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Help someone find their fit at the Y.
Give the gift of health, connection, and fun this holiday season with a Lakeland Hills Family YMCA gift card! Available for purchase at Welcome Center. Perfect for memberships, programs, swim lessons, and more – a thoughtful way to share the Y experience with loved ones.
HELP US PICK A WINNER!
December 15 – January 15
Vote for your favorite piece of art on display by the Design Students from the Morris County Vocational School District.
1 – Each piece of art in the building has a number
2- Walk around the Y and see all the pieces
3 – Choose which piece you like the best
4 – Write the number on the voting slip
It’s that easy!!!
Voting slips and box can be found in the Welcome Center over by the coffee station.
MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
Join certified sound healer Ivette Desai for a three-part introductory course on meditation, mindful breathing, and present-moment awareness. In three 30-minute sessions, learn the tools needed to quiet your mind, reduce stress, and improve clarity in daily life.
Led by: Ivette Desai
Dates: Mondays as follows:
January 6, 13, and 20
Time: 6:45-7:15 pm
Cost: $20.00 per class
Contact information:
Darlene at Darlenek@lhymca.com
INTRODUCING “FRESH DROPS” OUR NEW APPAREL LINE
Check out our fresh drops of cool hoodies and t-shirts, now available exclusively at Lakeland Hills Y! These limited-edition designs are perfect for showing off your Y spirit in style—grab yours before they’re gone! Hoodies and T-Shirts are available for purchase in our Welcome Center. Garments are tri-blend soft-feel.
Hoodie $40
T-Shirt $25
Available in sizes S / M / L / XL / 2XL
Waterfront Lifeguard Recertification
TWO RECERTIFICATION DATE OPTIONS:
TBA
This American Red Cross course will RECERTIFY individuals in waterfront lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED. Participants must have current Waterfront or Lifeguarding certification and attend both days to get recertified.
Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
SEVEN CERTIFICATION DATE OPTIONS:
November 8-10
November 22-24
December 6-8
December 13-15
December 20-22
This American Red Cross course CERTIFIES individuals in waterfront lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of class.
Discover “Mighty Microgreens”
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
It’s time to clarify which foods optimize health. Linda Borghi, using her organic farming expertise, emphasizes the benefits of microgreens grown without chemicals.
This program is FREE and available to the community.
WHY MICROGREENS?
- High in antioxidants
- Help regulate sugar
- Help lower risk of heart disease
- Improve overall health
American Red Cross Babysitting Certification
In this one-day class you will achieve your certification and learn how to be a responsible babysitter.
Ages 11-15
- $100/ Y-Member
- $125/Non-Y Member
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:
- What to do in an emergency
- How to entertain children of all ages
- Feeding and Diapering
- Handle Choking Emergencies
November 23 | 12:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Gateway Community Resource Center
513 Birch Street, Boonton, NJ 07005
For more information:
Contact Shannon Bujoreanu
shannonb@lhymca.com
973-507-7037
STARTING IN 2025 ALL BABYSITTING COURSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT LAKELAND HILLS Y
COMING SOON! FITCORE REFORMERS
WHAT IS FITCORE?
FitCore™ Reformer is an innovative fitness fusion program that combines the best of Pilates reformer-based exercises with body-weight exercise and stretches for a total mind/body workout experience!
DEMOS START SOON!
Contact:
Darlene Kievit
Darlenek@Lhymca.com
The Art of Healthy Living
This 13-week program is designed to help you maintain a healthy weight. Conquer your cravings, dive into goal setting, and aim for progress over perfection!
Join Health and Wellness Director Darlene Kievit and Health Coach Mary Ellen Zung as they share their knowledge to help you look and feel your absolute best.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Macro, Macros, what’s all the talk about?
- Manage Stress and Triggers
- The Sleep – Weight Connection
- Are “Diet Plans” really the best way to manage your weight?
- Eat Well Away from Home
*Nominal fee will be charged*
For more information contact: Darlene at Darlenek@lhymca.com
Assisted Stretch Therapy
Assisted stretching is a pain-free technique that is individualized and table based. The practitioner works with the client’s breath and performs stretches to target tight muscles, fascia (connective tissue), and in the joint capsules.
In as little as 1-3 sessions assisted stretching can help:
- Reduce pain/stiffness
- Increase flexibility/mobility
- Improve sleep
Stretch Therapy packages are available in both ONE hour and half-hour sessions.
Questions? Contact: Darlene Kievit: Darlenek@lhymca.com
American Red Cross Blood Drive
There are so many ways to connect and lend a helping hand to your fellow neighbors and one way that you can get involved is by donating blood to the American Red Cross®. Through our partnership with the American Red Cross®, we will be hosting blood drives on the third Thursday of every month. You can register below for our next upcoming drive.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, but many don’t realize it. High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent killer,” because it usually has no warning signs, yet it can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke. The good news is that high blood pressure, or hypertension, can often be prevented or treated. Early diagnosis and simple, healthy changes can keep high blood pressure from seriously damaging your health. Stop by the Welcome Center to know your numbers!
First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 – 11:00 AM
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