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OURVOICE HAMILTON AREA YMCA
APRIL 2015 - Ed. Ihamiltonymca.org
A Newsletter for Friends and Supporters of the Y
HEALTHY LIVING CENTER OPENING AND REDEDICATION
• Healthy Living Center Opening • and Rededication• From our Community Partner:• Hamilton Dental Associates• Your Family Belongs Here!• From our Mission Partner:• Hamilton Pediatric Associates• Spring II Program Information• Week of the Young Child• Birthday Parties at the Y• Mudder’s Day Challenge Family• Mud Run• Fall Soccer Registration• Before & After School Care • “Bring The Funk”!• Camp Corner - Are You A “Mad • Science”-tist?
INSIDE
SAVE THE DATE!• Monday, April 13 - Spring II• Priority Registration Opens
• Wednesday, April 15 - • Healthy Kids Day
• Wednesday, April 15 - Fall• Soccer Registration Ends
• Monday, April 20 - Spring II• Open Registration Opens
• Monday, April 27 - Spring II• Programs Begin
• Saturday, May 9 - Mudder’s• Day Challenge
• Thursday, June 11 - Spring • Fling at The Stone Terrace
Monday, March 23 was a very special day at the Hamilton Area YMCA. Not only did wehost our annual “Spring Into the Y” health fair during the day with complementaryhealth screenings and fitness testing, but we opened and rededicated our new HealthyLiving Center.
The Healthy Living Center will be home to our suite of Healthy Living Programs that willprovide our friends, neighbors, and community members with programs specialized totheir needs. THRIVE will help our neighbors living with cancer restore their vitality. OneStep was created with the needs of our friends living with multiple sclerosis. Delay theDisease has been helping patients with Parkinson’s since its inception three years ago.And ACT and the Diabetes Prevention Program are helping children and adults learn tomanage their weight.
Members of our Board of Directors, Healthy Living Council, program participants, andprogram volunteers were all in attendance to explain the need for these programs andhow we can all work together to support them by giving to the Y. Director of MemberInitiatives and Healthy Living Joe Fuhrman stated, "These programs will not be measuredby numbers on a spreadsheet, but rather by the number of lives they change.” Becauseliving with challenges like cancer and MS often means living with co-pays, deductiblesand lost days of work, the Hamilton Area YMCA hopes to raise enough money to pro-vide them at low or no cost to our friends, neighbors and loved ones who need them.
The program continued with CEO Jim Fell rededicating the Healthy Living Center to theBlair family and presenting Jack and Greg Blair with a plaque that will hang in the center.The Blair family have been long time friends and supporters of the Hamilton Area YMCA.
We are very excited to these critical programs to Hamilton and surrounding areas. Toview the rest of the pictures from that night, please “like” us on Facebook! To find outmore about our Healthy Living Programs, visit our website or contact our Healthy Living Department at 609.581.9622 ext. 132.
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Members of the Healthy Living Council. (Left to right) Greg Blair, Jack Blair, and CEO, Jim Fell.
FROM OUR MISSION PARTNER:HAMILTON PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES ANNUAL CAMPAIGN EVENT CALENDAR
Spring break is a great time for the family to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and have some fun in the sun.
Keep your family safe on your trip by using these tips:
Sun Safety for Babies• Babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of • direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade under a • tree, umbrella or stroller canopy. Dress babies in light• weight clothing that cover the arms and legs, and use • brimmed hats. • It is okay to apply a small amount of sunscreen on • infants under 6 months if there is no way to avoid the • sun. Remember it takes 30 minutes to be effective.
Sun Safety for Kids• Select clothes made of tightly woven fabrics. Cotton • clothing is both cool and protective. • Try to find a wide-brimmed hat that can shade the • cheeks, chin, ears and back of the neck. Sunglasses with • ultraviolet (UV) protection are also a good idea for • protecting your child’s eyes. • Apply sunscreen to areas of your child’s skin that aren’t • covered by clothing. Before applying, test the sunscreen • on your child’s back for an allergic reaction. Apply very• carefully around the eyes, avoiding eyelids. If a rash • develops, talk with your pediatrician.• If your child gets sunburn that results in blistering, pain • or fever, contact your pediatrician.
Sun Safety for the Family • The sun’s rays are the strongest 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Try to keep out of the sun during those hours. • The sun’s damaging UV rays can bounce back from • sand, snow or concrete; so be careful of these areas. • Wear commercially available sun-protective clothing, • like swim shirts.• Most of the sun’s rays can come through the clouds on • an overcast day; use sun protection even on cloudy days. • When choosing a sunscreen, look for the words "broad• spectrum" on the label - it means that the sunscreen • will protect against both ultraviolet B (UVB) and • ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Choose a water-resistant• sunscreen and reapply every two hours or after • swimming, sweating or towel drying. You may want to • select a sunscreen that does not contain the ingredient • oxybenzone, a sunscreen chemical that may have • hormonal properties. • Zinc oxide, a very effective sunscreen, can be used as • extra protection on the nose, cheeks, tops of the ears • and on the shoulders.
For more tips on sun and beach safety, click here.
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Today we know more than ever before about the importanceof children's earliest years in shaping their learning anddevelopment. Yet, never before have the needs of youngchildren and their families been more pressing. The Week ofthe Young Child™ is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiencesthe type of early environment - at home, at child care, atschool, and in the community - that will promote their earlylearning. Read NAEYC's A Call for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, which describes our vision for all children, all early childhood professionals, all families, andall communities.
