Mayor Richard F. Turner Township Council Robert J. Sosa Robert E. Zucconi Deputy Mayor / Councilman at Large Third Ward Councilman Carmela Silvestri-Ehret First Ward Councilwoman Rosemary J. Lavagnino Second Ward Councilwoman Township Manager Giovanni D. Ahmad Visit us online at: http://weehawken-nj.us/recreation.html All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 0
Table of Contents Registration Dates and Information 2 Christmas Tree Lighting..... 3 Letters to Santa.. 4 Children s Christmas Party... 4 Ballroom Dancing.. 5 Adult Fitness... 6 Indoor Archery... 7 Arts & Crafts. 8 Children s Basketball. 9 Holiday Floral Design 10 Weight Room 11 Art Lessons. 12 Senior Citizen Activities. 13 Chair Yoga.. 14 Kids in the Kitchen.. 15 Mens Basketball 30 & Over 16 Adult Golf.... 17 Children s Tennis.. 18 Children s Soccer. 19 Holiday Arts & Crafts 20 Pool & Fitness... 21 Community Programs. 22 Registration Form. 23 Information. 24 All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 1
Recreation Programs For All Seasons! Residents of all ages, from pre-school children through seniors, will be able to participate in a broad variety of classes and activities in every season. Please read the program notes as some classes can be registered for by phone or email. Despite reductions in state funding and corresponding municipal budget cuts, the Township and the Recreation Department are working hard to continue to offer the programs that are the most popular with our residents. Inside this booklet and on our website, you will find a listing of the programs offered this 2017-2018 Winter season. Weehawken continues to be a quality community where you can live, work and play. Registration All programs requiring registration may be registered in person or by email. Please download and/or print the Registration Form on page 22. The Recreation Department is located inside the Tower Plaza Mall, across from the ACME Supermarket, next to Super Cuts at 4100 Park Avenue. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. To send registration by email: weehawkenrecreation@gmail.com. TENNIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: weehawkentennis@gmail.com Registration is open to all residents and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Many are in high demand and space is limited. Plan accordingly as some programs may not be available at a later date. Programs with open enrollment (i.e. adult fitness classes) do not require preregistration. For further information, please call the Recreation Department at 201-319-6061 or email us at weehawkenrecreation@gmail.com All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 2
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Children s Christmas Party Please join us for our Annual Children s Christmas Party Friday, December 15, 2017 Ages 1 10 Doors open at 6:00 PM Weehawken High School Auditorium COME AND MEET SANTA AND ALL OF HIS HELPERS! Drop Santa a note and send some good cheer, tell him how good you have been this past year! Place your envelopes in Santa's special mailbox located in front of Town Hall between December 4-18 th ~ don't forget your return address! Your Name Home Address Weehawken, NJ 07086 Santa Claus PO Box 56009 North Pole, Alaska 99705 All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 4
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Indoor Archery Boys & Girls ~ Ages 9-13 Roosevelt School Gym 1 Louisa Place 8 week instructional program Mondays, beginning January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26 and March 5, 12 (NO CLASS JAN. 15 and FEB 19) (2 groups will be formed depending on registration & experience) Classes are taught by a professionally certified archery instructor and will cover an introduction to the use of the traditional recurve bow and the importance of range safety. Students will learn how to properly hold, draw, and aim to achieve a successful archery shot. All equipment and supplies are provided. Archery lessons build confidence by setting, working toward, and achieving goals. Group 1: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Group 2: 7:30 to 8:30 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED! ~ CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED to 20! Call 201-319-6061 or email weehawkenrecreation@gmail.com to register. WEEHAWKEN RESIDENTS ONLY All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 7
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All fees must be pre-paid Ages 17 & Up Christmas/Holiday Project, Tuesday, December 19 7:00 PM 8:30 PM at Senior/Nutrition Center 201 Highwood Avenue $25 fee per workshop, which includes supplies for class Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit! In this workshop, students will create beautiful fall and winter designs for their homes or offices. Students will take the projects home at the conclusion of the seminar. These hands-on designs are suitable for both beginners and experienced floral designers. Due to the specialized nature of this holiday course, advanced registration is required. All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 10
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Budding Bakers REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Limited to 15 students per session. Ages 9 to 13 2-5 week sessions for boys and girls ages 9-13 (child must be age 9 by Jan. 1, 2018) *Children on last year s wait list will be registered first *Children may only be registered for one 5 week session Culinary class introduces young chefs to the fun and exciting world of baking! Children will learn to prepare simple but tasty recipes, pastries and other baked treats in a state of the art professionally equipped kitchen. Basic measuring, preparation, kitchen safety, and other techniques are taught. This class is not recommended for children with any type of food allergy. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Weehawken High School Culinary Arts Room Session 1 January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1 Session 2 - Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8 All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 15
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Stevens Institute of Technology Family and Lap Swimming and Use of Fitness Center The Mayor and Town Council would like to remind Weehawken residents of the opportunity to use the Stevens Institute of Technology s pool and fitness center at no charge. This popular program is the result of our partnership agreement with Stevens Institute of Technology. It allows for use of the Stevens lap pool and weight and fitness center at no cost to Weehawken residents. Residents must first complete an application in person at the Weehawken Recreation office located inside the Tower Plaza Mall across from the ACME Supermarket at 4100 Park Ave. (next to SuperCuts) Proof of residency and photo ID is required. Please call the Recreation office at 201-319-6061 for more info. *You must be 18 yrs. or older to use the fitness center. *Pool applications require adult as primary swimmer. *Gym (basketball, squash, racquet courts are EXCLUDED and not part of the membership) When space available, and only during use of the fitness center or pool, Weehawken courtesy members may park in the Hayden lot behind campus police building with a valid Weehawken resident sticker on their vehicle. *For a list of rules and any changes in fitness center schedule: www.stevensducks.com *Pool schedule subject to change. to access the bi-weekly pool schedule: www.stevensaquatics.com All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 21
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Weehawken Recreation Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Program Registration (use one form for each activity) PROGRAM /ACTIVITY Dates: Location: Age Group: Session: Time: Participant Name: Age as of Dec. 1, 2017 Date of Birth: Grade Parent /Guardian: Address: Phone: Cell: Email Address: In case of Emergency: Emergency Phone: Parent Statement or Adult Participant I hereby state that (participant s name): is in good mental and physical health condition to participate in the activities provided by the Weehawken Recreation Department. I am fully aware that any activity involving motion, height or athletic activity creates the possibility of injury. I hereby release The Township of Weehawken, Weehawken Recreation, its employees, volunteer coaches, and staff from liability in the event of injury during participation in any recreation activity or sport by the above named. Signature Date All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 23
ADDRESS OF WEEHAWKEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RECREATION SITES WEBSTER SCHOOL... 2700 Palisade Avenue WILSON SCHOOL...... 80 Hauxhurst Avenue ROOSEVELT SCHOOL... One Louisa Place HIGH SCHOOL... 53 Liberty Place SENIOR NUTRITION/ACTIVITY CENTER. 203 Highwood Avenue WATERFRONT COMPLEX 1 Port Imperial Blvd. Mayor/Town Manager 201-319-6005 Township Clerk 201-319-6022 Fire (non-emergency) 201-865-6610 Police (non-emergency) 201-863-7800 First Aid (non-emergency) 201-863-6611 Board of Education 201-422-6125 Senior Citizens 201-319-6060 Parks & Public Works 201-319-6050 Recycling 201-319-6070 Recreation 201-319-6061 Tax Office 201-319-6015 Building Department 201-319-6057 Board of Health 201-319-6054 Dog License 201-319-6057 Crime Prevention 201-319-6089 Parking Authority 201-863-1523 Weehawken Library 201-863-7823 FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON RECREATION ACTIVITIES, PROGAMS, AND WEATHER CANCELLATIONS www.weehawken-nj.us Weehawken Township Government Page @weehawkennj All Activities are for Weehawken Residents Only! 24