Monday, March 29, 2010

Clyde Utz Centers Dedicated at Annual Meeting

During the Annual Meeting of the West Morris YMCA on Thursday, March 25th, the Clyde Utz Family Center and the Clyde Utz Aquatic Center were formally dedicated. Mr. Utz was a long-time Randolph resident who was a teacher in the Dover school system. Upon his death, he gifted the Y with his estate. This very thoughtful bequest will benefit many at the YMCA for years to come. The Family Center houses a babysitting facility, exercise studios, and an expansion of the weight training area. The Aquatic Center includes the Warm Water Pool, an excellent environment for swim lessons, aquatic exercise classes, and physical rehabilitation in the Aqua Cube.
The dedication included the reading of a Resolution from Senator Anthony Bucco, a Citation from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and a Proclamation from Randolph Mayor Jay Alpert. The bronze plaque honoring the generosity of Clyde Utz was unveiled and will be displayed in the lobby of the Y.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Their Hearts Belong to Daddy

On Sunday, January 31st, over 80 pairs of fathers and daughters gathered at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph for a Valentine's Day Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance. They are part of the West Morris YMCA's Indian Princess Program. This is a year-round program that focuses on building and enhancing relationships between fathers and daughters ages Kindergarten through Third Grade. Other 2010 activities include an Adopt-a -Trail project in Hedden Park, a Spring Campout and a Family Picnic. For more information on this program or its companion Indian Guide Program for fathers and sons, contact Andy Thompson at the YMCA at 973-366-1120, ext. 34.