FEBRUARY
with theYWCAPrinceton
Love is in the air at YWCA Princeton this month—love for our staff, love for our programs, and love for the many ways we continue to support our community
We are excited to share several upcoming events where you can join in on the love, including our Black History Month screening of “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre, our annual Handbag Bingo event, and our Tribute to Women celebration happening in March.
And the love doesn’t stop there Our English as a Second Language program is beginning its winter/spring semester with registration still open and our Early Childcare Center is embracing the snowy season by turning winter weather into hands-on learning opportunities. Seeing the impact of these programs makes it easy to fall in love with the work happening here every day.
Want to fall even more in love with what’s happening at YWCA Princeton? Keep reading to learn more about what’s in store this month!
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the Princeton Garden Theatre: Hale County
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For the fourth consecutive year, we are partnering with The Garden Theatre for a Black History Month screening and speaker event. This year ’ s film “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” is a winner of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize.
The documentary follows the lives of Daniel Collins and Quincy Bryant, two African American men living in rural Alabama, over the course of five years as Daniel pursues a college degree while Quincy becomes a parent.
This one night only event will take place on Wednesday February 25th at 7 pm at The Garden Theatre. More information about the film can be found HERE. BUY YOUR TICKET HERE
Registration is officially open for our English as a Second Language winter/spring semester.
With our low teacher-tostudent ratio and immersive learning opportunities, students are supported in excelling across their chosen courses.
From Citizenship
Preparation and Conversation classes to Reading & Vocabulary and career-focused certificate courses, our ESL program offers a wide range of options designed to meet your individual goals and needs.
For more information on our courses please visit our website.
To register please contact:
Ellen Luo: eluo@ywcaprinceton.org or call 609285-8304 (English and Chinese).
Mariela Romero: mromero@ywcaprinceton.org or call 609-462-2826 (English and Spanish).
Because Breast Health
Can’t Wait Until October
Breast cancer doesn’t only happen in October—it impacts lives every day of the year.
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 1 in 43 will die from the disease. Recent data also show that breast cancer rates increased by about 1% per year between 2012 and 2021, with a sharper rise among women under the age of 50.
Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, there are important steps you can take to help reduce your risk and support early detection:
Maintain a healthy weight
Stay physically active
Women age 40 and older: Schedule an annual mammogram and physical exam
Women age 20 and older: Schedule an annual clinical breast exam and physical
Learn your family health history, including any history of breast cancer or genetic risk factors, which can be key to early diagnosis
Interested in learning more or scheduling a free Breast Health 101 presentation? Start the year off focused on your/your employees/your group members’ health, contact us today to learn more and get involved.
BCRCQuickUpdates
Big welcome to our newest team member! Please join us in welcoming Karina Garcia, BCRC’s new Program Coordinator. Karina is already hard at work supporting our Healing Arts program. Feel free to reach out to say hello—or to schedule a private bust casting appointment with her! We’re keeping busy this winter! From support groups to programs and special events, there’s a lot happening at BCRC. Check out our winter calendars here.
Bloom Where You're Planted with
Newcomers & Friends at YWCA Princeton
Registration for a new year of our Newcomers & Friends at YWCA Princeton is still underway! For over 65 years, the Newcomers have welcomed women to our community from around the world, nation, and state.
We have many Interest Groups for you to participate in. Whether you like hiking, biking, card playing or dining out, we have it for you with our 35 different Interest Groups.
You don’t have to live in Princeton to be a part of Newcomers & Friends. Members come from all over including Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, and Bucks Counties. Whether you are a seasoned resident or new to our area, Newcomers & Friends welcome you to bloom where you are planted!
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