Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G work in Ridgewood is causing major traffic impact for the Ridgewood and makes the central business district almost inaccessible.
As previously posted on this blog a Traffic Alert “beginning Friday 7/8/16 W.Glen Ave will be closed between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard while PSE&G continues their gas main replacement project from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday for approximately 2 weeks as the crew works through the train trestle. This will have an impact on traffic traveling west and east through Ridgewood. Traffic will be diverted to the Franklin Ave Underpass for cars. Trucks will be diverted to Wyckoff Ave in Waldwick due to height restrictions. Officers will be deployed to critical intersections to assist the traffic flow. Please plan an alternate route if possible.”
On Tuesday afternoon traffic is backed up on Oak Street in front of the “Y”, Franklin ave , West Ridgewood Ave and Godwin.
Clearly in case of an emergency valuable time would be lost with the trestle being impassable . Perhaps its time to reopen the “traffic easing ” and face facts that the idea was an ill conceived total failure because in the best of circumstances it blocks off the CBD, ties up traffic at the trestle, and backs traffic up West Ridgewood all the way to Midland Park , All because of a “suicide” bike lane installed for people with death wishes.
Ridgewood NJ, Registration for the Ridgewood YMCA’s Summer 2016 session will open Monday, June 13 at 8:30am. The 8 week session of classes and programs will begin on Monday, June 27 and run through Monday, August 22.
Registration is available online at www.ridgewoodymca.org, in person at the Y, or by phone at 201.444.5600. Active membership is required to register for classes.
A complete listing of Ridgewood Y program offerings is available at www.ridgewoodymca.org.
The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Phone (201) 444 5600.
The Y encourages parents to sign up kids for day camp beginning June 20.
May 21,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, This summer, the Ridgewood YMCA’s day camp program is offering kids the best summer ever through an enriching and learning experience to help kids get more out of the summer break – more learning, more exploration and more achievement. Through a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving well-being, kids will try new adventures, learn and master new skills, share and trade interests with friends, and get plenty of high-fives along the way.
Working with SEER Analytics to find out how camp benefits kids, the Y recently surveyed nearly 30,000 parents and caregivers with kids enrolled in camp at nearly 190 Y associations nationwide. Ninety-two percent of parents/caregivers said they agreed the Y’s day camp program helped kids make new friends. In addition, 83 percent said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 87 percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at their Y camp.
“At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to accomplish things, make friends and feel like they belong, they are comfortable expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected and supported,” says Gary Imhoff, Director of Marketing and Membership at the Ridgewood YMCA. “We are focusing on these youth development areas to ensure that kids in our day camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back the next day.”
The Y’s day camp activities focus on helping kids grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. These activities include team-building games, swim lessons, youth sports, creative projects and more.
As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, the Y offers so much more than a place to play and have fun. Through a holistic approach to youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of children and teens from birth to career to help them achieve in school and life. Through day camp and other youth development programs, the Y is working to keep kids active and address gaps in learning when school is not in session.
Ridgewood YMCA’s Summer Day Camp Program begins June 20 and registration is now open. Online registration is available at www.ridgewoodymca.org/camp.
Ridgewood Nj, Retired Physical Educator and Soccer Coach Jeff Yearing and RHS senior Charlotte Samuels will be receiving prestigious awards at the 50th Annual Sports Award Banquet of the YMCA of Greater Bergen County. Jeff will be awarded the Special Achievement Award for his 40-plus years of contributions to Bergen County Athletics. Charlotte will be recognized with the Walter E. Goepel Amateur Athlete for her swimming accomplishments. The Awards Banquet will be Tuesday, November 24, at The Venetian in Garfield, Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. If interested in attending, contact AD Keith Cook at kcook@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or 201-670-2700 ext 20510.
YWCA Offers Youth and Adult Synchronized Swimming! The YWCA Bergen County is offers synchronized swimming classes for ages 7 to adult at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Instructor Laura Alt, certified US Synchronized Swimming coach, invites swimmers with at least Level 3 swim skills (swim the front crawl with coordination of side breathing, elementary back stroke, and tread water for 1 minute) to join in.
Synchronized swimming promotes healthy competition as an individual and as part of a team. It demands strong swimming skill, discipline and commitment on the part of its athletes. The sport develops strength, flexibility and the ability to work cooperatively within the team. Synchro students also learn to act as role models, and to support and respect those around them. The Syncho Swim Program assists young athletes to strive for excellence while enjoying swimming. Synchro swim is a performance sport (similar to ice skating or ballroom dance) which is performed in deep water. A swimmer learns basic swimming strokes, body positions, and stunts that are choreographed into routines that are performed in front of judges or an audience.
