HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2018

Ready for the New Year?

MEET ME AT THE Y
AND BE THE BEST
VERSION OF YOURSELF!

2019 is almost here! All of our trainers and nutritionists are prepared to help you achieve the fitness goals you have set. To help, here is information on our next session of Weigh To Change. In addition, for your convenience, we can meet with you individually to see if a structured program is right for you.

DO IT FOR YOU – sign up today or continue below for important details, and be sure to gain inspiration when you WATCH ALEX’S SUCCESS STORY!

» Foxboro WTC Registration

» Franklin WTC Registration

» North Attleboro WTC Registration

10-Week Weigh To Change Program

We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a trainer or coach. Our Y offers personal training and coaching to help you set and meet your specific goals in order to live healthier. And since we know good nutrition is a vital part of leading a healthy lifestyle, we provide comprehensive nutrition support. Your WTC session runs January 13 – March 23, 2019 and offers:

Weekly individual 30-min. personal training sessions
Individual nutrition counseling w/our nutritionist
Minimum of 3 weekly group training sessions offered solely for the New Year WTC group
Weekly nutrition & physical challenges
Entry into a local road race
2 nutrition workshops & grocery store tour

Come Meet Your Trainer

How can Weigh to Change change your life? Our information sessions are a convenient way to learn more and discover how the program has helped others enjoy a healthier lifestyle:

Foxboro and Franklin info sessions: Sat. Jan. 5, 9am -or- Thurs. Jan. 10, 6pm
North Attleboro info sessions: Sat. Dec. 15 10am -or- Sat. Jan. 5 10am -or- Tues Jan. 8 6pm

Inquire About a Consultation Today.

If you have any questions about Weigh To Change, or cannot attend an information session, please reach out to our team below or simply call the front desk.

Foxboro Y Weigh To Change: Lauren Hynes at laurenhynes@hockymca.org or 508-772-1317

Franklin Y Weigh To Change: Brandi Jacobs at brandij@hockymca.org or 774-235-2753

North Attleboro Y Weigh To Change: Jocelyn Lubniewski at jocelynl@hockymca.org or 508-643-5263

Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2018

Winter Market

Our Foxboro Y is organizing its first winter market to provide fresh and seasonal produce and other goods to the community.

The market will be held every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting Nov. 27 and running each week until March 26 at our Invensys Foxboro Branch. The market is open to all in the community.

The market features local farmers and vendors selling their products as well as food trucks selling meals. One can expect farm fresh produce, seafood, local spices, fresh bread as well as locally sourced beauty products and more.

Read the market in the news in the Sun Chronicle article and come check us out on an upcoming Tuesday!

Posted on: Saturday, November 10th, 2018

Signups now happening for Basketball/Cheerleading Leagues

Everybody plays, everybody wins

Improve your skills, make new friends, be active, and learn to love a sport at the Y.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is now enrolling for Youth Basketball Leagues! Season runs: November 30, 2018 – January 26, 2019 in Foxboro and Franklin. Season in North Attleboro runs: January 13 – March 3.

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (4–8 YRS)

Focus is on skill development, sportsmanship, and fun. Practices are developed to meet the needs of each group. COST: $10 (family-type member ~ pay only the shirt fee), $84 (member), $126 (program member)

Fridays:
@FOXBORO, 9-11 YRS 6:00pm
Saturdays:
@FRANKLIN 4 YRS 10:15am; 5–6 YRS 11:30am; 7–8 YRS 12:45pm
@FOXBORO 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:15am -or- 12:30pm; 7–8 YRS 1:45pm
Sundays beginning Jan 13:
@NORTH ATTLEBORO 4 YRS 10:30am; 5–6 YRS 11:30am; 7–8 YRS 12:30pm

CHEERLEADING LEAGUE (6-9–YRS)

Girls interested in cheering and tumbling, you have the chance to learn routines and cheer at four basketball games in North Attleboro. 1-HR on Sundays 11:30am (8 weeks begins Jan. 13). COST: $40 (family-type member ~ pay only the uniform fee), $114 (member), $171 (program member).

REGISTER TODAY!

NOTE: You’ll also find a parent/child class for your youngest baller—running the same days as basketball leagues. Enroll today in BASKETBALL PREP (AGE 3). Classes run 45 minutes and cost: $71 (all members other than program members), $107 (program member).

Posted on: Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Got the Theatre Bug?

