May is National Water Safety Month, and the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA is sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety. #WaterSafetyMonth #MeridenYMCA #NBBYMCA (fb)

Thank you Nate for your support of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA and our Night of Stars event on June 13! We appreciate you! This beautiful basket from Salon Nathaniel will be one of the amazing auction items at our event. Call 203-235-6386 or stop by the Y to purchase your Night of Stars ticket today. A limited number of tickets are available. Don’t miss it! #salonnathaniel #meridenymca #newbritainberlinymca #nightofstars (fb)