Author: Lesley Calvert
The Benefits of Cross-Training
The Benefits of Cross-Training You may be a dedicated swimmer, one sport athlete, a runner, or only do group fitness classes. Everyone has their favorite exercise. But we can overdo it, leading to overuse injuries or mental burnout. If you aren’t cross-training you could be setting yourself up for one of these undesired results. What Read More …
Free Tutoring for Kindergarten through 5th Grade Students
Saturday April 30th, May 7th and May 14th-FREE Tutoring
The Connection is offering FREE tutoring for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th on Saturday April 30th, May 7th and May 14th between 9:30am and 10:30am. Teachers from local schools will be offering their expertise in reading, writing, spelling or math for 30 minute sessions. Read More …
Goat Yoga
June 5th | Goat Yoga is Baaaack!
Renew your inner spirit with a fun, relaxing, giggle-filled baby goat yoga class. 45 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of snuggle/picture time with all the miniature goats! Read More …
GOOD HEALTH IS EXERCISE AND… ! PART TWO
This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and /or a Personal Trainer. WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat is crucial. The amount of protein you need depends on gender, weight, goals and level of activity. Lean meats Read More …
Good health is exercise AND… !
(This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and / or a Personal Trainer.) “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” This adage translates well to health and fitness. Most of us exercise and eat fairly well, but haven’t yet Read More …
Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA! It is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. Read More …
Spring back into Fitness
Winter is winding down and with all the holiday eating and traveling, your exercise routine or plans may have taken a back seat. Perhaps you got the winter “blahs,” got sick with COVID, or suffered an injury that sidelined you. Whatever the reasons for the winter break, springtime is an ideal time to restart (or Read More …
A Conversation with Heather McGhee
Thursday, December 1, 2022
7:00pm at Summit High School
In celebration of a 100-year commitment equality for all, The Connection presents a conversation with Heather McGhee, author of New York Times bestseller “The Sum of Us”. Read More …
1920s
In the News: January 27, 1925 – Why the Y.W.C.A.? October 11, 1925 – Native Syrian to Address Vespers Service at Y.W. June 4, 1926 – All Aboard for Outdoor Sports March 20, 1927 – Y.W.C.A. Budget July 26, 1927 – Possibility of Early Move to Erect New Y.W.C.A. on Morris Avenue Property 1929 – Read More …