Young Artist Portrays Friend's Late Mother as 'Inspiration' in YMCA Show

Winners in multiple age categories in Someret Hills YMCA's 'Who Inspires You?' Art Show.

The annual Exhibition of Inspirational Women: Who Inspires You? — held this past weekend at the Somerset Hills YMCA — announced its winners granted awards through the Lucia Bocchino Fund, in an artistic endeavor set up by her daughter, Serena Bocchino of Basking Ridge. Among the winners this year is Michelle Singer of Basking Ridge, a 14-year-old eighth grader at the William Annin Middle School, who did a charcoal portrait of the mother of her neighbor and best friend Kendall Cavaluzzo, who battled cancer for several years before passing away last year. "She was a strong and wonderful person and she definitely was an inspiration," Michelle on Monday said of Whitney Boye, her friend's mother. Serena Bocchino said that Boye also worked at …

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YMCA RIPPLE Swim Event a Tribute to Newtown Survivors

Public asked to join in swimming laps.

150 'Swim to Newtown' at Somerset Hills YMCA

Participating swimmers from ages 4 to 82.

As part of a continuing effort to promote awareness of the importance of paying attention to mental health, the Somerset Hills YMCA on May 5 sponsored The Ripple: Swim to Newtown event, a community-to-community tribute to the families of Newtown, Ct. The goal was to swim 109 miles, which is the distance from Basking Ridge to Newtown — but the 150 swimmers who participated logged 230 miles, more than twice that distance. The youngest participating swimmer was four years old and the oldest was 82, according to the YMCA. Additionally, over 50 volunteers helped to support the event. Tracking the swimmers' laps and miles logged in the pool were Somerset Hills YMCA volunteers Art Raynes of Basking Ridge, and teen volunteer MacKenzie Marcus of …

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Somerset Hills YMCA Healthy Kids Day Encourages Healthy Lifestyle

Free event offers children and families activities and about planning healthy activities and eating and staying well.

A sunny day was a boost to the Somerset Hills YMCA's Healthy Kids Day this weekend, an annual community event that encourages kids and families to live healthfully and to stay active. Numerous community organizations and local businesses offered actvities and exhibits at the free event held Saturday afternoon at the main YMCA facility at 140 Mount Airy Road. Children also had the chance to take part in sports and physical games that got them warmed up for an active summer to come. “At the Somerset Hills YMCA, we know that often parents struggle to keep their kids physically and intellectually active every day. We want to ensure that fewer kids are at risk of childhood obesity and more kids excel in school,” said David Carcieri, President …

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Somerset Hills Y Friends Honor Art Anderson With 5K

One-mile fun walk also scheduled at fundraising event for those whose lives were touched by ALS.

Somerset Hills YMCA Schedules Healthy Kids Day for April 27

Annual event is a chance for children throughout the Somerset Hills to exercise their minds and bodies.

Former Jets GM Tannenbaum, With New Job, Continues YMCA Involvement

Deadline extended for second annual Tannenbaum family scholarship at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge.

The Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge, where former N.Y. Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum remains on the Board of Directors, announced on Wednesday that the deadline has been extended for YMCA members who wish to apply for this year's Tannenbaum family scholarship. Also on Wednesday, it was reported that Tannenbaum, who lost his job as general manager of the New York Jets last New Year's Eve, has been named to a new position that he will manage from New York. According to a Wednesday report on Forbes.com, Tannenbaum will represent and oversee contract negotiations for basketball and football coaches for both professional and college sports. The report said that Tannenbaum has been named as a member of the full-service agency …

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Somerset Hills YMCA Strengthens Special Needs Programs

As autism awareness month begins, the Somerset Hills YMCA holds special needs programs for all ages.

Somerset Hills YMCA Launches Adventure Program for Grades 7 to 8

Twenty-six teens from throughout Somerset Hills take part in overnight adventure; more activities planned.

Adventure Program Begins at Somerset Hills YMCA

First adventure—and overnight trip—to begin on Friday, Feb. 1, open to all seventh- and eighth-graders in area.