Fall 1 & September Program Session

The Gateway YMCA is Here For YOU and YOUR FAMILY!

EXPANDED BRANCH HOURS: Visit www.tgfymca.org/locations for all branch hours

• EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1:
  • The Wellness Center Branch is EXPANDING their branch hours!  Hours will be Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
  • The Elizabeth Branch is EXPANDING their branch hours!  Hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

• EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 7:
  • The Five Points Branch is EXPANDING their branch hours! Hours will be Monday, Thursday & Friday 7:00am-8:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am-8:30pm, Wednesday 7:00am-8:15pm, Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm (or until last program ends).

• EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 13:
  • The Rahway Branch is EXPANDING their branch hours!  Hours will be Monday-Friday 6:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm and Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm

EXPANDED PROGRAM HOURS:

• The Youth Development Branch is EXPANDING their Child Care hours, effective September 1st!  Hours will be Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
• The Five Points Branch is EXPANDING their Child Care hours, effective September 1st!  Hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:30pm

EXPANDED ACCESS & SERVICES:

• We continue to provide wellness and fitness services in person 7 days a week!   Branch Hours at the Elizabeth Branch,  Rahway Branch and Wellness Center Branch include a combination of Wellness, Cardio, Strength Training, Free Weights, Weight Room, Swimming, Basketball and Private Fitness Center, as well as Personal Training appointments.  The Five Points Branch is open for Swimming and Programs including Group Exercise, Chronic Disease Management Programs,  Swim Lessons, Child Care, Youth Sports, Dance, Gymnastics and more!
• Reservations are no longer required for the Private Fitness Studio at the Wellness Center Branch during branch hours.  Usage is on a first come, first serve basis for this unique opportunity for Full Privilege YMCA Members.
• Reservations are no longer required for Swimming at the Five Points Branch or Rahway Branch or Open Basketball at the Elizabeth Branch, Five Points Branch or Rahway Branch during scheduled hours.  Usage is capacity controlled and first come, first serve.  Please review the Web Site or Mobile App.
• Our YMCA has EXPANDED our Virtual YMCA opportunities for all active Full Privilege YMCA Members and Full Virtual Members!  Introducing YMCA360 
•  Our YMCA has UPGRADED our Member Mobile App! Please DOWLOAD M-Dock

Y BRANCH FACILITY UPDATES:

• Locker Rooms and Showers are available to all full privilege members and basic members utilizing programs at the Elizabeth Branch, Five Points Branch, Rahway Branch and Wellness Center Branch. Family Changing Rooms also remain available at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch.

IN-PERSON Y PROGRAM UPDATES:

Expanded Indoor Group Exercise, Chronic Disease Programs, Aquatics and Youth Programs:

• Registration requirements have been removed wherever possible.  These programs will be first come, first serve.  Capacity is limited.  Please note programs denoted on the schedule as *Registration Required” as they require online registration.
• Youth Sports, Dance, Gymnastics and Tae Kwon Do programs are available at the Five Points Branch
• Youth Sports programs are available at the Rahway Branch
• Elizabeth Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs include Cycling, Zumba, Enhance Fitness for Arthritis, and Circuit Training
• Five Points Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs have been EXPANDED, including favorite programs like Action Against Arthritis, Yoga, Zumba Toning, Tai Chi and Zumba
• Rahway Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs include SilverSneakers, Zumba, Yoga, Total Body Workout and Chair Yoga
• Wellness Center Branch In-Person Group Exercise programs have been expanded including Indoor options for Butts & Guts, Yoga, Firm & Fit, Zumba, Back to Abs and Body Works

Expanded Outdoor Group Exercise Programs:

• Outdoor Group Exercise Programs are available at the Wellness Center Branch and Five Points Branch.  Registration is no longer required for Outdoor Group Exercise programs.  Classes are first come, first serve.

Expanded Swimming Lessons:

• Private Swim Lessons are available at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch
• Group Swim Lessons are available at the Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch

Swim Team:

• Fall/Winter Swim Team at the Rahway Branch  Begins September 13 – Registration Begins August 24th @10:00am
• Swim Team Try Outs will be held on Tuesday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 25 6:00pm-7:00 (drop in) for ages 6-18

Water Exercise Options 5 Days a Week:

• Water Exercise programs are offered 5 days a week including Water Exercise and Aqua Zumba at the Five Points Branch and Water Aerobics and Deep Water Exercise at the Rahway Branch
• We’ve EXPANDED Water Exercise at the Five Points Branch!  There are even more options!

Expanded YMCA Child Care Services:

• The Five Points Branch in Union is expanding their YMCA Child Care classrooms!  If you are in need of Child Care, please CONTACT US
• The Youth Development Branch in Elizabeth is expanding their YMCA Child Care classrooms!  If you are in need of Child Care, please CONTACT US
• YMCA Before and After School Care Registration is open – for information VISIT HERE

Virtual Program Updates:

• We’ve expanded our Virtual program options including member favorites, community chronic disease self-management programs, youth programs, family programs and events.
• REGISTER HERE for Virtual Group Exercise for access to all Group Exercise programs on the top of the schedule!
• Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management programs are open to the community and include BPSM Healthy Eating Presentation, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Diabetes Empowerment Education Program and Healthy Living Behavior Change  REGISTER HERE
• Make a difference in our community!  SIGN UP for Virtual Togetherhood (Must be an active YMCA Member, minimum age of 18)

Virtual Y On Demand:

• Recorded YMCA Programs and more, available 24 Hours a Day HERE
• Our YMCA has EXPANDED our Virtual YMCA opportunities for all active Full Privilege YMCA Members and Full Virtual Members!  Visit YMCA360
• Download our NEW Mobile App!  M-Dock HERE 

Virtual WISE Adult Services:

• The Virtual WISE Center Program is open and available for registration

Upcoming Events:

• View Events and Register to Attend at www.tgfymca.org/events
• Join us for Welcoming Week September 10-19

We’re Hiring!  Make a difference in your community as part of The Gateway Family YMCA staff team.  APPLY HERE 

• Part Time Positions Available:
  • Certified Lifeguards
  • Swim Instructors
  • Group Exercise Instructors (evenings & weekends)
  • Welcome Center (evenings & weekends)
  • Child Care Teachers & Assistant Teachers
  • Before/After School Counselors