Cranford YMCA

FREE and open to the community!&nbsp;Check out the new&nbsp;Cranford YMCA and enjoy family-friendly activities, carnival games in the pool, arts &amp; crafts, snacks, giveaways, and more. Visit us for a free 7-day pass to try the Cranford YMCA.&nbsp;<ul><li>Time: 1:00-3:00 pm</li><li>Location:&nbsp;Cranford YMCA, 401 Centennial Avenue, Cranford</li></ul>
Learn more about the Cranford YMCA <a href="https://www.westfieldynj.org/cranford-ymca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here.</a>

Local Event: NEW Cranford YMCA Open House

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NEW Cranford YMCA Open House

Saturday April 27, 2024: FREE and open to the community!&nbsp;Check out the new&nbsp;Cranford YMCA and enjoy family-friendly activities,...

Fire Me Up Studio

Join us at the studio where glazing goes beyond the kiln and into the world of doughy goodness! Combine creativity and sweetness to paint your very own ceramic donut. As you perfect your masterpiece, enjoy a delectable array of donuts to satisfy your sweet tooth!<ul><li>9:00-11:00am</li><li>Open to the community ages 3+</li><li>$40 to participate (includes one ceramic, paint supplies and refreshments)</li><li>Proceeds benefit the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign</li></ul>
Register online <a href="https://counter.westfieldynj.org/programs?toggle_state=narrow-categories&amp;active_category=798&amp;text=donut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or at the Main Y Welcome Center. <ul></ul>

Local Event: Donut Glaze and Ceramic Craze with the Westfield Area YMCA 

Donut Glaze and Ceramic Craze with the...

Sunday April 28, 2024: Join us at the studio where glazing goes beyond the kiln and into the world of doughy goodness! Combine creativity...

Donut Glaze and Ceramic Craze with the Westfield Area YMCA 

To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Westfield Mental Health Council will present a Mental Health Day of free activities on Sunday, April 28:
Walk for CAKE: The day begins with a “Walk for CAKE” in Mindowaskin Park from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. CAKE stands for the Mental Health Council’s emphasis on Compassion, Acceptance, Kindness and Empathy. Participants will check in on the interior park road adjacent to the gazebo, where they can enjoy a walk in the park punctuated with stations highlighting aspects of wellness such as yoga, music, art, meditation, and pet therapy. After the walk, attendees can enjoy a sweet treat in the spirit of CAKE.
Mental Health Fair From 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, there will be several different activities at Bauer Family Branch YMCA (422 East Broad Street), including:
<ul><li>11:30am – Meditation-Yoga Activity</li><li>12:00pm – Mental Health Talk</li><li>12:45pm – Presentation: Building Emotional Resiliency from The Inside Out</li><li>Journaling - ongoing</li><li>Art Therapy – ongoing</li><li>Pet Therapy - ongoing</li></ul>
Resources will be available from a wide variety of mental health-related organizations, and local bakeries are providing sweet treats for attendees in support of the C.A.K.E. theme.

Local Event: Westfield Mental Health Council Walk For C.A.K.E. & Mental Health Fair

Westfield Mental Health Council Walk For...

Sunday April 28, 2024: To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Westfield Mental Health Council will present a Mental Health...

Westfield Mental Health Council Walk For C.A.K.E. & Mental Health Fair

Free and open to the community! Hear from speakers with expertise in the Senior Healthcare system and learn how to navigate options for your elderly loved ones. Topics include differences in senior living communities and levels of care, home health care, services offered by Geriatric Care Managers, and legal documents for proper estate planning.&nbsp;<ul><li>Location: Main Y, Kellogg Room</li><li>6:00-7:00pm</li><li>Questions? Contact Amanda Aguirre at aaguirre@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 x258.</li></ul>

Local Event: Caregiver's Guide to Elder Care at the Westfield Area YMCA

Caregiver's Guide to Elder Care at the...

Wednesday May 8, 2024: Free and open to the community! Hear from speakers with expertise in the Senior Healthcare system and learn how to...

Caregiver's Guide to Elder Care at the Westfield Area YMCA