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Posted on: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

Holiday Happenings This Season

“THE FINAL COUNTDOWN” HOLIDAY INCENTIVE:

Pick up a punch card at one of our Member Service Desks to take part in our “Final Countdown” program.
This incentive program is offered to help you stay on track with your fitness over the holiday, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
Members who receive 15 hole punches during the 11/28-12/31 time period can place their card into the raffle basket at Member Services for cool prizes.
Prizes include Y sweatshirts, tote cooler, water bottles, gift cards and more! See you at the Y!

A HOLIDAY TRADITION – FUN WITH SANTA EVENT:

Friday, December 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm at our branches in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro.
Free event for family-type YMCA members, but registration is required by calling the Branch for promo code. Cost for non-family type members is $6 and non-members is $12 and can be purchased in-branch or online.Register today!
Festivities include a meet & greet with Santa and photo opportunity, holiday games & crafts (representing a variety of holidays) and a take home goodie bag.
The event will have a 6pm soft opening for those who need a quieter sensory experience.

HOLIDAY THEME WEEKS:

Have fun with us during the holidays! Dress up for your youth program, group exercise class, or just to exercise!
Week of Nov. 25: ALUMNI WEEK – dress & support your favorite high school and college teams.
Week of Dec. 2: TROPICAL WEEK – It may be cold but things are heating up at the Y. Wear your favorite tropical attire.
Week of Dec. 9: WACKY WEEK
Mon. 12/9: Wacky Sock Day
Tues. 12/10: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Wed. 12/11: Backwards/Inside Out Clothes Day
Thurs. 12/12: Neon Day – wear your favorite fluorescent colors
Fri. 12/13: Mismatch Day – wear clash patterns, mismatched colors, different socks, etc.
Week of Dec. 16: Ugly Sweater Week – holiday themed or not, wear it to the Y.
Week of Dec. 23: Pajama Week

HOLIDAY CHARACTER LUNCHES & PARENTS NIGHT OUT EVENTS:

At the Y, we strive to create a supportive, caring community where family joy & memories are made. We offer a variety of character luncheons throughout the year. In December, the Grinch will be joining us!
We also want to help parents & caregivers by creating opportunities for children to enjoy a night at the Y while parents & caregivers can enjoy time together, especially during the holiday season. Our theme this December is The Polar Express!
View all of our offerings, by branch and register today!

GIVING TREE PROGRAM:

Help local families in need this holiday season through our 19th annual Giving Tree Program
How it works:
Pick a tag from our Giving Tree.
Purchase the gift listed on the tag.
Return unwrapped gift with original tag by Dec. 8 to the Member Service Desk.
Thank you for your support! Giving Trees in our branch lobbies are a powerful example of the generosity and spirit of social responsibility exhibited by our members and staff. Thank you for joining with us to create meaningful moments for YMCA families in need.

From all of us at the YMCA, thank you for being part of our Y family and happy holidays.

Posted on: Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Send a Kid to Camp

Give the Gift of Summer Camp to a Child in need this Holiday Season!

Your support makes a difference

PLEASE GIVE NOW

100% of every gift goes directly to helping support children right here in your neighborhood by providing confidential financial assistance to those who need it to experience the Best Summer Ever!

Did You Know? Every Gift Matters!

$50 will support one camper for a day
$150 will support one camper for 3 days
$250 will support one camper for a week

In 2024, 25% of campers received confidential financial assistance to attend camp. You can make a difference and Send a Kid to Camp this holiday season! Our campaign will run now through December 21st.

With your support we will provide a safe, fun, thriving environment for more young people to explore the world around them, build confidence, develop life skills and make lasting friendships and memories.

Posted on: Sunday, September 1st, 2024

Fall Group Exercise Showcase

Join us for our Group Exercise Showcase – happening at a dedicated time at each branch this Fall!

DETAILS:

Commit to trying a new class (or two) at your home branch or at another Hockomock Y branch to switch up your routine and meet new friends.
Bring a friend (or two) for free to experience a group exercise class together.
No registration required.
Our wellness team are adding to the fun with prize giveaways and refreshments.
Information about personal and small group training, Styku body scan programs and our Weight to Change program will be available.

At the Y – a supportive community inclusive of all ages and activity levels – is a big part of wellness.

