JUNE NEWSLETTER
Assummerapproaches,theenergyatYWCAPrinceton remainsasstrongasever!Ourcommitmenttoeliminating racismandempoweringwomencontinuestodriveeverything wedo.Keepreadingtodiscovertheexcitingprogramsand initiativeswehaveplannedforthesummerseason!
VOTING IN THE UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION
THE NEW JERSEY PRIMARIES ARE JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY, MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!
Newjerseyusesaclosedprimary system-onlythosethatarea registereddemocrator republicancanvote.
Thegoalofaprimaryisto selectaparty'snomineefora specificoffice;thisJune,voters willweighinontheircandidate forGovernor,Statelegislature (all80membersoftheState Assembly)aswellas,county andlocaloffices.
Theelectionwillbe heldonTuesdayJune 10th,butelectiondayis thelastdayyoucan vote.
Herearethethreeways youcanvoteinNew Jerseyandensureyour voiceisheardthisJune!
HERE ARE THE 3 WAYS YOU CAN VOTE IN NEW JERSEY AND ENSURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD THIS JUNE!
1. IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY-
Youcanvoteinpersonatyourpollingplacefrom 6amto8pm.Remember,ifyouareinlineafter8 pmSTAYINLINE!Solongasyouareinlineby8 pm,youcanstillvote.
2. VOTE EARLY IN PERSON -
Thisyear,theearlyperiodinNJhasbeen expandedandwillrunfromJune3 toJune Youcanvisitanyofthepollingplacesinyou county.
3. MAIL-IN VOTING -
TovotebymailintheJune10 election,you sendinyourballotbyJune10 andithasto receivedbythecountyelectionofficenola thanJune13th.
Theonlythingbetterthanaregisteredvoterisaneducatedvoter!Beonthe lookoutforaspecialeditionofVoicesforJusticeonMondaytogiveyouan indepthlookateachofthecandidatesrunningforGovernorinNJ.
EMPOWERU LET THE YWCA PRINCETON
THIS SUMMER
Spotsare limited!
June 23rdAugust22nd
TAKE ABOW
Create a theater ensemble where students spend biweekly sessions devising a show based on one of four themes: Folk Tales, Musicals, Superheroes, and Fairytales.
CULTURAL
eidoscope
Explore global food, folklore, music, and traditions in themed sessions, showcasing a different country and its unique customs each day.
STEMtastic Summer
Each week, our program offers a journey of discovery in various STEM areas, including game design, engineering, and robotics.
This Enrichment Program for 3-5 year olds fosters creativity and skill development through arts and crafts, outdoor games, and nature exploration.
TIGER CAMP REUNION
FRIDAY, MAY 23 & SATURDAY MAY 24
TheYWCAPrincetonTigerChildcareReunionistheYWCA Princeton’straditionaltwo-dayprogramdesignedtooffer childrenfromages8weeks-12yearsofageasafe,fun, andcaringenvironment.
TheYWCAPrinceton providesflexible childcarefortheannual PrincetonUniversity AlumniReunionssothey canenjoyvisitingwith theirclassmatesand reunionfestivitiesfrom Fridaynight,Saturday afternoonandSaturday night.Ourreturning entertainmentincluded JesseNeumanfrom MusicworksandDon Dougherty,Storyteller.
YWCA PRINCETON ESL PROGRAM HONORS
STUDENTS AT END-OF-YEAR AWARD CEREMONY
OnMay14,despitethemorningrain,YWCA Princeton’sESLstudentsgatheredfortheirendof-yearawardceremony.Theeventcelebrated theirdedication,progress,andachievementsin learningEnglish.
Eachstudentreceivedacertificateof completionandmanysharedheartfelt thankstotheirteachers,highlightingthe strongbondsbuiltovertheyear.
We’reincrediblyproudoftheir accomplishmentsandperseverancein adaptingtoanewlanguageandculture.The ESLProgramremainsavitalresource,helping individualsprepareforfutureopportunities.
SCHOOL YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE
CANCER SURVIVOR MONTH
JuneisCancerSurvivorMonth,atimetohonor thestrengthandresilienceofthoselivingwith andbeyondcancer.TheBreastCancerResource Center(BCRC)proudlysupportssurvivorsat everystage,recognizingtheuniquechallenges theyfaceafteradiagnosis.
OurBCRCoffersongoingprogramsand resourcestohelpsurvivorsandtheirfamilies navigatelifeaftercancer.Onerecentinitiative, ourSpringHealingArtsclassesledbyartist TaraDixon,welcomed29survivorsandcare partnersforcreativeactivitiesthatfoster healing,reducestress,andbuildcommunity.
ThroughprogramslikeHealingArts,BCRC providesasafespaceforsurvivorsto connect,expressthemselves,andfind support.
TolearnmoreaboutBCRC’sHealingArtsprogramor otherservices,contactDirectorMelissaMcMahonat mmcmahon@ywcaprinceton.org.
RegistrationforanewyearofourNewcomers&Friendsat YWCAPrincetonisstillunderway!Forover65years,the Newcomershavewelcomedwomentoourcommunityfrom aroundtheworld,nation,andstate. WehavemanyInterestGroupsforyoutoparticipatein. Whetheryoulikehiking,biking,cardplayingordiningout wehaveitforyouwithour35differentInterestGroups. Youdon’thavetoliveinPrincetontobeapartofNewcomers& Friends.MemberscomefromalloverincludingMercer, Somerset,Middlesex,andBucksCounties.Whetheryouarea seasonedresidentornewtoourareaNewcomers&Friends welcomeyoutobloomwhereyouareplanted!
