WSYMCA Blog

May is National Water Safety Month

Inspiring Kids to Lead Active Lifestyles

Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

The Y wants to ensure all kids in Newton and the surrounding communities thrive through healthy eating habits and physical activity. Because when a child is happy, healthy, motivated and excited, something amazing will inevitably result. As children grow and reach their true potential, they can accomplish great things.

Mission Moment - April 6, 2018

Kelly Barker

Mission Moment

Most do not know the extent in which the West Suburban YMCA is involved with inclusion and adaptive programming.

Help the Y Prevent Child Abuse

Jack Fucci

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and our YMCA is joining with YMCAs all across the country to take action and raise awareness about how to prevent child sexual abuse.

Many Y's a Bright Spot for Families During Winter Storms

Trevor Williams

Mission Moment

The past few weeks of New England Winter has brought out the very best in our community. Three massive nor’ Easter storms brought lots of water and snow to our region.  Homes were flooded, trees were devastated, and power was out for many people in our community.

What's Happening - March

Meghan Missett

Try the Y!

We are free and open to all on Mondays throughout March. Just stop by our 276 Church Street location with a valid ID, and we’ll waive our regular guest fees.

Registration for Late Spring Programs

National Nutrition Month

Jane Carroll

Four healthy eating strategies for National Nutrition Month

In honor of National Nutrition Month, rather than choosing a side about which foods we should be eating, let's talk about some of the ways we can focus on eating healthier: 

Let's Lift Each Other Up this MLK Day

Jack Fucci

For over 20 years, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (Monday, January 15, 2018) has encouraged individuals to volunteer their time to improve their communities. Here at the WEST SUBURBAN YMCA, we’re encouraging everyone in Newton to use this day as a call to action to get involved—in large or small ways—to make our communities better.

Small Pool Project Update

Trevor Williams

Have you seen the small pool lately?  As you know, the pool has been closed for about two weeks to complete an infrastructure project that we are very excited about.  This long overdue project is replacing the main filtration piping as well as replacing the balancing tank.  Both the old lines and tank were in need of upgrading.  These upgrades will improve the water filtration quality and put a

Help for Houston

Jack Fucci