Youth Theatre Kicks Off the 2018-2019 Season

Come see a show!

We are excited to begin the 2018-2019 season with a fun stage production starring our Y’s Broad-Y actors between the ages of 7-10.

‘The Three Little Pigs’ Performs:

Saturday, OCT 20 7:00 – 8:30pm
Sunday, OCT 21 1:00 – 2:30pm
Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)
Tickets at the Door: $6 (students), $8 (adults)

The plot:
Three classic fairy tales (Three Little Pigs, Billy Goats Gruff, and Goldilocks) begin in their usual “once upon a time” fashion; however, this time things change on the way to “happily ever after” as our protagonists wonder what life would be like if they could change their story. Assisted by The Voice (struggling to narrate the changing stories) and three stagehands (desperately trying to juggle sets to keep the stories straight), the three trios join forces to rid themselves of their respective villains!

Our next performance, put up by Broad-Y Academy actors aged 11-14, is not to be missed.

‘Game of Tiaras’ Performs:

Saturday, NOV 3 7:00 – 9:00pm
Sunday, NOV 4 1:00 – 3:00pm
Jordan/Jackson Elementary School (255 East St, Mansfield)
Tickets at the Door: $10 (adults), $7 (children under 14; show is best suited for age 10+)

The plot:
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character…), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul- numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this play will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win, or you die.

The Hockomock Y Theatre Institute (high school aged) students will also be putting their skills to use in a show stopping musical theatre cabaret—featuring numbers from shows like A Chorus Line, Dear Evan Hansen, Chicago, and more!

‘Show Stopping’ Showcase:

Friday, NOV 30 7:00 – 9:00pm
North Attleborough High School (1 Wilson West Whitty Way)
Tickets at the Door: $10 (adults), $7 (students)

We believe that self-confidence and self-expression grows in students who participate in the performing arts. Please visit Mansfield Arts & Education website to learn more.

» UPCOMING » AUDITIONS » UPCOMING » AUDITIONS

GUYS & DOLLS, JR: Broad-Y auditions for ages 7-14

Saturday, NOV 10 2:00 – 5:00pm
Mansfield Arts YMCA 40 Balcom St, Mansfield
Rehearses: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm & some Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm
Bus transportation is available to/from the Franklin Y
Performs: FEB 9-10, 2019
Show details

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Theatre Institute auditions for ages 14-18

JAN 2-5 by appointment*
Mansfield Arts YMCA 40 Balcom St, Mansfield
Performs: MAR 15-16, 2019
Show details *after registering, contact juliap@hockymca.org to schedule an audition. All registered students are cast in scenes/songs throughout the production.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS

» Printable Theatre Catalogue

Posted on: Monday, October 15th, 2018

Nurture Your Kid’s Curiosity

The Y is helping build the next group of leaders through Enrichment and STEM programs. Won’t you join us? Fall 2 classes start the week of October 29 and it’s not too late to grab your spot!

Enrichment activities with kids can provide new opportunities for learning. From infant playgroups to mixed media art class, the Y has great options to keep your kids entertained and engaged while making friends.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH — Developing Youth Through STEM:

Youth who participate in STEM activities: Learn how to solve a problem, Develop critical-thinking skills, Get comfortable with failure and trying again, Learn to work successfully in teams, Develop self-confidence, Are able to see themselves in STEM careers. Kids will have so much fun in classes upcoming such as Kitchen Science and Lego Robotics, they won’t know they are learning (but we will).

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE FRANKLIN Y:

STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 3:30-4:30PM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Tuesdays 11:30AM-12:20PM
Kitchen Science (ages 5-8) Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Fridays 3:30-4:30PM

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE FOXBORO Y:

STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 11:00-12:00PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Wednesdays 4:00-5:00PM
Rockets And Rollercoasters (ages 7-11) Mondays 4:30-5:30PM
Y Playgroup w/ Playground Park & Gym (ages 0-2) Tuesdays 9:30-10:15AM
Healthy Chef (ages 3-5) Wednesdays 10:30-11:30AM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:20PM
Parent/Child Healthy Cooking (all ages) Wednesdays 6:15-7:15PM
Mommy And Me Infant Playtime (ages 0-1) Thursdays 9:30-10:00AM
Lego Robotics (ages 7-11) Fridays 4:30-5:30PM
Healthy Chef (ages 6-9) Fridays 5:45-6:45PM
Healthy Chef (ages 9+) Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM
Mixed Media Art Class (ages 6-9) Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y:

Sprouts (ages 1-2) Mondays 9:15-10:15AM
STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 10:00-11:00AM
Creative Cooking (ages 8-11) Mondays 4:30-5:30PM
Kitchen Science (ages 4-6) Mondays 4:00-5:00PM
Pop Culture Cooking (ages 3-5) Tuesdays 9:30-10:30AM
Caterpillars (ages 2-3) Wednesdays 9:30-11:00AM
Creative Cooking (ages 5-8) Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM
Caterpillars (ages 2-3) Wednesdays 9:30-11:00AM
Preschool Jumbler (ages 3-5) Wednesdays -or- Thursdays 1:00-2:00PM
Cocoon (ages 3-4) Thursdays 9:30-10:45AM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Thursdays 11:00-11:50AM
Mixed Media Art Class (ages 6-9) Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM
Lego Robotics (ages 7-11) Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM
Butterfly (ages 4-5) Fridays 9:15-10:45AM
Kitchen Science (ages 6-10) Fridays 4:00-5:00PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Saturdays 9:00-10:00AM

Register: Franklin

Register: Foxboro

Register: North Attleboro

Posted on: Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

New Preschool Drama Classes

Our new Fall enrichment classes are open for enrollment and encourage youth to try new things. We encourage you to consider the youth development benefits that come from early exposure to drama and creative play.

TRY A THEATRE CLASS!
Story Adventurers is a new offering. Each week, students will use creative play and movement to explore favorite stories. Our youngest actors are assisted toward the cultivation of imagination, creativity, and teamwork. Family and friends are invited to attend the final class for an informal demonstration of our work.

Story Adventurers @ the Franklin Y
Weekly on Tuesdays, Oct 30 – Dec 19, 2018
11:30am – 12:20pm
45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA

Story Adventurers @ the Foxboro Y
Weekly on Wednesdays, Oct 31 – Dec 20, 2018
11:30am – 12:20pm
67 Mechanic St, Foxborough, MA

Story Adventurers @ the North Attleboro Y
Weekly on Thursdays, Nov 1 – Dec 21, 2018
11:00am – 11:50am
300 Elmwood St, North Attleborough, MA

Register for Story Adventurers Today!

Cost: $80 (member); $120 (program member). Questions? Please contact juliap@hockymca.org. See you at the Y!

Posted on: Monday, October 1st, 2018

Fall 2 Classes Start Week of Oct 29

Our upcoming programs are open for enrollment and are about encouraging active and connected lifestyles. The Youth Development Program Guide has all the details.

NEW THIS FALL 2
Gym and Swim (for ages 3-6 @ the Franklin Y)
Basketball Skills
Youth Basketball Leagues
STEM Mashup and Lego Robotics
Rocketry
Kitchen Science
Boys Gymnastics
Mixed Media Art Class
Lifeguarding Certification
Double Play Sports
Homerun Heroes
Indoor Arena Football
Indoor Golf
Lacrosse Skills
Progressive Gymnastics and Pre-Team
Story Adventurers (preschool drama)
Theatre Auditions (Guys and Dolls)

Register for Classes Today!

The 8-week session will run 10/29-12/23/18. See you at the Y!

Posted on: Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Healthy Weight & Your Child: New Program

The Hockomock Area YMCA is excited to announce a new program called Healthy Weight and Your Child Program which empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Weight and Your Child program emphasizes three elements: healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change, engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight.

Made up of groups of eight to 15 children and their parents/caregivers, the program creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and their families to explore and adopt proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle. The program is an evidence-based model, developed by leading child health and weight management specialists using the best available research, as well as clinical and government guidelines. The sessions are facilitated by trained content and activity leaders who are committed to engaging the whole family.

Interested families should contact Marykate Bergen at marykateb@hockymca.org or call 508-339-4053 to register to attend the session.

The Hockomock Area YMCA has been involved with youth obesity prevention since 2007, which marked the start of their Healthy Futures Initiative designed to create healthier communities. Healthy Weight and Your Child is a 25-session program, which includes 20 sessions delivered two times per week, followed by five weekly sessions. Sessions are two hours in length with the first hour delivered in a classroom setting and the second hour focusing on physical activity. A family Y membership is provided for the duration of the program.

To be eligible for the program, each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, be cleared for physical activity by a health care provider or school nurse, and accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session.