The YWCA offers two levels of youth synchronized swim classes, Synchro Stars team, and an adult synchronized swim class. For details about Synchronized Swimming, please call 201-444-5600, ext. 400. Bring a swimsuit, cap, and goggles.
Ridgewood resident Dawn Walter steps in to keep camp program afloat
JULY 21, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014, 1:56 PM BY LAURA HERZOG STAFF WRITER THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
After a period of uncertainty for a beloved, 46-year tradition, Paterson children will once again be swimming at Graydon Pool and the Ridgewood YMCA this August.
Thank Dawn Walter.
This spring, the 12-year Ridgewood resident took on a leadership role previously held for 28 years by former resident Eileen Mohan, who moved to Singapore for her husband’s job last August.
“These are memories. The kids look forward to this, and it changes their lives,” Walter said.
When Mohan moved, the program she led – which coordinates free YMCA swim lessons and Graydon Pool swim time in August for campers from Paterson – was left in jeopardy. There was no known replacement for several months, and Mohan was worried that the program would fall to the wayside.
This April, Walter stepped up.
Walter, a member of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood’s Citizens for Swimming, said she wanted to do something “more hands-on” to help people.
“This is about as hands-on as you can get,” she said. “This will keep them [the children] safe their entire lives.”
Since 1968, Citizens for Swimming has coordinated Ridgewood swimming field trips for Paterson young people. Nearly 50 years later, children from Paterson’s Community Association with a Ministry to People Youth Development Program (CAMP YDP) still look forward to the program.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/new-director-steps-in-to-keep-camp-afloat-1.1054866#sthash.neq0VkZ7.dpuf
Registration is open for the YWCA Bergen County’s section 2 session of summer swim lessons. Classes run from July 21 through August 16, 2013, and offer American Red Cross swim instruction for ages 6 months to adult. YWCA members can register at www.ywcabergencounty.org, by phone, or in person. Summer classes include Junior Swim Clinic for ages 8 to 16, which teaches advanced swimmers the butterfly stroke, swimming starts, turns, and many other competitive skills. The Synchro Stars Swim Clinic provides the opportunity for swimmers to learn synchronized swimming skills such as sculling, underwater skills, and figures. After completing the Synchro 1 perquisite, Synchro 2 students continue to strengthen their skills, learn routines, and even qualify to enter a competition with the YWCA Synchro Stars. Private swim lessons are also available with one-on-one instruction for ages 4 to adult. The YWCA offers dozens of other fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Drop-in child care is available at the 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility. Visit www.ywcabergencounty.org for details or call 201-444-5600 for a free brochure.
American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training Blended Learning Course at the YWCA YWCA Bergen County now offers an American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training blended learning course. Including an online learning section, this blended course will prepare students with the CPR, First Aid and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. After passing the prerequisite swim skills test, students will be provided a link to begin online training. This course will be offered on July 14, 15, 17, 22 and 24 at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Prerequisite swim test will be held in Ridgewood on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00am. The online learning section of this course must be completed by July 16. Participants in these courses must be 15 years of age or older. A $10 swim test fee is due at registration and the course fee is $400. For more information or to register call the YWCA Aquatics Department at 201-444-5600, x349, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org
Ridgewood YMCA Bookkeeper Accused of diverting funds for personal use
April 17,2014
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on April 10, 2014 Detective Jeffrey Casson concluded a two month investigation into theft from the YMCA.
On February 4, 2014 representatives from the Ridgewood YMCA filed a report with the Ridgewood Police Department regarding account discrepancies and possible theft.
After investigation by the Ridgewood Police Department with the full cooperation of the YMCA, it was determined that the YMCA bookkeeper, Catherine Easer 54 of Mahwah, had allegedly diverted YMCA funds and used YMCA accounts in the approximate amount of $40,000 for her personal use. On April 10, 2014 she was arrested and charged with 3rd Degree Theft and released.
All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
Sunday, January 26 from 11:00am – 3:00pm YWCA Bergen County is joining the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood YMCA for a Pre-Game Celebration Week! The day will be filled with football themed fun and activities! There will be a magician, sports and games for kids, football bloopers, a raffle for autographed footballs and other fun giveaways, workouts and so much more! And don’t miss the big taste-off competition with local restaurants bringing in samples of their best tailgate foods for judging by our esteemed panel! Bring a friend and join us for this FREE event! For more information, call 201-444-5600 ext. 400 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.
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