ENTERTAINING EDISON
EDISON RECREATION
EDITION #23
DECEMBER 1, 2016
EDISON RECREATION HAS GONE GREEN & IS “ENTERTAINING EDISON”
“Entertaining Edison” continues to give you all the information you need and you will be able to download applications from our
Township website – www.EdisonNJ.org, listed under “Community Board”. Thanks for helping us save the environment.
COMMUNITY CENTERS
OPEN ON SATURDAYS
The Stelton and Minnie B. Veal
Community Centers will remain open on
Saturdays for the winter from 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. Both centers will still be open
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. –
10:00 p.m.
OUR MAIN OFFICE AT
100 MUNICIPAL BOULEVARD
IS OPEN
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
FROM
8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
ALL INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS THAT ARE
GIVEN TO US ON TIME CAN BE VIEWED &
DOWNLOADED BY GOING TO:
www.EdisonNJ.org,
CLICKING ON “COMMUNITY BOARD”
AND THEN CLICKING ON “ENTERTAINING
EDISON” THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ALL
INDIVIDUAL TOPIC LINKS. YOU CAN ALSO CALL
THE RECREATION OFFICE AT 732-248-7309.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @ EDISON TOWNSHIP
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KIDS FUN CLUBS
“KIDS FUN CLUBS” will be held after school on Wednesdays and
Saturdays during the winter of 2017 in our two community
centers. These classes are for Edison resident children in
Kindergarten through 5th grades only. Come join in on the fun!
For class schedule, fees, information and downloadable
applications, please visit the township website, go to the
“Community Board” and click on this headline in “Entertaining
Edison”.
TEENS OFFERED VARIETY OF CLASSES FOR WINTER
Many different classes from art to chess to basketball instruction will be offered this
winter to all Edison middle school and high school students with a valid teen center
ID. These winter classes will begin on January 3rd and run through March 10th.
For class schedule, information and downloadable applications please visit the
Township website, go to “Community Board” and click on this headline in
“Entertaining Edison”.
RECREATION OFFERS CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Winter adult classes will begin on January 3rd in
aerobics, yoga, ceramics, watercolors, acrylics, and
chess.
Go to the Township website for fees,
information and downloadable applications go to
“Community Board” and click on this headline in
“Entertaining Edison”.
LINE DANCING FOR ADULTS
Learn the latest line dances and improve on the old. Come out to
the Stelton Community Center on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. All participants must be registered community center
members. Click on this headline for additional information.
SPONSORED BY
THE EDISON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
STELTON
COMMUNITY CENTER
328 PLAINFIELD AVE.
EDISON, NJ 08817
732-248-7310
100 MUNICIPAL BOULEVARD, EDISON, NJ 08817
HOURS 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
TELEPHONE: 732-248-7310/FAX: 732-985-0443
WEBSITE: www.EdisonNJ.org
For program information & cancellations: 732-248-7312
MINNIE B. VEAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
1070 GROVE AVE.
EDISON, NJ 08820
732-248-7316
RECREATION EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Go to www.EdisonNJ.org, then go to “Community Board” and click on “Entertaining Edison”.
TOWNSHIP TO HOST ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
ON THE GROUNDS OF
THE HERITAGE AT CLARA BARTON
Join family and friends as Edison celebrates the holiday by lighting the Township’s Christmas tree on Thursday, December 1 st at 1015 Amboy Ave.,
Edison. Music, dance, refreshments and of course Santa Claus will all add to the fun. Complete information can be found by clicking on the headline
at our website.
TOWNSHIP TO CELEBRATE “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”
Please join the community along with family and friends as we light the Township Menorah on December 29th. This wonderful family
event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the JCC on Oak Tree Road. Music, children’s entertainment and refreshments are on tap as the
history of Hanukkah is explained. Details can be found by clicking on the above headline in “Entertaining Edison”.
HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST OPEN TO EDISON RESIDENTS
Three grand prizes will be given to the 3 “best dressed” houses in Edison as we celebrate the holidays. Win gift cards to local
restaurants. All information and downloadable applications can be found by clicking on this headline in “Entertaining
Edison”.
NEW PROGRAM
A FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR GRADES 3RD THROUGH 5TH – This program will be
held at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center and will cover all aspects of the game of basketball. Sneakers are required.
Click on this headline for an application and additional information. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED!
TOWNSHIP TO CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAY OF DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR.
Bring the whole family as we honor the
late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on
Saturday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the
Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070
Grove Ave., Edison. Details can be
found by clicking on this headline in
“Entertaining Edison.
FEBRUARY IS
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
“A TIME FOR PEACE”
In observance of the upcoming African-American History
Month and the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., we are sponsoring a contest titled “A Time for Peace”.
