About Our Y
At the Westfield Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause.
With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, being a part of the Y will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself but in your community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, ability, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
You will find a welcoming and supportive community at the Westfield Area YMCA.
Here is where parents find a safe and nurturing environment for their children, families come together to spend quality time, and adults of every age connect with their community, build strong relationships and learn to live a healthier life.
Events
- October 16, 2017
Fall 2 Open Registration
October 16, 2017 @ 7:30 am - 7:30 am
Open registration begins 7:30AM Monday, 10/16 for Program and Non Members. Priority registration begins 6:00PM Thursday, 10/12 for Gold and Silver Members. Fall 2 Session begins 10/29.
- October 24, 2017
Togetherhood Fall Kickoff
October 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through Togetherhood, lead and participate in volunteer service projects that benefit the community. Utilize your ideas, skills and energy under the direction of a Westfield Area YMCA staff advisor, to improve the community. Interested? Learn more at our Fall Kickoff at the Main Y Facility: help us identify and plan projects and recruit volunteers, become a project volunteer,become a Partner Group--do you have a project that could use Togetherhood volunteers?
Current projects: The Main Y, Bauer Branch, Early Learning Center and Garwood Family Center Y are all drop-off locations for the Westfield Food Pantry--help ensure the buckets are filled! Here 2 Help is a community-based coalition helping to reduce stigma and improve understanding of mental health issues--we need involvement to come up with creative ways to help disseminate this important information! The Y’s 7th Grade Initiative includes a Togetherhood xomponent. Last year, we partnered with Cranford Senior Housing--what will it be this year?
Questions? Contact Bonnie Cohen, bcohen@westfieldynj.org; 908-233-2700 x240
- October 25, 2017
B.Y.O.M (Bring Your Own Meds) - Kellogg
October 25, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Are you, or someone you know, on multiple medications? Are you confused about what medications you take, why you take them, and/ or their side effects? Come for this presentation to learn how to obtain more affordable medications and tips for safe and effective medication use. Bring ALL of your medication bottles (including over the counter and herbal supplements) and medication list for your one-on-one consultation with a hospital pharmacist. Free and open to the community. Presented by Aummulya Uppala, PharmD. Clinical Pharmacist at Overlook Medical Center.
- October 26, 2017
7th Grade Initiative Kickoff
October 26, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Westfield Area Y, in partnership with UnitedHealthcare, offers all 7th graders in our service area of Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside & Westfield FREE physical, nutritional, and educational opportunities, and a complimentary Westfield Area Y limited pre-teen program plus membership for the school year. Learn all about the program at this free Kickoff event.
- October 28, 2017
- October 29, 2017
- October 31, 2017
Member Appreciation Day
October 31, 2017
THANK YOU to our members! Enjoy a free gift when you visit the Y today.
Halloween Costume Water Ex Party
October 31, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
9:30 – 10:30AM in Wicked Wallace (deep water class)
10:30 – 11:30AM in Rickety Rooke (shallow water class)
Wear a costume that can float! Prizes awarded for best costumes. Enjoy spooky refreshments!
- November 2, 2017
What You Don't Know About Medicare
November 2, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Hank Segal, licensed and appointed to discuss Medicare and its different components, returns to take the mystery out of Medicare! He will discuss the different types of Medicare Plans A, B, C, D and supplements and how to determine the right plan for you plus
common mistakes that can cost you money. Light refreshments. Register by 10/31.
- November 15, 2017
Need A Ride?
November 15, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Free and open to community! Ryde4Life is a new transportation program for adults 50 years or older which will satisfy transportation needs not met by other programs. No advance reservation or smart phone are required. Ellie Ferrer from EZRIDE will be here to discuss the benefits of the program and answer questions.