ENTERTAINING EDISON edison 34.pdfEdison United Soccer Association Angie M. Tarighi 908-217-4502 Edison Youth Basketball Mark Hunt 732-860-8245 [email protected] Falcons Jr.

ENTERTAINING EDISON Mayor Thomas Lankey,

The Municipal Council &

EDISON RECREATION

ABC/YAP PROGRAMS The Edison Recreation Department in cooperation with the Edison Board of Education, will be offering the A.B.C. (After Before School Child Care) Program for children in grades K-5 during the school year in all public elementary schools in the Township from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Y.A.P. (Young Adolescent Program) serves the public middle school students in grades 6 - 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For further information, call 732-248-

7310.

TEENS OFFERED VARIETY OF CLASSES FOR FALL A variety of different classes from creative craft design to volleyball to basketball instruction will be offered this Fall to all Edison middle and high school students with a valid teen center ID. An Open House for new teens will take place at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center on Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. For a class schedule, information, and a downloadable application, please click the above headline.

RECREATION OFFERS CLASSES FOR ADULTS Adult classes will begin on September 30th in Ceramics, Drawing, Watercolors

and Chess. For a class schedule, information, and a downloadable application, please click the above headline. Aerobics & Yoga classes run on a quarterly schedule.

EDITION #34 September 1, 2019

COMMUNITY CENTERS OPEN ON SATURDAYS

The Minnie B. Veal Community Center will reopen Saturday, September 7th. The community center will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Join us on September 18th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave., and find out about all we have to offer. The Minnie b. veal community

center will be closed on the

following Saturdays as

follows, September 28th FOR

EDISON'S FALL FAMILY

SPECTACULAR, October 12th,

November 9th and November

30th.

SPONSORED BY THE EDISON RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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: 732-248-7310

*NEW PROGRAM – PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS* Pickleball - Come play a sport that is a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is good exercise without being too strenuous. Now being offered at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Click on the headline for more information.

ALL INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS

THAT ARE GIVEN TO US ON TIME CAN

BE VIEWED & DOWNLOADED BY

GOING TO:

www.EdisonNJ.org AND THEN CLICKING ON THE

"ENTERTAINING EDISON" LINK

(UNDER COMMUNITY BOARD)

THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ALL

INDIVIDUAL TOPIC LINKS. YOU

CAN ALSO CALL THE RECREATION

OFFICE AT 732-248-7310.

MINNIE B. VEAL COMMUNITY CENTER

1070 GROVE AVE.

EDISON, NJ 08820 732-248-7316

EDISON RECREATION NOW HAS ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR MOST PROGRAMS! Register from the comfort of your own home and pay by credit card 24/7 through a safe reliable internet connection! Sign up online:

www.EdisonNJ.org and click on Register for Recreation Now and follow the instructions or either mail or bring it to the Recreation

Department, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ 08817. For information or if you have any ADA concerns, please call 732-248-7310 daily

from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

RECREATION OFFERS WEIGHT ROOM FACILITY FOR ADULTS Our Edison Recreation Department offers a weight room at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave. Open to both residents and non-residents, The Minnie B. Veal Community Center offers free weights, a universal machine, a tread mill and an exercise bike. 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. Saturdays. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

RECREATION EVENTS & PROGRAMS EDISON TO HOST FALL FAMILY

SPECTACULAR The Edison Fall Family Spectacular is on the move. This year's festival will be held in the Clara Barton section of Edison on Saturday, September 28th. All of the action will be held along Amboy Avenue, from Jackson to Waltuma; including a full eight blocks of entertainment, exhibitors, food and merchandise vendors. Add a kid's area, carnival rides, professional wrestling, and two stages of music and you've got a great day for the whole family.

EDISON TO HOLD 9/11 REMEMBERANCE

CEREMONY Edison Township will hold a Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 to remember those lost 17 years ago on that infamous day. The event will take place at the Papaianni Park Memorial Fountain, 100 Municipal Blvd.

EDISON GAMBLING ON AC TRIP Edison Recreation will be offering a trip to Atlantic City on Monday, October 14th. For $20.00 you will get transportation, six hours to gamble at the Resorts Casino & Hotel and a $25.00 voucher. Space is limited. For a downloadable application, click on the above headline.

TABLE TENNIS PROGRAM FOR ADULTS—Ping Pong open play and instructions will be offered for adults beginning in October. The program will be held on Wednesdays & Thursdays at the Edison Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All participants must be registered community center members. The adult membership is good from January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019, $20.00 for residents & $40.00 for non-residents.

