Use this time to observe your loved one and know the signs of when additional help is needed
As you visit your loved one this holiday season, it is important to use this time not only to enjoy the time with them but also to observe their living environment, physical health and mental/emotional well-being.
Here are a few of top warning signs that you or your loved one might benefit from additional help in the home:
Changes in Balance or Mobility Are they having a more difficult time getting around?
Significant Weight Changes Do you notice significant weight gain or weight loss?
Emotional Well-Being Detecting depression, especially over the phone, can be difficult. Learn what to look for.
Living Conditions Is the mail piling up? Are they keeping up with the household needs?
If you are concerned that your loved one might need help managing their house or caring for themselves – give us a call at 781-245-1880 or visit us online at abchhp.com. ABC Home Healthcare has been helping to keep Cape Ann seniors safe at home for nearly 20 years. We would be honored to help you too.
Crystal Healing is a technique that uses precisely placed crystals either on and/or around the physical body. Crystals may also be laid in precise geometric patterns within the environment. Crystals absorb, focus, direct, detoxify, shift, and diffuse energy as they interact with the electromagnetic forces and subtle vibrations within the subtle human or environmental energy field. The main influence for healing is the chakra philosophy of disease caused by energy imbalances. All participants will take home a crystal to practice crystal healing on their own! Register
Afternoon Bingo Thursday, December 8, 12:00 pm
Cape Ann Savings Bank and the Cape Ann YMCA invite our senior members to an afternoon of lunch and bingo! We provide lunch, bingo cards, and daubers, we just need you! Open to YMCA members and the community 65+ (bring a friend)! Please register by December 2nd. Register by emailing Elizabeth Williams, williamse@northshoreymca.org
Staff Spotlight – Jerry Justice
Jerry is the Director of the Water Wise Swim Program for children on the autism spectrum. This unique program, offered at some of our YMCA of the North Shore locations, combines the expertise of Northeast Arc and our YMCA swim lesson program to provide all children with the life skill of knowing how to swim.
Your Support, Our Mission November is a time for reflecting on what we are grateful for and at the Y, we are most grateful for YOU, our members. You BELIEVE in our mission to welcome all. Your trust in the Y INSPIRES us to work tirelessly every day to GIVE families and individuals in our community the programming, services and resources they need. Join us in our lobby for Gratitude week – November 20th through 26th for a chance to share what you are grateful for this year and to pick up some goodies as a THANK YOU from us to you for being a part of our Y community. #GratitudeWeek #BePartOfSomethingBIG
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>>
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
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1st and register for fun, health, and connection at the Y.
From youth basketball leagues including Jr. Celtics, swim, and gymnastics to personal training,pickleball, STOTT PILATES® and more, there is something for every age and every interest to keep you active all winter long.
We’re so excited to bring STOTT PILATES® to 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
We need your help! Please help us pick the winning pumpkin for our HCD Team Pumpkin Decorating Contest. There are 7 pumpkins. Each one has a number. Just comment the number 1 – 7 of the pumpkin you like the best. We’ll announce the winner on 10/24/2022. CLICK ANY PIC AND SCROLL THROUGH.
Camp 2022 RewindWe know it’s been a couple of months since camp ended… but we miss it already! Relive all the best moments from this past camp season in our Camp 2022 Rewind! Want to keep the fun going throughout the school year? Check out our great before and after school care as well as our fall programs, click the button below!
Trunk or Treat Join the fun and decorate your trunk, wear a costume, and hand out candy or prizes! Winner of the best trunk will receive a special prize!
Thursday, October 20th 4:30-6:00 pm Cape Ann YMCA parking lot Trunkers must pre-register! Contact Celia Sanfilippo sanfilippoc@northshoreymca.org 978.283.1896 Rain Date: October 25th, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Sign Up for Swim Lessons – Strong Swimmers Confident Kids
New leadership, new ratios, same incredible quality of instruction to keep everyone safe around the water. Sign up!
October Challenge – Still Time to Join!
In honor of our upcoming Witch City 5Kon Oct 15, try to log a 5K (3.1.miles) each week this month. You can do it! Download our app and try our challenges, log your workouts, get notifications and more! Learn more
Shoot Some Hoops With Jr. Celtics!
Recently, some of our Jr. Celtics players had the amazing opportunity to play at the TD Garden right before the Celtics preseason game! Want to join the Jr. Celtics team? Register now for our Jr. Celtics Program!Register
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
Together the club is looking better, feeling better, and the MAC MAGIC is coming back.
It has been so great this week to feel the energy, to listen to members positive comments and to feel the community.
Here are some of the amazing things MAC is offering.
Friday Madness Movie night is back 6:30pm – 8:00pm $10 a child and must call and make a reservation 978-526-8900 EXT. 1020
Pickle Ball has returned for our Fall/Winter Season 2022/2023 for more Pickle Ball info please email pickle@macathletics.com
MAC Cafe is returning sooner than YOU THINK! Stay tuned for updates on our social media channels. A MAC alumni is bringing her MAGIC touch to her old stomping grounds.
And here are some FUN photos throughout the club!
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO CONTINUE TO BUILD COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP, HEALTH AND FUN AT OUR CLUB!
Proceeds will ensure the Y continues to play a vital role in strengthening the community
Pictured L-R Mark Grenier, Earl Uni, Joe Unis and Kevin Michaud
Gloucester, MA – The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA hosted its first golf tournament at the beautiful Bass Rocks Golf Club on Monday. It was a cold and windy day but 76 golfers hit the links to join forces to raise funds to support the Y’s educational and summer youth programming. As a result of the pandemic, the YMCA is providing increasingly more financial support to children, adults and families across all programmatic areas. The YMCA of the North Shore golf tournaments have created a viable means of fundraising to eliminate the financial barrier and enable access to those in the community that need the YMCA most. With the generous support of title sponsor Institution for Savings, this tournament raised just over $50,000 in one day.
Erina McWilliam-Lopez, Executive Director of the Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA said, “The incredible support we saw for this tournament is a true testament to the way the Cape Ann community comes together to help those who need it most. Tournament proceeds ensure we can fulfill our commitment to providing vital resources to children and families throughout our community. Huge thanks to Bass Rocks for a spectacular venue and special thanks to Institution for Savings for being a title sponsor. We can’t wait until next year!”
The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann Y currently serves more than 10,000 members, provides more than $760,000 in financial assistance, and offers programs including swim lessons, sports programs as well as camp and licensed child care. Providing affordable housing to North Shore residents is also a core component of the YMCA’s mission. The soon to be built senior housing at the Y’s former location on Middle Street in downtown Gloucester will provide 44 one bedroom units of Y affordable housing for seniors in Gloucester. This will be adjacent to its 22 single room occupancy affordable units.
About the YMCA of the North Shore The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. For over 160 years, the YMCA of the North Shore has been strengthening the foundations of the community. It serves more than 40,000 members and program participants in 25 cities and towns, nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic background.
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Friday Madness Movie night is back 6:30pm – 8:00pm $10 a child and must call and make a reservation 978-526-8900 EXT. 1020
Pickle Ball has returned for our Fall/Winter Season 2022/2023 for more Pickle Ball info please email pickle@macathletics.com
MAC Cafe is returning sooner than YOU THINK! Stay tuned for updates on our social media channels. A MAC alumni is bringing her MAGIC touch to her old stomping grounds.
Cape Ann Wellness 