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JUNE 8 | Celebrate PRIDE with CALVINOGRAPHY Dance

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SPECIAL EVENT!

Celebrate PRIDE with CALVINOGRAPHY® Dance

SATURDAY, JUNE 8
10:00-11:00AM
FREE

This choreographed dance class is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! EVERYONE is welcome to join choreographer and dance instructor Calvin Wiley for his signature high-energy and expressive dance style.

Calvin is known for his unique and provocative style of teaching and motivating others. Calvin not only breaks new ground with his dynamic choreography, but without a doubt, he’s a pacesetter for the fitness and dance industries. Calvin has pioneered and branded his teaching style CALVINOGRAPHY®, which maintains the philosophy that beauty, art, and brilliance can be elements of fitness.

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NEW! Arthritis Foundation 8-week Aquatic Program begins June 3

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Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program 8-Week Session

MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 3-JULY 26
10:30-11:30AM
FREE

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP) is an 8-week exercise program that helps improve the physical health of adults with arthritis. Led by an AFAP-certified instructor, participants of all swimming abilities can engage in water-based exercises designed to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and daily function as the buoyancy effect of the water helps to reduce fatigue, pain, and stiffness.

Pre-registration is required.

Sign up for this session and learn more about the Y’s Prevention + Support programming for Chronic Diseases.

For questions, please contact Lorna Deveaux [email protected]

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Youth Dance Spring Session: Registration is open!

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DANCE PROGRAM

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Spring session runs May 2-June 29

 

The Ridgewood Y Dance Program is the perfect place for children to learn how to express themselves through creative movement and dance while building self-confidence and self-esteem. 

Not only is an early introduction to the creative arts beneficial for self-expression and emotional development, but children will also improve motor skills including balance, coordination, proprioception, and flexibility, setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy physical activity.

We offer instruction for children ages 3-13. Styles include ballet, tap, and jazz. 

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Now Hiring Waterfront Lifeguards for Darlington Lake

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NOW HIRING WATERFRONT LIFEGUARDS

PART-TIME SUMMER JOBS AT DARLINGTON LAKE, MAHWAH

Join our team at Darlington Lake in Mahwah as a waterfront lifeguard. No prior lifeguarding experience is required—we provide comprehensive training, including American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with all costs covered.

Enjoy competitive pay beginning at $20/hour and flexible part-time shifts, including morning, daytime, and weekends. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, pass a background check, and commit to ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone at Darlington Lake.

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Contact Meaghan Donnelly to apply: [email protected]

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Congratulations to all the Y TRI athletes!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE Y TRI ATHLETES!

The first annual Y TRI Indoor Triathlon is in the books! We had a fantastic time watching everyone compete and loved being able to cheer you on. Congratulations on the excellent finishes all around. First-timers and seasoned triathletes crushed it across the board, and we saw more faces smiling than wincing…mostly.

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS:

OVERALL WINNERS
Kyrsten Musich + Danny DelBalzo

AGE GROUP WINNERS
U19 | Ilai Alkin
20-29 | Danny DelBalzo + Annalise Jarski
30-39 | Ariel Katz
40-49 | Andrew Anderson | Kyrsten Musich
50-59 | Kiochi Iwata | Arwen Lawson
60-69 | Barry Morse

RELAY TEAM WINNERS
Team Richardson

FASTEST LEG TIMES
SWIM | Wesley Richardson + Mary Mantell
BIKE | Danny DelBalzo + Arwen Lawson
RUN | Henry Hughes + Kyrsten Musich

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS + PARTNERS:

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Eat Clean with PCMeals Delivered Straight to the Y

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new for 2024!

We are thrilled to partner with PCMeals, a local business that has been preparing healthy, clean, and portioned meals for athletic and healthy lifestyles for over 10 years.

Members can use discount code YMCA to save almost 10% on fresh meals delivered 2x weekly to a designated refrigerator at the Y, ready to pick up for you and your family!

PCMeals offers three distinct meal plans:

POWERCLEAN PERFORMANCE MEALS | perfect balance—6 oz protein, 1 cup vegetable & 1 cup carb

PALEOCLEAN LOW CARB MEALS | lean muscle gain—8 oz protein & 2 cups vegetable

PURECLEAN PLANT BASED MEALS | vegan meals—6oz & 8oz plant protein, Power or Paleo options

All meals are portion and calorie-controlled and each meal is labeled with nutritional details (calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat) so that you can reach and maintain your health and wellness goals.

With two menus that change weekly (“Weekly Specials” and “Classics”) you’ll have plenty of delicious and unique meal options to choose from to keep your palate happy!

How does it work?

  • PCMeals will deliver fully prepared meals to the Ridgewood YMCA and store in the PCMeals refrigerator every Monday and Thursday.
  • Place your order at PCMeals.com using discount code YMCA for your member discount. Add “delivery to YMCA” in the notes section for free delivery to the gym.
  • NOTE: minimum of 5 meals per person needed for delivery
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NEW! Caretaker Support Group for Neurodegenerative Diseases

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CARETAKER SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
6:00-8:00PM
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Our Caretaker Support Group is meant to provide a welcoming and safe environment for caretakers of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases to share experiences and feelings. Participants may also learn coping skills, stress management methods, and self-care techniques so that they can continue to provide crucial, quality care for those in need.

Questions? Contact Lorna Deveaux [email protected]

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MAY 3 | Parents Night Out: Movie Night

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Last one until Autumn!

Parents Night Out: Movie Night

FRIDAY MAY 3
7:00-10:00PM
MEMBERS $20 | NON-MEMBERS $35

Have a night on the town while we entertain your little ones. Our Parents Night Out program is the perfect way to give yourself some time away while your kids play under the supervision of our caring and trained staff.

Ages 5-12

For more information, contact Cara Apsley at [email protected]

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WEATHER NOTICE
SUN JAN 25 + MON JAN 26

Due to the inclement weather,
the Ridgewood Y is closed today
Sunday, January 25.

We will reopen
Monday, January 26th at 12:00PM.

Stay and Play will not be available Monday, Jan 26th. Regular hours will resume Tuesday.

Please check back here for updates.

Lap + Family Swim Schedule

Thank you for your patience + cooperation.

2026 HOLIDAY HOURS

FACILITY HOURS
WED DEC 24 | 8:00AM-12:00PM
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
FRI DEC 26 | 8:00AM-9:00PM
WED DEC 31 | 8:00AM-3:00PM
THU JAN 1 2026 | 8:00AM-3:00PM

STAY AND PLAY
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED
FRI DEC 26 | CLOSED
THU JAN 1 | CLOSED

SWIM LESSONS
TUE DEC 23 – THU JAN 1 | NO LESSONS
SUN DEC 28 – TUE DEC 30 | SWIM INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

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Group Fitness
Lap + Family Swim
Gymnasium

Happy Holidays from our Y Family to Yours!