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Two campers practicing golf inside the gymnasium.

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West Essex YMCA Partnership Brings Youth Golf Instruction to Camp

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is proud to announce a new partnership with All Square Performance Chiropractic & Golf to bring youth golf instruction to campers attending Super Summer Day Camp...

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Staff greet a YMCA member.

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West Essex YMCA Now Hiring for New Facility, Announces Job Fairs

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is hiring for its new 56,000-square-foot facility set to open...

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Kiwanis Club Donates to West Essex YMCA Facility Expansion

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA has received a $12,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Livingston, raised through its 2025 Golf Classic and...

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Rendering of the new West Essex YMCA

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West Essex YMCA Invites Community Support for New Livingston Facility

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA is inviting the community to take part in an exciting new chapter for Livingston: the development of a modern,...

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South Mountain YMCA Executive Director James Goodger (left) with Family Promise Executive Director Tia Avery, Development Director Angela Lewis, and Family Promise Board Members Lamont Swittenberg and Vicky May.

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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Raises $26K to Aid Local Families

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA hosted its 27th annual Memorial Day Duck Race in Maplewood, raising a net total of $26,229 to support local...

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Paul Murphy, Rafael Payano, Glenn Gorlich and Chris Wolverton attend the Sussex County YMCA’s 24th Annual Golf Outing.

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Sussex YMCA Golf Event Raises $46K for Community Programs, Assistance

HARDYSTON, NJ —The Sussex County YMCA hosted its 24th Annual Golf Outing on May 20 at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Club, bringing together 100...

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South Mountain YMCA staff drop buckets of rubber ducks into the water from the bridge.

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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Returns Memorial Day in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA will continue a beloved community tradition with its Annual Duck Race on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m.,...

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Man and women in a yoga class

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How to Reduce Stress: Science-Backed Strategies That Actually Work

The most effective ways to reduce stress include regular exercise, a nutritious diet, mindfulness practices like meditation, taking mental health...

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