(Dec. 24, 2009) Join the Hunterdon County YMCA with a Friend for the Workout Together Program

To help start the New Year off right, the Hunterdon County YMCA proudly introduces its Workout Together Program. This program is designed to encourage friends to work together to inspire and motivate each other to reach their health and wellness goals in 2010.

From January 2 through February 28, when two friends join the Hunterdon County YMCA together, they can take advantage of the Workout Together Program. The program includes a complimentary personal training session for two, plus the opportunity to complete the YMCA’s complimentary Fitness Orientation and FitLinxx Orientation together. As YMCA members, they will have full use of the Round Valley Branch (Annandale) and Deer Path Branch (Flemington), which has a gymnasium and 6-lane lap pool, plus unlimited fitness classes and childwatch/babysitting for parents with young children.

As an added benefit the friends can work together to complete the YMCA New Year’s Fitness Challenge. Through February 28, the Hunterdon County YMCA is encouraging new and current members to try the YMCA New Year’s Fitness Challenge. This fun challenge gives participants the opportunity to win prizes for completing fitness activities.

The Workout Together Program is open to all new and current YMCA members who bring a friend to join the YMCA as a full member. The Workout Together Program is not valid for Program Memberships or Strong Kid Seventh Grade Memberships. To find out more about the Workout Together Program, please call or stop by the Deer Path Branch, 908-782-1030, 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington or the Round Valley Branch, 908-236-0055,1410 Route 22 West, Annandale or visit www.hcymca.org.

(Dec. 22. 2009) Winter Session Dance Classes at the Hunterdon County YMCA begin January 4. The Hunterdon County YMCA offers dance classes for boys and girls from age 2 through age 14. Classes are offered at both the Deer Path Branch in Flemington and Round Valley Branch in Annandale. Classes include parent-child dance, pre-ballet, combination ballet and tap classes, jazz and hip-hop. Recitals are performed every 14 weeks and the YMCA provides the costumes for the recitals.

The Winter Session of classes at the Hunterdon County YMCA begins on January 4 and runs through February 20. YMCA programs are open to all and financial assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Dance can benefit a student by developing good posture, poise and grace while promoting friendships, self-¬¬¬esteem and confidence. It also stimulates creativity and imagination and encourages the appreciation of the performing arts.

For more information about dance or other youth programs at the Hunterdon County YMCA please call Jen Black at 908-782-1044 ext. 653 or email jblack@hcymca.com. For a class schedule and to download the Winter Program Guide, please visit www.hcymca.org.

(November 2, 2009) Children at the Hunterdon County YMCA Child Care And Learning Center in Annandale celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Center on November 2. Families at the Center were treated to breakfast upon arrival as a thank you and celebration of the anniversary. Since the Center opened on November 1, 1999, the YMCA has provided high-quality full-day childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Conveniently located with easy access to Route 78, Route 22 and Route 31, the Child Learning Center provides flexible 5 full day or 3 full day enrollment options for children. Every day a child learns something new……..at the YMCA Child Learning Center, each child learns something valuable.

As a mission driven, community organization, the YMCA is committed to the philosophy that "Everyone Belongs at the Y' and provides financial assistance for all who qualify.

To learn more about the Child Care and Learning Center please call 908-236-0055 ext 21 or visit www.hcymca.org.

YMCA Comedy Night

(Oct. 23, 2009) Get ready for some bellyaching, side-splitting hilarity during the 18th Annual Comedy Night hosted by the Hunterdon County YMCA. This year’s event will be held on Friday, November 20th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Rt. 173 in Hampton, New Jersey. Ticket price remains the same as last year at $90.00 and includes appetizers, a full meal and three premier comedy acts.

All proceeds benefit the YMCA financial assistance program, a confidential program making YMCA programs and/or services available to all Hunterdon County community members regardless of an inability to pay. The YMCA’s 18th Annual Comedy Night proudly presents three comedy club headliners – Maureen Langan, Jon Fisch, and Dan Naturman, all of whom are sure to provide an evening full of laughs!

For tickets call the YMCA’s Deer Path branch at (908) 782-1044 or the Round Valley branch at (908) 236-0055. Visit www.hcymca.org for more information.

Hunterdon County YMCA seeks volunteers for Barclays PGA Golf Tournament

(July 16, 2009) The Hunterdon County YMCA is looking for volunteers to assist at the Barclays PGA Golf Tournament, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, to Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Liberty National Golf Course adjacent to Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

The YMCA is an event partner in the tournament, an arrangement that will help raise funds for the YMCA’s Strong Kids Annual Support Campaign, a financial assistance program that enables children and families to enjoy YMCA membership and access to YMCA programs and services regardless of their ability to pay.

Volunteers are needed to work in more than 20 different committees. A $50 fee provides volunteers with badges valid for admission the entire tournament week as well as one for a guest, plus a golf shirt with a logo, a hat, and meals on the days the participants volunteer. To register, visit www.thebarclaysgolf.com, and indicate the registration is for a Hunterdon County YMCA volunteer.

For information, contact Hilary Kruchowy at (908) 236-7879 ext. 11 or hkruchowy@hcymca.com

Family Group Groove at the Hunterdon County YMCA

(July 2, 2009) The Hunterdon County YMCA invites the community to try Group Groove, a fun program that gets everyone moving.  The Hunterdon County YMCA will host Family Group Groove events, every Friday from July 10 through August 28 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.  Family Group Groove will be held in the gymnasium of the Deer Path Branch in Flemington.

Everyone is welcome to attend Family Group Groove and YMCA membership is not required. Adults and youth ages 8 years and up may participate. Children ages 8-11 must be accompanied by an adult. Childwatch/Babysitting is available for children under 8. 

