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Breast Cancer Resource Center/YWCA Princeton (CRF ID #90)
ALTERNATE NAME
BCRC
ADDRESS
59 Paul Robeson Place,
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-497-2100 - ext. 346
FAX
609-497-1211
EMAIL
bcrc@ywcaprinceton.org
HOTLINE
609-497-2126 - 24 hours/ 7 days a week
ADMINISTRATOR
Kara Stephenson, Director
HOURS
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) is a program of the YWCA Princeton dedicated to providing information and support to those affected by breast cancer, and to increasing breast cancer awareness in the community. Programs and services are free and include breast cancer awareness talks, an educational seminar, a guest speaker series, a resource library, a telephone hotline, support groups, a woman-to-woman telephone network, a wellness program and a wig and prosthesis bank.-
PROGRAMS
SUPPORT GROUPS: BCRC support groups provide an opportunity for those affected by breast cancer to share questions, concerns and coping strategies in a comfortable, understanding environment.
Breast Cancer Support Group: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. or 4th Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bramwell House living room, YWCA Princeton. Provides support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, those in treatment and those on the road to recovery. Topics of discussion include coping with treatment side effects, communicating with doctors and families, facing fears, self-image and much more. Clinical social worker Lois Glasser facilitates the evening group.
Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group: 1st Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m., Bramwell House Living Room, YWCA Princeton. Provides support to women under 45 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Topics of discussion include fertility, coping with treatment side effects, managing young families, dating, self-image and much more. Breast cancer survivor Nancy Healey facilitates
Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m., Bramwell House Living Room, YWCA Princeton. Provides support for women living with stage IV breast cancer. Topics of discussion include coping with treatment side effects, facing fears, communicating with family and much more. Clinical social worker Elsje Reiss facilitates.
Support Circle: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Library, YWCA Princeton. Provides support to spouses, parents, siblings, adult children and friends of breast cancer patients/survivors. Topics of discussion include practical helping strategies, finances, communicating, caregiver burnout and much more. This meeting is held at the same time as the evening Breast Cancer Support Group (but in a different room). Clinical social worker Elsje Reiss facilitates.
Guest Speaker Series: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., Bramwell House Living Room, YWCA Princeton. Monthly lectures on breast cancer related issues provided by health care professionals. Open to anyone with an interest in breast cancer. Call BCRC for schedule.
Breast Cancer Helpline: Provides personalized breast cancer information and support. Call 609-497-2126
Wellness Program: Provides free classes such as yoga, movement and art therapy for breast cancer patients/survivors to help maintain quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment. Call BCRC for a class schedule.
Wig & Prosthesis Bank: Provides new wigs, mastectomy bras, and breast forms free to women in need. Fittings are conducted Monday-Friday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. by trained staff in a private fitting room. Call BCRC for an appointment.
Woman to Woman Network: A telephone support system that matches breast cancer patients with breast cancer survivors who have had similar experiences to provide short- and long-term support. Matches can also be made for husbands.
Resource Library: A wide range of books, reference materials, magazines, videos, tapes, CD's and DVD's on breast cancer and related topics. Visitors are welcome to relax and read in our multipurpose room between 12 noon and 5 pm. on weekdays, or borrow two items for up to 2 weeks.
Breast Cancer Education and Outreach: BCRC helps community organizations, school classes, church groups, companies, or women's groups to get the facts about breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Talks duscuss risk factors, symptoms and screening, and include a demonstration of breast self-examination (BSE) and a breast cancer survivor's personal story. BCRC also participates in community and health fairs sponsored by community groups, medical associations and corporations. BCRC Peer Educators are available to answer questions, teach BSE, and provide educational materials to take home. Call BCRC to arrange for a Breast Cancer Awareness Talk, or to have BCRC attend a community or health fair
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
Calendar of Events (monthly)
The Source (quarterly newsletter) - provides easy-to-understand, impartial, local information on breast cancer related issues including treatment advances, survivor stories, Q&A, nutrition, exercise, and community events in support of breast cancer. Distributed three times each year. To be added to the mailing list, contact BCRC.
