In collaboration with the YMCA of Greater Westfield, the Labyrinth Connection of Western Massachusetts will hold a labryinth workshop entitled, “The Call to Universal Wholeness” on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00AM-2:30PM. For more information about the workshop, please click the link below.  To register for the workshop, please contact Rosann Scalise, Director of Program Operations at the Y at rscalise@westfieldymca.org or 413-568-8631 ext 302.

A call to universal wholeness labyrinth workshop

The YMCA of Greater Westfield is pleased to announce that Andrea L. Allard was appointed Chief Executive Officer by unanimous vote of the board of directors at a special meeting held on Thursday, April 5^th.  

A life-long resident of Westfield, Ms. Allard has more than 15 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit management.  Ms. Allard, 41, has had an extensive career with the YMCA network. She is presently the Executive Director of Greater Hartford, Connecticut YMCA’s downtown branch, a position she has held since 2008.  She spent 11 years working at the YMCA of Greater Springfield and was the Executive Director of its main branch on Chestnut Street before her move to Hartford.  Ms. Allard began her YMCA involvement as a camper at the YMCA’s Camp Shepard in Westfield and later a worked as a staff member at the YMCA of Greater Westfield; where she is currently a member.

 Ms. Allard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration from Springfield College, and is nearing completion of her MBA from Western New England University.

 “We are extremely pleased to welcome Andrea Allard back the YMCA of Greater Westfield as our new CEO,” said Eric D. Hall, President of the Board of Directors.  “Her extensive career experience, deep roots in the Westfield community and enthusiasm for the YMCA are just what we need.”  Ms. Allard was selected from nearly 40 candidates who applied for the CEO position. 

 “It has been my dream for as long as I can remember to come back to Westfield and lead the organization that played such a large part in shaping the person I am today,” Allard commented.  “I look forward to meeting the staff and our members, connecting with the community and getting started,” she said.  Ms. Allard will take over from current Interim Director Robert Young on May 14, 2012.

YMCA board member and daughter trek to Mount Everest Base Camp

Family Saturday Nights May 2012

Also we have extended hours for all of our members now on Saturdays remaining open until 9:00 PM.

View or download our Winter/Spring 2012 Programs & Schedules.

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“Music is exciting. It is thrilling to be sitting in a group of musicians playing (more or less) the same piece of music. You are part of a great, powerful, vibrant entity.

Dan Rather – journalist and former news anchor.

To read about music at the YMCA of Greater Westfield, Music making

Though it seems the great American poet, Emily Dickinson, lived a rather introverted and reclusive life, she
inherently knew the value of friendship.  to read more click the following link

Community building at the Y