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TOWNSHIP RECREATION EVENTS, 2 0 1 2
S P R I N G
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S U M M E R
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES P R O G R A M
LAWRENCE
B R O C H U R E
MAYOR
James S. Kownacki
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Cathleen M, Lewis
Dr. David C. Maffei
Michael S. Powers
Gregory J. Puliti
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Richard S. Krawczun
MUNICIPAL CLERK
Kathleen S. Norcia
RECREATION OFFICE
Steven Groeger, Superintendent
Matthew Calu, Program Coordinator
Donna Eisenhauer, Clerk
Address: 2207 Lawrence Road
Lawrence Twp. NJ 08648
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
8:30 am—4:30 pm
Telephone: (609) 844-7067
FAX: (609) 895-1668
Email: sgroeger@lawrencetwp.com
Web: www.lawrencetwp.com/rec.html
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Ed Budzinski
Glenn Collins
WHAT’S INSIDE
Robert DallePazze
Ed Fedorko SPRING SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS
Stacy Gallagher
Geoffrey Kimmel LACROSSE CAMPS EASTER EGG HUNT
Bill Pitman MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
SWIM LESSONS SPORT CLINICS
Christopher Sawasky
Marie Tagliaferri TENNIS LESSONS SWIM LESSONS FIREWORKS
Sigmund Zegarski
TBALL TENNIS LESSONS
……………...AND MUCH MORE.
PAGE 2
General Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AQUATICS (4—5)
Pool Hours and Fees
Swim Lessons Recreation, passive 1. Programs and ac-
Swim Team and active, plays an tivities in this booklet
important role in the are provided for the
FACILITIES MAP (11) lives of all residents. benefit of the resi- meetings the First
The Lawrence Town- dents of Lawrence (1ST) Thursday of
ship Recreation De- Township. Considera- each month at 7:30
HEALTH DEPT (14—15) partment provides a tion will be given to p.m. in the Municipal
Animal Control variety of activities non-residents, if Building. All Town-
Clinics, Screenings including sports and space permits, at ship residents are
Municipal Alliance league play for all twice the registration encouraged to at-
Safe Sitter ages, special events, fee. tend.
concerts, community
MISCELLANEOUS (13) gardens and much 2. Please note the 5. Individuals inter-
Community Gardens more. Township refund ested in receiving
Lawrence Nature Center policy. Individuals information regard-
Community Band Our parks provide an withdrawing from ing financial assis-
opportunity for family a program, that tance for registration
SENIOR CENTER (12) picnics and trips to has not yet fees should contact
use the playground started, will be as- the Recreation Office
equipment. This bro- sessed a fee of at (609) 844-7067.
SPECIAL EVENTS (3) chure outlines many 25% of the regis-
Easter Egg Hunt of the programs tration fee paid. 6. Additional infor-
Memorial Day scheduled for the Once a program mation regarding
Fireworks Spring and Summer. has started no re- Recreation Depart-
We make every effort funds will be is- ment programs, ac-
SUMMER CAMPS (8 - 9) to operate the pro- sued with the ex- tivities and facilities
Art & Theater grams as outlined in ception of pro- can be found by vis-
Playground this brochure but oc- grams which are iting the Lawrence
Safety Town casionally changes are cancelled, post- Township website at
Sport necessary. poned or resched- www.lawrencetwp.com.
Travel uled by the Rec-
Public input is always reation Depart- 7. T h e Lawrence
TENNIS (10) welcome and enables ment. Township Recreation
the Recreation De- Office is located in
partment to expand 3. The Recreation the Municipal Build-
YOUTH SPORTS (6—7)
and enhance our pro- Department reserves ing on Route 206.
Baseball
grams and facilities. the right to modify or The address is: 2207
Football
Your comments can to alter schedules Lawrence Road Law-
Lacrosse
be directed to the when necessary. rence Township NJ
Soccer
Recreation Office, 08648. The tele-
Sport Clinics
which is open Monday 4. The Recreation phone number is
Summer Basketball
through Friday from Advisory Committee (609) 844-7067.
