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2/2 Parkinson's Speaker Series: Your Voice!

Ridgewood
2/2/26 - 2/2/26
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Join leading professionals for an informative and uplifting program that explores how speech, physical, occupational, and in-home care therapies can help you be heard—clearly, confidently, and loudly.

Speech Therapy Plus

Melissa Morgan, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Pelvic Floor Specialist
Sophia Ma, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Julia Drubel, Licensed Speech Pathologist and LSVT LOUD Specialist

Hear professional insights into evidence-based approaches and related treatment techniques designed to improve voice, mobility, and daily function.

Achieve Home Care Agency
Executive Director and Home Care Specialist Chris Pableo will discuss personalized in-home care, skilled nursing, and respite services that support quality of life at home.

KARAOKE – LOUD for Parkinson’s, a fun and therapeutic voice-enhancement session led by Chris Pableo will conclude the event. Sing loud, strengthen your voice, and experience the joy of music in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Light refreshments will be provided.


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1/7/26 2/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/02/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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2/23 Parkinson's Speaker Series: Quality of Life

Ridgewood
2/23/26 - 2/23/26
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Quality of Life is an informative and compassionate program focused on empowering individuals and families to make thoughtful, informed decisions throughout the progression of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. This event brings together medical, rehabilitative, and hospice professionals to address both proactive care planning and day-to-day quality of life.

Valley Hospice
Jonna Bell, MSN, MBA, APN, AGNP-C
Maribeth Kearney, MPA, BSN, RN, CHPN
Susan Geier, MPA

The End of Life; Life-limiting diagnoses, advance healthcare directives, POLST, wills, end-of-life choices, palliative care, MAID, and hospice services.

AIM Neuro Rehab – Westwood, NJ
Jennifer Murphy, MS, OTR/L, CNS – LSVT BIG, Vestibular Rehab, Concussion Management
Rachel Baumstein, PT, DPT, NCS – Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Kelliat Forzani, MS, CCC-SLP – Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in neurological impairments

Multidisciplinary Neurorehabilitation Treatments in Parkinson’s and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders; Evidence-based approaches to neurorehabilitation focusing on mobility, communication, and quality of life.


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1/10/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/23/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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3/9 Parkinson's Speaker Series: Home Care, Assisted Living, + Long-Term Planning

Ridgewood
3/9/26 - 3/9/26
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Join the Caring People Group for Should I Stay or Should I Go?, a comprehensive presentation designed to help individuals and families navigate one of the most complex and emotional decisions in aging and long-term care—whether to remain at home or transition to a more supportive living environment. Through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, trusted experts will share practical guidance on care options, emotional well-being, legal and financial considerations, housing transitions, and home safety, empowering families to plan with confidence, clarity, and dignity.

  • Camille Munro – Home Care Consultant: In-home care options & long-term care insurance
  • Ellen Koehler, MSW, LCSW – Director of Psychotherapy: Importance of emotional support
  • Tiffany Ewell, CM, CDP – Care Manager: Connecting families to essential resources
  • David Stamberg – Certified Senior Advisor, Senior Care Authority: Navigating assisted living
  • Naomi Becker Collier – Partner, Pashman Stein Walder Hayden: Legal considerations & estate planning
  • Odalis Nieves – Realtor, Keller Williams Ridgewood: Finding a more manageable home environment
  • Linda Pollock – Owner, North Jersey Home Maintenance: Home modifications for accessibility and safety

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1/7/26 3/9/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/09/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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3/24 Valley Health Presents: Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging Through Spinal Health

Ridgewood
3/24/26 - 3/24/26
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Join Christina Markar Khawam, DC, Chiropractor to explore the role of spinal health in promoting mobility, vitality, and overall well-being as we age. Learn how an integrative approach can prevent or reduce back pain, improve posture, and support healthy aging.


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1/16/26 3/24/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/24/26
Tu - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Closes
03/24/2026

4/13 Parkinson's Speaker Series: DBS Therapy, Medication/Pain Management, and Nutrition

Ridgewood
4/13/26 - 4/13/26
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Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health – Neuroscience Institute, Paramus, NJ
Sponsored by Medtronic

This program explores Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an advanced treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, helping individuals and care partners understand when DBS may be appropriate, how it works, which symptoms it can address, and what outcomes to expect. Experts from Hackensack Meridian Health will also share insights on medication management, pain management strategies, and the role of nutrition and microbiome health in supporting overall Parkinson’s care.

