March Weekends At the Y

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not b......More

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not be able to assist with bathroom activities. SATURDAY MAR 6th: The Lorax Join us to enjoy truffula treats and the trees they grow on with Tree making crafts and games before we celebrate with Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax SATURDAY MAR 13th: Spooky Saturday You’ve heard of Christmas in July now prepare for Halloween in March! Come in costume ready to trick treat and play all day. SATURDAY MAR 20th: Spring into Spring The Equinox arrives here at the Y with a shout! Prepare for games prizes crafts treats and a start that Spring will remember all season! SATURDAY MAR 27th: Newsies! Carpe Diem! Come and seize the day once and for all with a day of paper mache paper tossing paper origami and a pulse pounding paper musical to cap it all off (schedule is subject to change) ---------------------------------------------------------- Ticket Info: *YMCA Members (per child): FREE Non-Members (per child): $10 *Child must be on an active membership of the Old Colony YMCA (Stoughton Brockton Taunton Easton Middleboro East Bridgewater or Plymouth Branches) Not a Member? Join today! www.oldcolonyymca.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1304313276618287/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072

goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop at the Old Colony YMCA of Stoughton

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was insp......More

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was inspired by a chronic musculoskeletal injury. The techniques are presented by yoga instructor, Gail Martin, who carefully followed the paths of her own muscular and movement restrictions—the tightness and pain sensations that arose from adhesions or scar tissue that begged for attention. These areas, which are not typically addressed in a regular yoga practice, had restrictions that needed to be visited by some form of movement, whether it was stretch, range of motion, strength, or attended to with certain do-it-yourself body work techniques, such as myo-fascial release, sports massage, reflexology, gentle rocking, and stretch-reflex. The program has been developed over the past year, with much of its form culminating more recently, when quarantine time necessitated a strong and regular yoga practice. There are basic principles that accompany this practice. The concept is to go to restrictions in the spine, shoulders and hips—the main aspects that move the body and start to loosen, soften and release stuck connective tissue that inhibits movement. For the most part, the spine moves in the direction of the head, forming a circle in whichever forward, back or side direction it is moving. When the spine is straight, the tail bone is also lengthened, so that the spine is like an arrow. The hips and shoulders will learn to “walk” in seated, table, and supine position, thereby revealing restriction in any of those joint structures and along the spine. Stretch-reflex is the most commonly used body work technique. Traction and suspension are implemented as a method of creating space and strength. The floor and body are used as a template to assess patterns of tension and restriction. Movement heals—an important attribute because when joint mobility and muscular efficacy is lessened by connective tissue restriction, it can be enhanced with the attentiveness of g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga. As a result of doing this practice participants can expect to feel looser. And over a short period of time with regular practice, one will enhance flexibility, strength, heighten body awareness, and improve bio mechanics. The body awareness gained is from experiencing and noting the tension, strength, and weakness patterns that arise. We g o T h e r e to work on improving all movement—not just with the therapeutic yoga practice, but also in bringing attention to how we move throughout our daily lives. Any connective tissue restrictions that hinder how we move throughout the day will become enhanced during exercise. This practice stresses the importance of adopting mindful awareness for how we move and how to support hindered patterns so that we become more efficient in all movement, including when we train for fitness or sports. About Gail Martin: Gail Martin, LMT, CYT has been practicing massage therapy since 1992, and teaching yoga since 2006. Gail has been an endurance athlete since 1985 beginning with triathlons followed by marathons and ultra running. In 2018, a series of falls/mishaps ultimately culminated in a rather prolonged injury that affected her back, hip and knee. By December 2019, the opposite hip became an acute, compensatory injury with tight connective tissue along the spine weakening the hip and knee from the original injury. Although physical therapy was prescribed for the acute hip injury and spine, the older, more chronic injury still needed to be addressed. A regular yoga practice with this purpose was developed, and g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was born. https://www.facebook.com/events/380737862885316/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072

