Tag: Raritan Valley YMCA
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East Brunswick YMCA celebrates 150 years of serving the community
EAST BRUNSWICK–Committing to helping local children and families for more than a century, the Raritan Valley YMCA (RVY) will celebrate its 150th anniversary. A celebration will be held on Jan. 25 at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. A special cocktail reception will be held prior to the performance of “The Illusionists,” a…
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Annual Hoop Shot Contest open to boys and girls ages 8-13
The East Brunswick Elks will hold the annual Hoop Shot Contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Each child must complete a signed registration form and bring a copy of their birth certificate to the contest. These forms…
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Y volunteers applauded for their efforts
METUCHEN — Three youth volunteers from area YMCAs in Middlesex County were recently recognized for their service and commitment to their communities. Jordan Joseph, from the Raritan Valley YMCA in East Brunswick; Simie Zhu, from the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA); and Kaylee Scott, from the Raritan Bay Area YMCA in…
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Trunk-or-Treat followed by hike and s’mores at Raritan Valley Y
Raritan Valley YMCA will hold Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 27 at the Y, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Children will perform healthy tasks to earn treats from trunk volunteers from 5:30-6 p.m. Then there will be a short hike on the spooky trail from 6-6:30 p.m. before making s’mores by the campfire. The event will finish…
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Raritan Valley YMCA to hold tryouts for swim team
The Raritan Valley YMCA Riptide swim team will hold tryouts for the 2017-18 season on July 9 and 23 and Aug. 6 at the Brookside Swim Club, Washington Avenue, Milltown. Ages 10 and under will swim from 9-10 a.m., while swimmers ages 11-18 will test from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Ages are as of Dec. 1, 2017.…
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YMCA to offer spa services on April 22
The Raritan Valley YMCA will hold a Spa Night from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Y, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Every ticket holder will receive a selection of spa services including facials, eye treatments, spa glow and and arm treatments, manicures, mini makeup application, chair massage, hair care consultations and full privileges…
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YMCA to hold events for Healthy Kids Day
Raritan Valley YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a variety of activities on April 29. The day will feature an open house for the Camp Yomeca summer day camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a list of events, visit raritanvalleyymca.org. The Y is located at 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call…
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Wheels keep turning for YMCA children’s campaign
EAST BRUNSWICK – Participants in the fourth annual Raritan Valley YMCA Spin-a-Thon combined efforts to log thousands of biking miles in support of the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign. The entire ride took place via stationary bike inside the YMCA on Feb. 11, exceeding its goal of raising $5,000 for the campaign. Some riders biked for…
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YMCA to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s…