8:30 am to 4:30 pm. conducts its public
REGISTRATION FORM
(Back Cover)
RECREATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3
Special Events
Township Sponsored by the Law- 1:00 pm. This year the
rence Township Rec- festivities, including a
Easter Egg reation Department the visit from the Easter
Hunt Annual Easter Egg Hunt Bunny, will be held in
will be held Saturday, Central Park at the
Saturday April 7 April 7TH beginning baseball fields. So
10:00 am promptly at 10 am. The bring your Easter bas-
scheduled rain day is kets and join the fun.
Central Park Fields Sunday, April 8TH at
Eggert Crossing Road
Lawrence Township will ob- us. Come and enjoy this won- Mother Nature
serve Earth Day Saturday derful facility and learn more
May 12 from 1 pm to 5 pm about the important role na-
Day
at the Lawrence Nature ture plays in our lives every Saturday May 12
Center with exhibits, dem- day. For details visit the Law- 1 pm to 5 pm
onstrations and activities rence Nature Center website
pertaining to our natural www.lawrencenaturecenter.net Lawrence Nature Center
environment that surrounds 481 Drexel Avenue
tion will conduct Memo-
Memorial Day rial Services in Law-
rence Veterans Park at
Observance the conclusion of the
parade. Join us as we
The annual Memorial Day Pa- pay tribute to all the
rade will step off at 10:00 am servicemen and service-
on Saturday May 26TH. Mem- women who have made
bers of American Legion Post the ultimate sacrifice to
Saturday May 26 414, Veterans of Foreign defend our freedom.
10:00 am Wars Post 3022 and the
112TH Field Artillery Associa- The soldier above all
others, prays for peace
Independence Day will be ob- for it is the soldier who
served in Lawrence Township
on Wednesday, July 4TH on must suffer and bear
the grounds of Rider Univer-
Fireworks
the deepest wounds
sity. The fireworks beginning and
at approximately 9:40 pm will and scars of war.
be preceded by a concert at Concert
7:00 pm. Come early to get
a prime location!!! Wednesday July 4TH “Douglas MacArthur”
Rider University
PAGE 4
Swim Instruction Level Descriptions
CLASS class is de- LEVEL (see class is LEVEL schedule)
LEVEL 1—ThisDESCRIPTION 3—This below for class4—This class is
signed specifically for 3 to designed for stroke devel- for stroke refinement.
5 year olds who have little opment. Emphasis is Proficiency of the front
or no exposure to the wa- placed on development of crawl and backstroke is
ter. Emphasis on safety, the front crawl, back- stressed. Additionally
enjoying the water and stroke, breaststroke kick students will continue
water skills (such as blow- and endurance. Students work on the breaststroke,
ing bubbles, kicking float- will swim in the shallow sidestroke and butterfly.
ing on their backs) and and deep ends of the pool. Students will work on
FUN! Children must be 3 Additional skills taught a standing dives, flip-turns
and toilet trained prior to this level will include and basic rescues. Pre-
REGISTRATION the start of the class. treading water, diving requisites: pass Level 3,
PROCEDURE LEVEL 2—This class em- from seated and kneeling or be able to swim at
phasizes water safety, en- positions and surface div- least 25 meters of front
Registrations will be accepted
joyment, skills (including ing to recover an object crawl and backstroke,
“first come, first placed” and elementary backstroke, from a depth of 7 feet. Pre back-float for 30 sec-
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR back and front float, kicks -requisites: must be able onds, and tread water for
TO MARCH 14. At the time of and beginner stroke. Pre- to back-float for 15 sec- 2 minutes.
registration please include ALL requisites: general water onds, swim a width of the
subsequent Spring and Sum- comfort and the ability to pool (60 feet) and use a
mer sessions/levels as they participate in a group les- kick board on the front
may not be available at a later son setting. and back.
date. SHOULD IT BECOME NECES-
Swim Instruction Schedules
SARY TO CHANGE A LATER SESSION
OR LEVEL (BASED ON AN INSTRUC-
TOR’S NEXT LEVEL APPROVAL, GIVEN
AT THE END OF EACH SESSION, DIF-
FERING FROM WHAT YOU HAD AN- All swim instruction is held in the pool at Lawrence High School 2525 Princeton
TICIPATED) THE RECREATION OFFICE Pike. Each session includes 8 lessons on the day(s) of the week listed below. The
MUST BE CONTACTED AS SOON AS cost is $75 per session (eight classes) for residents of Lawrence Township.
