Move to energizing music while engaging your entire body in a fun, high-energy dance workout with our Inclusion staff! Routines are easy to follow and can be modified for all fitness levels. No experience needed...just bring your energy and get ready to dance!
<ul><li>$5 for members | $10 for non-members</li><li>6:00-7:00pm</li><li>Open to the Community age 18+ with Special/Adaptive Needs</li><li>Location: Main Y Facility Kellogg Room</li></ul>
Registration is required. <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bz894lP" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>
This&nbsp;special event is a part of Westfield Area YMCA’s Adapt-Ability program, which provides physical, recreational and social activities for young adults age 18+ with special/adaptive needs. If you have questions about this event or want to learn more about Adapt-Ability, please contact Carly Kaplan, Inclusion Coordinator at ckaplan@westfieldynj.org.

Local Event: Adapt-Ability Pop-Up Dance Fitness Class at the Westfield Area YMCA

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Adapt-Ability Pop-Up Dance Fitness Class at the...

Move to energizing music while engaging your entire body in a fun, high-energy dance workout with our Inclusion staff! Routines...

Adapt-Ability Pop-Up Dance Fitness Class at the Westfield Area YMCA

New to pickleball? Learn the fundamentals of this fun and fast-growing sport, including serving, scoring, and gameplay. Equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own paddle and gear!
<ul><li>Main Y Facility Gymnasium</li><li>Open to the Community, Age 18+</li><li>$25 for members, $35 for Non-Members</li><li>6:00-7:15PM</li><li>Click <a target="_blank" href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yGMNlmj" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> for registration (required)</li></ul>
Questions? Contact Nick Morelli at nmorelli@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.227

Local Event: Adult Pickleball Clinic at the Westfield Area YMCA

Adult Pickleball Clinic at the Westfield Area YMCA

New to pickleball? Learn the fundamentals of this fun and fast-growing sport, including serving, scoring, and gameplay....

Learn skills that could save a life! Gain or improve your knowledge and skill proficiency in high quality CPR and first aid skills for the adult, child and infant. This course is open to the community ages 15+ and requires the completion of the online training portion prior to the 90 minute in-person practical skills session.
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Registration at least 2 weeks prior to the in-person session is recommended. To register and gain access to online training, contact Rob Faggiano at rfaggiano@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext. 276.

Local Event: Basic Life Support (CPR) & First Aid Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

Basic Life Support (CPR) & First Aid Training...

Learn skills that could save a life! Gain or improve your knowledge and skill proficiency in high quality CPR and first aid...

Basic Life Support (CPR) & First Aid Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

Westfield Area YMCA

This 4-day blended course teaches entry-level participants how to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Course Dates (must attend all dates):
September 20, 11:00am-5:30pm
September 27, 11:00am-5:30pm
October 4, 11:00am-5:30pm
October 11, 11:00am-5:30pm
Physical Pre-Test (required)
Participant must pass a prerequisite skills test at least 1 week prior to lifeguard training dates. Contact Mackenzie Banta to schedule a pre-test prior to registration.&nbsp;

Local Event: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the...

This 4-day blended course teaches entry-level participants how to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to...

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

You have the power to make a significant difference in someone's life. By donating, you’ll be playing a crucial role in ensuring that those in need receive the life-saving support they require. Every donation counts!<ul><li>Time: 9:00am-2:00pm</li><li>Location: Westfield Area YMCA, Kellogg Room</li></ul>
For donor eligibility, click<a target="_blank" href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html" rel="nofollow noopener"> here.</a>
To schedule your appointment, click<a target="_blank" href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&amp;range=10&amp;zipSponsor=WestfieldYMCA" rel="nofollow noopener"> here.</a>

Local Event: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Westfield Area YMCA

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Westfield...

You have the power to make a significant difference in someone's life. By donating, you’ll be playing a crucial role in...

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Westfield Area YMCA

If you have clothing or other accepted items that you are looking to donate, drop them off between 7:00am-2:00pm. All donations should be dropped off at the Cranford YMCA Sign/ Front Gate Entrance (401 Centennial Ave, Cranford). Please note: no items will be accepted before or after the drop-off window.
Accepted Donations:
<ul><li>Clothing</li><li>Shoes (must be bagged separately)</li><li>Accessories (belts, hats, scarves, handbags, gloves etc.</li><li>Small toys (2 ft. or less)</li><li>Stuffed animals, towels, sheets &amp; pillowcases</li><li>Bikes &amp; strollers</li></ul>
Not Accepted:
<ul><li>Quilts, comforters, pillows &amp; blankets</li><li>Sports equipment</li><li>Board games, books, puzzles, pots, car seats</li><li>Large toys, highchairs, baby cribs or scooters</li><li>VCR tapes, furniture and outdoor playsets</li><li>Picture frames, school supplies, electronics, candles, cosmetics, greeting cards, home decor, plastic cups, food containers, baking accessories</li><li>Pet accessories&nbsp;</li></ul>
Proceeds from the Clothing Drive benefit the Westfield Area YMCA Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign.

