Hockomock Area YMCA Announces healthy living programs starting in September

Since 2010, The Hockomock Area YMCA has been facilitating the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program and they are pleased to announce new classes starting this September.   

Hockomock Area YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a no-cost, 12-week evidence-based physical activity and well-being program, designed for cancer survivors and their families seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors. The goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Certified YMCA fitness instructors give personal individualized instruction and are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care.  

The Hockomock Y’s Fall LIVESTRONG at the YMCA classes will begin the week of September 9th:   

Bernon Family Branch 

45 Forge Hill Road

Franklin, MA 

Day & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:15pm-7:45pm

Day & Time: Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:45am-12:15pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street

Foxboro, MA 

Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Hurley Family Branch 

300 Elmwood Street

North Attleboro, MA 

Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

A survivor is defined from the point of cancer diagnosis through the balance of his/her life.  Are you a cancer survivor or know someone who is and could benefit from this no-cost program?  

Cancer survivors are encouraged to visit www.hockymca.org/new-livestrong-classes or contact Jackie Robison, Program Coordinator at 508-772-1310 or JackieR@hockymca.org for more information and to enroll.

Part of the Hockomock Y’s commitment to strengthening community through healthy living, the program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. The Hockomock Area YMCA is enrolling now for upcoming LIVESTRONG at the YMCA sessions at their branches in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro.  Participants receive a free family membership to the Hockomock Area YMCA during the program.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community.  At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

 

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.