SHORINJIRYU KARATE OFFERED 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. Training is offered to children above the age of 9, teenagers and adults of Edison Township. Students are expected to attend at least (2) classes per week. Please click on the headline for details. You must register at the Recreation Office, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ.

THE EDISON RECREATION DEPARTMENT WANTS TO COME CHECK OUT YOUR HOUSE THIS

HALLOWEEN; BUT ONLY IF IT'S DECORATED

The Recreation Department will accept applications through Friday, October 18th for the Township's 11th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Judging will follow on October 23rd. Houses will be judged on originality and creativity and the top three selected houses will win prizes. For details and applications click on the above headline.

TOWER OF TERROR-TRAIL OF HORROR & HARVEST FUN

Again this year, to celebrate Halloween, we will be conducting visits to the Tower of Terror/Trail of Horror and Harvest Fun on Saturday, October 19th, at the Edison Tower on Christie Street. The Harvest Fun will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities will include a Family Pumpkin Carving Contest, DJ Music, Pumpkin Decorating, Magic and Vendors/Exhibitors. The Trail of Horror, starting at 6:30 p.m., might be too intense for the young or timid, but very entertaining for the bold and brave. For more information, please contact the Recreation Office Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 732-248-7310.

RECREATION OFFERS 3 ON 3 MEN'S BASKETBALL The Edison Recreation Department will be offering a 3 on 3 Men's Basketball Program. All teams made up of New Jersey residents and businesses are invited to apply. Click on the headline for league information, fees and a downloadable application.

TOWNSHIP OFFERS LINE DANCING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADULTS Line dance lessons are offered at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn the latest line dances and improve on the old. Dance is a great way to exercise! All participants must be registered community center members. The adult membership is good from January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019, $20.00 for residents & $40.00 for non-residents.

THE NORTH EDISON REC. WRESLTING CLUB The wrestling season is around the corner. Looking for a place to work out as a wrestler this fall?...Looking for a place to learn how to wrestle this fall?... Then the North Edison Wrestling Club (NEWC) is the place for you. Workouts are held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Ahr High School. There is a minimal cost for workouts! Please contact [email protected] for a membership form or with any questions for registration.

TOWNSHIP TO OFFER WINTER MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS Applications for the Winter Men's Volleyball League are now available at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center and the Recreation Office. All teams made up of New Jersey residents and businesses are invited to apply. League play will begin in early January 2020 on Friday nights. The deadline for entry is December 2nd. The application can be downloaded by clicking on the above headline.

EDISON TOWNSHIP YOUTH BASKETBALL (Edison Township Youth Basketball) is about to start another great season. We typically have close to 750 kids participates in the program each year. We are a recreation basketball program that has play options for boys & girls from kindergarten to high school. Do not be left out as the start of the 2019-2020 seaon is here. Go to www.etyb.org to register for the 2019-20 season. There will be a “Frequently Asked Question” page for those that are new to the program.

TOWNSHIP TO OFFER WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS Applications for the 2020 season are available at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center and the Recreation Office. The league is open to all Middlesex County residents and will begin play in January 2020 on Mondays and Wednesdays. The deadline for entry is December 2nd. The application can be downloaded by clicking on the above headline.

ROVERS 2019 FALL SOCCER "SKILLS CAMP"–Rovers Fall Soccer, directed by professional Coach Spencer Rockman, kicks-off mid-September @ Stelton Park on Plainfield Ave and @ Minnie B. Veal Community Center/James Elder Park on Grove Ave. Boys & Girls, ages 3-12 will enjoy this once-a-week, fun-filled program that runs for SIX weeks. The emphasis is on skill-building games which promote maximum learning and enjoyment ... enhanced by a small-sided soccer match. The program accommodates all levels of experience. Stelton Park (08817): Sun 1:30-2:30, (9/22 – 10/27) Minnie B Veal (08820): Sun 3:30-4:30 (9/15-11/3), Wed 6-7:00 (9/25-11/7) Schedule conflict? Make-ups available! Register online: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/RoversSoccerCamp www.roversoccer.com Email:

[email protected] For additional information, please contact Rovers at 732-777-1600 or [email protected].