March Weekends At the Y

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not b......More

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not be able to assist with bathroom activities. SATURDAY MAR 6th: The Lorax Join us to enjoy truffula treats and the trees they grow on with Tree making crafts and games before we celebrate with Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax SATURDAY MAR 13th: Spooky Saturday You’ve heard of Christmas in July now prepare for Halloween in March! Come in costume ready to trick treat and play all day. SATURDAY MAR 20th: Spring into Spring The Equinox arrives here at the Y with a shout! Prepare for games prizes crafts treats and a start that Spring will remember all season! SATURDAY MAR 27th: Newsies! Carpe Diem! Come and seize the day once and for all with a day of paper mache paper tossing paper origami and a pulse pounding paper musical to cap it all off (schedule is subject to change) ---------------------------------------------------------- Ticket Info: *YMCA Members (per child): FREE Non-Members (per child): $10 *Child must be on an active membership of the Old Colony YMCA (Stoughton Brockton Taunton Easton Middleboro East Bridgewater or Plymouth Branches) Not a Member? Join today! www.oldcolonyymca.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1304313276618287/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072

Volunteer for St. Patrick's Day Event

We are looking for volunteers to decorate their trunk, perform and/or pass out goodies for our St. Patrick's Day Event! (Similar to last years Trunk or Treat...) The Stoughton YMCA is looking for volunteers to create displays (trunk or other) dress up and/or pass out......More

We are looking for volunteers to decorate their trunk, perform and/or pass out goodies for our St. Patrick's Day Event! (Similar to last years Trunk or Treat...) The Stoughton YMCA is looking for volunteers to create displays (trunk or other) dress up and/or pass out goodies at the St. Patrick's Day Event Friday, March 19th from 5:30-7:30pm. Please arrive at 4pm to set up . Volunteers are recommended to stay for the duration of the event. Displays left unattended at own risk. (Optional) If planning to hand items out, please plan to bring at least 500pcs (goodies, candy, items). **Limited electricity sources available*** Display examples: Decorate your trunk or tent with your favorite St. Patrick's Day/ Irish Theme scenery, lawn displays, lights, blowup decorations, etc. This is a socially distanced drive through event. The attendees will stay in their vehicles and the volunteers wearing gloves, will hand any goodies. Masks must be worn at all times. Performer Examples: Irish Step Dancing, Violin on Bag Pipe playing, Batton or hoola huping, etc Contact Kristin Jones at krjones@oldcolonyymca.org or 781-341-2016 x257 for more information. (If you are unable to decorate a display, no worries all are welcome. Or if you would like to instead donate your candy, treats, lights please contact us)

St. Patrick's Day Event

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day drive though event in the Stoughton YMCA parking lot! What is the St. Patrick's Day Event? To promote a safe and fun environment for the community, we will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Parade alternative. Similar to last year's Hallowe......More

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day drive though event in the Stoughton YMCA parking lot! What is the St. Patrick's Day Event? To promote a safe and fun environment for the community, we will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Parade alternative. Similar to last year's Halloween Trunk or Treat, spectators will remain in their vehicles and drive through to view our fun St. Patrick's Day themed displays and performances. Our volunteers will be dressed up and decorate their trunks in a line-up of vehicles parked in the parking lot with some goodies or activities for the children to fill their "pots of gold". How will it work this year? Per DPH and State guidelines we are able to run this socially distanced event as the spectators will remain in their vehicles and drive through the trunk displays to receive their treats from our volunteers. Volunteers will be required to wear masks and gloves at all times when handling the treats. Want to enter your trunk? We are looking for volunteers to decorate their trunk (not required) and pas out goodies! Pick a theme or create your own and bring LOTS of fun St. Patrick's Day themed goodies for the kids in our community. Cars will start lining up at 4pm to be ready for the event to start at 5pm. Contact Kristin Jones at krjones@oldcolonyymca.org or 781-341-2016x257 for more info. Ticket info: -$10 for non-members (per car) - Free for Old Colony Y Members (Branch Locations: Stoughton, Brockton, Easton, Middleboro, East Bridgewater, Taunton) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family friendly costumes and trunk decorations please. Alcohol is prohibited. Rain, Snow or shine! ______________________________________________________________________________ We are very excited to see you and your kids for a very fun event! In order to safely and efficiently manage the event, we have four blocks of visiting times organized by last name. The event is very popular and we want to be sensitive to potential traffic build up on Central Street and make your experience even better. Time Blocks: A-F 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM G-L 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM M-R 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM S-Z 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM We understand that extenuating circumstances may arise, so please email if you're definitely unable to attend the time block assigned to you and we can manage. Thank you, Old Colony YMCA of Stoughton