POSSIBLE TO ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE SPRING
NECESSARY CHANGE(S). PLACEMENT SESSION LEVEL DAY(S) TIME START DATE
IS NOT GUARANTEED REGARDLESS OF 1 1 Mon. & Wed. 6:00 pm—6:35 pm April 16
THE ORDER OF REGISTRATION AND 1 2 Mon. & Wed. 6:40 pm—7:25 pm April 16
WILL BE MADE ONLY IF SPACES ARE 1 3 Mon. & Wed. 7:30 pm—8:15 pm April 16
AVAILABLE AND SKILL LEVEL PER- 1 1 Saturday 12 Noon—12:35 pm April 21
MITS. The registration fee must 1 1 Saturday 12:40 pm—1:15 pm April 21
be submitted with the com- 1 2 Saturday 1:20 pm—2:05 pm April 21
pleted registration form. Please 1 2 Saturday 2:10 pm—2:55 pm April 21
note the Township refund pol- 1 2 Tue. & Thur. 6:00 pm—6:45 pm April 17
icy regarding withdrawing from 1 3 Tue. & Thur. 6:45 pm—7:30 pm April 17
a program as indicated on the 1 4 Tue. & Thur. 7:30 pm—8:15 pm April 17
registration form. 1 ADULT (18+) Tue. & Thur. 8:15 pm—9:00 pm April 17
2 1 Mon. & Wed. 6:00 pm—6:35 pm May 14
2 2 Mon. & Wed. 6:40 pm—7:25 pm May 14
2 3 Mon. & Wed. 7:30 pm—8:15 pm May 14
2 2 Tue. & Thur. 6:00 pm—6:45 pm May 15
2 3 Tue. & Thur. 6:45 pm—7:30 pm May 15
2 4 Tue. & Thur. 7:30 pm—8:15 pm May 15
2 ADULT (18+) Tue. & Thur. 8:15 pm—9:00 pm May 15
SUMMER (classes meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks)
Session 1* Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
6/25—7/6 7/9—7/19 7/23—8/2 8/6—8/16
Level 1 Mon. through Thurs. 8:45 am—9:20 am
Level 2 Mon. through Thurs. 9:30 am—10:15 am
Level 3 Mon. through Thurs. 10:25 am—11:10 am
Level 4 Mon. through Thurs. 11:20 am—12:05 pm
RECREATION EVENTS,
PROGRAMS AND PLEASE REVIEW THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AS SHOWN TO THE LEFT
ACTIVITIES
* IN THE EVENT THE LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL YEAR IS EXTENDED,
SESSION 1 WILL BEGIN THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER RECESS.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5
Pool Hours & Fees
Spring Summer
(through June 9) (June 25—August 18)
Pool Hours Pool Hours
Weeknights: 6 pm—10 pm Weekdays: 12 pm—7 pm
Saturdays: 12 pm—6 pm Saturdays: 12 pm—6 pm
The pool at the Lawrence
Membership Fees Membership Fees
High School is available dur-
Family $150 Family $105
ing non-school hours for
open swim, laps and les-
Individual $80 Individual $60
sons. Senior $20 Senior $15
Daily $4 Daily $4
Dip Ticket (25 visits) $75 Dip Ticket (25 visits) $75
General Pool Information Seventy—Five
The Lawrence High School Pool daily fee. All fees are set for There are locker rooms avail- percent of our
provides a valuable recreational residents of Lawrence Town- able as well as 2 “Family
and fitness resource to the resi- ship. Non-residents are required Change Rooms” for mothers
planet is
dents of Lawrence Township. to pay double the resident fee. who need to change young sons water— Can you
Whether you are looking for lap or fathers who need to change swim ?
All pool patrons must sign in
swimming, open swim or les- young daughters.
upon entering the pool area and
sons, there are plenty of oppor- pay the fee (if applicable) at Pool closings will be posted on
tunities available. Author Unknown
that time. the Township website:
The pool at Lawrence High www.lawrencetwp.com and
Children under the age of 12
School is accessible through signs will be posted at the pool.
MUST be accompanied by an
membership, or by paying the adult. Enjoy!
Stroke and Turn Program
Designed for those quali- on Tuesday and Thurs-
fied swimmers interested days in April and May at
in maintaining their com- the Lawrenceville School
petitive form this pro- pool. Final determination
gram will prepare partici- of individuals level will be
pants for the summer made by the staff.
competitive swim season.