This contest is open to Edison school students in grades 3rd
through 12th. Submissions can be in the form of original
artwork, poetry or a short essay (100 words max), describing
how you would bring about peace and unity in your
community, state or the world. Awards for top entries will
be given. For more information and an application, click on
“Entertaining Edison” on the “Community Board” area of the
website.
“SWEETHEART” FAMILY BINGO
Edison’s 17th Annual Family Bingo is ready to go on Saturday, February 4th in the St. Matthew Church Cafeteria. This year’s theme is “Sweetheart
Bingo”. This very popular event sells out fast so please sign up early. For more information and an application, please download this form by clicking
on the title in “Entertaining Edison” found in the “Community Board of the township website.
EDISON GAMBLING ON AC TRIP
Edison Recreation will be offering a trip to Atlantic City on Monday, February 13th. Space is limited. For a downloadable application, click on the above
headline.
ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING
An “Adventures in Babysitting” program for Edison teenagers in grades 6th through 9th, who want to learn the fundamentals of babysitting, will be
held at both community centers for 3 consecutive days in March from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please click on this headline in “Entertaining Edison” to
download an application and complete details.
EDISON INVITES FAMILIES TO PLAY CHESS
Share with your children the magic of Chess! This program is for Edison children, 2 nd grade and older, along with their parent(s). Please go to the
Township website or click on this headline in “Entertaining Edison” for complete details.
NORTH EDISON BASEBALL & SOFTBALL is currently accepting registrations for the Spring 2017 Season. Our Spring Season offers a great opportunity for kids to
play softball and baseball (ages 4-18) and to sharpen their skills through free clinics and practices. Travel Baseball is also offered by the League. Opening Day is April
22, 2017. Playoffs begin and conclude in the beginning of June. We have 8 fields in one complex with 4 lighted fields for night games. Early bird registration
(discounted) ends December 31, 2016. Please visit our website for further information or to register at www.northed.com.
NORTH EDISON REC. WRESTLING CLUB is accepting registration forms for the 2016-2017 season. Contact the club through [email protected]
with any inquiries and questions.
EDISON WIZARDS YOUTH LACROSSE – In-person registration for the Edison Wizards Youth Lacrosse Program will begin on Wednesday, December 14 from 6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Stelton Community Center on Plainfield Avenue in Edison. A second registration opportunity will take place on Wednesday, January 11th from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center on Grove Avenue in Edison. For more information go to www.Wizardslax.com.
ADDITIONAL YOUTH LEAGUES
Buddy Ball
Edison Angels Softball
Edison Boys Baseball
Edison Jets Football
Edison United Soccer Association
Edison Wizards Lacrosse
Edison Youth Basketball
Fords/Clara Barton Baseball
Little Eagles Wrestling
Midtown National Little League
North Edison Baseball & Softball
North Edison Shamrocks Football
North Edison Rec. Wrestling Club
Ellis Motin
John Szilagyi
Rick Pychewicz
Lawrence Lebrocq
Angie M. Tarighi
Ken Slusser
Mark Hunt
Scott Murphy
Lawrence Lebrocq
Mike Peer
Rich Petagna
Joshua Hale
Vincent Gioffre
732-549-2961
732-501-9223
732-287-6836
732-207-2336
908-217-4502
848-391-9824
732-860-8245
732-841-0079
732-207-2336
732-921-3771
732-549-3008
732-742-5785
732-650-5297
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SHORINJIRYU KARATE OFFERED AT RECREATION CENTERS
It is the ultimate purpose of Shorinjiryu Karate-do to develop individuality in mind and body through the study of traditional techniques and the spirit of competition.
Lessons are offered to children ages 9 & up, teenagers and adults of Edison Township. Students are expected to attend at least (2) classes per week. Please go to
the Township website or click on this headline in “Entertaining Edison” for details. This is an in person registration at the Recreation Office at 100 Municipal Boulevard.
NEW PROGRAMS
BODY FITNESS & TRAINING FOR EDISON TEENS IN GRADES 6TH THROUGH 12TH - Learn the proper technique of body
fitness and training at the Stelton Community Center Weight Room. Click on this headline for an application and additional
information.
HOOP GROUP – A BASKETBALL DRILLS PROGRAM FOR GRADES 3RD THROUGH 5TH – This program will cover all
aspects of basketball including the importance of fair play, teamwork and good sportsmanship and will be held at the Minnie
B. Veal Community Center. Click on this headline for an application and additional information.
RECREATION OFFERS WEIGHT ROOM FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Our Edison Recreation Department offers weight rooms at both community centers. Open to both residents and non-residents, both centers offer free
weights, universal machines, treadmills and exercise bikes.
