YMCA Open House July 15-16
Find Your Summer at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is celebrating a Community Open House event July 15-16, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y. Individual events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union include swimming, basketball, soccer, pickleball, family activities, and group exercise programs like Yoga and Zumba. The YMCA is offering a $0 Joiner Fee Special for all family membership using code FAM online at tgfymca.org/join-the-Y or in person July 15-16. Full Event details and schedules are available at tgfymca.org/events
“At The Gateway Family YMCA, our supportive community will inspire you to find your inner strength to help you reach your individual goals and expand your health in spirit, mind and body,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President and CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. “We are anchored in 17 communities in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County and are committed to support everyone with fun, educational and social opportunities.”
As part of the July Open House, The Gateway Family YMCA, will be hosting a Community Health Fair with vaccination, health, chronic disease management and wellness information, along with local partners and in coordination with Shaping Eastern Union County, Shaping Elizabeth, Shaping Rahway and Shaping Union.
“At the Y, we intentionally provide opportunities to connect with new people, develop new skills and explore new interests. We know that socialization is so very important to mental health for all and are committed to providing supportive services in our YMCA, our community and from the comfort of home,” stated Rodger D. Koerber, EVP/Chief Operating Officer. “Our commitment to digital innovation includes 24-hour virtual access for our members utilizing YMCA360 and providing access to virtual seminars and programming from over 100 YMCAs across the country.”
The Gateway Family YMCA provides a complimentary Community Membership, enhancing an opportunity for everyone to participate in designated Y programs, special events and communications designed to provide access to all, while remaining connected to each other and the community. More information is available at tgfymca.org/community-membership
With a unique focus that encompasses programs and services for all ages, the Y is poised to assist families in a very intentional way, as a partner in their holistic wellness. In addition to traditional Y programs like youth sports and swimming lessons, The Gateway Family YMCA also offers Child Care, WISE Community Services, Chronic Disease Management programs, Residential Housing and Social Services.
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. Serving the community since 1900, the Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families, and communities.
For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, visit 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.
