Community Events and Programs

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  Monday, November 11 - Wednesday, December 18

  
  Piscataway

  FREE English Classes (Beginners ESL and Intermediate ESL)

  Register for FREE classes at Piscataway Library!
  
  ESL for Beginners
  Intermediate ESL Conversation
  Citizenship Classes

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  Tuesday, November 12 - Tuesday, December 10

  
  Perth Amboy

  Middlesex County E.L.I.T.E. Youth One Stop Center Information Sessions - 1st & 2nd Tuesday of each month!

  Entry Level Internships, Training & Employment 
  If you are a youth between the ages of 16-24 and reside in Middlesex County, JOIN US!!! 

  Attend a session to see if you are eligible for these great services!

  • Work Experience
  • Paid Training in Labor Demand Occupations
  • Career Pathways/Exploration
  • HSE Test Preparation
  • and more!!!
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  Tuesday, November 12

  
  Fords

  Football Palooza with Dad

  Kids and their father figures are invited for wings, themed bingo, and other fun football activities!!
  
  Call to Register:  732-527-3400

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  Tuesday, November 12

  
  Edison

  What's In Your Child's IEP and How to Plan for Transition

  Join The Arc's Family Institute for a FREE Workshop on IEPs and Transitions

  Whether you're preparing for your child's first IEP meeting or you have been to several already, this presentation is for you!   Join The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute as they discuss the IEP process, federal and state laws that regulate special education services and more!

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  Wednesday, November 13

  
  Parlin

  FREE Stress Management Series: Strategies for Stress Free Living: Guided Imagery, Breathwork and Meditation

  Learn various strategies for stress-free living! Guided Imagery, Breathwork, and Meditation 
  Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2:00 pm. Feel free to bring your lunch.  FREE for all - No membership required.

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  Wednesday, November 13 - Wednesday, December 18

  
  Piscataway

  FREE Citizenship Classes

  Need help preparing for the Naturalization Exam?  
  Sign up for classes at Piscataway Library
  
  Kennedy Library
  500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  Wednesdays 7pm
  September 25th -December 18th, 2019
  
  To register call:  732-463-1633 ext.6
  or email:  [email protected]
  
  Note:  You must be an intermediate or advanced English speaker  

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  Thursday, November 14 - Thursday, December 19

  
  New Brunswick

  The WISE Program Offers Six Lessons for the Aging Population!

  The WISE Program is offering six lessons that cover a wide range of topics: 

  • Healthy aging
  • Unhealthy behaviors to avoid
  • Safe use of medications
  • Tools to help you take charge of your health

  Each session is from 10am - 12noon
  Refreshments will be provided at each session.  Registration required.

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  Thursday, November 14 - Thursday, November 21

  
  North Brunswick

  Free 3 Session Parent Group on the Nurtured Heart Approach - Register by 10/31/19

  Build your child’s Inner Wealth™!  The Nurtured Heart Approach ® is a relational approach that instills  greatness and transforms children’s intensive behaviors in positive ways. 

  You must be able to attend all three sessions in order to register.  Upon completion a certificate will be provided.  Registration deadline is 10/31/19! 

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  Thursday, November 14

  
  Edison

  Building Resilient Communities - ACES 101

  This workshop will help increase understanding of the link between adverse childhood experiences and overall health.  We hope to inspire a conversation about the implications of ACES within the community in which you live and work. 

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  Thursday, November 14 - Thursday, December 26

  
  New Brunswick

  New Moms - New Babies: A New Mother's Support Group

  With group discussions and speakers we will address such postpartum issues as: sleep deprivation; staying at home or working outside the home; breast feeding; balancing baby's needs with family's needs; body image issues; functioning without any personal space; childcare issues.

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  Saturday, November 16

  
  Fords

  Car Seat Safety Event

  Certified Car Seat Technicians will make sure your child is properly buckled up! 
  Be sure to attend this Car Seat Safety Event - Register Today!
  
  To register, call the Greenway Family Success Center at 732-527-3400

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  Wednesday, November 20

  
  New Brunswick

  Grandparents Tea Time!!

  Raising grandchildren can be a tremendous challenge. Grandparents caregivers need to develop a support system to help them with the many tasks at hand.  It's also important for grandparents to take good care of themselves so they can stay mentally and physically healthy. 

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  Wednesday, November 20

  
  East Brunswick

  DDD Transition Workshop

  Disability Allies, in collaboration with Disability Services & Advocacy, LLC is hosting a DDD Transition Workshop. It will provide valuable information to better prepare families for the change to adult life including:

  • The Transition Process
  • How to get DDD Funding
  • Setting IEP Goals
  • Maximizing the DDD Budget
  • Support Coordination 
  • Resources and More!

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  Thursday, November 21

  
  Somerville

  Vaping Me Crazy

  Learn about E-Cigarettes & Vaping Prevention
  The presentation will cover: 

  • The Complete misunderstood fixation of the Vape & the JUUL by adolescents
  • The susceptibility of the adolescent brain to this dangerous stimulant
  • The systemic dangers to the brain & body that is completely underestimated
  • The Trifecta Gateway of Nicotine, Alcohol & Marijuana 
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  Tuesday, November 26

  
  Fords

  Literacy Strategies for Families

  Families play a crucial role in their child's reading development.  Families support their children's reading success in many ways - by spending time together reading, making quality reading materials available at home and working with their child's teacher.  This workshop explore how families may support their child's reading achievement!