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Y Day of Giving

Mar 01, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5th, our Y will be participating in the Y Day of Giving, when we will raise awareness of the life-changing impact of the Y and invite donations to help advance our mission.

Free Location to File Your Tax Return

Feb 01, 2024

Need to file your tax return? CAN-DO's VITA will open on Wednesday, February 7th to help Newton residents and others in nearby communties a convenient free location to file their tax returns.

2024 Winter Social Trivia Questions

Jan 31, 2024

Last night the development team had the pleasure of hosting board members and event sponsors at a small gathering. Check out some of our trivia questions we shared with our guests to see how well you know the Y!

Questions:

1. Who became the first black major league baseball player in 1947 and became a volunteer boys coach at the Harlem Y the same year?

School Closure Program at the Y

Jan 19, 2024

With the strike from the Newton Public Schools, the West Suburban YMCA OST Program is holding a Closure Day program at Church St. We are offering this program for children in grades K-8 operating from 8:30AM-4:00PM. The program will group children by grade and will feature a variety of sports, art, educational and recreational activities throughout the day.

Help the Y Win $15,000

Jan 10, 2024

Help WSYMCA Win Watertown Savings Bank’s Customer Choice Awards!

Watertown Savings Bank will be distributing $100,000 amongst several local non-profits, as determined by a voting contest. The winning non-profit will be awarded $15,000!

Meet our 2024 Boston Marathon Runner

Jan 05, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Melissa Starr will be running the 128th Boston Marathon on behalf of the West Suburban YMCA.

Melissa believes running 26.2 miles is nothing compared to the tireless efforts the staff, coaches and volunteers put in on a daily basis at the Y.

WSYMCA Member Featured in Pickleball News Story

Dec 20, 2023

Here's looking at Ruane Crommett, WSYMCA member and pickleball player, who was featured on Channel 5's Chro

Wells Ave Y's 1st Birthday Was a Success

Dec 18, 2023

The WSYMCA celebrated the Wells Ave Y’s first anniversary on December 15 with a birthday party and an open house for the community! The Newton facility had a fun and festive day with free classes, swim, sports, tours, and birthday cake.

Give WSYMCA Gift Certificates this Holiday!

Dec 04, 2023

Treat loved ones the gift of health with WSYMCA Gift Certificates! Certificates can be used towards all Y services, such as Personal Training, Small Group Training Programs, Camps, Lessons, and even membership fees!

Happy Birthday Wells!

Nov 21, 2023

You are invited to a Wells Ave Y Open House in celebration of Wells Ave Y’s first birthday! Join us on Friday, December 15, 2023 for facility tours, free classes, full facility use, swim, pickleball, and all day sports.  There will be refreshments, prizes, and open house all day! Friday December 15th operating hours are 5:30am – 9:00pm.