News from your YMCA!

Don’t Miss the 2023 Fiesta 5K!  

Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 PM  

Looking for a way to participate in Gloucester’s Annual St. Peter’s Festival celebration? This family friendly course runs from Stage Fort Park right into the heart of Fiesta! Fans line the streets to cheer you on…the race ends at the Fiesta carnival.
Check out all our road races!
We’re Ready for Summer!

Camp is coming and we still have some spots open for YOU!  Plus, our outdoor splash park opens on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, weather permitting
Join us is at Camp Spindrift.  Explore 46 acres of beautiful woodlands and waterfront marsh in historic Gloucester. Campers swim, play games and cool off in our spacious outdoor pool, stay active on our sprawling sports field, go hiking and climbing, build confidence on our challenge course and kayak the Annisquam River. With a new fun theme every week, your child will be part of a long tradition as they create lifelong memories.
 
Register for Camp Spindrift
Try our NEW Preschool Cheer Camp
Ages 3 – 6 yrs
June 26- 30
July 3- 7
Auusr 7-11
August 14 – 18
Learn new and exciting cheer and tumbling skills coached by our dynamic, experienced staff. Practice a new cheer routine each week and perform with your squad!
Register for Cheer Camp
Basketball Camp This camp offers skills and drills, sports strategy and competitive play combined with swimming and other fun camp activities.
Register for Basketball Camp
Performance Camp
Ages 6-177/10 – 8/4 (4 week camp – must register for all 4 weeks)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Let us see your star shine! Join our summer performance camp production of Frozen Jr.! For more information, contact Heidi Dallin, dallinh@northshoreymca.org
Register for Performance Camp
Save The Date And Tee Off For a Great Cause

Glen T. Macleod Cap Ann YMCA Golf Tournament
Monday, October 2nd

Bass Rocks Golf Club

All funds raised at our events ensure that we can continue to be a vital resource for adults and families who need us most.
Learn more
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Don’t Miss the 2023 Fiesta 5K!  


Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 PM  

Looking for a way to participate in Gloucester’s Annual St. Peter’s Festival celebration? This family friendly course runs from Stage Fort Park right into the heart of Fiesta! Fans line the streets to cheer you on…the race ends at the Fiesta carnival.
Check out all our road races!We’re Ready for Summer!

Camp is coming and we still have some spots open for YOU!  Plus, our outdoor splash park opens on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, weather permitting
Join us is at Camp Spindrift.  Explore 46 acres of beautiful woodlands and waterfront marsh in historic Gloucester. Campers swim, play games and cool off in our spacious outdoor pool, stay active on our sprawling sports field, go hiking and climbing, build confidence on our challenge course and kayak the Annisquam River. With a new fun theme every week, your child will be part of a long tradition as they create lifelong memories.
 Register for Camp SpindriftTry our NEW Preschool Cheer Camp
Ages 3 – 6 yrs
June 26- 30
July 3- 7
Auusr 7-11
August 14 – 18
Learn new and exciting cheer and tumbling skills coached by our dynamic, experienced staff. Practice a new cheer routine each week and perform with your squad!
Register for Cheer CampBasketball Camp This camp offers skills and drills, sports strategy and competitive play combined with swimming and other fun camp activities.
Register for Basketball CampPerformance Camp
Ages 6-177/10 – 8/4 (4 week camp – must register for all 4 weeks)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Let us see your star shine! Join our summer performance camp production of Frozen Jr.! For more information, contact Heidi Dallin, dallinh@northshoreymca.orgRegister for Performance CampSave The Date And Tee Off For a Great Cause

Glen T. Macleod Cap Ann YMCA Golf Tournament
Monday, October 2nd

Bass Rocks Golf Club

All funds raised at our events ensure that we can continue to be a vital resource for adults and families who need us most.
Learn more

Your Support, Our Mission  

Donate
Your Y is Every Y

Did you know your Cape Ann Y membership gives you access to 7 YMCA of the North Shore locations including our neighboring Ys in Beverly and Ipswich? You can enjoy so many additional amenities. Check out our Gymnastics Center in Beverly and the outdoor pool at our Ipswich Family YMCA, plus more group exercise classes to choose from including yoga, Zumba, aqua fitness, strength training and more!
Cleaning & Sanitization:  A clean Y is a happy Y.

