Friday, April 27, 2012
Spider-Man, fun activities and health tips will be present at the South Mountain YMCA.
The Y is out to prove that being healthy can also be fun. The 21st annual Healthy Kids Day will take place from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue in Maplewood. The theme of this year's event is "Jump into Summer." It will feature an appearance by Spider-Man and Mr. Vibes Entertainment, sports, face painting, games, a bounce house, a family obstacle course and a camp open house. There will also be snacks from Trader Joe's, Tropicana and Veggiecation, which will also have a snack presentation for kids. There will be a table to check blood pressure; the South Orange/Maplewood Kiwanis Club will do child fingerprinting; and the Valley National Bank from Maplewood will teach children about savings. …
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Programs begin this week, but there's still time to sign up.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
The Fall I session at the South Mountain YMCA is underway, but it's not too late to register for programs for children and adults. The Fall I Session, which started on Sept. 8, runs through Nov. 1, and offers a wide variety of exciting programs and classes including: Youth Specialty Programs Children ages 3-5 years old have the opportunity to enroll in one of the South Mountain YMCA’s Youth Specialty Programs, designed to stimulate a child’s development in a fun and meaningful way. These programs include; Music and Me, Treasure Quest, Fun with Phonics, Math Blast, Creative Ballet, Funky Dance and more. Youth Sports The South Mountain YMCA offers a full array of sports classes and clinics to children as young as 3 years old including …
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
The Y is promoting tickets to the Barclays golf tournament, with proceeds going to charity.
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
The South Mountain YMCA has partnered with the Barclays golf tournament. The tournament will be in Jersey City from Aug. 27 through Aug. 30. The Y became involved through Tickets Fore Charity, a fundraising program that connects local charities with PGA Tour tournaments. The South Mountain YMCA will promote sales of tournament tickets. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the ticket sales go to charity. Seventy-five percent of the proceeds will benefit the promoting organization and 25 percent will benefit the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, a program which teaches young people life skills through golf. “We are grateful to have the opportunity to help and support the Barclays Golf Tournament, which is helping to raise financial…
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
The money comes from the Westfield-based group the Fred C. Rummel Foundation.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
The South Mountain YMCA has received a $5,000 grant from the Fred C. Rummel Foundation to support its YMCA Financial Assistance Fund, the Strong Kids Campaign. “We are pleased to receive such generous support from the Fred C. Rummel Foundation,” Toby H. Feller, South Mountain YMCA Executive Director said in a press statement. “Their support allows us to help those who need it the most and to keep our promise of never turning anyone away due to their inability to pay.” The YMCA Financial Assistance Fund provides direct assistance to over 1,700 children and families in the communities it serves. The Westfield-based Fred C. Rummel Foundation supports nonprofit healthcare, human service and education in New Jersey. The South Mountain YMCA is a…
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
10-year-old Maplewood resident is honored
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
For a 10-year-old, Michael Robertson stays busy. The Maplewood youth alter is an altar server at his church and helps stock the church pantry. He regularly visits his grandparents’ nursing home, where he plays piano for all the residents. When he’s in his own neighborhood, he helps the elderly with chores including gardening, snow shoveling and carrying groceries. The YMCA recently recognized Robertson’s civic dedication and hectic schedule by presenting him with the Russell Colgate Youth of the Year Award at the Metropolitan YMCA of Oranges 32nd Annual Fellowship Dinner. The award is given out annually to a young member of the Metropolitan YMCA of Oranges’ five branches that displays exemplary behavior. At 10, Robertson is the youngest …
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Friday, June 5, 2009
The Y's Mission Camp campaign aims to raise $100,000 for children's camp.
Despite the rainy weather of the day, summer is here. For children and their families, that means it’s time for camp. But due to ongoing economic concerns, it will be difficult for many families to get their kids out of the house and at a camp this summer. The South Mountain YMCA hopes to help. This month the Metro YMCA of the Oranges group, which the South Mountain YMCA is a part of, ratchets up its fundraising to help families get kids to camp. Metro YMCA CEO Rick Gorab said the goal for this year’s fundraising effort, which they’re calling the Mission Camp campaign and will be a more vigorous campaign than in past years, is $100,000. Gorab said that camp is not only a cherished childhood fixture, it can be a boon for busy parents with …
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Executive Director Kieltyka Takes job as CEO of the Somerset Valley YMCA system.
The South Mountain YMCA is facing a big change, but Y employees are confident they can handle them. Executive Director of Maplewood’s South Mountain YMCA Paul Kieltyka has resigned from his position to become the CEO of the Somerset Valley YMCA. His last day at the South Mountain Y will be May 5, and it’s likely to be an emotional one. “He’s been here almost seven years,” YMCA spokesperson Roslyn Trewick said. “Quite a few people are going to be sad to see him go, including myself.” It’s an upward move for Kieltyka, who will be managing three YMCA branches at the Somerset Valley system. Trewick praised his tenure at the Y, saying that he took advantage of employees' passions to improve the program. The continuing drama camp and …