March Weekends At the Y

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not b......More

Enjoy some time way from the kids while they are having fun at the Y! Leave your kids with the YMCA from 12:30-3:30p Activities will include: Movie or Cooking Holiday Craft & Games! **Please alert staff to any allergies. Children must be potty trained. Staff will not be able to assist with bathroom activities. SATURDAY MAR 6th: The Lorax Join us to enjoy truffula treats and the trees they grow on with Tree making crafts and games before we celebrate with Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax SATURDAY MAR 13th: Spooky Saturday You’ve heard of Christmas in July now prepare for Halloween in March! Come in costume ready to trick treat and play all day. SATURDAY MAR 20th: Spring into Spring The Equinox arrives here at the Y with a shout! Prepare for games prizes crafts treats and a start that Spring will remember all season! SATURDAY MAR 27th: Newsies! Carpe Diem! Come and seize the day once and for all with a day of paper mache paper tossing paper origami and a pulse pounding paper musical to cap it all off (schedule is subject to change) ---------------------------------------------------------- Ticket Info: *YMCA Members (per child): FREE Non-Members (per child): $10 *Child must be on an active membership of the Old Colony YMCA (Stoughton Brockton Taunton Easton Middleboro East Bridgewater or Plymouth Branches) Not a Member? Join today! www.oldcolonyymca.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1304313276618287/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072

goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop at the Old Colony YMCA of Stoughton

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was insp......More

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was inspired by a chronic musculoskeletal injury. The techniques are presented by yoga instructor, Gail Martin, who carefully followed the paths of her own muscular and movement restrictions—the tightness and pain sensations that arose from adhesions or scar tissue that begged for attention. These areas, which are not typically addressed in a regular yoga practice, had restrictions that needed to be visited by some form of movement, whether it was stretch, range of motion, strength, or attended to with certain do-it-yourself body work techniques, such as myo-fascial release, sports massage, reflexology, gentle rocking, and stretch-reflex. The program has been developed over the past year, with much of its form culminating more recently, when quarantine time necessitated a strong and regular yoga practice. There are basic principles that accompany this practice. The concept is to go to restrictions in the spine, shoulders and hips—the main aspects that move the body and start to loosen, soften and release stuck connective tissue that inhibits movement. For the most part, the spine moves in the direction of the head, forming a circle in whichever forward, back or side direction it is moving. When the spine is straight, the tail bone is also lengthened, so that the spine is like an arrow. The hips and shoulders will learn to “walk” in seated, table, and supine position, thereby revealing restriction in any of those joint structures and along the spine. Stretch-reflex is the most commonly used body work technique. Traction and suspension are implemented as a method of creating space and strength. The floor and body are used as a template to assess patterns of tension and restriction. Movement heals—an important attribute because when joint mobility and muscular efficacy is lessened by connective tissue restriction, it can be enhanced with the attentiveness of g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga. As a result of doing this practice participants can expect to feel looser. And over a short period of time with regular practice, one will enhance flexibility, strength, heighten body awareness, and improve bio mechanics. The body awareness gained is from experiencing and noting the tension, strength, and weakness patterns that arise. We g o T h e r e to work on improving all movement—not just with the therapeutic yoga practice, but also in bringing attention to how we move throughout our daily lives. Any connective tissue restrictions that hinder how we move throughout the day will become enhanced during exercise. This practice stresses the importance of adopting mindful awareness for how we move and how to support hindered patterns so that we become more efficient in all movement, including when we train for fitness or sports. About Gail Martin: Gail Martin, LMT, CYT has been practicing massage therapy since 1992, and teaching yoga since 2006. Gail has been an endurance athlete since 1985 beginning with triathlons followed by marathons and ultra running. In 2018, a series of falls/mishaps ultimately culminated in a rather prolonged injury that affected her back, hip and knee. By December 2019, the opposite hip became an acute, compensatory injury with tight connective tissue along the spine weakening the hip and knee from the original injury. Although physical therapy was prescribed for the acute hip injury and spine, the older, more chronic injury still needed to be addressed. A regular yoga practice with this purpose was developed, and g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was born. https://www.facebook.com/events/380737862885316/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072