We are committed to the health and safety of all our staff and members. Thank you for continuing to do your part in helping keep the equipment and YMCA facilities clean. A friendly reminder to please wipe down equipment when you are finished. We will also continue our stringent cleaning practices and facility sanitization plans. Learn more>>

Gardening Hurting your Back?

Hopefully, the message we received from Mother Nature this past weekend is going to stick around. Of course, many of us spent that time outdoors thanks to the bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures. 

As we continue rolling into spring, we are getting outside more often. 

Maybe that means golf, tennis, swimming, kayaking, jogging or good old yard work. Getting the yard cleaned up, planting those pots, mowing the grass, bending down and using muscles that have been dormant all winter surely feels great in the moment, but it might mean some of you are sore the next day. You also may be experiencing tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, shin splints and more.

Doctor Sheri Russell has been helping people eliminate pain for 25 years! This is a great time of year to prioritize caring for your body so you can remain active, healthy & strong. Doing the things you love to do, pain free!

For their twenty-fifth year, The Russell Center now has a new logo and a brand-new sign to catch your eye as you drive through Beverly. Located at 319 Elliot Street in Beverly, MA, Doc Sheri is seeing new patients and offering a special introductory package on SoftWave Therapy. The Russell Center also has a Massage Therapist and Doctor of Acupuncture to offer an entire wellness experience.

Remember, Mother’s Day is this weekend and what better gift for mom than the gift of wellness? Perhaps a visit to The Russell Center is just what the doctor ordered. Take away her aches & pains so she feels like new again and Mom will definitely thank you! 

Kilimanjaro or Bust!

If you have heard of SoftWave therapy but have not yet tried it, here’s a TESTIMONIAL you need to read:

Johanna Hughes, visiting from the UK came to see Dr. Sheri Russell at The RUSSELL CENTER in July 2022 as a referral. Pre-Covid, she had planned a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro which had been canceled or postponed several times.

Finally, the trip was back on her calendar and scheduled for September 2022.

Unfortunately, her body and her calendar weren’t aligning. Johanna suffered a hip injury about six years ago that gradually led to other issues in her right leg including her knee, adductor muscles, and IT band.

A fit and active person, Johanna regularly practiced yoga & pilates as well as played Padel (a racquet sport that is a mix between tennis and squash) and (English) football.

Unfortunately, her injury got to the point where her leg was giving way when she made any fast-paced change in direction or on any downhill slope.

By April of last year, she was fraught to think she would miss out on this trip of a lifetime as every step had become painful.

In July, she signed up for eight sessions of SoftWave therapy. This treatment coincided with training time for the trek to the top and no rigorous training was allowed during these sessions so that was challenging.

Doc Sheri was able to alleviate all the issues related to Johanna’s hip injury and after her eight sessions, she put her treatment to the test. On September 11, 2022, Johanna did the Yorkshire three peaks challenge, climbing 23 miles in 11 hrs. and 24 minutes!

Anything under 12 hrs. is considered a good result. She told us, “I practically jogged down the last hour and my leg hadn’t given way once. Now I knew I had a chance at Kilimanjaro!”

In October, Johanna fulfilled her dream and completed the hardest physical challenge of her life. She successfully climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro- six days up and two days down. “Summit day” required 16 hours of hiking both up and down to reach the top and only on the eighth day did she say she felt any very mild discomfort.

SoftWave therapy got her body back to peak performance! While you may not have plans as lofty as Kilimanjaro, any pain that is standing in your way and preventing you from doing things you love is pain that Doc Sheri can help treat.

As they say at The Russell Center, “We take care of the most important piece of equipment you own- YOU!”

Are you suffering with pain?

Big Jim Murray from 98.5 The Sports Hub was in pain every day. Now that he has been seeing Dr. Sheri Russell in Beverly he is pain free! After just a few treatments, Big Jim is feeling great and is happy to share his experience!

If you have back pain, shoulder pain, golf or tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis…go see Doc Sheri. SoftWave is a game changer! Call 617-927-2607 or visit http://www.rusellcenter.com to try it today for only $49!

