This holiday season, the Demakes Family YMCA was proud to once again host our annual Holiday Toy Festival, a community-wide effort that brought warmth, joy, and relief to hundreds of local families. At a time when the holidays can create added financial stress, the Toy Festival ensured families in Lynn could experience the season with […]
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If you’ve been in our YMCA lately, you may have noticed something different—and if you haven’t, now’s the time to stop by. As we head toward the 2026 membership year, we’ve been rolling out a series of facility updates that are already making a big impact on how our spaces look, feel, and function. Across […]
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Dedication ceremonies to feature Lynn music legend Amanda Mena. The YMCA of Metro North proudly announces the opening of its new Music & Performing Arts Center (MaPAC) at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn, a state-of-the-art creative hub designed to expand arts access and educational opportunities for youth across the region. The Center will officially […]
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The Torigian Family YMCA proudly celebrated a sold-out Livestrong at the Y Half Marathon & 5K, bringing hundreds of runners, walkers, and supporters together for an inspiring community event. The race raised essential funds for the Livestrong at the YMCA cancer survivor program and the BeStrong program. Livestrong at the Y is a free, 12-week, […]
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The Torigian Family YMCA is helping spread joy this season through the North Shore & Merrimack Valley Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Community members are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Torigian Family YMCA Welcome Center from November 26 through December 3 to support local children and families in need. As part of […]
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