The Merrimack Valley YMCA will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities will take place at all of our branches and are open to the public. Please check the schedule below and join us!
SATURDAY, SEPT 15TH
Canceled due to building closure
Community Picnic & Family Relay
12:00-3:00pm
Outdoor Basketball Court Area
MONDAY, SEPT 17TH
Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation (DIG) Booth
All Day
Lobby
TUESDAY, SEPT 18TH
Afternoon Family Craft Station
3:00-7:00pm
Family Zone Area
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19TH
Wellness Checks
9:00am-12:00pm
Lobby
FRIDAY, SEPT 21ST
Parent’s Night Out – Movie under the stars
7:30-9:30pm
Childcare Parking Area
SATURDAY, SEPT 22ND
Family Paint Night
4:00-6:00pm
Childwatch 2
SATURDAY, SEPT 15TH
Swim Lesson Demo
(15-minute classes for children ages 3-12)
11:00am-1:00pm
Pool
SUNDAY, SEPT 16TH
Family Swim
12:00-2:00pm
Pool
MONDAY, SEPT 17TH
Music Monday
3:00-7:00pm
Music Rooms
Dinner – Serving Middle Eastern Food
5:00-7:00pm
Intergenerational Room
TUESDAY, SEPT 18TH
Zumba for ALL
6:00-7:00pm
Studio
Individual Nutritional Counseling
3:00-6:00pm
Intergenerational Room
Dinner – Serving Caribbean Food
5:00-7:00pm
Intergenerational Room
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19TH
Water Safety
Information & practice water safety procedures
4:30-6:30pm
Pool
Dinner – Serving South American Food
5:00-7:00pm
Intergenerational Room
THURSDAY, SEPT 20TH
Family Yoga
6:00-7:00pm
Studio
Dinner – Serving Italian Food
5:00-7:00pm
Intergenerational Room
FRIDAY, SEPT 21ST
Family Movie Night
6:00-8:00pm
Intergenerational Room
Sports in the Gym
6:00-7:30pm
Gym
Dinner – Serving All American Food
5:00-7:00pm
Intergenerational Room
MONDAY, SEPT 17TH
Early Learning Readiness Open House
(Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are welcome to come learn about this free program)
9:15-11:15am
Classroom
TUESDAY, SEPT 18TH
Game Night & Cookout
5:30-7:00pm
Outdoor Fields, Art Room, Game Room
(Gym, in case of rain)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19TH
Community Resource Fair
3:30-5:30pm
Art Room
THURSDAY, SEPT 20TH
International Family Night
6:00-7:30pm
Gym, Art Room, Classrooms