Swimmers will be placed FEE: $70
in one of the two levels
that meet for five weeks
Youth Sports
PAGE 6
Please note the Town-
Rookie Ball
ship refund policy. In-
dividuals withdrawing
from a program, that
has not yet started,
will be assessed a fee Boys born between 5/1/04 games on weeknights and
of 25% of the regis- and 4/30/06 and girls born Saturday mornings in Central
tration fee paid. Once between 1/1/04 and 12/31/05 Park adjacent to Lawrence
a program has started are eligible to participate in Intermediate School. Regis-
no refunds will be is- the Lawrence Township tration must be completed by
sued with the excep- Rookie Ball league which gets March 15. Anyone interested
tion of programs underway in April. Boys and in coaching should contact the
which are cancelled, girls will be separated into Recreation Office. FEE:$ 40
postponed or re- teams and practice and play
scheduled by the Rec-
Spring Lacrosse
reation Department.
Individuals interested
in receiving informa-
GIRLS BOYS
tion regarding finan- The Lawrence Township Rec- Boys 2 ND
to 8TH interested
reation Department will offer a in Lacrosse must registered
cial assistance for
girls Lacrosse program. Girls by January 13. The juniors
registration fees
in 4TH through 8TH grades will (3RD/4TH grade) intermedi-
should contact the learn basic fundamentals and ates (5TH/6TH grade) and
Recreation Office at strategies of the game. Em- seniors (7TH/8TH grade)
(609) 844-7067. phasis will be placed on edu- compete against teams in
cational drills, game play and Central Jersey mid-April to
FUN!! Games will be scheduled early June. The 2ND graders
with other area programs. FEE: $65 will participate in a skills
Programs and activi- development program.
ties in this booklet are Interested in coaching? Call the Recreation Office at (609) 844-7067.
provided for the
Summer Teen Basketball
benefit of the resi-
dents of Lawrence
Township. Considera-
tion will be given to
non-residents, if Girls entering 6th, 7th, or 8th interested in playing summer basketball
space permits, at should register to play beginning July 2nd on Monday and Wednesday
twice the registration evenings through August 6th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Boys will play
fee. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from July 5th through August 7th
with the junior boys (entering 6th, 7th, or 8th) from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and
the senior boys (entering 9th, 10th, or 11th) from 8:00 or 9:30 pm. All
sessions will be held in the Lawrence High School Gymnasium. All play-
ers must register and payment is due with registration. FEE: $ 60
RECREATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7
Summer Sports Clinics
TRACK FIELD HOCKEY WRESTLING
A Track series will be held Tues- This summer 3rd to 8th grade For those interested in learning
day & Thursday evenings 6:30-8 girls can experience the game of the finer points of wrestling the
pm, July 5 - August 7 for 3rd- field hockey. Monday and Lawrence Township Recreation
8th graders interested in seeing Wednesday evenings from 6:30- Department will offer a junior
how fast they can become. Track 8 pm, July 2—August 6 coaches wrestling program for 3rd
coaches and varsity track ath- and players from local schools through 8th Monday & Wednes-
letes will teach, supervise and will work with young players to day nights from 6:30 to 8 pm.
encourage the athletes in starts, develop skills and interest in The program will be held in the
form and relays in sprint and field hockey. The program is on Lawrence High School Auxiliary
distance events. This is excellent the fields adjacent to the Law- gymnasium from Monday July 2
training for other sports. rence Intermediate School. to Monday August 6.
FEE: $35 FEE: $35 FEE: $35
Football is
Lawrence Lightning Junior Football like life it
requires
perseverance,
The Lawrence Lightning commitment for practices visit the Lawrence Lightning self-denial,
Jr. Football Club coordi- and travel. For the older Junior Football Club website: hard work,
nates contact football for players there is a heavy- www.lawrencelightning.com sacrifice,
3RD to 8TH graders. Players weight team which com- dedication
between 8 & 11 have an petes in the Mercer and respect
opportunity to play on County Football League. for authority.