Local Event: Fall Clothing Drive at the Cranford YMCA

Fall Clothing Drive at the Cranford YMCA

If you have clothing or other accepted items that you are looking to donate, drop them off between 7:00am-2:00pm. All donations...

Start off your Sunday with a trip to the theater! Wear your coziest pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and settle in for SHREK on the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase.<ul><li>Open to the community of all ages!</li><li>10:00am-12:30pm at the Cranford Theater</li><li>$18/person benefits the Strong Kids+ Campaign</li><li>Registration required in advance. <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/7131647" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a></li></ul>



Thanks to the Westfield Area YMCA Strong Kids+ Campaign, financial assistance is available for YMCA programs and memberships so that no one experiencing a bona fide financial hardship that live or work in Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, or Westfield is turned away for inability to pay.Questions? Contact Amanda Aguirre at aaguirre@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.258

Local Event: Rise & Shine at the Movies

Rise & Shine at the Movies

Start off your Sunday with a trip to the theater! Wear your coziest pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and settle in...

FREE &amp; Open to the community! This quick screening provided by a licensed audiologist is designed to identify potential hearing concerns and provide information about next steps if further evaluation is recommended. Whether you've noticed changes in your hearing, frequently ask others to repeat themselves, or simply want to check your hearing health, we encourage you to stop by! Registration is not required.
<ul><li>Located at the Main Y</li><li>11:00am-1:00pm</li></ul>Questions? Contact Jean White at jwhite@westfie;dynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.246

Local Event: Walk-In Hearing Screenings with Kean University at the Westfield Area YMCA

Walk-In Hearing Screenings with Kean University...

FREE & Open to the community! This quick screening provided by a licensed audiologist is designed to identify potential hearing...

Walk-In Hearing Screenings with Kean University at the Westfield Area YMCA

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Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey

Flower Arranging
Presented by
Karen Winter, RN
Join us for a relaxing and uplifting evening of creativity, connection, and self- care. Learn the basics of flower arranging while taking time for YOU.
Karen combines her many years of nursing experience working with family caregivers with her passion for gardening and flower arranging.
No experience needed! All materials provided.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Light desserts will be served. (Kashruth observed)
This program is for Family Caregivers.&nbsp;
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
Kindly RSVP at 908-352-8375 or email Maria Mullen at mmullen@jfscentralnj.org or Debbie Rosenwein at drosenwein@jfscentrralnj.org.

Local Event: Flower Arranging

Flower Arranging

Flower Arranging
Presented by
Karen Winter, RN
Join us for a relaxing and uplifting evening of creativity, connection, and...

Galeria "The Art Venue" will host the closing reception for Measured Tenderness, a solo exhibition by acclaimed printmaker and Kean University Associate Professor Julie Harris, on Wednesday, August 26. The event will feature a live artist demonstration from 4:30–5:30 p.m., followed by a closing reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m., at Galeria "The Art Venue", <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/111+Quimby+Street,+Westfield,+NJ?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">111 Quimby Street, Westfield, NJ</a>.Measured Tenderness explores the intersection of memory, care, vulnerability, and the body through contemporary printmaking. Combining antique children's garments, anatomical imagery, hand stitching, and photographic processes, Harris examines how love, protection, and inherited expectations become embedded within both objects and the human experience. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the traces left by memory and the quiet rituals of care that shape identity across generations.Beginning at 4:30 p.m., Harris will present a live demonstration of her innovative photographic printmaking process, including the creation of a solarfast print. Visitors will gain an inside look at how light-sensitive materials, layered imagery, and alternative photographic techniques are used to create the richly layered works featured in Measured Tenderness. The demonstration offers a unique opportunity to learn about both the technical process and the conceptual ideas that inform the exhibition.The closing reception, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., invites guests to meet the artist, experience the exhibition in its final hours, and celebrate the culmination of this deeply personal body of work.Julie Harris is an award-winning printmaker and Associate Professor of Studio Art at Kean University. Her work has been exhibited in more than 200 regional, national, and international exhibitions and has received numerous honors, including a New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship. Through experimental photographic and printmaking processes, her work investigates themes of memory, identity, healing, and the enduring presence of personal history.Event Details -&nbsp;Measured Tenderness Closing Reception and Artist Demonstration:Demonstration&nbsp;Date: Wednesday, August 26 Artist Demonstration: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Closing Reception: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Galeria "The Art Venue" <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/111+Quimby+Street+%0D%0AWestfield,+NJ?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">111 Quimby Street</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/111+Quimby+Street+%0D%0AWestfield,+NJ?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Westfield, NJ</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/111+Quimby+Street+%0D%0AWestfield,+NJ?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>The event is free and open to the public.Media Contact: Julie Harris Associate Professor of Studio Art, Kean University Website: <a href="https://jharrisb010.myportfolio.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jharrisb010.myportfolio.com</a>

Local Event: Closing Reception and Artist Demonstration - Celebrate Julie Harris's Measured Tenderness Exhibition

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