 In Group  Groove, participants stomp, flick, wiggle, jiggle, hip, hop, snap, shimmy, shake, slide, glide, smile and laugh their way through a 60 minute fitness dance program.  They experience a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles with motivating chart topping hits and retro classic tunes.

Fitness dance programs have been taking the country by storm because of the “fun” factor associated with them. Group Groove is an excellent way to get active.

Family Group Groove at the Hunterdon County YMCA offers participants the opportunity to try out the program with family and friends.

 “We are excited to offer Family Group Groove.  Groove is a great way to get moving for everyone. We invite everyone to come to the Hunterdon County YMCA to experience Groove and Get a Move On!”  said Fitness Coordinator, Karen Kloss.

The Deer Path Branch is located at 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.  For more information call 908-782-1030 or visit www.hcymca.org

The Hunterdon County YMCA has been serving the community for more than 100 years, and is committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body. We are a (501)c3 community service organization founded upon Christian values, which today embraces all faiths, serving individuals regardless of age, race, or economic means. The YMCA is guided by our core principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA offers a wide variety of programs that include fitness, aquatics, sports, child care, senior services, teen leadership opportunities, family programs, summer camp and volunteer opportunities. The Hunterdon County YMCA has two main branches in Flemington and Annandale, New Jersey. There are 23 satellite locations that include before/after school programs at 18 county schools, 2 preschool locations, 4 summer camps and the YMCA North Hunterdon Senior Center.

 

 

Strong Kids Seventh Grade Membership

(June 29, 2009) During this past school year, the Hunterdon County YMCA provided 200 seventh graders with a full YMCA membership at no cost. Beginning in September 2008, the YMCA invited all seventh graders in the county to receive a complementary YMCA membership. The Strong Kids Seventh Grade membership initiative is a part of the Hunterdon County YMCA’s ongoing effort to improve the health and wellness of Hunterdon County youth. Seventh grade has proven to be an important time for children to continue to remain active and gain the life-long fitness practices that will help them develop healthy habits. Kids in seventh grade begin to formulate habits that continue into adulthood. This membership initiative is being offered at many YMCAs statewide.

“I am pleased with the success of our first year offering the Seventh Grade membership. It has been a joy to see the seventh graders come into the YMCA, work with our staff to learn about health and wellness and develop their own fitness routines,” said Bruce Black, President/CEO.

The Hunterdon County YMCA will continue the Seventh Grade membership initiative for the 2009/2010 school year. Those entering seventh grade in September are eligible to register for this membership beginning on September 1, 2009.

This membership must be taken out in person at either the Deer Path Branch in Flemington or Round Valley Branch in Annandale. Proof of grade is required, along with parent or guardian permission. This membership will be active 9/1/09 through 8/31/10. Seventh graders must complete an orientation with a YMCA Wellness Mentor prior to beginning an exercise routine.

The Seventh Grade membership initiative is underwritten by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and is made possible through the generosity of individuals, local businesses, and foundations giving to the YMCA’s annual support campaign. The Strong Kids Membership will allow Hunterdon County seventh graders to strengthen behaviors of remaining active, staying fit, gaining a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of continuing these habits into their adult lives.

To learn more about the Hunterdon County YMCA, please visit www.hcymca.org or call 908-782-1030 for the Deer Path branch or 908-236-0055 for the Round Valley branch.

(June 23, 2009) YMCA SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

The Hunterdon County YMCA is pleased to announce its seventh Annual Golf Classic to be held Monday, October 19, 2009 at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club in Whitehouse Station, NJ. This will be the first time the YMCA Golf Classic will be held at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with a 12:00 p.m. shotgun start. The scramble event will include 18 holes of golf, golfer giveaways, lunch, and a buffet dinner. Prizes will be awarded in several categories with special prizes for on-course challenges including long-drive, closest to the pin and more.

Individual golfers pay $225. Corporate sponsorships begin at $1,200 and include one foursome and associated recognition benefits, including a sign on a hole. Other participation opportunities include tee/green sponsors, beverage sponsors and more.

The Hunterdon County YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and proceeds of the event benefit the YMCA financial assistance program that provides scholarships for YMCA programs and/or services to people experiencing financial hardship. In 2008, nearly $300,000 was utilized by 1,800 Hunterdon county residents for YMCA programs. With the assistance of the community, the Hunterdon County YMCA is able to remain true to its mission: to help all people grow in spirit, mind and body and to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to register for the Golf Classic, please contact Hilary Kruchowy, Development Director at (908) 236-7879 ext. 11.

(June 15, 2009) Back-Up Child Care at the Hunterdon County YMCA

The YMCA Child Learning Center can help when regular child care arrangement breakdown. During the months of July and August, the Hunterdon County YMCA Child Learning Center at the Round Valley Branch in Annandale is providing back-up child care for unexpected, short-term child care needs for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years. The Hunterdon County YMCA can help when the babysitter is on vacation or regular childcare provider is sick/unavailable, when there are scheduling conflicts, or a job interview.

By the day or by the week, the YMCA is here to help the summer go more smoothly. Reserve back-up child care in advance or call at the last minute to see if space is available. Call 908-236-0055 ext 21 for more information and pricing.

The Hunterdon County YMCA Child Learning Center is conveniently located at 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale with easy on-off access to commuting highways. The Center is open Monday through Friday year-round from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are low teacher-child ratios, with highly qualified, caring & trained staff. To learn more about the YMCA Child Learning Center visit www.hcymca.org or call 908-236-0055 ext. 21. Financial assistance for child care is available to qualified applicants.