Lawrence Lightning teams For additional information
in the West Jersey Foot- call 844-7067, email:
“Vince
ball League requiring a sgroeger@lawrencetwp.com or
Lombardi”
Lawrence Hamnett Soccer
The Lawrence Hamnett Soccer petitive teams as well as
Association provides the oppor- coaching education throughout
tunity for children 5 to 18 the year. Additional informa-
years old to play soccer in tion is also available by email
Lawrence Township. The Ham- to info@lawrencehamnett.com
netts offer a Fall recreational or on their website
program and year round com- www.lawrencehamnett.com
The Recreation Department will
Cheerleading offer Cheerleading clinics
Thursday evenings in the
Spring and Fall for 2ND to 6TH
4/5—5/31
Spring
6:30—8 pm
Ben Franklin Elementary
graders. These clinics are not
part of the Lawrence Lightning/ Fall
PBA Cheerleading team. 9/13—11/1 6:30—8pm
FEE: $50 Ben Franklin Elementary
PAGE 8
Summer Camps
Please note the Town-
ship refund policy. In-
dividuals withdrawing
from a program, that
has not yet started,
Safety Town
will be assessed a fee Students are taught dents about safety through July 6th) at the
of 25% of the regis- how to create safe around the home, fire Ben Franklin Elementary
tration fee paid. Once situations for them- safety, how to make 911 School. Students may
a program has started selves in everyday life. emergency telephone register for Session I,
no refunds will be is- There will be trips to calls and other invalu- which is 8:30 am -
sued with the excep- police and fire depart- able safety lessons. The 10:30 am, or Session II
ments, visits by profes- program for students from 11 am - 1 pm. Reg-
tion of programs
sionals and different entering Kindergarten in istration is limited to 50
which are cancelled, the Fall, will run from
fun-filled experiences students in each session.
postponed or re- for the students. The Monday through Friday FEE: $ 65
scheduled by the Rec- staff will instruct stu- for 2 weeks (June 25th
reation Department.
Individuals interested
Art and Theater Camp
in receiving informa- Campers who enjoy the (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Session 1
tion regarding finan- arts will love this camp will focus on Theater
June 25 to July 6
cial assistance for for students entering where counselors
Session 2
registration fees 2ND through 7TH grades choose different themes
July 9 to July 20
should contact the (Fall 2012). This camp to develop with their
Recreation Office at will provide morning in- students. Individuals
Full Day Fee:
(609) 844-7067. struction (9:00 am to can register for the
$240 per session
1/2 Day Fee: 12N) in the visual arts morning, afternoon or
$180 per session while the afternoons full day.
Programs and activi-
Sport Camp
ties in this booklet are
provided for the
benefit of the resi-
dents of Lawrence
Township. Considera- Sports camp will offer The Camp will be held Session 2
tion will be given to children between 6 from 9 am - 4 pm. For July 9 to July 20
non-residents, if and 12 years old the those interested in only Session 3
space permits, at opportunity to partici- half day camp, registra- July 23 to Aug 3
twice the registration pate in a full day tion is available for
fee. sports camp with a morning (9 am - 12N) Full Day Fee:
combination of in- or afternoon (1 pm - 4 $240 per session
struction and competi- pm). 1/2 Day Fee:
tion throughout the $180 per session
day in multiple sports.
RECREATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 9
Travel Camp
Each day during the
four week program “We don’t stop
participants take a day
playing because
trip to a number of dif-
ferent locations. Past we grow old; we
trips have include
grow old because
sporting events, beach,
Camel Beach, Dorney we stop playing.”
This four week activity, Park, Great Adventure,
from July 9TH through Mountain Creek Park,
August 3RD, is for stu- Seaside Water Works George Bernard
dents entering 5TH and more.
through 8 TH
grades. FEE: $265 per week Shaw
Park Camp
afternoon (1 pm to 4 pm) mailing the attached form
or full day (9 am to 4 to the Lawrence Twp.
pm) program. Full day Recreation Dept. along
campers will swim at the with the required fee.
