Our 2017 Annual Giving Campaign is underway – members and friends are asked to support the Community Service and Scholarship Fund, which enables children, adults and seniors to participate in educational, recreational, fitness and social service programs, regardless of their economic circumstance. Read More …
Summer is quickly approaching and The Connection is getting excited for camp 2017! I am very eager to begin Guppies Camp in just a few short months. I loved getting to meet some of our newest Guppies at the Camp Open House in January. This year, The Connection is offering a NEW full day option for its youngest campers. Parents are now able to choose from a half day (9am-1pm) or a full day (9am-4:30pm) program. Read More …
Health tip of the Month: Drink water! Especially Before Meals
Staying hydrated can have numerous benefits. Some of these include the fact that water has a major effect on both energy level and brain function.
Fitness Tip of the Month: Watch the Clock
Your body clock, that is! Try to work out at the time you have the most energy. Read More …
As the Director of Enrichment Programs, one of my favorite tasks is visiting all The Connection AfterSchool programs located in the Summit Elementary Schools. I am constantly in awe of the students’ ability to challenge their creativity and curiosity. Read More …
Mary D’Amato is a certified Personal Trainer and has worked in many capacities at The Connection, including instructing Water Aerobics, Summer Camp, Tri-Training for Kids, Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Training. She has great enthusiasm for fitness (Ocean Mile Swims, Track and cycling) and has been a member of The Connection for over 30 years! She shares with us one of her favorite workouts, TRX: Read More …