ENTERTAINING EDISON Mayor Antonia Ricigliano,

The Municipal Council &

EDISON RECREATION

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. Thanks for helping us save the environment.

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 6th – 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For further information, call 732-248-7309.

BATON TWIRLING & CHEERLEADING PROGRAM OFFERED FOR EDISON YOUTH

The Edison Recreation Department’s Twirling/Cheerleading Program will be held from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014 at various elementary schools in Edison. Learn the basics of Baton Twirling and Cheerleading. Click on the above headline for an application.

J U S T S A Y I N G . . . Great summer @ Edison Playgrounds with close to 600 registered children. 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 THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ALL INDIVIDUAL TOPIC LINKS. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE RECREATION OFFICE AT 732-248-7309.

TEENS OFFERED VARIETY OF CLASSES FOR FALL 8 different classes from watercolors & acrylics to volleyball to basketball instruction will be offered this Fall to all Edison middle school and high school students with a valid teen center ID. An Open House for new teens will take place at both centers on Wednesday, September 18TH from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For class schedule, information and downloadable applications please click on the above headline.

RECREATION OFFERS CLASSES FOR ADULTS Adult classes will begin on September 23rd in Ceramics, Watercolors & Acrylics and Billiards. For fees, information and downloadable applications, click on the above headline. Aerobics & Yoga classes run on a quarterly schedule. The fall classes will begin in October.

EDITION #10 SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

COMMUNITY CENTERS TO REOPEN

ON SATURDAYS The Stelton and Minnie B. Veal Community Centers will reopen on Saturdays for the Fall beginning on September 7th 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.

COMMUNITY CENTERS

OPEN HOUSE Join us on September 18th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at either center; Stelton, 328 Plainfield Ave. or Minnie B. Veal, 1070 Grove Ave., and find out about all we have to offer. BOTH COMMUNITY CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 21ST FOR EDISON’S FALL FAMILY SPECTACULAR.

www.edisonspectacular.org

STELTON COMMUNITY CENTER 328 PLAINFIELD AVE.

EDISON, NJ 08817 732-248-7313

MINNIE B. VEAL COMMUNITY CENTER

1070 GROVE AVE. EDISON, NJ 08820

732-248-7316

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: 732-248-7312

RECREATION EVENTS & PROGRAMS EDISON TO HOST FALL FAMILY SPECTACULAR

JO BONANNO & THE GODSONS OF SOUL TO HIGHLIGHT

The Edison Fall Family Spectacular is back again on Saturday, September 21st, bigger & better with fun for the whole family. Two stages of constant music, professional wrestling, a BMX Thrill Show, and a large carnival ride area are just some of the fun. New this year will be “UAD”, Ultimate Air Dogs. To see these flying dogs in action, check out their website @www.ultimateairdogs.com. Add food & craft vendors, a kid’s area and a fireworks grand finale and you’ve got a great day. For all information and details call 732 248-7314 or go to: www.edisonspectacular.org

EDISON TO HOLD 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

Edison Township will hold a Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to remember those lost 11 years ago on that infamous day. The event will take place at the Papaianni Park Memorial Fountain, 100 Municipal Blvd. Please call Edison Recreation at 732-248-7314 for details.

EDISON GAMBLING ON AC TRIP TO TAJ MAHAL Edison Recreation will be offering a trip to Atlantic City on Monday, October 14th to the Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino. For $20 you will get transportation, six hours to gamble and a $30 voucher. Space is limited. For a downloadable application click on the above headline.

HALLOWEEN PARTY JOINS FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Recreation Department has combined two events this fall which should be great fun for the whole family; the very family friendly “Harvest Festival” and a costume contest which will highlight the event.

This event will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center at Elder Park. For details, click on the above headline to see the flyer.

RECREATION OFFERS “FOWL” SHOOTING CONTEST This is a Thanksgiving event but no turkeys need to be sacrificed at the basketball foul shooting contest. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, this fun event is open to Middlesex County residents of all ages. Click on the above headline for all information and a downloadable application.

THE EDISON RECREATION DEPARTMENT WANTS TO COME CHECK OUT YOUR HOUSE THIS HALLOWEEN; BUT ONLY

IF IT’S DECORATED FOR THE HOLIDAY The Recreation Department will accept applications through Wednesday, October 23rd for the Township’s 5th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Judging will follow on October 29th & 30th. 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.

RECREATION WILL TRAVEL TO MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE Be there in person for one of the largest parades in the world! Travel by bus early on Thanksgiving morning, have a great viewing location and be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Information and an application can be found by clicking on the above headline.

RECREATION TO OFFER HOLIDAY TRIP TO NYC The Edison Recreation Department will again offer a chance to see New York City lit up for the holidays on this wonderful family trip. On Saturday, December 7

th, enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at your leisure. Click on the above headline for more

information and a downloadable application.

TOWNSHIP TO CELEBRATE “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS” Please join the community along with family and friends as we light the Township Menorah on December 2

nd. 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”.

ADDITIONAL YOUTH LEAGUES Buddy Ball of Edison Clara Barton American Legion Edison Angels Edison Jets Little Eagles Wrestling North Edison Shamrocks

Ellis Motin Frank N. Condito John Szilagyi Jim Cooper John Miller Jeff Ricigliano

732-549-2961 732-906-7873 732-501-9223 732-516-9473 732-650-9297 732-767-0199

www.buddyballofedison.com

fcondito@optonline.net www.edisonangels.com cooperplastering@aol.com jgm123@optonline.net jeffricig9@aol.com

FALL BALL IN NORTH EDISON FOR BOYS & GIRLS—The North Edison Baseball & Softball’s 2013 Fall Ball season will begin on or about September 13, 2013 and will end on or about November 8th. Twelve games are scheduled. Fall Ball is instructional baseball for children ages 7-15. Please visit the website at www.northed.com to download the registration form.

TOWNSHIP TO OFFER WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS Applications for the 2014 season will be available on Monday, October 15th at both Recreation Centers. The league is open to all Middlesex County

residents and will begin in January 2014. The application can be downloaded by clicking on the above headline.

MIDTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL – Come sign up for Fall Ball and early registration for the 2014 season at discounted prices. Registration information is on the website. The Major Field is being improved to be 50/70 compliant with Little League International rules. MIDTOWN TO HOST CAR SHOW – Midtown Edison Little League is sponsoring its 3rd annual Car Show on Sunday, September 22, 2013 in the Petco Parking lot at 1029 Route #1 from 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Aside from classic and custom vehicles, the show will feature music provided by 105.5 WDHA FM, food and beverages, pet adoption and door prizes. This event is free to the public. Visit the website for online registration or if you have any questions, contact us at www.midtownlittleleague.org.

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.

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.

ROVERS 2013 FALL SOCCER “SKILLS CAMP” – The annual Rovers 2013 Fall Training Soccer “Skills Camp”, directed by professional soccer coach, Spencer Rockman, kicks off the week of September 29th at the Stelton Community Center/Stelton Park and at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center/James Elder Park. This once-a-week, high energy skills camp runs for five weeks. The emphasis is on skill building training games which promote maximum learning and enjoyment…enhanced by a small-sided soccer match in each session. The camp accommodates all levels of playing experience. The fun never stops! This program is open to boys and girls, aged 3 – 10. Choose from Stelton Park: Sunday 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Monday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Elder Park: Sunday 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Schedule conflict? Make ups always available. Registration forms can be obtained through the Edison Recreation Department (website or in person). For additional information, please contact Rovers at 732-777-1600 or playrovers@yahoo.com.

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. You must register at the Recreation Office, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ.

ANGELS PREPARE FOR SPRING – The Edison Angels Girls Softball will be having a registration date for Spring Rec 2014 on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and Tuesday, December 6, 2013 from 7:00 .m. – 9:00 p.m. For more information go to www.EdisonAngels.com

TABLE TENNIS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH & ADULTS—Ping Pong open play and instruction will be offered for grades 3 – adult beginning on September 14th. The 8 week program will be held on Saturdays at the Stelton Community Center.

WHAT’S ON DECK AT REC.

“Township Holiday Tree Lighting” - “Township Festival of Lights Celebration”

“MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration” - “Kids Fun Clubs”

“Family Bingo” - “Adult Softball Applications” – “Skiing/Snow Tubing Trip”

“African American Heritage Month”

“Township Holiday House Decorating Contest”

“Holiday Trip to New York City”

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”. Registration for the 8 week program ends September 13, 2013 and the program begins on September 16th. Please click on the above headline for information and the downloadable application.

FALL BADMINTON FOR CHILDREN—Take the opportunity to learn the basic foundation of badminton. Learn gripping, serves, stance, preparation, clears, drops, drives, nets, hand-eye coordination, timing, and more. Please click on the above headline for information and the downloadable application.

EDISON SKATEBOARD PARK GOING STRONG The Skateboard Park located opposite the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., is open daily 8:00 a.m. – dusk. Admission is free and it is recommended that participants wear helmets and pads.

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.

ON YOUR MARK – GET SET – RUN!—The Elite Runners Track Club is offering programs from beginner to advanced for 6 – 17 year old Edison Residents. All information can be obtained by clicking on this headline.

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 the above headline.

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. We will be offering two bowling centers for your convenience. Residents in the southern and western sections of Edison can continue to enjoy bowling on Mondays 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); while residents in the northern and eastern sections may now enjoy bowling on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. at Majestic Lanes, which is located near the intersection of Amboy Avenue and Route 9 North (525 Route 9 North). Information and a downloadable application can be found by clicking on the above headline.

FIRST ART TRAINING

This program is presented by Edison Recreation and Everbright School Group at Edison YuCai Branch. This program is for children and adults. Please click on this headline for an application and information.