Spinathon 2021

JOIN US AS WE PEDAL WITH A PURPOSE! All are welcome! Spin-a-thon has quickly become one of the most anticipated annual fundraising events at Old Colony YMCA. Participants will ride for one hour either at home or at any of our seven branches located in Brockton East ......More

JOIN US AS WE PEDAL WITH A PURPOSE! All are welcome! Spin-a-thon has quickly become one of the most anticipated annual fundraising events at Old Colony YMCA. Participants will ride for one hour either at home or at any of our seven branches located in Brockton East Bridgewater Easton Middleboro Plymouth Stoughton and Taunton. Riders will raise funds and awareness of the important work the Y does. Together we can continue to support our community so everyone has an opportunity to learn grow thrive! Learn more: https://www.oldcolonyymca.org/spin

goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop at the Old Colony YMCA of Stoughton

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was insp......More

Join the goThere Therapeutic Yoga Workshop presented by Gail Martin You will learn to listen to your body, alleviate restrictions that cause dull pain and/or tension and learn to improve flexibility, range of motion and strength. g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was inspired by a chronic musculoskeletal injury. The techniques are presented by yoga instructor, Gail Martin, who carefully followed the paths of her own muscular and movement restrictions—the tightness and pain sensations that arose from adhesions or scar tissue that begged for attention. These areas, which are not typically addressed in a regular yoga practice, had restrictions that needed to be visited by some form of movement, whether it was stretch, range of motion, strength, or attended to with certain do-it-yourself body work techniques, such as myo-fascial release, sports massage, reflexology, gentle rocking, and stretch-reflex. The program has been developed over the past year, with much of its form culminating more recently, when quarantine time necessitated a strong and regular yoga practice. There are basic principles that accompany this practice. The concept is to go to restrictions in the spine, shoulders and hips—the main aspects that move the body and start to loosen, soften and release stuck connective tissue that inhibits movement. For the most part, the spine moves in the direction of the head, forming a circle in whichever forward, back or side direction it is moving. When the spine is straight, the tail bone is also lengthened, so that the spine is like an arrow. The hips and shoulders will learn to “walk” in seated, table, and supine position, thereby revealing restriction in any of those joint structures and along the spine. Stretch-reflex is the most commonly used body work technique. Traction and suspension are implemented as a method of creating space and strength. The floor and body are used as a template to assess patterns of tension and restriction. Movement heals—an important attribute because when joint mobility and muscular efficacy is lessened by connective tissue restriction, it can be enhanced with the attentiveness of g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga. As a result of doing this practice participants can expect to feel looser. And over a short period of time with regular practice, one will enhance flexibility, strength, heighten body awareness, and improve bio mechanics. The body awareness gained is from experiencing and noting the tension, strength, and weakness patterns that arise. We g o T h e r e to work on improving all movement—not just with the therapeutic yoga practice, but also in bringing attention to how we move throughout our daily lives. Any connective tissue restrictions that hinder how we move throughout the day will become enhanced during exercise. This practice stresses the importance of adopting mindful awareness for how we move and how to support hindered patterns so that we become more efficient in all movement, including when we train for fitness or sports. About Gail Martin: Gail Martin, LMT, CYT has been practicing massage therapy since 1992, and teaching yoga since 2006. Gail has been an endurance athlete since 1985 beginning with triathlons followed by marathons and ultra running. In 2018, a series of falls/mishaps ultimately culminated in a rather prolonged injury that affected her back, hip and knee. By December 2019, the opposite hip became an acute, compensatory injury with tight connective tissue along the spine weakening the hip and knee from the original injury. Although physical therapy was prescribed for the acute hip injury and spine, the older, more chronic injury still needed to be addressed. A regular yoga practice with this purpose was developed, and g o T h e r e Therapeutic Yoga was born. https://www.facebook.com/events/380737862885316/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton 445 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072