SPECIAL EVENTS
In the Pink Fashion Show and Silent Auction: annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month launch event and fundraiser.
"Surviving & Thriving" Breast Cancer Seminar
Pink Ribbon Campaign
FOUNDED
1972
SUBJECT
HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
COUNSELING
WOMEN
SUPPORT GROUPS
LIBRARIES
SPEAKERS
DATE MODIFIED
01-20-06
YWCA Princeton Newcomers Club (CRF ID #91)
ALTERNATE NAME
Newcomers Club
FORMER NAME
Princeton Newcomers Club
ADDRESS
YWCA Princeton
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-497-2100 -YWCA phone
908-874-6694 - Amy Rabner
609-497-3916 - Audrey Luth
EMAIL
linked from club website
URL
http://www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers/index.html
ADMINISTRATOR
Amy Rabner, President
Audrey Luth - Grad Program President
CONTACT PERSON
Louise Senior, Membership Vice-President
DESCRIPTION
A club for those new to the Princeton area, as well as those making lifestyle changes or just wanting to make new friends. The club provides opportunities to make new friends, get acquainted with the area, enjoy interesting activities and share resources. Some of the more than 30 interest groups for women, and/or couples which meet regularly: cooking/dining, books, crafts, Princeton history, Bridge, gardening, golf, tennis, hiking, art, genealogy, French, German and groups for moms with kids.
PROGRAMS
Social Coffees: Occasions designed to introduce women to club activities; they are held third THURS of the month, free of charge, at Bramwell House or members' homes.
The Grad Group: Club for former Newcomers members who wish to continue friendships; offers monthly group meetings and scheduled activities. Call Audrey Luth, 709-497-3916 for details.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, French, German, Russian
PUBLICATIONS
Monthly newsletter
MEETING PLACE
YWCA Princeton All Purpose Room
MEETING TIME
Second Friday of the month, SEP-JUN; 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Social Coffees - Third Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Grad Group - Third Friday of the month, SEP-MAY, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
MEMBERSHIP
Open to persons 18 years and older who live in the area served by the YWCA Princeton. Active membership is for four years. Grad Group is open to all former Newcomers' members
FEES/DUES
$35 per year plus YWCA membership for both Newcomers and Grad Group
SPECIAL EVENTS
Crafters' Marketplace
Holiday Luncheon
Cocktail Parties
FOUNDED
1959
SUBJECT
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
DATE MODIFIED
10-26-05
Princeton YWCA Orienteers inactive as of 10-97 (CRF ID #93)
DESCRIPTION
A club which provided opportunities for walking, jogging, hiking, picnicking and meeting new friends while enjoying the fresh air. Members used a map and compass to navigate a specific course; they can choose to stroll leisurely while stopping to smell flowers and observe wildlife, or they can run a timed competitive course. For all ages, degrees of fitness and skill. Events take place at state parks, forests and nature preserves.
YWCA Princeton (CRF ID #3)
FORMER NAME
Princeton YWCA
ADDRESS
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-497-2100
FAX
609-924-8644
EMAIL
ywca@ywcaprinceton.org
URL
http://www.ywcaprinceton.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Judith Hutton, Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON
Patricia G. Orr, Director of Public Relations
HOURS
OFFICE HOURS:
MON, TUE, THU, FRI: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
WED: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
SAT: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FACILITIES HOURS:
MON-FRI: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
SAT: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUMMER HOURS
MON-THU 6 AM-9:30 PM
FRI: 6 AM - 8 PM
SAT: 7 AM - 4 PM
SUN: - closed
DESCRIPTION
A membership organization of more than 6000 which offers a variety of quality affordable programs and services for individual growth and development, skills and enrichment, health education and recreation for women, men and their families. Scholarships provide need-based funds to participants; subsidies are available to partially fund membership dues. Consult current catalog at library reference desk for classes, support groups and activity schedules.
SERVICES
Recreational/leisure activities - Adults and children
Recreational facilities
Education - Courses, non credit - Adults and children
Education - Courses, credit - CPR, Red Cross Series (including WSI, life guarding), Babysitting, Aerobic Instruction Certification (AAAI/ISMA)
Child Care - Day (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and after school - Children grades1-6.
