Author: Lesley Calvert
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 …
Adult Aquatics/Lap Swim Schedule | Winter 2025-26
December 1 – June 21 Locker rooms close 15 minutes before the pool. Swimmers can still enter locker rooms from the pool deck to change and exit.
Archive – history
We’re here for everyone…serving the community since 1919 The Connection has been serving individuals in Summit and its surrounding communities for over 90 years. Since its inception in 1922 as the YWCA of Summit, when it rented rooms to young working women, the organization has grown and responded to meet the changing needs of the Read More …
In-Person Adult Fitness & Dance Schedule
IN-PERSON ADULT FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES Although not required, you may bring your own personal equipment to class. For yoga and chair yoga bring a yoga mat, water, and a towel (optional: strap, blanket, blocks). For Max Out! and LSC bring a mat, and towel (optional: light dumbbells.) For Pilates bring a mat, a yoga blanket, and water (optional: 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 …
#GivingTuesday
Tuesday, November 27 Save the date for #GivingTuesday!