The Department of Parks & Recreation is committed to providing healthy options for all ages, at all skill levels and in a variety of ways. In addition to providing healthy outlets for individuals, the department is also committed to providing a safe environment. Thanks to a generous donation from the Tina Voiro Foundation of Maple Shade, the Recreation Center has received two Automated External Defibrillator devices donated through the foundation’s program, Healing Hearts. In addition to the AED devices they will provide training on how to use them as well as CPR certification.
Last spring, the Department of Parks & Recreation offered, CPR and Basic Life Saving (first aid) courses to the general population. In particular, these courses were offered to recreation staff, Summer Parks employees, counselors and counselors-in-training as well as the Summer Theater Four Is Fun and Special Needs programs. Providing a professional and well-trained staff for department programs is essential to the success of these programs.
This spring, as a result of the generous partnership from the Tina Voiro Foundation, in addition to the AED devices that will be donated to the department for the many programs that run in its facilities, the foundation will provide professional CPR and Basic Life Saving (first aid) professional training for the recreation staff. The Mission of the Tino Voiro Foundation is to raise funds and public awareness of cardiomyopathy through educating the community on causes and treatments. Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of heart disease in which the heart becomes weak and enlarged. A weak heart is less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical heart rhythm. This can lead to heart failure and irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias. To prevent death, the condition must be treated right away with an electrical shock from a device called a defibrillator. The electrical shock is delivered to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm. This information was provided from www.healingheartstvf.org.
The Tina Voiro Foundation helps to provide AEDs, portable defibrillators, to organizations and communities to help prevent sudden death as a result of cardiomyopathy. The use of these devices as well as proper training can help reduce the risk of death by nearly 50 to 65 percent. The department is thankful to this local organization for their partnership and the donation of these important life saving devices.
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Parks & Rec Happenings: (calendar of upcoming events)
- Live Civilly Homework Help will return Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays are offered at the Moorestown Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interested in volunteering? Contact Kahra Buss at contact@livecivilly.org.
- Yoga for teens and adults is Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Live Civilly March Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is March 14. It is open to all grades three through 12, plus there is an adult competition. For more information and to register go to www.livecivilly.org.
- Summer Employment Applications for Summer Parks Program, Summer Theater, Counselors, CITs and camps are available at the Moorestown Department of Parks & Recreation, second floor Church Street Recreation Center. Applications must be picked up in person. Deadline for application submissions is March 20.
- Open Gym is Mondays through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for grades four through 12; Fridays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays is Third Floor Fun (games, activities, etc.) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Special Needs Programs available are Music Therapy class and Social Skills classes. Information at www.moorestown.nj.us (Parks & Recreation). To register please visit www.moorestownrec.com.
- Balanced Athletics, Girls B Fit, Core Training and more is available!
- Arts Programming available are Winter Arts Adventures — Visual Arts and Ceramics.
- Dance classes available are Intro to Jazz, Creative Ballet, Pre-School Ballet and more.
- EXIT 4 Boot Camp is Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick your day and pick your time.
- A daily bus is available from William Allen Middle School to Church Street Recreation Center with a 2:35 p.m. departure daily.
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