In Group Exercise classes, you come together with others who want to live healthier and experience good health with others in a fun environment. Classes are led by certified instructors who ensure proper technique, provide guidance and encouragement. Meet us at the Y during Group Exercise Showcase.

View each branch’s schedule by clicking on the link below for real-time group exercise class:

FOXBORO: OCT. 14 – 20

See you in class!

Posted on: Monday, August 12th, 2024

Double Your Gift with the Spier Family Matching Challenge

JOIN THE SPIER FAMILY MATCHING CHALLENGE

We are excited to share that Greg and Kathy Spier of Foxborough – long-time friends and dedicated supporters of our Y – have once again issued a $25,000 challenge, matching every donation made September 14 – 21 to our YMCA.

100% of every gift goes directly to helping children and families in need experience our YMCA through our Reach Out Campaign, providing confidential scholarships and program subsidies to participate at our YMCA.

All gifts made September 14-21 will be matched by the Spiers and the Spier Family Foundation during our Giving Week.

As a non-profit organization, the Hockomock Area YMCA exists to help people be healthier, more confident and connected to each other and their communities. The Y is guided every day to remain focused on how best to respond to the emerging needs of its communities as individuals and families continue to face financial struggles.

EVERY GIFT MATTERS. GIVE TODAY!

WAYS TO GIVE:

Donate today and double your gift! Give online
Visit any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Services Desk and make your gift with a member of our team.
Become part of our Membership That Matters Program, by adding to your monthly membership at our Member Service Desk.
Mail your gift to: Hockomock Area YMCA 300 Elmwood Street North Attleboro, MA 02760 (payable to: Hockomock Area YMCA)

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2023, $3.3 million was invested by the Hockomock Area YMCA to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive by providing scholarships to people in need in the Y’s 15 town service area to experience YMCA programs and services regardless of ability to pay.
1,164 kids received financial assistance to participate in swim lessons, gymnastics, enrichment & sports programs last year. Your support can help even more kids get the chance to learn and grow at the Y!
Our Food Access program has distributed over 750,000 pounds of food to 625 households in 25 towns, making a big impact on food security. Join us in the fight against hunger.
425 people joined our chronic disease and prevention programs, including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and made positive changes in 2023. Let’s keep working together to fuel life-changing programs.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community, while doubling your donation!

To learn about other ways to support this initiative, please contact Nicole Bartlett at nicoleb@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Sunday, August 4th, 2024

Foxboro Pool Maintenance

In order to improve the member experience, we have made the necessary maintenance and repairs to our indoor pool and hot tub at the Foxboro Y, which began on August 19th. We’re excited to share that our Spier Family Indoor Aquatics Center is re-opening on Saturday, September 7th!

View our Indoor Pool Schedule and see you at the Y!

Indoor Pool Schedule

Maintenance & Repairs included:

A full drain, deep clean and refill of the indoor pool.
A full drain, resurfacing and retiling of the hot tub.
New art mural added in the Aquatics Center.
A thorough cleaning of the pool area including the sauna and steam room.
Replacement of drain covers and damaged tiles.
Structure column work completed.

Watch our video

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we make improvements and enhancements to our Spier Family Indoor Aquatics Center and our overall facilities. Please contact our Foxboro Y Member Service Desk at 508-543-2523 with any questions.

Posted on: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Milford Summer Lunch Program

Our YMCA and the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition, in collaboration with Milford Public Schools Food Services, will once again operate a summer meal program in the community of Milford known as our Milford Summer Lunch Program.

Free Summer Lunches

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 24th through Friday, August 16th.
No registration required.
Every Friday, we will have interactive activities and games for all to enjoy during the mealtime including special Friday events.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our YMCA and the community of Milford as we provide lunches for youth and families who rely on school food through our 8 week summer lunch program. Volunteers are needed for two hour shifts that start at 10:45 a.m. in Milford, week days during the summer. All ages of volunteers welcome. It’s a great way to supervise fun activities, interact with families and make a difference.

Sign up to volunteer today! To sign up as a volunteer, please email Stephanie.

Posted on: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

Kevin Hines Event

Featuring Kevin Hines

A message of Hope, Healing & Resiliency

Sponsored by our Hockomock Area YMCA, Healthy KP, the SAFE Coalition and MetroWest Health Foundation in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cross Insurance Pavilion, Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Mass

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Q&A and Meet & Greet at 7:40 p.m.

Parking Information: Please park in Lot 22A and look for signage for the Kevin Hines event. To view the Gillette Stadium parking map: click here.