Cape Ann Caregiver Job Fair

Like working with Seniors? We have opportunities for YOU!
Don’t miss our Cape Ann Job Fair with SeniorCare

Monday, March 20th (11AM – 2PM)
SeniorCare

49 Blackburn Ctr, Gloucester

Set up an on-site interview – complete your application online today.

We have opportunities to help seniors living at home AND in senior housing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of our Cape Ann Seniors.

Can’t make the job fair?
Don’t worry – WE’RE LOCAL!

Stop by ABC Home Healthcare – 281R East Main Street, Gloucester
or visit us online at abchhp.com

Note – Caregiving opportunities exist throughout our full service area – Come join our fantastic team!

Spring Into Fun At The Y

Spring Program Registration is OPEN!
Register for fun, health, and connection at the Y.

From swimT-ballflag footballsports, and gymnastics to personal training,pickleballSTOTT PILATES® and more, there is something for every age and every interest to keep you active this spring!

Be sure to check out all our “NEW” programs, noted on our registration page here>>.

ADULT LEAGUES!
Pickleball, Basketball & Women’s Floor Hockey

Get in the game, meet new friends, stay healthy, and have fun!

Click here to sign up for Leagues 

Click here for all Pickleball Schedules

STOTT PILATES®


We’re so excited to offer STOTT PILATES® at our Cape Ann Y!

Pilates is an excellent physical exercise with a focus on concentration, centering and breathing. It can also sharpen participants’ mental faculties and help to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration and improve sleeping habits. Contact Cassie Carlson to get started carlsonc@northshoreymca.org

Schedules 

Click here to explore ALL our programs! 

YMCA of the North Shore Locations

Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA

Home Care Jobs in Senior Housing

CAREGIVER JOBS

Home Care Aides | Personal Care | Homemakers

Immediate Openings in Senior Housing

Work 1-on-1 with our seniors in the building

ABC Caregivers enjoy MORE

FLEXIBILITY – work a schedule that meets your needs

REWARDING work COMPETITIVE pay 

OPPORTUNITIES – online & on-site training plus ABC’s Career Ladder

EARNING INCENTIVES:
Up to $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS
ABC Employee Referral program
Extra $ for specialty cases, weekends and evenings
and much, much more! 

Don’t delay – Apply today!

Call 781-914-3283

apply now at abchhp.com/apply-online

News from your YMCA!


 
JOIN OUR CAMP STAFF AND HELP KIDS HAVE THE BEST SUMMER EVER

Join our summer camp team! We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, engaging people 16 years and older to be part of our amazing summer staff. Competitive pay for the summer with nights and weekends off, plus a free YMCA membership! Spend the days outdoors, add your impact and leadership skills to your college application, and most of all help local children have the best summer experience ever.

Apply Today! DON’T MISS CYCLE STRENGTH FLOW
Sunday 2/12 10am-12pm
30 minute vinyasa yoga, 30 minute cycle, and 30 minute strength class, followed by fun & refreshments.

Celebrate health and support our community by donating to The Open Door. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the door. *Registration Required*Register



Y TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE IS COMING IN MARCH!

See all the details below. For more information, please contact Austin Gilbert gilberta@northshoreymca.org or (978) 559-3010


YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR MISSIONHealthy Mind & Body for You, Stronger Community for Everyone! The Y is a place and a purpose where membership makes an impact. Did you know the Cape Ann YMCA educates and nurtures young minds through our early learning program, where we provide more than 60 children with a safe and affordable environment staffed by experienced and nurturing teachers?  Learn more about your Ys community impact here!


CLEANING & SANITIZATION:  A clean Y is a happy Y.

We are committed to the health and safety of all our staff and members. Thank you for continuing to do your part in helping keep the equipment and YMCA facilities clean. A friendly reminder to please wipe down equipment when you are finished. We will also continue our stringent cleaning practices and facility sanitization plans. Learn more>>
Manage Your MembershipView all Programs  Schedules
As always, we are here to answer your questions. If you have any questions or need to reactivate your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Sales Director: Joe Dapper dapperj@northshoreymca.org