More than 300 runners and walkers lined up at Breakheart Reservation on Saturday, April 25, for the Saugus Family YMCA’s annual Not a Walk in the Park 5K, making the 2026 race the largest and most successful in the event’s history. Known for its challenging course and signature hills, this year’s race drew the event’s […]
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The YMCA of Metro North proudly hosted hundreds of gymnasts from across the region at the annual Fright Invite Gymnastics Meet, held November 7–8 at the Saugus Family YMCA Gymnastics Center. The two-day event brought together talented athletes, spirited team pride, and a festive atmosphere as teams competed in one of the area’s most anticipated […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is opening its doors to furloughed federal workers and their families by offering a free membership to furloughed federal workers and their families during the shutdown to help ease the stress of the ongoing federal shutdown. The YMCA recognizes the financial and emotional strain that furloughed workers may be experiencing […]
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Announcement comes as the association heads into its annual “Safety September” emergency response drills. The YMCA of Metro North, a regional leader in youth development and healthy living, has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is proud to partner with Project Bread to offer Summer Eats, a free summer meal program that ensures children and teens in Lynn and Saugus have access to nutritious meals when school is out. Starting June 16, 2025, at the Saugus Family YMCA, and June 30, 2025, at the Demakes […]
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