In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted his death by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19. He survived the fall and ever since he’s dedicated his life to advocating for those with mental pain and talking about mental health.

Kevin lives with a strict motto… Life is the single greatest gift we’ve been given. Cherish it always. #BeHereTomorrow

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

REGISTER TODAY

All in the community (ages 10+ with guardian) are invited to attend.

Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope and healing while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience to be here tomorrow and every day after that.

This event is offered at no cost to the community due to the support and commitment to mental well-being provided by the Hockomock Area YMCA, Healthy KP and the SAFE Coalition, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

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

Learn about Kevin’s journey and his mission to empower us to be here tomorrow and every day after that.

Posted on: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Child Protection Praesidium Accreditation®

Each and every day, our Y remains focused on child protection and child safety.

I’m sharing today that our YMCA has some exciting news. Our YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management.

Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly acknowledges our organization has a strong commitment and the resources in place to achieve the highest industry standards in safety and abuse prevention.

To achieve Accreditation, our YMCA underwent a year-long rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards focusing on eight primary operational areas within their business: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, internal feedback systems, responding, and administrative practices. Praesidium then verified our Y successfully implemented all of these standards.

We will be accredited for three years, and during this time will commit to uphold fundamental organizational values and stringent safety practices that demonstrate our commitment to protecting those in our care from abuse.

We are proud to be part of the 24 YMCAs across the nation to reach this accreditation status and we look forward to helping mentor other YMCAs in their process of becoming accredited.

We encourage all individuals and organizations to play an active role in partnering with us to make our local communities a safer place for children and families. Together, we can prevent child sexual abuse by ensuring that adults have the knowledge, skills and resources needed to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. All of our resources are here.

Sincerely,

Jim Downs
CEO, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

Swim for Scholarships

Participate with us in our 100 Mile Swim For Scholarships!

Swim 100 miles between now and August 31, 2024.

HOW IT WORKS:

Pick one of the first two options below:

Make a donation of $100 to participate.
Commit to fundraise and ask your friends, neighbors and family to support your swim! (No cost to you) Let us know you want to fundraise and you’ll receive an email from our Fund Development Team with further instructions and a link to share with friends and family about your swim and why you are supporting the Y.
Track your miles for your swim and update the swim tracking poster on your branch’s pool deck by coloring in your swim! 72 Lengths (36 laps) is a mile! You can also track your swims at locations outside of the Y and update the chart when you come into the Y next.

REGISTER – FOXBORO Y

REGISTER – FRANKLIN Y

REGISTER – NORTH ATTLEBORO Y

There will be prizes and awards for swimmers who complete their swim as well as reach their minimum fundraising goal of $100.

If you have any questions, please email: Nicole at nicoleb@hockymca.org.

Thank you for Swimming for Scholarships!

Posted on: Friday, January 19th, 2024

Volt Hockey

Get in the Game with Volt Hockey

Our YMCA is so excited to be launching Volt Hockey through our Integration Initiative!

Volt Hockey is a para-sport designed for people with upper and lower body physical disabilities including Muscular Dystrophy, Spina-bifida, Dwarfism, and Cerebral Palsy. Volt Hockey is played in specialty motorized chairs, bringing the game of floor hockey to a population that would not otherwise have access to team sports.

This Learn to Play program will be a drills-and-skills format for new players of Volt Hockey who are current wheelchair users. Players will learn basics of driving the chairs, basic rules of play, and fundamental techniques and strategies of the game. We are launching the program beginning February 3rd.

Offered for ages 13+ on Saturdays from 3:15pm-4:15pm at our Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro.

REGISTER WITH US

Cost: $48 member & non-member per month

A competitive option will be available to players by coach invitation.

For more information, please contact Sarah Henesey at sarahh@hockymca.org.

This innovative program is being offered through a partnership between our Hockomock Area YMCA, Space2Thrive and the generous sponsorship of Bill & Tina Belanger.

BERNON FAMILY BRANCH	45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA 02038	508.528.8708
INVENSYS FOXBORO BRANCH	67 Mechanic Street Foxboro, MA 02035	508.543.2523
HURLEY FAMILY BRANCH	300 Elmwood Street North Attleboro, MA 02760	508.695.7001
MANSFIELD ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER	40 Balcom Street Mansfield, MA 02048	508.339.3066