The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program is designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The four-month program focuses on regular home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques, one-on-one consultations with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, support and group-based nutrition education for better blood pressure management.

This program is free and includes a free 12-week membership to the Southington YMCA.

The session begins May 13th and includes 4 learning sessions and a weekly blood pressure check in with a Healthy Heart Ambassador.

Learning sessions are on Tuesdays at 5:30pm on:

September 16th

October 14th

November 18th

December 9th

To Sign Up:

Sign ups can be done online or by calling Membership Services 860-628-5597

Questions? Contact Jolene Miceli 860-426-9589 [email protected]

A whole-person approach to healthy living and wellness including exercise, nutrition and support for emotional eating and food triggers, tools for managing stress and anxiety such as meditation and breath work, and explorations of goal setting and journaling.  We will work on skills building to help cope with life’s curve balls and build resilience through mindfulness and awareness.

Redefine self-care, your way.  Meet yourself where you are at.

Feel Better.  Be Well.  Inside and Out.

Spirit, Mind, Body Center

Tuesdays 7/15/25-12/2/25 11:30am-12:45pm

FREE for Members & Non-Members

To register, visit the Membership Services Desk or call 860.628.5597.

Program meets Mondays 5:30-6:30pm at the Spirit, Mind, Body Center 3/24-8/11/2025

During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!

This program, which is for Southington
& Cheshire residents, includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program
you must be at least 18 years of age and meet at
least 1 or more of the following criteria:
• Adults that have been told they are at risk of
developing Type 2 Diabetes
• Adults that have been told they are overweight
(BMI>25)
• Adults who have had a blood test result in the
prediabetes range within the past year

Program meets Mondays 5:30-6:30pm at the Spirit, Mind, Body Center 9/8/25-2/9/26

During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!

This program, which is for Southington
& Cheshire residents, includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program
you must be at least 18 years of age and meet at
least 1 or more of the following criteria:
• Adults that have been told they are at risk of
developing Type 2 Diabetes
• Adults that have been told they are overweight
(BMI>25)
• Adults who have had a blood test result in the
prediabetes range within the past year

During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!

This program includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Heart Healthy Program
you must be at least 18 years of age.

Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. 7/9/25-11/19/25

Join Lillian Swan, RN, BSN, CDP, from Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging to learn about the importance of hands-only CPR and how you can help save a life in an emergency.

Katie’s Place

Program meets Thursdays 11:15-12:15pm at the Spirit, Mind, Body Center 2/6/25-5/29/25

The Y, in partnership with Hartford HealthCare, is excited to offer our Type 2 Diabetes Management Program. The program will run from 7/31-11/20/2025

During this program, you’ll be able to experience weekly talks with YMCA and Hartford HealthCare professionals, weekly 15 minute check-ins with your own coach, and exercise times with our certified Y team.

This program is free and also comes with a free 12-week membership to the Southington Y.

To be eligible, you must be:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

This program is not recommended if you:

• Have had a heart attack within 1 year
• Have diabetic kidney disease
• Have celiac disease
• Have gastroparesis
• Have an eating disorder

To register, visit the Membership Services Desk or call 860.628.5597.