Our wellness instructors are here for you; whether you need help getting started, a refreshed program as boredom is setting in or you have decided to train for your first marathon, we can and will help.  As a member of the Granite YMCA, you can receive up to 7 coaching sessions as part of your membership!

During your Coaching session you will be walked through all aspects of living a healthy life and leave with a clear program for success.  The goals are yours and the program is yours.  Typical orientations include the following components:

• General introduction to the facility
• Discussion around possible health concerns
• Goal setting; short and long term
• Warming up
• Flexibility work
• Cardiovascular training
• Resistance training
• Cooling down
• Reducing stress
• Program review

Our wellness instructors are always available to change, amend, or refresh your program whenever you need them to.  For more information or to make an appointment at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, please call 603-623-3558 or at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, please call 603-497-4663.

LIVESTRONG© at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week, small group program for adult cancer survivors, family members, and caregivers. Through this program, our instructors help participants develop their own physical fitness program based on their own personal needs in order to continue a healthy lifestyle as part of the recovery process and as a way of life. In addition to the physical benefits, LIVESTRONG© at the YMCA provides participants with a supportive environment and a feeling of community with fellow survivors, Y staff, and other members.

This program is designed to give swimmers a more competitive workout with swimmers of their ability and training level.  Lanes will be split by ability and practices will be designed and implemented by a YMCA swim coach.  This is a great opportunity to train with like-minded swimmers and to challenge each other, get a great workout, and have fun!

If you are unsure if this group is right for you, or for more information, please contact  Ronny Rose, YMCA of Downtown Manchester Aquatics Director.

Whether you have errands to run, dinner plans, or want to relax at home, the Y has you covered.  During our Kids' Night, our trained child care professionals will keep your kids healthy and active playing with gym games, themed crafts, dinner and more.  Please make sure your children wear or bring closed-toe shoes.  Open to ages 3-12.  Children must be potty-trained.

Friendly games and tournament play every Tuesday!

The YMCA of Downtown Manchester is hosting casual chess and a USCF-rated chess tournament each month, one game per week for four weeks. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Tournament Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Discussion on tactics and puzzle themes with Craig
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Game pairings formulated; Announcements
6:45pm - Games begin

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing. If you expect to arrive after 6:30pm, please contact organizer to secure a pairing.

Facility closes at 9:00pm.

Tournament Details:

Tournament is four rounds, with one game each Tuesday, beginning on the first Tuesday of the month. After the first round, late-comers are still welcome to register for rounds 2, 3, and 4. (Late entries, please arrive promptly at 6pm to sign in.)

USCF dual rated - classical and rapid. G/45; +5. One open section, Swiss style pairing. Current US Chess Federation membership required for tournament.

Entry Fee:

$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prize:

Entry fee is refunded to the winner, and their name goes on the Y Chess Champions Cup.

Byes:

1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 1 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed.

Parking & Accessibility:

Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor.

Newsletter & Contact Info:

Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.

Questions? Email Eric at QueenCityChessNH@gmail.com, or text or call (929) 900-4226.

Calling all kids who want to learn how to build LEGO® models and learn how to program mini robots!

We’re bringing FIRST® LEGO® League to the YMCA of Downtown Manchester. This program introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning through teamwork and a guided robotics program. Kids who participate in STEM activities learn how to solve problems, develop critical-thinking skills, become comfortable with failure and trying again, and learn to work successfully in teams. Build LEGO models and learn how to program a robot!

Teen trips are back!  Join us for a Saturday afternoon for 4 hours of fun and challenging activities at Level 99 in Natick, MA!  Chaperoned by Y staff, bus transportation will take us from the Y in Greater Londonderry and back.  Cost covers our game play, room rental, and transportation.  We encourage bringing extra money to get lunch/snacks at the food court at the Natick Mall.

Calling all teens who want to make a positive impact!  Leaders Club, a nationally recognized Y program, is a great opportunity to have fun and build a community with your peers, learn leadership skills, serve the community and Y programs through volunteer opportunities, enjoy health and wellness activities, and even travel for retreats and conferences!  Our club meets on a weekly basis and is FREE to Y members!  (Some costs associated with travel opportunities.)

For more information on participating in Leaders Club, please reach out to Mitch Garrant at mgarrant@mansd.org.

The Manchester Leaders Club meets on Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm throughout the school year.  Meetings are in person at YMCA of Downtown Manchester.