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YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties hosted gatherings in its branches to honor military Veterans during the organization’s observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10. Local Veterans turned out to Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Quakertown and Warminster branches in Bucks County, as well as the Deer Path branch in Flemington, NJ to enjoy a brief ceremony, coffee and refreshments.

“It was getting my body moving that brought me back to life, and that’s what the Veterans program did. It was the catalyst that brought me back to life.”

“The Healthy Lifestyles program at the YMCA literally changed my life,” Monahan said. “At the end of the 16-week program I lost 12 pounds, reduced my A1C from pre-diabetic to healthy, and was able to discontinue my cholesterol medicine. The program was informative and easy to follow, broken down weekly into different pertinent topics.

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the resilience and success of Native and Indigenous communities and people that continue to work towards revitalizing their culture and communities after hundreds of years of systemic policies such as genocide, the reservation system, forced assimilation, boarding schools and more.

Meet retired Marine John Papson, a graduate of the YMCA Veterans Wellness Pathway Program. “We've all seen the retired individual at the exchange or commissary overweight and out of shape. When I retired I vowed that would not be me! Fast forward 20 years and a second career later, and guess who is 50 lbs heavier and out of shape?” 

YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is seeking outstanding staff for our growing school-age child care program in Hunterdon County.  Enjoy: