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The New Canaan YMCA’s Caimans swim team put the finishing touches on their championship season with 38 swimmers competing in the Greater Tampa Swim Association (GTSA) TYR Championship Invite April 8-10 in Tampa, Florida. Led by Open High Point winner… Read More
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We’re extremely excited to announce our Y’s Cause-Driven Leader initiative to recognize staff members who manifest our cause-driven culture in their character and attitude. These employees further the Y’s mission through exemplary service to the Y, our community, and/or their… Read More
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The Y’s Aquianas Artistic Swimming team recently competed in the East Zone 13-15 & Junior/Senior Championships March 4-6 in Tonawanda, N.Y., successfully taking home the Junior and 13-15 high point trophies. The Aquianas have won the Junior East Zone high… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA is proudly wrapping up the 2021-2022 school year of its sponsorship program with partner school, Facing the Future in Kibera, Kenya. Now in its fourth year, the sponsorship program provides individuals and families in our community… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA and Silver Hill Hospital are proud to announce their recent collaboration to strengthen support for those in our community recovering from substance use disorders and primary mental health diagnoses. In an effort to empower patients and… Read More
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Y’s across the U.S. express solidarity and concern for the young people, families and communities who are directly impacted by the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine. YMCA of the USA’s World Service Campaign is working in coordination with YMCA Ukraine,… Read More
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Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Y will be closed Saturday, 1/29. We hope everyone stays safe and warm! Remember, as a benefit of your Y membership, members have access to on-demand workouts, classes, and fun kids’… Read More
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COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS Hosted by Griffin Health & the New Canaan YMCA Dates: Friday, February 18 • 2:00-7:00pm (walk-in, no appointment needed) Location: New Canaan YMCA 564 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840 Vaccines will be administered by Griffin Health… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA welcomed back its LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivor program this fall, supporting cancer survivors throughout their journey to remission. Funded by donations to the Y, this program is available for free to any cancer survivor… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA is proudly home to one of the largest special needs departments in YMCAs throughout the country. With a dedication to a supportive environment for all, the New Canaan YMCA serves over 130 children, teens, and adults… Read More
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New Canaan YMCA Caimans swimmer Kalen Anbar earned the High Point award for the 15-18 boys team at the Last Splash swim meet in Orlando, Florida that took place from July 28-31. The High Point award honors the swimmer who… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team earned a variety of placements at the Junior Olympic Championship, taking place at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado from June 26-July 3. The Aquianas had a successful finish for… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA is proudly home to one of the largest special needs departments in YMCAs throughout the country. With a dedication and commitment to an inclusive and supportive environment for all, the New Canaan YMCA serves over 130… Read More
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On April 23, the New Canaan YMCA Board of Directors announced long-time community member and former member of the New Canaan YMCA Board of Directors, Margaret Riley will assume the position of Executive Director for the non-profit community organization effective… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA is thrilled to announce that Sophia Shen, Aquianas synchronized swimmer, earned second place across the globe in the 12/under Union Americana De Natacion (UANA) Artistic Swimming Virtual Challenge for land skills on Saturday, July 25. Shen… Read More
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The Griffin Conway Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor and celebrate the life of Griffin Conway. Griffin Conway was a long-time Y-ball participant who promoted sportsmanship and teamwork not only with his teams, but in the overall league… Read More
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Now, in its 13th year of collaboration, the New Canaan YMCA’s partner school, Facing the Future Child Development Learning Center (FAFU) in Kibera, Kenya, continues to thrive with life-saving food and resources, student and staff accomplishments, and facility renovations thanks… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA’s Whirlwind Diving hosted its first Masters Diving Invitational on Sunday, January 19, where 10 divers came together from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to compete. Ranging in age from 28-65, divers… Read More
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In its sixth year of the national LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, the New Canaan YMCA recently held its most recent graduation event. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a research-based 12-week, small-group program designed for adult cancer survivors. The program… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA raised nearly $12,000 at its Buckets for Kibera three-on-three charity basketball tournament held earlier this summer, where all proceeds benefitted Y partner, Facing The Future (FAFU) Childhood Learning Center, based in the African slum of Kibera,… Read More