Tag: LiveSTRONG
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Three Metuchen organizations demonstrate inclusion of disability community
METUCHEN — The Metuchen YMCA, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Boyt Drugs received “shout out for inclusion” awards in their efforts to join the borough’s Accessibility Committee to advance safety acceptance and full participation of people with disabilities in the community. Former Councilwoman Sherri-Rose Rubin, who initiated the creation of an accessibility committee, said the…
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YMCA of MEWSA begins annual campaign to support programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) has launched its campaign to raise $300,000 by th end of the year. The funds raised by the YMCA will ensure that everyone in the communities served by the YMCA of MEWSA have access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy…
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Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk Sept. 23
The Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk in memory of Janice Garbolino, the former Health and Wellness director of the Metuchen Branch YMCA, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2002, will be held at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 23, at Lakeview School, 10 Oak Drive, in Roosevelt Park, Edison. Registration of $30 will be accepted…
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5K to honor late director of the Metuchen YMCA
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold its annual Janice Garbolino 5K event on Sept. 23. Each year, walkers and runners participate in the 5K event in memory of Janice Garbolino, the former Health & Wellness director of the Metuchen Branch YMCA. Garbolino lost her battle with breast cancer in…