Health Summit Offers Day of Health and Education

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – A group of area health and community organizations is once again hosting a one day Senior Health Summit on Thursday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. The $10 non-refundable fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, workshops and exercise classes.  Keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Neiman, will present “Prescription Exercise.” 

           

“Seniors make up a large portion of our population which is why learning about the latest health trends and resources is so important. We welcome everyone as they pursue a healthy and rewarding lifestyle,” said Kate Russo, Senior Director of Membership Services at the Somerset Hills YMCA. 

Morning and afternoon workshop topics include Balance and Fall Prevention; Gentle Yoga for Strength and Flexibility; Internet 101; Exercise for Mental Health; Back Care; Nutrition for Diabetes; Healthy Aging Brain; Guided Imagery for Stress Reduction; ‘Choosing the Medicare Plan that Works Best For Me;’ Travel and Safety for Seniors; It’s 21 For a Reason – how to educate your grandchildren on the proper age for drinking. Participants may also participate in five health screenings: Balance; Respiratory; Hearing; Bone Density; and Flu Shots. 

The event, developed to empower, educate and engage seniors in the Somerset Hills area on the use of local health and community resources to promote optimal health and well-being, is sponsored by Bernards Township Health Department, Bernards Township Recreation, Somerset County Office on Aging, Somerset Hills YMCA, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills. It is also supported by Atlantic Health Systems, the Somerset Medical Center and St. Barnabas Medical Center. Registration forms are available at above listed local organizations. More information may be obtained by calling the Somerset County Office on (908) 704 6346.

The Somerset Hills YMCA is a charitable community service organization, rooted in Christian values and dedicated to helping all people grow in spirit, mind and body.  We are guided by our core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.somersethillsymca.org/, and follow us on Facebook.

Somerset Hills YMCA’s International Festival Celebrates Diversity in the Somerset Hills Community.

Marking the sixteenth year in this festival’s history, the Somerset Hills YMCA will present the International Festival on Sunday, October 9th, 1:00-4:00pm at

140 Mt. Airy Road

in Basking Ridge. This exciting event brings together community organizations and individuals who represent the diverse people of the world and of our community.

Themed ‘One World, One Family’ to highlight the many colors of diversity in the Somerset Hills community, the festival is supported by a strong committee of enthusiastic volunteers, and will feature music and dance performances, food and art that represent more than twenty countries. Door prizes will be offered. Additionally, people from the community will showcase samples of international cuisine, clothing, pottery, books and more from their own countries.

International outreach will be highlighted, with the Somerset Hills YMCA sharing information on its official partnership with the YCS YMCA in Skopje, Macedonia. Information on an upcoming travel opportunity for young adults to attend a trip to Macedonia will be available.

The event is open to members and non members of the Y.  A donation of $10 per family or $5 per individual is suggested to benefit the YMCA World Service Fund, which supports YMCA outreach in developing countries. For more information, please visit www.somersethillsymca.org or call Sylvia Velez on 908-630 3530.

The Somerset Hills YMCA is a charitable community service organization, rooted in Christian values and dedicated to helping all people grow in spirit, mind and body.  We are guided by our core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

10th Annual Flag Day 5K Race at Somerset Hills YMCA

The rescheduled 10^th Annual Flag Day 5K took place Saturday, September 24^th hosted by the Somerset Hills YMCA, Basking Ridge NJ. This year’s Flag Day 5K marked the 9^th year that the Y is donating all event proceeds to benefit Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans Transitional Housing Program ® for homeless veterans. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, a documented advocate for veterans and Community Hope, is a frequent visitor to the event when he is in district.