Thanks to a generous grant from CHNA 6 and the continued support of the Stop & Shop Our Family Foundation, there will be no cost for the first eight families who enroll.

The first program will begin in Franklin in October. The Franklin class will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The class in Milford is currently being planned and the goal is to launch early 2019 with interest at a Milford location. For more information, please contact Marykate Bergen at marykateb@hockymca.org or call 508-339-4053.

Posted on: Saturday, September 8th, 2018

YMCA Teen Leaders Help Rebuild Houston

One year ago the city of Houston and southeastern Texas were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The tragedy spurred our Teen Leaders to action and the results are something we are so proud to share.

As you may know, Hockomock Area YMCA’s Teen Leaders Clubs are available to all kids in middle and high school—combining leadership, volunteering, and community service opportunities with fun and fellowship. Alyssa Boutin, Teen Director at the Foxboro Y, wanted to get kids involved right away to address the Houston situation. “We talked about how it would feel to have to return to school amidst turmoil left from the natural disaster. Many of their peers in Houston were without basic necessities that we tend to take for granted.”

Boutin arranged for the Greater Houston YMCA’s Leaders Club to skype with club members at the Hockomock Area YMCA. “We learned they were going to school despite a lot of damage and loss of electricity and were in need of some of the most basic items, like tooth brushes and tooth paste or shampoo, soap, and clothing,” said Boutin.

Resultant of that conversation, our teens orchestrated a relief drive that generated nine boxes of essentials weighing over 200 pounds. The teens gathered donations from drop bins at each of the Hockomock Area YMCA facilities and sent them off to the YMCA in Houston. Bags of hygiene-related donations had come in to the bins located at each of our facilities.

“Membership at the YMCA is about building spirit, mind, and body,” said Executive Director Patrick Murphy of the Foxboro Y. “It was not surprising to see the generous response from our members. They are great examples to our teens as they learn about social responsibility and how they are called to make a positive difference.”

Houston teens were grateful recipients of the supplies. In turn, they offered up an invitation for our Leaders to join Teen Escape: a program designed for teens across the country to make real impact on a community in need. The 2018 destination was Houston and transportation would be covered by Southwest Airlines.

On July 22, seven teens from the Hockomock Area YMCA left for Houston and spent five days working on rebuilding homes. The youth that traveled had been chosen based on their essays during an application process conducted by Boutin and her counterparts in Franklin and North Attleboro. They joined YMCAs from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, North Carolina, and Houston—all told over 75 people contributed to the rebuilding of Houston through Teen Escape.

“We worked on seven houses to get families back in their homes,” said Boutin who accompanied the Leaders. In addition to cleaning up debris remaining from Hurricane Harvey, the teens painted, removed walls and installed new drywall, and replaced tile and floorboards. The crew met a woman whose family left their home when water reached the four foot mark. The morning after Harvey hit, they waded through the water until they arrived at a high point in the neighborhood where a relative was waiting to help.

They also worked on a house for a retired nurse whom they enjoyed speaking to. She shared that she had lived in her house for 50 years. She’d stayed through Hurricane Harvey and had no intentions of ever leaving, so repairs to the house to keep it standing were critical.

“When we met her in her home and heard her story, I think that’s when the teens truly understood the impact they were making,” said Boutin. “It was an experience we all learned from and are determined to bring back here, encouraging others to make a difference.”

Pictured (left to right): BACK ROW Bobby Saba (of the Foxboro Y), Michelle Mattson (of the North Attleboro Y), AJ Jaber (of the Foxboro Y), Dan Brennock (Executive Branch Director, North Attleboro Y), Alyssa Boutin (Teen Director, Foxboro Y); FRONT ROW: Valentina Ipatova (of the Foxboro Y), Maddy Jankowski (of the North Attleboro Y), Megan Flaherty (of the North Attleboro Y), Corinne McMorrow (of the Franklin Y)

Posted on: Friday, September 7th, 2018

Looking Back at Summer

We’re all so proud of our dedicated camp staff who served for the past eleven weeks as young leaders and role models to youth from the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. 284 counselors were hired by our YMCA this year.

Many staff members came to our Y as campers and return to make their impact as counselors. To me, that’s a special part of the tradition of summer camp that we celebrate each year.

Enjoy this video that highlights a day at summer camp. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Thank you for all you do in support of our YMCA.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

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