Tag: Metuchen YMCA
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Metuchen Y launches program for people with communication deficits
The Metuchen YMCA has announced a new program, “Exercising Speech,” which combines personal training with speech therapy. The program is designed to help individuals with special needs improve their physical fitness while simultaneously increasing their receptive, expressive and pragmatic language abilities. In additional to physical health, each personal training session will work on improving an…
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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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Herbert Hoover Middle School students win 2018 UnitedHealthcare Health Bee
Seventh-grade students at Herbert Hoover Middle School in Edison know a lot about health, fitness and nutrition. The students won the 2018 UnitedHealthcare Health Bee competition at the Metuchen YMCA on April 19. For their showing, UnitedHealthcare awarded the school $1,000 to apply to its health and wellness programs. Students from four middle schools, including…
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Metuchen Y to hold blood drive April 22
To commemorate Donate Life Month, the Metuchen YMCA will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 22 at its branch, 65 High St., Metuchen. Contact Hannah Thomas at [email protected] or visit tinyurl.com/metuchen-ymca-drive to make an appointment. Walk ins accepted.
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The recent demolition of two 19th century homes in Metuchen has raised concerns
METUCHEN — The recent demolitions of two 19th century homes on High Street have raised concerns of the members of the Metuchen Historic Preservation Committee. The committee is concerned about the potential loss of a third historic home in the area. “I know this is happening in various places around the town, but our focus…
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Adults in recovery invited to join Metuchen YMCA ‘Reset’ program
The Metuchen YMCA has begun a new program called Reset, Regroup, Renew, a 12-week program designed to provide a healthy outlet for adults in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St. The program combines aspects of mindfulness like breathwork and meditation with gentle yoga…
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Blood drives will be held at Metuchen YMCA, What’s the Scoop
The Metuchen Branch YMCA will hold a Winter Olympics Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Y, 65 High St. All donors will receive a $10 Houlihan’s coupon. Another blood drive will be held from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St. For appointments, visit tinyurl.com/metuchen-ymca-drive…
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Metuchen Y receives grant for ESL programs
METUCHEN — The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at the Metuchen YMCA has garnered a boost from Vernon Library Supplies. The husband and wife-owned company, which provides library supplies, awarded the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) a $3,000 grant award on Dec. 21 that will support the costs of…
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Three community blood drives will be held Metuchen
There will be three community blood drives held in Metuchen in December. The community blood drive sponsored by Neve Shalom will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at 250 Grove Ave. The two community blood drives sponsored by What’s the Scoop will be held from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at What’s…