  • Dr. Hooman Azmi – Movement Disorder Neurologist & Neurosurgeon
  • Dr. Elana Clar – Neurologist, Movement Disorders Specialist: When DBS is appropriate, symptoms it treats, how it works, & expected outcomes
  • Dr. Osama Abu-Hadid – Movement Disorder Specialist: Medication management (motor & non-motor symptoms)
  • Dr. Jacob Hascalovici, MD, PhD – Pain Management Specialist: Pain management strategies
  • Susan Kraus, RD – Registered Dietitian: Microbiome health and nutrition for Parkinson’s

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1/7/26 4/13/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/13/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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4/27 Parkinson's Speaker Series: Medication Management and Mobility Equipment

Ridgewood
4/27/26 - 4/27/26
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This practical, patient-focused session brings together medical expertise and mobility solutions to support safety, independence, and daily function for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The program is designed to help individuals and care partners better understand medication management while exploring tools that can make movement easier and more confident.

  • SUPERNUS: ONAPGO Medication Insights and Management Strategies
    Tentative Presenters: Dr. Fiona Gupta, Dr. Hadid, Dr. Akbar
  • Durable Medical Equipment for Parkinson’s: Demonstration of the U-Step walker and overview of mobility equipment designed to improve safety and independence
    Rob Carpenito, President–Broadway Medical Supply in Westwood, NJ
  • Kizik Hands-Free Shoes
    Montana Evans, store manager at the Kizik Store, The Mall at Short Hills, community engagement expert, and mobility solutions

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1/7/26 4/27/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/27/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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5/4 Parkinson's Speaker Series: TBD

Ridgewood
5/4/26 - 5/4/26
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Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/04/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
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Closed

5/5 Valley Health Presents: Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy–Facts, Myths, and Choices

Ridgewood
5/5/26 - 5/5/26
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Menopause is a natural life stage that every woman will experience. Join Dr. David Garfinkel, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, to explore what’s happening in the body, symptoms you may experience, treatments like hormone replacement therapy that can help, and how you can make informed choices for your body and health.


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1/16/26 5/5/26 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/05/26
Tu - 7:00 pm - 1 hr
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Closes
05/05/2026

5/11 Parkinson's Speaker Series: TBD

Ridgewood
5/11/26 - 5/11/26
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Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/11/26
Mo - 11:30 am - 3 hrs
 Registration
Closed

 

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BODY SCULPT
Shape and define lean muscles through targeted exercises that blend dumbells, resistance bands, and bodyweight movements. This energizing workout focuses on sculpting and toning, helping you build strength and flexibility. Every session is designed to leave you feeling strong, balanced, and revitalized, creating lean, graceful muscle definition from head to toe.

CIRCUITS
Boost strength, endurance, and agility with this high-energy, full-body circuit workout! Rotate through timed stations featuring strength reps, cardio bursts, and functional movements to keep your heart rate up and muscles engaged. With minimal rest between exercises, you’ll build power and push your limits.

CORE + MORE
Build strength and sculpt your upper body with targeted exercises designed to tone your core, chest, shoulders, back, biceps, and triceps. From various core exercises to weighted upper body exercises, this class delivers a dynamic workout that builds muscle, boosts posture, and leaves you feeling powerful.

HIIT SQUAD
Experience High-Intensity Interval Training taken to the next level. These dynamic classes combine functional and athletic movements using the TRX, treadmill, bikes, kettlebells, and more. Get ready for an intense, full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and agility.

METCON
Challenge yourself with CrossFit-style circuits that combine strength, conditioning, and plyometric exercises. These workouts engage all three metabolic systems to enhance muscular power, strength, and endurance. Each month, you’ll repeat the same workout, allowing you to track your progress and compete against your own time and reps! Each class ends with mobility work and stretching.

RETRO STEP + STRENGTH
Step back in time with this high-energy class set to hits of the 80s and 90s! The first half of class gets your heart pumping with fun, easy to follow step aerobics, followed by strength training for a full-body workout. Come for the throwback beats and stay for the sweat!

SMALL GROUP FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Improve your strength, stability, and mobility through functional movements designed to enhance everyday performance. A small class size ensures you receive 1-on-1 guidance to ensure proper form and maximum results. Push your limits, prevent injury, and build a stronger, more capable body in this challenging yet supportive environment.

STRENGTH TRAINING
Get ready to build strength from head to toe in this full-body workout using barbells and dumbbells. Move to the beat of energizing music as you challenge your muscles, break a sweat, and push your limits. This class is designed to keep you motivated while improving strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

SWEAT + STRETCH
Get the best of both worlds in this cardio-forward, full-body workout! Spend 30 minutes moving through energizing, heart-pumping exercises designed to build strength and endurance using total-body movements. Then, transition into 15 minutes of guided full-body stretching to restore mobility, release tension, and leave you feeling balanced, strong, and recharged.