Nursery school - Children ages 2 1/2 - 6
Camp - Day - Children ages 6-14
Public education/information - Speakers, workshops, seminars, exhibits and displays
Support groups - Single parents, cancer patients and families
Education - Courses - English as a Second Language
PROGRAMS
Classes: Arts and crafts, languages, cooking, gardening, writing, music, piano, Red Cross, CPR, swimming, walking, biking, dance, weights, gymnastics, aerobics, VIM (Vitality in Maturity), Karate, Aikido, Tai Chi, Judo, yoga, soccer, self-defense, poetry writing.
Facilities: Pool, weight room, gym, sauna, massage, meeting rooms, classrooms.
Support groups: Cancer, breast cancer
Clubs: Princeton Newcomers' Club (see separate entry), various book clubs.
Camps: Summer Onsite Adventure Camp, Holiday Dance camp, Gymnastics Camp, Offsite Sports/Travel Camp. Call 609-497-2100, ext. 334.
Aquatics Program: Wide variety of activities and instruction throughout the year for ages 4 mo-senior adult, including Red Cross progressions and water safety instruction, water aerobics and exercise (Waterworks and Aqua Dynamics), adult lap swims, parent/child classes, programs for rehabilitation and the disabled. Consult current YWCA catalog at reference desk or call 609-497-2100, ext. 309
Gymnastics Program: Wide variety of classes and activities throughout the year for ages 6 mo-adult, including gymnastics instruction beginner through advanced, Excelled Pre-Competitive and Competitive Gymnastics Team, gymnastics camp, parent/child classes and birthday parties. Consult current YWCA catalog at reference desk or call 609-497-2100, ext. 334
After School Program: Program for children grades K-6 which provides care, homework help, tutoring and enrichment activities from the end of the school day - 6:00 PM, with full day on most school holidays. Serves Johnson Park, Community Park and Riverside schools in Princeton, plus schools in Lawrenceville, Montgomery Township, and Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing. Enrichment activities may include science, game of Go, sports, yoga, chess, art and crafts. Scholarships are available. Call 609-497-2100, ext. 338.
YWCA Princeton Nursery School: School providing a relaxed atmosphere and flexible scheduling which enables children to grow at their own pace. Features stories, art, songs, crafts, music, games and movement, plus organized and free play for children ages 2 1/2 - 6, from 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM; variety of preschool classes and programs for children and their parents, 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM. Consult current YWCA catalog at reference desk for schedule and fees or 609-497-2100, ext. 325
YWCA Princeton Child Care Center at Valley Road: Year-round school providing full day-care services for children ages 2 1/2 - 6, MON-FRI from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, as well as language and special skill development to non-English-speaking children and their parents. Located in the Valley Road Administration Building, 2nd floor, 25 Valley Rd., Princeton. Scholarships available. For enrollment and fees, contact 609-252-2018.
English as a Second Language (ESL and ESL /Literacy): Integrated program open to men and women, designed to present a well-rounded experience for all levels of language skills. Day and evening core classes in levels 1-6, TOEFL preparation, citizenship/naturalization, enrichment courses, volunteer tutor program, library. Call 609-497-2100, ext 329.
Artisans Guild: Program of arts and crafts classes and workshops for adults and children throughout the year. Sponsors craft shows, weekly work sessions, and other special events. Monthly newsletter. Contact 609-497-2100, ext 317.
Tribute to Women: Program honors women who have made outstanding contributions in their fields while also giving generously to the community, chosen from a broad spectrum of businesses, interests, and areas of expertise. It recognizes area firms that nominate, employ and support women. Spring awards dinner. Call 609-497-2100, ext. 322
Breast Cancer Resource Center: See separate entry.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Hebrew, Hungarian, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati
PUBLICATIONS
Catalog of courses and programs - Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Annual Report
Semi-annual Newsletter
The Cross Cultural Exchange (monthly newsletter) - written by ESL students
FEES/DUES
See latest catalog of courses and programs.
