International Dance Day – En Pointe
The Connection is excited to have 4 members of our Dance & Performing Arts Program’s pre-pointe class beginning pointe this session! Read More …
Welcome to The Connection’s Blog!
We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!
Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17th was National Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day); a day where individuals, groups, and organizations encourage acts of kindness nationwide. To celebrate the occasion, the Jefferson AfterSchool program spent time working on kindness projects. They were led by their teacher, Alyssa Roncallo, who is one of The Connection’s AfterSchool Site Directors. Read More …
National Pack Your Lunch Day
In honor of National Pack Your Lunch Day, which is March 10, keep reading to learn how to pack a healthy lunch. Read More …
Health and Wellness in College
Eating healthy, exercising and maintaining positive habits in college aren’t always easy. Most college students are always on the go, not prepping for the week, eating because of stress and/or anxiety and pulling all-nighters. Though some things are out of our control, most things can be managed with proper preparation and education. Read More …
Finding Motivation to Workout
A lot of the time, getting to the gym is half the battle. That is why this week we are supplying you with some tips on getting to the gym. Read More …
Cancer Survivors from Pathways Women’s Cancer Teaching Project Bring a Unique Learning Opportunity to Rutgers NJ Medical School Students
For the 4th December in a row, breast and gynecological cancer survivors, also known as “Patient Educators”, educated 180 first-year medical school students about their cancer experiences from the vantage point of a survivor. Read More …
Benefits of Training Your Biggest Muscle – Your Gluteus
By far, the largest and strongest group of muscles in your body are your gluteal muscles. Along with the hamstrings, they work together to extend, rotate and abduct the hip. They contribute to the stabilization of the pelvis during walking, running and climbing. Strong glutes and hamstrings can help improve posture and enhance athletic performance, as well as alleviate lower back, hip and knee pain. Read More …
Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup Recipe from the Pathways Cooks Kitchen
The wonderful volunteers of the Pathways Cooks Program provide nutritional support, free of charge, to women who are undergoing cancer treatment. We also provide meals to their family members, and currently have 6 children, aged 5 to 14 years old, receiving nutritious meals that are so important during the growing years. Read More …
Temporary Tattoo Pop-Up Shop for Breast Cancer Awareness
Wednesday, October 17 from 3:00-6:00pm
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Anastasia DeKantios, owner of the temporary tattoo website, jewelflashtattoos.com, will be hosting a special pop-up shop in remembrance of her mother, Tatiana Mirina. Read More …
The Connection Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pathways, a program of The Connection, provides an oasis of hope for women with cancer. For over 24 years, Pathways’ mission has remained the same: to provide support, education and wellness
programs for women with cancer, creating a community in which shared experiences lead to personal growth and healing. Read More …