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING
This high-energy class provides an invigorating full-body challenge, with intensity tailored by the instructor. You’ll engage in dynamic high-rep strength exercises using a variety of equipment—dumbells, stability balls, steps, disks, and resistance bands—to build muscle, enhance balance, and boost endurance. No two sessions are the same, keeping your workouts fresh, engaging, and effective.

UPGRADE BOOTCAMP
Push your limits and unleash your potential with Travis Sample’s Upgrade BootCamp! This high-energy, full-body workout combines strength training, cardio, and functional movements to challenge every muscle and boost your endurance. Whether you’re sprinting, lifting, or powering through circuits, you’ll leave feeling stronger, fitter, and ready to conquer anything.

WEEKEND RE-BOOT
Kickstart your weekend with this all-levels bootcamp-style class that blends strength and cardio for a full-body reset. Using a mix of dumbbells, resistance bands, and bodyweight moves, you’ll sweat, recharge, and leave feeling strong and energized.

WOMEN’S BARBELL CLUB
Develop the strength and technique you need to approach the bar with confidence! Led by experienced female lifters, this class will focus on basic power and Olympic lifts as well as accessory exercises to build strength and power.
Woman-identifying and gender expansive individuals welcome.

HEAVY BAG
A high-intensity workout centered on striking a heavy bag, this class blends dynamic boxing moves to boost upper body strength, sharpen technique, and supercharge endurance. With punch combinations, body movements, and proper form guided by an instructor, it delivers a full-body challenge perfect for beginners and seasoned boxers alike, all while torching calories and channeling the spirit of a boxer in training.

KICKBOXING
An upbeat, full-body workout set to music, combining powerful punches and kicks with dynamic conditioning. Build strength, boost energy, and leave feeling empowered.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FOR SELF DEFENSE
Mixed Martial Arts for Self-Defense incorporates techniques from boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, grappling, and karate with the goal of producing skillful, accomplished, and well-rounded students proficient in the art of self-defense.
All new students must be at least 18 years old, sign a liability waiver, and purchase a white karate gi online (with a white belt) prior to beginning any class.

TAI CHI
Experience the calming power of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that nurtures body, mind, and spirit. This “meditation in motion” focuses on gentle, flowing movements that relieve stress, promote relaxation, and enhance balance and coordination. Suitable for all levels, Tai Chi encourages mindfulness and inner peace while building strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, offering profound health benefits for overall well-being.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
Tai Chi for Arthritis is an ideal, low-impact exercise for those looking to support joint health and improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Designed with controlled, slow movements and focused breathing, this class is especially beneficial for those with arthritis or other joint concerns. Tai Chi can aid in chronic pain management, enhance mobility, and promote relaxation, providing both physical and mental well-being.

UPGRADE BOXING
Experience Travis Sample’s signature high-energy boxing class, featuring dynamic drills, heavy bag and one-on-one mitt work, and high-intensity interval training. Perfect for all fitness levels.

CYCLE
Prepare for a high-energy workout in our cycling studio! This fast-paced ride lets you climb steep hills, sprint on straightaways, and power through challenging intervals—all set to motivating, heart-pumping music. Transform your fitness and push your limits in every session!

DYNAMIC YOGA
Dynamic yoga focuses on flowing movements and breathwork. It is a more vigorous style of yoga than traditional Hatha yoga, and it can be a great way to improve your cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility.

GENTLE YOGA
This form of Hatha yoga practice involves breath, body, and mind, with poses not as strenuous as in a traditional yoga class.

HATHA YOGA
Hatha yoga is a traditional style of yoga that focuses on aligning the body, breath, and mind through deliberate movement and controlled breathing. This practice incorporates a series of postures, or asanas, held for extended moments to build strength, flexibility, and balance while promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Experience the transformative power of moving meditation.

HATHA FOR HEALTHY BONES
This practice combines traditional Hatha yoga postures with an emphasis on weight-bearing postures to promote bone density, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Suitable for all levels, this class is ideal for those looking to support long-term bone health while enjoying a balanced, focused, and restorative yoga experience.

IYENGAR YOGA
Iyengar yoga offers a structured and precise approach to building strength, flexibility, and inner calm. The class begins with foundational postures—standing, sitting, and lying down—and gradually introduces inversions, deeper backbends, and breathing techniques as the practice develops. Emphasizing proper alignment and posture, the Iyengar method utilizes props like blocks, straps, and bolsters to support practitioners of all levels, ensuring each pose is accessible and safely executed. This methodical approach encourages focused awareness, helping students cultivate both physical discipline and mental clarity, resulting in a balanced, mindful, and transformative experience.

