart of a deal on Personal Training!

SEMI-PRIVATE PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIAL

Purchase Dates: February 1-14, 2017

7 One-Hour Semi-Private Training Sessions for the price of 6. ($25 savings!)
$145 per person
Limit 1 per person. Other restrictions may apply.
Registration begins 2/1. Register at any Member Service Desk.
Sessions expire 5/1/17.

Strengthen your heart and your relationship with someone you love by registering for this semi-private personal training special!

Questions? Please contact your branch’s Health & Wellness Director.

Posted on: Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

Legends Ball 2016 Impact

For all of us at our Y, our Legends events have become much more than fundraising opportunities. These events are a celebration of families and our success including individuals with disabilities into every aspect of our Hockomock Area YMCA experience.

Our 11th annual Legends Ball was held on Tuesday, November 15th at Lake Pearl in Wrentham and was an overwhelming success. Legends Ball is a signature event for our Y, and combined with our Legends Golf Classic in October, fund our Integration Initiative.

This year through the outpouring of generosity and support of our sponsors – including our presenting sponsor CVS Health – donors, legends, and attendees, we raised more funds than ever before.

Twelve years ago we identified a segment of our community that was not fully included at our Y. And the first thing we did was listen. Then we found ways to foster inclusion and convened many community partners together to address this critical need.

Then Peter Brock listened. And along with the Patriots Alumni Club provided the foundation for our Legends Ball. Years later this collaboration is much larger than the Legends Golf Classic and Legends Ball every fall. It has evolved into the fostering of life-long friendships among participants and their families with many former and current Patriots and other New England sports legends who come back year after year.

This was especially apparent during this year’s celebration and the commitment of our Legends Honoree Rob Ninkovich. We were all thrilled and proud to honor Rob for his character on and off the field.

Rob has had a great impact on the participants in our Initiative. So much so, that Peter Willis, who has grown up in the program, framed a photo of Rob and himself and autographed it for Rob, knowing how much he would appreciate the gift. The presentation of Peter’s gift was one of the many highlights of the evening.

While we certainly celebrate breaking fundraising records – translating into more kids with disabilities in our summer camps, in our aquatics and our afterschool programs – we also celebrate being part of these young men and women’s lives.

For all the young people in our Initiative and for all those that will follow, thank you for the incredible impact your support makes possible and for being part of our community stepping up to help our Integration Initiative families when they need us most.

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA


From our November Integration Initiative Newsletter

Stay connected: check out our 2016 Legends facebook photo albums and give us a follow today.

Below, watch the ABC 6 News coverage of our 2016 Legends Ball.

Posted on: Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

Family Time

4 Ways to Stay Warm this Winter!

Chase away the winter blues with our top suggestions for getting your family together with others while the kids exert energy, try new things, make new friends…and be kids!

#1

WINTER WONDERLAND

Monday, Jan 16 (MLK Day)
Join us for games, crafts, activities and surprises while celebrating the excitement of winter!

EVENT DETAILS:

FREE fun for the entire family
No registration is required; community members are welcome
Runs: 10:30am-12:00pm in Franklin, Foxboro and North Attleboro

#2

Valentine’s Dance

Friday, February 10
Hearts will be pumping as our DJ fires up this year’s favorite tunes. Don’t miss our annual Family Valentine’s Dance! We whole heartedly invite you to participate in the evening’s crafts, healthy snacks and more.

EVENT DETAILS:

FREE! Fun for the entire family
The theme in North Attleboro & Franklin is MASQUERADE
Our Foxboro Y will also have a nail salon and temporary tattoo applications
The North Attleboro Y will also feature a photo booth and indoor snowball fight
Runs: 6:30-8:00pm in Franklin, Foxboro and North Attleboro

P.S. If you are also in search of a romantic gesture, be sure to check out our Parent’s Night Out. This runs 5:30-8:30pm in North Attleboro and is a great way to enjoy date night on Saturday, Feb. 11 knowing the kids are well cared for and having fun at the Y.

#3

Character Lunches

Did you know the Y is friends with Cookie Monster, Barney, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Your kids will love having lunch with these characters because it’s a time to explore and find new friends while filling up on nutritious food, which we provide.

When? Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm starting Jan. 20 in North Attleboro. Every Friday we will host a character as follows: Jan. 27 in Foxboro, Feb. 3 in Franklin. And moving forward, catch a character lunch as follows: third Friday of the month in North Attleboro; fourth Friday in Foxboro; the week following in Franklin.

Register for Character Lunches

#4

Hosting Made Easy

Celebrate your birthday or event at the Y! We offer a variety of party packages including access to a birthday party room and use of our facility. Our most popular events are pool parties, gymnastics and sports parties, arts themed parties and dance parties. Other rentals include graduation, youth group overnights, and adventure packages.

To book your event or find out more information, please call the Y or CONTACT US.

For a demo of our Craft and Cooking parties, join us (ages 3-8) in Foxboro on January 14. Runs 2:00-3:30pm and a parent must be in attendance. Please rsvp for this free event here

HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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45 Forge Hill Road
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67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035

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North Attleboro, MA 02760

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