Tag: YMCA of MEWSA

  • YMCA of MEWSA helps children reach their potential

    YMCA of MEWSA helps children reach their potential

    The YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy) is the largest child care provider in Middlesex County, serving more than 1,000 children each day. They offer learning programs and readiness opportunities for all children from infant through school age, including full and half day programs that teach academics, swimming lessons, physical fitness programs,…

  • Registration open for Garbolino Memorial 5K

    Registration open for Garbolino Memorial 5K

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold its annual Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sept 14 at Roosevelt Park in Edison in front of the Lakeview School. It will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. with post-race awards at 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Registration is open; early bird rates are…

  • YMCA of MEWSA to hold golf outing on June 4

    YMCA of MEWSA to hold golf outing on June 4

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold Tee Off For Kids, the 2019 Richard Hale Memorial YMCA Golf Classic, to support the Send a Kid to Camp Scholarship Program, on June 4 at the Metuchen Golf & Country Club, 244 Plainfield Road, Edison. Check in time is 10:30 a.m. Tee time…

  • YMCA of MEWSA receives major grant from Provident Bank Foundation for STEAM programming

    YMCA of MEWSA receives major grant from Provident Bank Foundation for STEAM programming

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) recently received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Provident Bank Foundation to support their out-of-school STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs at the Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy YMCA branches. The YMCA integrates STEAM into its out-of-school Early Ed and…

  • YMCA names Rising Star recipients for 2019

    YMCA names Rising Star recipients for 2019

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) announced the John Malinowski Rising Star Employee Award recipients for 2019. The Award is named after John G. Malinowski, former Metuchen YMCA Director who dedicated his life to service within his community and the younger generation. This award is presented to one outstanding youth employee…

  • YMCA of MEWSA to present awards during annual dinner

    YMCA of MEWSA to present awards during annual dinner

    The YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy) will honor several community members during its annual dinner. The recipient of the Charles S. Edgar Memorial Award is Jan Grayzel. This award is given to an individual who has greatly served the youth of the community, exemplifies community spirit, has contributed to the community…

  • Colonia Learning Center receives 4-star quality rating

    Colonia Learning Center, an affiliate of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) and the first Star-Rated learning early childhood program in Woodbridge, received a 4-star rating for its successful completion of the rigorous, research-based Grow NJ Kids quality rating program. Grow NJ Kids is New Jersey’s Quality Rating and Improvement System…

  • YMCA’s Metuchen branch names Director of Operations

    YMCA’s Metuchen branch names Director of Operations

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) appointed Christine Tolley as the new Director of Operations at the Metuchen YMCA branch. The director is responsible for the successful overall operation of the branch, including membership and programs and fostering a climate of innovation to develop member and community-focused programs which support the…

  • YMCA to offer yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program

    YMCA to offer yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program to people who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The program helps individuals adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of…