HEALTHY KIDS DAY® - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15Put more in...get more kid out! As a part of our Week ofthe Young Child celebrations, join us for Healthy KidsDay® from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the JKR Branch! This freecommunity event will have:
• Healthy Snack Demos• Fun Kids Fitness Demos• Smoothie Samples• Line Dancing Demos• Bokwa and Pound Demos• Face Painting• Air Jumper
Healthy Kids Day is generously sponsored byDoctors Express, Hamilton Dental Associates, Hamilton Horizons Federal Credit Union, Hamilton Pediatric Associates, Princeton HealthCare System, Santander Bank, and TD Bank.
TRIKE-A-THON - FRIDAY, APRIL 17Children and their families will come together on for our Annual Trike-A-Thon in support of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Come cheer on our young bikers in the JKR Branchgymnasium from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Join us in “Celebrating Our Youngest Learners!” Click hereto see our schedule of events at the Hamilton Area YMCA!
SPRING II PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Program registration for the Spring II session is almosthere! Don’t miss out on your favorite programs!
Priority registration: Monday, April 13 at 7:00 a.m. Open registration: Monday, April 20 at 7:00 a.m.
FROM COMMUNITY PARTNER:HAMILTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES
Everyone knows the dentists of Hamilton Dental Associates as pillars of the community. Now, these longtime supporters of children and families are proud topartner with the Hamilton Area YMCA in their quest tostrengthen our community through youth development,healthy living and social responsibility.
The doctors at Hamilton Dental Associates adhere to thehighest standards of excellence in all areas of their practice. Whether it is the dental care or the state-of-the-art equipment and techniques they use, the customerservice or convenience they provide, their health andsafety practices or the knowledge and guidance they offer,they are the respected practice for all dental needs.
Their doctors are highly trained, experienced practitionersin the fields of general and pediatric dentistry. Every oneof their dentists has completed extensive education andtraining in comprehensive dental care as well asspecialized training in their area of expertise. Utilizing thelatest dental technology, Hamilton Dental Associates provides a complete scope of dental care for every stageof life.
For over 50 years Hamilton Dental Associates has beenproviding quality dental care to families throughout ourcommunity in a comfortable and relaxed environment.Well-known for their work as pediatric dentists, HamiltonDental Associates has built their practice to include alldental specialities including General Dentistry, PediatricDentistry, Adult Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Invisalign®, Periodontal Therapy, Dental Implants, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, TMJ/TMD Therapy,Tooth Whitening, Sedation Dentistry, Digital X-Rays, andCEREC® Ceramic Tooth Restoration.
Hamilton Dental Associates’ partners Dr. Scott Chanin, Dr.Kevin Collins, Dr. Michael DeLuca, Dr. Irving Djeng, Dr.Arthur Fields, Dr. Deolinda Reverendo, and Dr. SidneyWhitman have been providing top-notch dental care toentire families through the generations. Whether it’s regular checkups and cleanings, cosmetics, orthodonticsor oral surgery, they provide complete oral care for a lifetime at any of their three convenient locations. Hamilton Dental Associates participate with most majorinsurances and NJ Family Care.
Find out more at www.hamiltondental.com
YOUR FAMILYBELONGSHERE!
Become a part of our Yfamily & pay nothingwhen you join! Nomoney down and nocontract!*
*offer must be redeemed by April 10,family memberships only.
Contact Joe Fuhrman at609.581.9622 ext.132 for additional information.
DANCING OUR WAY INTO SPRING!Our Before & After School children were so excited forSpring to finally arrive, they made a music video!
Special Thanks to: Robinson, University Heights, and Morgan Before & After School staff and children for“BringingTheFunk!” Click here to see the video!
FALL SOCCER REGISTRATIONRegistration for fall soccer will close on Wednesday, April15. Participants will be accepted for up to 10 days afteron a space available basis. A $25.00 administrative feewill be assessed during this time.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES ATTHE HAMILTON AREA Y!
CAMP CORNER
Are you a “Mad Science”-tist?
Celebrating fun, family and friends! Give your child a Birthday Party experience that is sure to last a lifetime.Friendly activities leaders help to make a birthday party atthe Y stress free and a fun time for all. With the ability toaccommodate all ages (from toddlers – teens), group sizesand interests at two different locations we are sure tohave a birthday party that is right for you.
Birthday party options include Dance, Splash (indoor atJKR and outdoor at Sawmill), Nerf, and Sports and Games! Book your party today! Sawmill Branch outdoor pool partydates are going fast!
For information about JKR Branch parties please contactMark Bogucki at 609.581.9622 ext. 21101 [email protected].
For information about Sawmill Branch parties pleasecontact Nick Pincin at 609.581.9622 ext. 121 [email protected].
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?Join us on Saturday, May 9 at the Sawmill Branch forour Mudder’s Day Family Mud Run! Registration goingon now through April 22! Team registrations are accepted.Registration forms will be accepted at both branches.Registration will not be accepted the day of the event. Allregistered participants will receive a bandana!
The event is rain or shine witha shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Nick Pincin at 609.581.9622 ext. 21105 or [email protected].
Our Mad Science camps bring exciting activities and spectacular demonstrations to capture the children's attention! Each day, the children will receive a take home experiment to reinforce the camp's topic. Our instructors areenergetic, enthusiastic, and experienced.
Radical Reactions & Detective Science July 6 - July 109:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Eureka! Young Inventors Camp July 20 - July 24 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Space: The Final FrontierAugust 10 - August 149:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campers registered for Mad Science camp will participate in traditional camp activities, includingrecreational swimming, for the remainder of the campday.
Call Nick Pincin at 609.581.9622 ext. 21105 or Ryan Youngat 609.581.9622 ext. 21100.Click Download the 2015 Camp Brochure and Registrationforms on the camp page of the website.Visit Call to schedule a personal tour!