SPECIAL EVENTS
YWCA Crafters' Marketplace: Annual fall juried show of more than 130 artists and crafters held locally
Spring Tribute to Women Awards Dinner held at Hyatt Regency Princeton
SCHOLARSHIPS
Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships for those needing financial assistance to participate in YWCA programs. Call Financial Aid Coordinator for a scholarship application: 609-497-2100, ext. 308
FOUNDED
1922
SUBJECT
RECREATION
EDUCATION - ADULT
CHILD CARE
NURSERY SCHOOLS
SPORTS AND GAMES
CAMPING
SUPPORT GROUPS
ESL
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
CRAFTS
LITERATURE AND WRITING
ART
SPEAKERS
DATE MODIFIED
12-14-05
YWCA of Trenton (CRF ID #141)
ADDRESS
TRENTON LOCATION
140 E. Hanover St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
HAMILTON LOCATION
3562 Nottingham Way
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
PHONE
609-396-8291 - Main switchboard, Trenton
609-396-3040 - En Espanol, Trenton, or Ext., 14
609-587-1815 - Hamilton
FAX
609-989-8696 - Trenton
609-587-5788 - Hamilton
EMAIL
information@ywcatrenton.org
URL
http://www.ywcatrenton.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Sharon Bonitz, COO
CONTACT PERSON
Joann Camilo, Customer Service
HOURS
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Office Hours, Trenton
MON-FRI: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Office Hours, Hamilton
MON-FRI: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturdays - Fitness Hours, Trenton
DESCRIPTION
A community-based membership movement committed to the empowerment of women and girls and to the elimination of racism through diverse activities and programs, including leadership training, public advocacy, education, support services, health promotion, and recreation.
SERVICES
Recreational/leisure activities - Basketball, volleyball, aerobic classes - Children-adults
Recreational facilities - Fitness center, gym
Education - Classes in art, dance and drama - Children-adults
Child Care - Day and after school
Nursery school - Children of pre-school age
Public education/information - Seminars, trainings, workshops about racism - Businesses, schools, service organizations
Emergency assistance - Counseling, information and referral
Camp - Summer day - Children grades K-8
Residential services - Women, ages 18 and older
Breast cancer support groups
PROGRAMS
Racial Justice: Program dedicated to the elimination of racism and sexism which offers seminars and training to businesses, schools and service organizations.
YWCA Residence: Secure environment providing low-cost housing for women who are in transition. 90 furnished rooms available; 22 percent used for homeless housing needs. Residents have opportunities to participate in other YWCA programs and activities. Property Manager, 609-396-8291, Ext. 31
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, Italian, French
SPECIAL EVENTS
In Celebration of Women: May presentation of recognition awards for women and organizations whose accomplishments illustrate the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism.
Week Without Violence
National Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism
FOUNDED
1904
SUBJECT
RECREATION
HOUSING
EMERGENCY SERVICES
CHILD CARE
NURSERY SCHOOLS
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
CAMPING
DATE MODIFIED
12-15-04
YWCA Princeton Bike Club (CRF ID #689)
FORMER NAME
YWCA Princeton Biking Club
ADDRESS
YWCA Princeton
Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-497-2100 - YWCA Princeton
609-497-2100, ext. 334 - Karen Santini
609-921-0369 - May Papastephanou
FAX
609-924-8644
EMAIL
ksantini@ywcaprinceton.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Eileen Conway, Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON
Karen Santini, Fitness Director
DESCRIPTION
An informal bicycle club interested in discovering the natural beauty of central New Jersey on planned routes of flat terrain. Each ride culminates in a group lunch, either "brown bag" or at a quaint restaurant. Multispeed bikes recommended and helmets required.
MEETING PLACE
Members contacted by leader with name of meeting place for each ride.
MEETING TIME
Beginning September 2005; date to be announced
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all
FEES/DUES
$20 per person, for 5 rides, plus YWCA membership
FOUNDED
About 20 years ago
SUBJECT
SPORTS AND GAMES
RECREATION
DATE MODIFIED
05-24-05