The 2008 Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade scheduled has
been published. For more information and a printable version of
the complete schedule of events please
click here.
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL HOLOCAUST
COMMEMORATION PROGRAM
Tova Friedman To Speak
On Her Experiences
Yom Hoshoah, the day of Holocaust Remembrance throughout the world, will
be commemorated in Linden on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:00PM, at the
John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden.
Sponsored by the Linden Department of Recreation and Community Services,
this year’s guest speaker is Tova Friedman who will relate her personal
experiences from the Holocaust during the hour long educational program
for the whole family.
Sometimes Tova Friedman
meets someone who does not believe the Holocaust ever happened. That’s
when she shows them her tattoo, “A27633”, a mark she was branded with as
a five-year-old girl at Aushchwitz. Four million people perished at the
German concentration camp. “That’s why it is so important for me to
talk. By telling you my story, I also tell you their stories. I just
don’t want them to be forgotten.”
Ms Friedman and her mother were liberated from Auschwitz by the Russian
Army in 1945, and immigrated to the United States in 1949 after
reuniting with her father at a European refugee camp.
Tova Friedman currently is the Director of Jewish Family Services in
Somerset County. Her experiences are published in the book,
“Kinderlager: An Oral History of Young Holocaust Survivors,” written by
Milton Nieuwsma.
The annual Holocaust
Commemoration program’s co-chairpersons are Alan and Fran Krebs. Both
are recognized authorities on the Holocaust and have coordinated the
Linden commemorative since its inception.
The Linden Recreation Department invites all to hear Tova Friedman’s
compelling story and to join with them on this important day of
remembrance. Further questions, please call 908-474-8627.
PAL BUILDING NOW OPEN DAILY
The PAL building located at
400 Maple Avenue, across from Dobson Park, is now open daily for all
Linden children in the 1st thru 8th grades.
The Linden Recreation Department will be running an Open Gym Program
and other activities beginning 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. All
participants must attend at their designated times. Click here for a listing of the
Hours Of Operation by school grade. All new members
are required to purchase registration cards ( 1.00 each ) that are valid
at any Linden Recreation Facility. Proof of Linden Residency will be
required.
COMPLETE
FITNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM
Coming in the Fall of 2008.
HYPERTENSION SCREENING
Sponsored by the Linden Board of Health
January 11th,
March 14th, April 11th, May 5th, June 13th,
August 8th,
September 12th,
October 10th,
December 12th,
2008.
2:00pm
– 4:30pm.
Linden City Hall- Council Chambers, 301 North Wood Ave.
KARATE CLASSES
Coming in the Fall of 2008.
“HIP HOP”
AEROBIC CLASSES - SPRING
MONDAYS, First
Class: April 14, 2008, Last Class: June 16, 2008, No Class: May 26th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Fee: $30.00 (no refund), Held at: John T.
Gregorio Recreation, Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden. Pre-registration
is required. Registration deadline is April 11, 2008. For ages 13 and
up. For more information, please call 908-474-8627, Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4:30pm.
WOODSHOP STUDIO
A
fully equipped woodshop is available to Linden senior citizens on Monday
and Tuesday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, at the Gregorio
Recreation Center. Safety instructions will be given on the proper use
of various machinery, such as table saw, drill press, jigsaw, etc.
Class size is limited. Call the Gregorio Center at 474-8627 to
register.
Woodcarving is taught on Wednesday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00 noon.
Participants learn woodcarving, whittling, and wood chipping techniques.
Class size is limited.
ICE SKATING
Weather permitting, ice skating will be held at the following locations:
Wilson Park and Andrew Beno's Pond at Veterans Memorial Park.
CHILDREN’S CERAMIC CLASSES
Valentine’s Day
January 31st,
4pm – 5:30pm or 6pm – 7:30pm. Deadline to register - January 30th
Easter
March 6th,
4pm – 5:30pm or 6pm – 7:30pm. Deadline to register - March 5th
Surprise
April 17th,
4pm – 5:30pm or 6pm – 7:30pm. Deadline to register - April 16th
Mother’s Day
May 1st,
4pm – 5:30pm or 6pm – 7:30pm. Deadline to register - April 30th
Father’s Day
June 12th,
4pm – 5:30pm or 6pm – 7:30pm.Deadline to register - June 11th
The above classes apply to students Kindergarten through 8th grades.
Classes are held 4:00pm to 5:30pm or 6:00pm to 7:30pm. These are one day
make and take projects. Classes are held at the Gregorio Recreation
Center, 330 Helen Street. Registration fee is $10.00 per class. Classes
are limited to 35 students, first come, first serve basis. Call 474-8627
for further information. Cash, check, money order, Visa, or MasterCard
payments available.
