“For More:” New Jersey YMCAs Come Together to Affirm Healthy Communities

It seems nearly everyone has a “New Year’s resolution,” but statistics indicate that less than a quarter of these resolutions are kept. To help keep those personal goals real, The Community YMCA will join YMCAs across the state in hosting Open House events on Sat., January 7. All are welcome to participate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Community YMCA’s Family Health & Wellness Center, located at 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank.

To encourage individuals and families to make their resolutions a reality, New Jersey YMCAs come together annually to promote healthy living in their individual communities. The Y promise is that when people are engaged in YMCA programs and memberships, children learn what they can achieve, families spend quality time together, and all build relationships that deepen a sense of belonging.

“The Y is a community that supports individuals and families in reaching their goals,” said The Community YMCA President & CEO Rhonda Anderson. Our Y staff and volunteers are sincere about helping members in building endurance, losing weight and strengthening your heart. When you join the Y, you’re committing to more than simply becoming healthier. You are supporting the values and programs that strengthen your community.”

Individuals and families are encouraged to visit The Community YMCA’s Open House on Jan 7. Some of the planned activities include:

• Get Moving: Relax with Yoga at 11 a.m., experience Zumba at 11:15 a.m., learn more about Aquatics and water safety at 11 a.m-1 p.m.

• Get Healthy: Free health assessments, healthy snacks, fun giveaways, and information on the Y’s LIVESTRONG and Diabetes Prevention programs.

• More for the Family: Learn about camp activities for the kids, tour the Teen Zone and check out free babysitting for parents/guardians participating in the Open House.

• Plus, those who join The Community YMCA at the Open House on Jan. 7, will receive a free, one-month membership and no joiner fee (cannot be combined with other offers).

Because the Y is a nonprofit and believes everyone should have the resources to achieve health and wellness, financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

To learn more about The Community YMCA’s Open House, visit www.thecommunityymca.org/openh... or call 732.741.2504. Visit www.njymca.org for information on other YMCAs in New Jersey.

About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County, NJ through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, summer day camp, teen leadership, arts enrichment, health and wellness and personal and family counseling. In 2015-16, the Y provided more than $720,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs to strengthen over 2,000 individuals. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.