MEDITATION + RESTORATIVE YOGA
This is our gentlest yoga class. Designed for those who wish to find healing, recovery physically and emotionally, and to learn to release chronic tension and stress. 

YOGA
This class will guide you through foundational poses, gentle stretches, and mindful breathing techniques to cultivate flexibility, strength, and balance. Whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice, each sequence is structured to allow you to move with intention, adapting to your own pace and ability.

YOGALATES
Yogalates combines the balance, stamina, strength, flexibility, and awareness of yoga with Pilates techniques to improve posture, core strength, and stability.

BALLS + BANDS
Balls + Bands is a dynamic 45-minute class designed to sculpt, strengthen, and stretch your entire body. Using resistance bands and stability balls, this class enhances core stability, improves flexibility, and tones muscles with controlled, low-impact movements. Expect a mix of balance challenges, deep muscle engagement, and fluid sequences that leave you feeling strong, centered, and energized.

MAT PILATES
Mat Pilates is a core-centered exercise method designed to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness through a series of controlled movements. This form of Pilates focuses on engaging deep stabilizing muscles, especially in the core, while also incorporating the arms, legs, and back for a full-body workout. Rooted in the original exercises created by Joseph Pilates, it is performed on a mat without specialized equipment, making it accessible yet highly effective for developing stability, improving posture, and enhancing balance and coordination.

PILATES REMIX
Pilates Remix is a fresh take on traditional mat Pilates, blending classic, bodyweight-focused, high-repetition training with the strategic use of props such as bands, balls, rings, and dumbbells. In this 60-minute class, you’ll build deep core strength, improve control and alignment, and move with intention from start to finish.

YOGALATES
Yogalates combines the balance, stamina, strength, flexibility, and awareness of yoga with Pilates techniques to improve posture, core strength, and stability.

BARRE
Barre combines the grace and precision of classical dance with strength-building moves inspired by yoga and Pilates. In addition to the barre, the class incorporates resistance bands, gliding discs, and exercise balls to add variety, challenge, and support for each movement. This dynamic mix of equipment helps enhance flexibility, balance, and core strength, creating a full-body workout that tones muscles and improves posture.

SOULBODY BARRE
Experience the power of Soul Body’s signature method and flow that is smart, functional, and more athletic, yet mindful in its approach. Shape, tone, and strengthen the body in this results-driven program brings that “boutique barre experience” to group fitness.

STRETCH
Improve flexibility, relieve tension, and leave feeling both relaxed and revitalized. Through a series of gentle yet effective stretching exercises, you’ll increase your range of motion, enhance circulation, and release stress held in the body. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class offers a blend of relaxing stretches and invigorating movements that help you reset and recharge. Join us to restore balance, boost flexibility, and leave feeling refreshed from head to toe.

LABLAST® FITNESS
LaBlast® Fitness is a fun, partner-free dance workout created by world-renowned dancer Louis van Amstel, known for his work on Dancing with the Stars. Suitable for all levels, LaBlast® guides you through a variety of ballroom dance styles set to popular music from pop and rock to hip-hop and country. With options for adding plyometric moves, weights, or keeping it low-impact, LaBlast® lets you choose your intensity while toning your body, improving rhythm, and enjoying a fantastic workout. As Louis says, “If you can clap it, you can dance it!”

ZUMBA®
Zumba® is a high-energy, dance-fitness party designed for everybody and every body! This class combines low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning workout set to Latin and World rhythms, making exercise feel like a celebration. You’ll enjoy a total-body workout that includes cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility—leaving you energized, uplifted, and ready for more!

AQUA EX
Aqua exercise combines shallow and deep-water movements to provide a full-body workout with minimal impact on the joints. Using the natural resistance of water alongside specialized equipment like foam dumbbells and pool noodles, each session targets core stability, muscle strength, and coordination. Ideal for all fitness levels, Aqua exercise offers a challenging yet gentle way to build strength, boost stamina, and increase mobility in a supportive, low-impact environment.

AQUA ZUMBA®
Enjoy Zumba® on land? Try your favorite dance workout in the water for a great low-impact workout!

DEEP WATER RUNNING
Deep Water Fitness is a low-impact, joint-friendly workout that builds strength and cardiovascular health through the natural resistance of water. With the support of a flotation device, participants engage in underwater running drills, core exercises, and resistance movements for a full-body workout that boosts endurance, balance, and flexibility. Fun, effective, and suitable for all fitness levels!

WEATHER NOTICE
SUN JAN 18

Due to the inclement weather,
the Ridgewood Y will close at 2:00PM
on Sunday, January 18.

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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Happy Holidays from our Y Family to Yours!