Area February 16, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 The Ridgewood YMCA, in cooperation with The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, is now offering F.I.T Together at the YMCA, and Danny’s Red Ball Weekend at Camp Bernie. Both programs benefit adolescents and young adults living with autism spectrum disorders. F.I.T. Together at the YMCA is a fitness independence training program for youth and young adults ages 16 through 30. The program incorporates a small group step aerobics exercise class specifically designed to improve the participants’ fitness, coordination, socialization, self-confidence, and independence. Each participant is paired with a volunteer peer mentor for support and encouragement. Linda Walder Fiddle, founder and executive director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle FoundaJulie Gallanty, executive tion, presents the first annual scholarship donation for The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation director at the YMCA, said Adult Autism Programs at the Ridgewood YMCA to Ridgewood YMCA CEO Rick Claydon. the program was launched Danny’s Red Ball Weekend will be held March 5 and in 2009, and is already considered a success. “It’s very rewarding to see the progress each participant makes and 6 at YMCA Camp Bernie, a branch of the Ridgewood the bonds they develop with their volunteer mentors,” Gal- YMCA. The camp is located on 275 acres in the Schooley Mountains near Port Murray. For details, contact Jennifer lanty said. F.I.T Together meets Feb. 21 through April 17 on Mon- Forestiere at (908) 832-5315 or e-mail jforestiere@campbe days from 6 to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at rnieymca.org. Funding options for participants in The Daniel the Ridgewood YMCA’s 12 Oak Street branch. For further information, contact Executive Director Gallanty at (201) Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Programs at the Ridgewood YMCA may be available. All inquires should 444 5600 or e-mail jgallanty@ridgewoodym.org. Danny’s Red Ball Weekend at YMCA Camp Bernie is be made when applying to the programs. Both F.I.T Together at the YMCA and Danny’s Red Ball a special camping weekend for adolescents and adults with ASD and their families. The weekend will include hiking, Weekend at Camp Bernie were developed collaboratively arts and crafts, and sports, all specially designed to include with The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation as part of the national autism organization’s Signature Program initiaparents and/or guardians and siblings. Foundation offers adult autism programs at YMCA tive. For more information, visit http://www.djfiddlefoundation.org. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Y’s engage 21 million people of all ages, income levels, and backgrounds .For more information, visit www.ridgewoodymca.org and www.campbernieymca.org. Just a Click Away! www.villadom.com Thousands r of Readers Ove se and Above Tho r u Who Receive O Paper in the Mail! Visit Our Website: KEANE FIT & WELLNESS ��������� Sheila Keane per·son·al train·ing� (noun) a program conceived, created or devised specifically for you and your unique needs by an educated, certified, experienced individual Direct Links to Advertisers’ Websites! MAT (Muscle Activated Techniques) Specialist • EXPERIENCED - 15 years one-to-one personal training, Former educator of NYSC trainers • EDUCATED - MA in exercise science • CERTIFIED - ACSM, NASM, Post Rehab Specialist, Come experience the difference real personal training can have in your life. CALL NOW • 201-341-0183 Fitness, Weight Loss, Bariatrics, Geriatrics & Parkinson’s Programs Read Our Other Editions Too! Current & Past! ������������������������