EDISON YOUTH LEAGUES

Buddy Ball Nancy Eng 732-754-4483 [email protected] Edison Angels Softball John Szilagyi 732-501-9223 [email protected] Edison Boys Baseball Brian Calantoni 732-407-8000 [email protected] Edison Jets Football Lawrence Lebrocq 732-207-2336 [email protected] Edison Midtown Softball Mike Peer 732-921-3771 www.edisonmidtownsoftball.com Edison United Soccer Association Angie M. Tarighi 908-217-4502 www.EdisonUnitedSoccer.com Edison Youth Basketball Mark Hunt 732-860-8245 [email protected] Falcons Jr. Cricket Club Fords/Clara Barton Baseball

Anup Nair Scott

732-494-8347 732-841-0079

[email protected]

[email protected] Greater Edison Athletic Association Mike Campbell 678-314-4760 [email protected] Little Eagles Wrestling North Edison Baseball & Softball

Lawrence Lebrocq Rich Petagna

732-207-2336 732-549-3008

Edisoneagleswrestling.com [email protected]

North Edison Rec. Wrestling Club Vincent Gioffre 732-236-6011 [email protected]

CRICKET CLINIC FOR KIDS This program will cover all aspects of the game of Cricket, from understanding the basic rules to bowling, fielding and batting. This program will

run for 6 weeks. For class schedule, information and downloadable applications, please visit the Township website and click on this headline in Entertaining Edison.

EDISON UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION—Still accepting registrations for the Fall 2019 soccer season for ages 2.5 – 10 years old. You can register at www.EdisonUnitedSoccer.com. Season begins Saturday, September 7, 2019.

WHAT’S ON DECK AT REC. "Township Holiday Tree Lighting" - "Township Festival of Lights Celebration"

"Township's 2nd Snow Sculpture Contest" - "Township Holiday House Decorating Contest" "MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration" - "Kids Fun Clubs" - "Family Bingo"

"Adult Softball Applications" "African American Heritage Month"

REGISTRATION ON TAP FOR JUNIOR TENNIS PROGAM—All children in grades K-7 are invited to participate in the Junior Tennis Program

run by “Young’s Tennis”. This program begins on September 24th and classes will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center. Please click on the heading for information and the downloadable application.

CHINESE KUNG FU TAIJI—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. The program will be held on Saturdays at the Senior Citizen Center located at 2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. NJ. For more information contact Master Wang Fenging at 973-968-5019.

RUTGERS FAMILY JUJITSU—Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is a nonaggressive form of self-defense in which the students 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 children from ages 7 and up and are led by Professor Barb Gessner, 7th degree black belt, who has been teaching Jujitsu for over 44 years. Student instructors from Rutgers Jujitsu Club assist with the instruction. Please click on the heading for information and the downloadable application.

EDISON'S 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 Gymnastic Team. All information can be obtained by clicking on the above headline.

EDISON SKATEBOARD PARK The Edison Skateboard Park, located opposite the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, has been completely renovated!! Normal operating hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Admission is free but it is mandated that all participants wear helmets and pads.

TOWNSHIP WELCOMES ALL YOUTH BOWLERS TO ITS FALL BOWLING PROGRAM–Edison Recreation is sponsoring a weekly bowling program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 14. Bowling will be held on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. at Stelton Lanes which is located at 1665 Stelton Road (approximately one mile from the Stelton Community Center). This program offers an opportunity to purchase a brand new bowling ball for $30.00 which includes professional fitting and drilling of the bowling ball for FREE! Information

and a downloadable application can be found by clicking the above headline.

"ELITE RUNNERS TRACK & FIELD CLUB"–Offers a yearly track program for children ages 6 -17. There will be 3 sessions; Cross Country, Winter Track and Spring/Summer Track. All programs by Elite Runners are sanctioned by the NJ Chapter of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the USA Track and Field Association (ASATF). Registration will be accepted starting September 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center. The registration fee is $100.00. For registration materials or information., please contact the Elite Runners at [email protected] or call 732-423-3975. Click on the above headline for a downloadable application.

US SPORTS INSTITUTE - FALL SPORTS CLASSES–US Sports Institute in association with the Edison Recreation Department will be offering classes for boys & girls, ages 3-11 at Elder Park, 1070 Grove Avenue. Soccer will be offered, starting in September. Contact US Sports

Institue at 732-563-2520 or USsportsInstitute.com for additional information or click on the headline above.

ZUMBA–Zumba classes are now available at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center. For dates, times, and cost please click on the

headline.

TABATA BOOTCAMP FITNESS CLASSES–Want to lose weight, tone up, and become more active? Join Tabata Boot camp classes at 8:15 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Wednesdays. This class is an hour of cardio, toning, and flexibility. The class works with dumbbells, resistance bands and other equipment all in a fun and motivating environment. Contact Michele Klechevsky at 732-841-6352 or click on this headline for more information.