A resident fee of $10.00 a month or a non-resident fee of $30.00 a month is charged. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30
p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. IN PERSON REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
ADULT SOFTBALL OFFERED FOR MEN & WOMEN
Middlesex County residents are welcome to enter teams in Edison’s adult spring/summer softball league which will begin on April
10th. Information and a downloadable application can be found in “Entertaining Edison” at www.EdisonNJ.org.
ADULT CO-ED SUMMER KICKBALL OFFERED
The Edison Recreation Dept. is currently accepting team applications for the Summer 2017 Co-Ed Kickball League. All applications
are due back on or before Monday, March 13, 2017. The league is open to all adults, 18 and older. There is no township or county
residency requirement. Additional information and a downloadable application can be found in “Entertaining Edison” at
www.EdisonNJ.org.
EDISON FLIPPING OVER ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS —Acrobatics is a sport with beauty and art and a combination of gymnastics,
choreography and fitness. Instruction will be provided by Ms. Jun Li, World Cup Gold Medalist in the Sport of Acrobatic Gymnastics and
former member of the Chinese Acrobatic Gymnastics Team. All information can be obtained by clicking on this headline in “Entertaining
Edison”.
TABLE TENNIS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH & ADULTS —Ping Pong open play and instruction will be offered for grades 3 – adult. The
program will be held on Saturdays at the Stelton Community Center. Please click on the heading for information and the downloadable
application.
TAIJI/GONGFU PROGRAM FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN —Taiji is one category of Qi/Gong, Gongfu. It has about 1000 years of history. It
emphasizes mind and body in harmony with peace. By doing Taiji, the practitioners achieve internal strength and external beauty.
Taiji quan is called “moving meditation” which is mostly the mental activity paying attention to the internal feeling to make sure that Qi
flows smoothly, fluidly and reaches all parts of the body. As a martial art, Taiji quan builds up firm rooting and develops sharp
awareness. The program will be held on Saturdays at the Stelton Community Center. For details and applications, click on the above
headline.
REGISTRATION ON TAP FOR JUNIOR TENNIS PROGAM —All children in grades K-8 are invited to participate in the Junior Tennis Program
run by “Young’s Tennis”. The program will run from Monday, January 23, 2017 and ends on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Information and
a downloadable application can be found by clicking on this headline in “Entertaining Edison”.
TOWNSHIP WELCOMES ALL YOUTH BOWLERS TO ITS WINTER BOWLING PROGRAM —Edison Recreation is sponsoring a
weekly bowling program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 14 on Mondays at the Stelton Lanes, 1665 Stelton Road
(approximately one mile from the Stelton Community Center). Information and a downloadable application can be obtained by clicking
this headline in “Entertaining Edison” at our website on the “Community Board”.
ENGINEERING FOR KIDS—Engineering for Kids® offers science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to children 4-14
years old via unique, fun-filled, challenging hands-on activities. In our programs, children build problem solving skills and discover how
things work while learning how to apply science and math concepts to real world engineering problems. Activities include music
adventure and electronic game design. Information and a downloadable application can be obtained by clicking this headline in
“Entertaining Edison” at our website on the “Community Board”.
FAMILY JUJITSU PROGRAM—Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is a nonaggressive form of self-defense in which participants will learn how to
escape from various holds, hold an opponent on the ground, fall safely and throw an attacker. They will also grow in their leadership
abilities and self-confidence. Classes are open to all ages, (age 7 – adult) and are led by Professor Barb Gessner, 7th degree blackbelt,
who has been teaching Jujitsu for 44 years. Student instructors from Rutgers Jujitsu Club assist with instruction. For more information,
click on the above headline.
PRANAYAMA WORKSHOP – The program consists of breathing techniques that make you healthier and happier. Pranayama helps
improve mental health and all the functions of the body. For an application and more information, click on the above headline.
TABATA BOOTCAMP ™ FITNESS CLASSES – Want to lose weight, tone up, and become more active?? Join Tabata Bootcamp™
classes at 10:00 a.m. at the Stelton Community Center on Thursdays. Come out for an hour of fun and calorie burning for all fitness levels
with Tabata Bootcamp instructor Michele Klechevsky. For an application and more information, click on the headline.
AEROBICS – OFFERED AT BOTH COMMUNITY CENTERS
ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAMS
YOGA – OFFERED AT BOTH COMMUNITY CENTERS
ZUMBA – OFFERED AT BOTH COMMUNITY CENTERS
CLICK ON EACH INDIVIDUAL TITLE IN “ENTERTAINING EDISON”, FOUND ON THE “COMMUNITY BOARD” OF OUR WEB SITE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE
APPLICATION.
WHAT’S ON DECK AT REC.
(FOR MARCH – APRIL – MAY)
SUMMER JOB FAIRS
MAYOR’S BIKE TOUR
FISHING DERBY
PRE-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
ABC/YAP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE