Tag: YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge & South Amboy
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YMCA of MEWSA celebrates 100th anniversary of service to Greater Middlesex County
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of service to Greater Middlesex County. The Y will hold its annual dinner on May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Pines Manor in Edison. This event is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the highlights of the YMCA, will feature…
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Five Days of Action call on adults to protect children from sexual abuse
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 18-22, a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The week will include educational emails, social media posts and more to raise awareness and help families…
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Summer camp is for the kids
Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore. The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is thrilled to have the opportunity to offer your children another fun-filled summer. The Y believes that all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are…
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JFK hospital executive joins board of YMCA of MEWSA
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) appointed Amie Thornton to its board. Thornton serves as chief hospital executive of JFK University Medical Center in Edison as well as providing executive oversight to EMS services across the Hackensack Meridian Health network. She has overall responsibility for operational divisions that include JFK University…
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Metuchen YMCA highlights 100th year with launch of digital platform to help in ‘spirit, mind and body’
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN – The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) is celebrating 100 years of partnership with the local community and is marking the milestone with the launch of an innovative digital healthy living platform for members. YMCA360 will launch Sept. 1 as a “seamless immersive experience available on…
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Edison teen receives YMCA’s memorial scholarship award for founding organization that holds allergy-free food drives
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) awarded the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship to Shreya Shivakumar of Edison. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics, sports…
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YMCA teaches water safety
As part of the YMCA’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep children safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in our service areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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YMCA of MEWSA receives Loves Takes Action Award, funding to continue vital programs during pandemic
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) was awarded a $50,000 Love Takes Action Award from the New York Life Foundation. The grant will allow the YMCA to continue to provide vital programs and services to the community during the pandemic. “We are grateful for the New York Life Foundation’s investment in…
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Spooktacular Family Fun Night set for Oct. 23 at Metuchen Y
The YMCA of MEWSA will hold two sessions of its Spooktacular Family Fun Night, from 6-7:15 p.m. or from 7:45-9 p.m. ,Oct. 23 at the Metuchen Y, 65 High St., Metuchen. There will be an outdoor Halloween Monster Mash, a haunted playground and trick-or-trunking in the small parking lot. Everyone is encouraged to wear a…