YMCA of Union's Five Points Branch Events

Five Points Branch

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201 Tucker Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
P: 908-688-9622
F: 908-851-9377
fivepointsinfo@ymcaeuc.org

Upcoming Events

  • Fall 1
    Registration begins August 23rd
  • Mission Possible
    Sept 13-18
  • Family Fun Pool Extravaganza
    Sept 25th 1-2pm
  • Family Night
    2nd Friday of each month

Mark Your Calendar

The YMCA is planning several upcoming events including:

JANUARY
               4              Bone Density*     10am-12noon                      Overlook Van

FEBRUARY
                4              Cholesterol Screening*          10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                14            Valentine Open House           4pm-6pm                                                                             
                17           Coffee Hour                               6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby
                24           Breast Cancer Awareness     9am-11am                                            Lobby

MARCH
                4              Hearing Screening                           10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                10            Coffee Hour                                       6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby
                18            Smoking Cessation                         5pm-7pm                                              Lobby
                31           NJ Cares for Kids                              5:30pm-7:30pm                                  Lobby

APRIL      
               1              Blood Pressure/BMI                          10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
               7              Ask the Pharmacist                           10am-12noon                                      Lobby
               14           Coffee Hour                                         6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby
               17            Healthy Kids Day                               1pm-4pm                                              Bicentennial Park

MAY
               6              Diabetes Screening                          10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
               12           Coffee Hour                                         6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby
               13           Better Hearing Education                 10am-12noon                                      Lobby

JUNE
                3              Sun Exposure Screening              10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                10            Lose/Maintain Weight                    10am-12noon                                      Lobby
                16            Coffee Hour                                      6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby

JULY
                1              Respiratory Screening                   10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                21            Coffee Hour                                      6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby

AUGUST
                5              Bone Density Screening*              10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van      
                18           Coffee Hour                                      6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby

SEPTEMBER
                2              Cholesterol Screening*                 10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van      
                15            Coffee Hour                                     6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby

OCTOBER
                7              Hearing Screening                        10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                20            Coffee Hour                                    6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                  Lobby

NOVEMBER
                4              Blood Pressure/BMI                     10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                13            Harvest Fest                                  1pm-4pm                             
                17            Coffee Hour                                   6am-11am  4:30pm-7pm                   Lobby

DECEMBER
                2              Diabetes Screening                    10am-12noon                                      Overlook Van
                22            Breakfast with Santa                  10am-12noon                                       Lobby
                                        * Fee applies


Defensive Driving Classes will be held on the following dates:
                  April        14 and 15
                  June        9 and 10
                  Sept        15 and 16
                  Nov.         3 and 4
All classes are held:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Cost:  $12 for AARP members - $14 for non-members
Participants who complete the two day class receive a certificate which enables them to receive a 5% reduction on their car insurance premium for a period of three years.  Checks should be made payable to AARP and given to the instructor.  Participants with 4 or more points on their license will have two points removed when they successfully complete the class.  Class is available to all licensed drivers.  Class space is limited.

PLEASE NOTE – ALL SEMINARS AND CLASSES TAKE PLACE IN THE “ROOM OF WELL BEING” WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
  *  No appointment is necessary.

More details to follow. Call (908) 688-9622 with any questions.

Health Screenings

The Five Points Branch is pleased to announce that Overlook Hospital will be visiting our facility monthly to provide health screenings to our members and staff. All screenings will take place from 10 AM – 12 PM. Contact the Welcome Center at (908) 688-9622 for more information on upcoming health screenings.

All health screenings are free.

Contact the Welcome Center at (908) 688-9622 for more information on upcoming health screenings.

Party YMCA Style!

Having a Birthday? Pool or Gym Parties are available at the YMCA!

Party includes 1 hour in our pool or gym and 1 hour in our spacious party room upstairs. The YMCA provides a host for your party, who will assist in supervision & assisting in the transition to the pool or gym area. The YMCA will also provide a party room with tables, chairs, and a small kitchen area; you bring the food, supplies and other party needs. Please call for more information and scheduling.

Health and Safety Courses at the YMCA

Community CPR

This course is designed to teach participants to recognize and care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults.

First Aid Basics

This course trains participants to become familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries. Topics include emergency care for bleeding, poisoning and shock. This course does NOT teach care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies.

See our brochure for all class details, fees and schedules.