MetroWest YMCA

04/06/2026

Bekah is running the Boston Marathon for our Y. We are so lucky to have her as part of our team. And Framingham Walsh Middle School students are lucky to have her as a teacher! Thank you to Myfm 101.3 for letting Bekah share her story!

Did you miss Tyler Lawton’s latest Beyond the Start Line interview? Don’t worry — you can catch it right here:

https://soundcloud.com/myfm1013/beyond-the-start-line-becka

Tyler sat down with Becka Aucoin to talk about her Boston Marathon journey and her partnership with the MetroWest YMCA .

04/04/2026

We’re excited to join our friends, Team Hoyt, at the Team Hoyt Taper on April 11 and we hope you’ll join us for this fun, active day for a great cause!

Members, check your email for a special offer in the April Y News! 🎉

It’s the final countdown!

ONE WEEK to go until the Team Hoyt Taper!

Think you can conquer Hoytbreak Hill?

Whether you walk, run, roll, or stroll there’s still time to join us. Get that YES YOU CAN attitude and register today at www.teamhoyt.com.

04/03/2026

It's here! The Spring II Program Guide is posted on our website. Member registration opens on Tuesday, April 7. Community registration opens on April 14.

Join us for a seven-week session where we'll learn, play, grow, and connect! Our MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center is opening up with sports, nature, cooking, gardening, and events for all ages! Check out old favorites like Community Boating Day and Healthy Kids Day, plus our NEW Yoga Retreat in May!

The Framingham Branch is offering a ton of new sports, like t-ball, volleyball, pickleball, basketball, gymnastics, dance, taekwondo, cheer & tumbling, as well as fun fitness programs like Zumba, Yoga, Boxing, Strength Training, and FT to get people of all ages moving with joy!

Don't forget to sign up for swim lessons - we're offering new options for parent/child, youth, teens and adults - to help everyone prepare for a safe summer. And, American Red Cross lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid certifications will get you ready for those summer jobs!

Come on back to try something new, or, if you haven't tried a class at the Y yet, come see why people are saying there's No Place Like This Place!

04/02/2026

✨ Runner Spotlight: Diego Puppin ✨

Diego is running the Boston Marathon in support of our Y for the third time—and he’s already reached his fundraising goal! His continued dedication reflects a deep commitment to strengthening our community and supporting the programs that help children, families, and individuals thrive. We’re grateful for Diego’s enthusiasm, generosity, and passion for making a lasting impact through the Y.

Help Diego carry this momentum to the starting line—every contribution strengthens the programs that make our community healthier and stronger: https://www.givengain.com/project/diego-raising-funds-for-metrowest-ymca-110357

04/02/2026

Last Sunday 30 athletes did an indoor triathlon at our YMCA. For many it was their first one! Great job to the athletes and the fitness team for putting on such an inspiring event! Thank you to the volunteers and congrats to the triathletes!

04/02/2026

Arlete, on our Membership Team, had a fun idea to ask people to bring “anything but a water bottle” to hydrate on April 1st for a chance to win prizes. And boy, did you deliver! 🤣(Zoom in on the pics)

Now is your chance to get in on the fun and vote for the most creative and funniest objects!

Stop by the Framingham Branch front desk today and tomorrow (Friday) to vote. 🗳️

04/01/2026

✨ Runner Spotlight: Halima Yusuf ✨

For Halima, running the Boston Marathon in support of the MetroWest YMCA means helping to empower individuals and families within our community. She understands how important it is for everyone to have access to programs, resources, and support that help them thrive, and we're grateful for her hard work and dedication!

You can be part of Halima's journey. Consider supporting her run and helping make a lasting impact for children and families in our community: https://www.givengain.com/project/halima-raising-funds-for-metrowest-ymca-110446

04/01/2026

Our Team represented at the Framingham State University career fair today! We always love getting out in the community and meeting people face-to-face.

We are currently hiring for a variety of full-time and summer seasonal jobs in areas like education, aquatics, training, youth development, and more. Visit our website to see openings and apply today!

03/31/2026

https://www.metrowestymca.org/events/nutrition-workshop-nutrition-sports-exercise

03/30/2026

Don't forget, we're having fun on Wednesday! Join the anything but a water bottle challenge! Just leave the glass at home :)

03/29/2026

During the Boston Marathon training season, we talk a lot about our Marathon charity team, the runners, the fundraising, the miles.
But what we hear less about are the quiet moments of community that happen along the way.

Like recently, when we needed a small batch of race shirts printed for runners who wanted their names on the front. When it proved difficult to find a vendor, we reached out to Jessie Perry, a former Y runner, who stepped in without hesitation to make it happen. When asked how to thank her, she said no, she just wanted to help.

This year, Jessie is running the Boston Marathon for Family Promise Metrowest, an organization we’re proud to partner with that serves families experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.

In times when budgets are tight, funding is limited, instead of adversarial relationships, charity teams work together.

Charity runners raise critical funds for organizations and local communities to serve different needs. But the value they bring goes far beyond dollars. It’s the connection, collaboration and community that they bring that makes the charity runners contributions extra special.

We know there are lots of big and small shared moments from your marathon journey. We’d love to hear your moment. Please share below in comments. (Pictured is the Marathon Coalition, coached by Marathon Coalition Rick Muhr and includes dozens of Boston Athletic Association charity teams).

03/27/2026

Today we celebrate Sam! Sam is running her first Boston for our Y and we are thrilled to have her on our team. Sam brings humor and strength to the team. She joined the Y several years ago as while recovering from 4-compartment fasciotomy surgeries on both legs to treat her compartment syndrome. According to Sam, the community at the Y made her more comfortable as she built back mobility and strength, with kind staff and regular early morning gym goers making her feel comfortable and included.

Sam was also nice enough to share her story at our 2026 Marathon Community Breakfast, a video we will share soon. If you are an early morning gym person, say hello if you see Sam! Can't wait to cheer you on April 20th Sam! If you would like to support Sam, you can go directly to her fundraising page by clicking the link below.