Westfield Area YMCA Hosted 21st Annual Golf Classic in Support of Strong Kids+

The Westfield Area YMCA proudly hosted its 21st Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. The event welcomed approximately 100 golfers for a day on the course, along with additional guests who joined later at the clubhouse for the evening activities.

The outing continued with a lively cocktail hour, dinner, and live and silent auctions, bringing together community members, supporters, and partners in support of a shared mission.

Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefit the Westfield Area YMCA Strong Kids+ Campaign, which ensures that every qualified individual or family has access to vital Y programs and services, regardless of financial circumstances.
Approximately 85% of financial assistance awards enable children to attend early learning, school age care, and summer camp programs, while approximately 15% support memberships and other program opportunities. In addition, programs for youth, teens, seniors, and individuals with special needs or health conditions are subsidized to ensure they remain accessible to all.

The Westfield Area YMCA extends its sincere appreciation to all golfers, diners, sponsors, donors, staff, and volunteers who contributed to making this year’s event a tremendous success:

Major Sponsors of the 21st Annual Golf Classic:

$10,000 Level: Westfield Area Y Men’s Club

$3,000 Level: Spencer Savings Bank

$2,500 Level: Amilia, Atlantic Health System – Overlook Medical Center, Brighton Air Corp, Stillwell-Hansen, Inc.

$1,500 Level: ShopRite of Garwood

$1,000 Level: Betty & Charles LaRosa, PEM Construction & Development Co., Inc., Strahan Consulting Group, NJM Insurance Group, Pipe Works Services, Vermella Garwood Station, Musial Group Architects

$500 Level: Anthony Pafumi Contractors, CFM Construction Inc., Well Done Building Products, AME Inc., Lomurrow Munson, LLC, Merit Financial Advisors, VH Tech Solutions, Gordner’s Gardeners LLC, Magnus Flooring, Star Contracting, USI Insurance Services

$300 Level: Benvenuti, Bursese Electric Inc., Edison Heating & Cooling, General Recreation, Inc.,Jackie Delaney Cash Coldwell Banker, JAG Physical Therapy, Kyocera Document Solutions, Lisa Mollicone – Addiction Counselor, M&M Golf Repair, Maxwell’s Furniture Restoration, Mazzella’s Gourmet Market, NJM Insurance Group, Quality Performance Maintenance & Cleaning, Spencer Savings Bank, The Wally Parker Family, Weldon Materials

Auction Donors (Live & Silent):
902 Brewing Co., Adlers Jewelers, Al’s Meat Market, Angel Tips Nail Spa, Avra Madison Estiatorio (NYC), BCaf Dispensary, Bacardi Limited, Bagel Chateau, Bare Burger, Basking Ridge Country Club, Bovella’s, Broadway Chicken, Brick Oven, Carlito’s Barber Shop, Chez Catherine, John Cronin, Chill Cryotherapy, Christoffers Florist, Chrone’s Trattoria, Costco, Cranford Hotel, Dixon Golf, Downtown Westfield Corporation, Dunkin, Echo Lake Country Club, Epic Games Fortnite, Essex Fells Country Club, Ferraro’s, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Claude Fusco, Galloping Hill Golf Course, Garlic Rose, Garwood Lanes, Genarros, GolfCave Social, Grand Brasserie, Grand Central Station (NYC), Guillotine Salon + Spa, GWACC, Jolene Hatzisavvas, Hilltop Bicycle, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Hyatt Hills, Il Gabbiano Italian Bistro, Interstate Waste Services, Jay’s Cycle Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kendra Scott, Kathy & George Kunath, Limani Seafood Grill, Lions Roar Brewing Company, Olivia London, Maize Cocina & Cocktails, Martin Jewelers, Meduza Mediterrania, Michigan Deli, Monarch Towel Company, Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, Morimoto Restaurant, Paul Moum, New York Football Giants, New York Knicks, Andy Ng, Des O’Brien, On The Side Day Spa, One Hope Wine, Oriental Trading, Outta Hand Pizza, Tom Parsekian, Pastis, Pastosa, Personally Yours, Rainbow Nails, Elena Rivers, Roosterspin, RPM Raceway, Rudy’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Sapore Di Italia, Scream Truck, Shackamaxon Country Club, Showroom Car Wash, Sole Shoes, Space Composer, Stage House Tavern, Starbucks, Station Bar & Grill, Stillwell-Hansen, Sweet Waters Steak House, Dr. John Tabachnick, Team Car Wash, Terrace Plant Shop, The Home Depot of Garwood, Town Book Store, Track 5 Coffee, Turning Point, Urban Air Adventure Park, Vine & Oak Tavern, Vine Republic, W.B. Mason, Darielle Walsh, Warby Parker, Bob Weldon, Westfield Astrology & Psychic Readings, Westfield Tailors, YESTERcades

Additional Donors:
Haig Service, Mustang Contracting Corporation, NJM Insurance Group, David Stalknecht, Paul Zimmerman

Special Thanks:
Jon Bramnick (Auctioneer), Atlantic Health (select giveaways), Spencer Savings Bank (select giveaways), Atlantic Health / Atlantic Rehabilitation (pre-golf stretch), Culinary Ventures (Gatorade and snacks), Signarama Kenilworth (sponsor signage), 902 Brewing Co. (beer on the course), Tree City Spirits (cocktails on the course), Martin Jewelers (hole-in-one prizes)

The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for YMCA programs and memberships for those who qualify.