Tag: YMCA
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YMCAs institute programs to prevent drug abuse
YMCAs located in Middlesex County are introducing a new initiative designed to encourage and support parents in having meaningful and effective conversations with their children to prevent drug use. The facilities, which are also members of the New Jersey State Alliance, are collaborating with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the Partnership for a…
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JFK Medical Center marks 50 years
EDISON — JFK Medical Center is celebrating 50 years. The Township Council voted in favor of a resolution celebrating the significant milestone at a council meeting on July 26. In 1961, Edison Mayor Anthony M. Yelencsics launched an effort to establish a hospital to serve Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge and the surrounding communities. JFK Medical Center…
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YMCAs 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 activities,…
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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 activities,…
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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…
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YMCAs recognize youth Volunteers of the Year
The Raritan Valley YMCA; the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA); and the Raritan Bay Area YMCA recently honored three volunteers from their respective communities. The youth were recognized for their service and commitment to the community as they all make significant volunteering contributions to programs and people at their local YMCA…
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YMCA is offering valuable programs
I want to share the good news in Freehold Borough for people over the age of 55. The YMCA Community Center at 41 Center St. is hosting a SCAN outreach program every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outreach program includes art and exercise classes, refreshments, and a friendly poker game. There is…
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Business brief
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) announced Rose Cushing will remain as president and CEO, effective June 22. Cushing had been interim CEO of the nonprofit since Dec. 19, 2015. Before December, Cushing served as district executive director of childcare of the YMCA of MEWSA, where she directed the day-to-day operations of 15…
