Tag: YMCA of MEWSA
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YMCA of MEWSA offers help during government shutdown
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a one-month free membership to any federal worker who is impacted by the government shutdown. Information related to each branch can be found at www.ymcaofmewsa.org YMCA members who are government employees are asked to bring a proof of employment and a government-issued ID to any…
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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…
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YMCA branches to hold job fairs Jan. 15-16
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold job fairs to fill many different positions available within their branches and at some of the Early Learning Centers. Some available positions include Welcome Center staff, assistant teachers and counselors, CDL bus drivers, lifeguards and enrichment instructors. The current schedule is: 4-7 p.m.…
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YMCA of MEWSA appoints Joseph Cascio to Y’s Board of Directors
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy appointed Joseph Cascio to the YMCA Board of Directors during their December meeting. Cascio currently serves as the senior vice president of sales and marketing for SMT Expo, a division of Glenmore Industries, with its main office in Edison. Cascio has spent more than 22 years…
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Area YMCAs honor youth leaders
The Raritan Valley YMCA; the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA); and the Raritan Bay Area YMCA recently honored three youth volunteers from their respective communities. Raritan Valley YMCA Youth Volunteer of the Year, Gabriella Deliglio, offers her time to volunteer for the Y’s swim lesson program, supporting the Y’s Safety Around…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers after-school activities for children
As families transition from summer to fall, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is offering programs to school-aged children throughout Avenel, Colonia, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Metuchen, Sayerville, Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. Through a well-rounded approach to youth development, the Y’s…
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Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held Sept. 15
The Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sept. 15 at Roosevelt Park, Parsonage Road off Route 1, Edison. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Lakeview School. 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Garbolino was the former Health & Wellness director of the Metuchen branch of the YMCA. She lost her…
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Edison Township, community businesses sponsor YMCA camp
EDISON – A new pilot program started by the Township of Edison allowed children to attend YMCA’s Oakcrest Camp, located on Inman Avenue in Edison. Local businesses were asked to sponsor children so they could have a camp experience, according to information provided by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Several businesses…
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The Y helps children reach their potential after school
As families transition from summer to fall, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (Y-MEWSA) offers programs for school-age children to keep them active, busy and engaged in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. Our staff engages youth in learning opportunities and imaginative activities that encourage them to…
