YMCA Community Open House Begins Today!

The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating Membership Madness March 22-24 with an YMCA Open House and Membership Special open to everyone in the community. Individuals and families are invited to visit and Find Your Passion, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Y. Swimming, Basketball, Pickleball, Soccer, Group Exercise and Water Exercise programs are available, as well as Chronic Disease Management programs like Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, a Summer Day Camp Open House and Parent Information Session, and a Community Health Fair with program and vaccine information. Located in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, individual YMCA Branch event schedules and details are available at www.tgfymca.org/events

The YMCA provides programs and services with the goal of building community, developing youth and creating a safe experience for all. New members who join The Gateway Family YMCA online at www.tgfymca.org/join-the-Y or in person at the Y will pay $0 Joiner Fee with the code SP23 March 22-24!

“More than ever before, health and family need to come first. As a nonprofit community organization dedicated to strengthening community, the Y is the perfect place to share healthy activities with loved ones, create lasting memories and make lifestyle changes to increase health,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President/CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “We are here to meet the unique needs of our community, families, and neighborhood partners, every day.”

The Gateway Family YMCA has served the community since 1900, and offers programs including Chronic Disease Management and Wellness, Youth Sports and Mentorship, Swimming Lessons and Drowning Prevention, Arts and Academic Enrichment, WISE Community Services, Child Care and Summer Day Camp, Housing and Social Services. With a focus on healthy living, youth development and social responsibility, the Y provides a safe and supportive community to inspire everyone to find balance in spirit mind and body, both in person and virtually.

“Through our digital innovation efforts, we have expanded our options and provided the flexibly that is important in our members and community. The ability to provide 24-hour access to recorded content and live virtual group exercise and chronic disease management programs, enables us to serve our community in a unique and innovative way,” stated Rodger D. Koerber, EVP, Chief Operating Officer. “At the Y, we are here for all, and making wellness, nutrition, mental health and enrichment programs easy, no matter where you are, is a priority.”

As an alternative option for individuals who wish to participate from home, the YMCA is offering a Virtual Group Exercise Open House with registration available online at www.tgfymca.org Throughout the week, the Y will also share community health and safety information on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GatewayFamilyYMCA highlighting healthy family tips, nutritious recipes and exercise recommendations.

The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services for all. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org or contact the Elizabeth Branch 908-355-9622, Five Points Branch 908-688-9622, Rahway Branch 732-388-0057 or the Wellness Center and WISE Center Branch at 908-349-9622.