Acknowledging that education is a key component in the development of our youth, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts’ Minority Achievers Program, in collaboration with various corporations, foundations and individual contributors, opens its doors to » Read More
Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day is the nation’s largest health day for children and families and is capable of bringing more than 700,000 kids and families to more than 1,900 YMCAs across the country this year. A leading nonprofit committed to strengthening » Read More
YMCA Helps Cancer Survivors Reach their Holistic Health Goals
The Greendale Family Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, located at 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA is one of 86 YMCA facilities in the nation that offers LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. This program is a physical activity and well-being initiative » Read More
Engaging the Latino Community – Signs of Success
The YMCA ofCentral Massachusetts– Central Community Branch has been a pillar of strength for the struggling communities it serves and, in particular, growing “teen” population within its market. In recent years, the Central Community Branch » Read More
The Community Advocate picture of the day
Region – Dylan Zickus, 5, volunteers to handle a live Florida king snake during a Jan. 26 presentation by Animal Adventures at the Together We Can Family Network (TWCFN). Children also got a close-up look at an alligator, a chinchilla, and rabbits. » Read More
At 81, Grafton’s Henry Rand Never Stops Giving
GRAFTON, Mass. - If you get the chance to meet Henry Rand, be sure to thank him. Odds are, in his long history of community service, he's touched your life in one way or another. Rand, whose friends know him as Hank, has lived in North Grafton » Read More
Popular Pickleball
WESTBOROUGH — While vacationing in Florida, Westborough resident Nelson Ball stumbled upon an advertisement for Pickleball at a local senior center and wanted to learn more. Popular among seniors and retirees, Pickleball combines aspects » Read More
Central Branch Indoor Triathlon
Date Start: Sunday, March 25, 2012 @ 8:30 AM Address Central Community Branch YMCA 766 Main Street Worcester, MA Fees New Triathlete Workshop $5 (optional) Category Price Now YMCA » Read More
Update: February 20, 2012 Incident at Greendale Family Branch Y
Dear Members, As you are probably aware there was an incident here on Monday, February 20th that involved an altercation between several men, who were using the gymnasium. There have been reports that weapons were present outside, luckily no one » Read More
Studio 22 Grand Opening
What is Studio 22? Imagine a new place where you can go to unwind after your workout, enjoy a tasty treat, have fun with your friends or even listen to live music. If you’ve just envisioned a comfortable, open café with HD TVs, friendly faces and » Read More