ADULT CERAMIC CLASSES
VALENTINE'S DAY
January 31st,
7:30pm – 10pm. Deadline to register - January 25th
EASTER
March 6th,
7:30pm – 10pm. Deadline to register - February 29th
SURPRISE
April 17th,
7:30pm – 10pm. Deadline to register - April 11th
NEW TECHNIQUE May 1st,
7:30pm – 10pm. Deadline to register - April 25th
GARDEN June 12th,
7:30pm – 10pm. Deadline to register - June 6th
Classes are held from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. These are one day make and take
projects. All supplies are included. Classes are held at the Gregorio
Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street. Registration fee is $25.00
per class. Classes are limited to 30 participants, first come first
serve basis. Call 474-8627 for further information. Cash, check, money
order, Visa, or MasterCard payments available.
KNITTING FOR A CAUSE
Do
you have free time that you would like to donate to a worthy cause?
Would you like to meet new friends? All ages – young adults through
senior citizens. We have formed a group with a basic knowledge of
knitting and crocheting, to make lap blankets for veteran and nursing
homes.
Feel
free to stop in any Tuesday – 10:00am – 12:00 noon.
SOCIAL CLUBS
Social
Clubs begin meeting monthly in September to plan socials, holiday
parties and trips to points of interest.
Ceramic Club
- meets every other month September through May, 1st Thursday at 7:00pm.
Workshop meets every 3rd Thursday at the John T. Gregorio Recreation
Center, 330 Helen Street.
Tuesday Social Club - meets 2nd Tuesday at 12:45pm at
Sunnyside Recreation Center.
Linden Sunshine Social Club - meets 2nd Thursday
at 12:30pm at Wilson Park Recreation Center
Fun & Friendship Club - meets 2nd Tuesday at 1:00pm at Wilson
Park Recreation Center.
Art
Association
- Painting workshops are held on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, at the Sunnyside
Recreation Center. Open to all interested painters. Call the Gregorio
Center for further information.
For more information about these social clubs, sponsored by the Linden
Department of Recreation and Community Services, call the Department of
Recreation and Community Services at 474-8600.
GIRL SCOUT & BROWNIE TROOP MEETINGS
Brownie Troop
104 and Junior Troop 217 meet every Tuesday evening, 6:30pm - 7:30pm,
and the Cadette and Senior Troop 628 meet every other Thursday evening,
6:00pm - 7:00pm, at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street,
Linden. If interested, please call 474-8639. We need volunteers too!
DR. KING COMMEMORATIVE MEETINGS
The Dr.
King Commemorative meetings will be held at the Linden Multi-Purpose
Center, at 7:00pm, on the third Thursday of each month.
HANDICAPPED PROGRAM
BOWLING will begin on Saturday,
November 3rd at Jersey Lanes from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
SWIMMING
will begin on Sunday, November 4th at the Rahway YMCA from
1:00pm to 2:00pm.
LINDEN
MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER -
FALL AND WINTER
The Linden Multi-Purpose Center offers open hours for various age
groups. The following schedule is for the fall & winter seasons:
Monday – Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm - Computer Room Open
Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm- Fitness, Exercise Adults 50
years & over
The Department of
Recreation and Community Services sponsors two softball leagues, one
(1) spring/summer and one fall league for adults eighteen (18) years
of age and older. If interested, please call 474-8600 for more
information.
GIRLS
SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Games are played at
Flanagan Field Complex, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Linden. Shirts and
accident insurance provided. Registration through June 20th.
Two leagues are being formed. The first for girls ages 9-12 and the
second for girls ages 13-16. Volunteer coaches are needed for this
program. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Register online or at the
Department of Recreation and Community Services, 605 South Wood
Avenue, the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street, or the
John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Monday through
Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. A copy of the participants birth certificate
is required. Call 474-8600 for further information.
FIELD RESERVATIONS
Linden clubs,
organizations, industries, and baseball/softball teams can contact the
Department of Recreation and Community Services for field permits
beginning March 1st if fields are in playable condition. Reservations
will be taken for the following areas: Memorial #1, Memorial #2,
Memorial #3, Tremley, Dr. King, Jr. Memorial Park, McManus, Milkosky
Park, Deerfield, St. Marks Park, and 5th Ward Park.
PICNIC AREAS & GAMES KIT
Picnic facilities are
located in Memorial, Al Kalla, St. Marks, and James Iozzi Peach Orchard
Parks. Reservations are required.
A picnic games loan
service is available to Linden Residents and local organizations. The
kit includes various outdoor recreational games equipment. Advance
reservations are required.
A WEALTH OF
LINDEN INFORMATION ONLINE
The next time you need to know
what’s going on in town, or to look for a municipal phone number, or
who to speak to regarding city services…check Linden’s website.
You’ll find Linden resources and information including Linden’s
history, demographics, and recreation offerings for city youth,
adults, and senior citizens, current city projects and community
life.
