This week brings us two major religious holidays where families typically come together from near and far. We can still celebrate with our families. By phone or through your platform of choice - Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Discord - we can virtually still gather and connect. We wish you and your family a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter! Though we can't be with you,  the Y is still here for you. We will get through this together. And when we emerge from this moment, we look forward to welcoming you and your families back through our doors.

RESOURCES

We wanted to share some resources we thought may be helpful to you and your family: Essex County Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossoms: Enjoy a drive through the park on a beautiful day while the cherry blossoms bloom. How To Get Therapy When You Can't Leave The House: An NPR article on online therapy options. Information on COVID-19 Testing Sites: Testing is prioritized for those with symptoms. Please contact your primary doctor if you have fever, cough, or shortness of breath. And below is a bit of joy~

PODCLAIR

Listen to Montclair's very own podcast, PODCLAIR featuring Mountainside Hospital, Township of Montclair's Office of Emergency Management, YMCA of Montclair, and JT Murdoch Shoes.

Episode 79: Montclair's Community Response to Corona, Part 2 In this episode, we'll continue to showcase some of the people and organizations that are helping our community get through this terrible time. stay home so we all need the patience to get through this. We'll talk to some of the people and... Read more www.podbean.com

PIZZA FAIRY

We have the best members! This past week an anonymous member sent pizza to our hardworking staff processing holds, credits and refunds - while social distancing, of course!

MESSAGE OF THANKS

Buddy Evans, President and CEO of the YMCA of Montclair, thanks members who have chosen to #StayWithUs and highlights the Y's efforts in the community during the COVID-19 crisis.

Contact Anneke at ademarest@montclairymca.org if you would like to join fellow members and #StayWithUs by contributing your membership.

TIME TO BE COUNTED! COMPLETE THE CENSUS TODAY.

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