This program for children
Lawrence High School
6 - 12 years old is June
pool. Additionally, for SESSIONS
25 through August 17
those campers needing 1 2 3 4
each Monday to Friday.
an extended day, before 6/25-7/6 7/9-7/20 7/23-8/3 8/6-8/17
Instructors organize ac-
camp care is available
tivities in arts/crafts, FEES (Per Session)
from 8am to 9 am and
games, sports. trips and Full Day—$240 AM or PM—$180
after camp care is avail-
more. Registration may
able from 4pm to 6 pm. After May 15- $265 - $200
be for one or more of the
Registration, indicating
(4), two-week sessions at
sessions of your choice, Before Care $45 After Care $55
Veterans’ Park for the
may be completed by
morning (9 am to 12N),
Junior Master Gardeners
Rutgers Cooperative Extension The week will be a balance of Master Gardeners and area
will provide 1 week of day outdoor investigation, excit- educators and naturalists.
camp at the Lawrence Nature ing activities and demonstra-
Center at Drexel Woods, June tions, as well as traditional The fee is $195 per week for
25-29.The week is open to camp activities – including the 9 am to 4 pm camp and is
those entering 3rd-5th grades arts & crafts. The program is limited to 20 applicants. Con-
(in Sept. 2012). The beautiful directed by Chad Ripberger, tact Altaira Bejgrowicz, 4-H
backyard meadow and woods County 4-H Agent, and deliv- Program Assistant, at be-
will be utilized as we explore ered by 4-H staff with the jgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu or
nature together! assistance of Mercer County 989-6833 with questions.
PAGE 10
Tennis Instruction
Please note the Town- Starting in the spring a more “kid-friendly” will be comprised of
ship refund policy. In-
of 2012, the Recrea- format. Smaller eight (8) classes on
dividuals withdrawing
from a program, that tion Department will courts, larger low- weekday afternoons
has not yet started, be modifying its Youth compression balls and or six (6) classes on
will be assessed a fee
of 25% of the regis- Tennis Instructional innovative new lesson Saturday afternoons.
tration fee paid. Once Program. In accor- plans will more effec-
a program has started Adult classes will
dance with USTA’s tively provide children
no refunds will be is- be offered to all
sued with the excep- new “Quickstart Ten- (ages 5 to 12) with
levels of players
tion of programs nis” program, lessons proper tennis funda-
which are cancelled, in a more tradi-
postponed or re- will now be offered in mentals. Each session tional format.
scheduled by the Rec-
reation Department.
Spring Schedule and Fees
Individuals interested Mon/Wed 8 Classes Tue/Thu 8 Classes Sat 6 Classes
in receiving informa- Village Park Central Park Central Park
tion regarding finan- Starts May 7th Starts May 8th Starts May 5th
cial assistance for
Ages 5—7 ($36) Ages 5—7 ($36) Ages 5—7 ($36)
registration fees
4:15pm to 5:00pm 4:15pm to 5:00pm 12N—1:00pm
should contact the
Ages 8—10 ($48) Ages 8—10 ($48) Ages 8—10 ($48)
Recreation Office at
4:15pm to 5:15pm 4:15pm to 5:15pm 12N—1:15pm
(609) 844-7067.
Ages 11—12 ($72) Ages 11—12 ($72) Ages 11—12 ($72)
4:15pm—5:30pm 4:15pm—5:30pm 12N—1:30pm
ADULTS ($80) ADULTS($80)
Programs and activi- 6:00pm—8:00pm 9:30am—11:30am
Summer Schedule and Fees
ties in this booklet are
provided for the
benefit of the resi-
dents of Lawrence Weekday Classes (8) Saturdays (6)
Township. Considera- Lawrence Middle School (Gainsboro Rd.) Central Park
tion will be given to
Sessions Times Ages 5—7 ($36)
non-residents, if
space permits, at 12N—1:00pm
Session 1: 6/25—7/6 Ages 5—7 ($36)
twice the registration Ages 8—10 ($48)
(No Class 7/4) 9:00am to 9:45am
fee. 12N—1:15pm
Session 2: 7/9—7/19 Ages 8—10 ($48) Ages 11—12 ($72)
Session 3: 7/23—8/2 9:00am to 10:00am 12N—1:30pm
Session 4: 8/6—8/16 Ages 11—12 ($72) ADULTS($80)
9:00am to 10:15am 9:30—11:30am
RECREATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 11
Facilities Map
PAGE 12
Senior Center Programs
The Lawrence Senior The Lawrence Town-
Center is open to Law- ship Office on Aging
rence Senior Citizens publishes a monthly
for a wide range of so- “Lawrence Senior Ac-
cial, recreational and tivities and Events Many seniors in Law-
educational activities as Calendar” to keep rence have extensive
well as a library/lounge seniors abreast of the backgrounds in varied
where seniors are wel- programs being of- fields of expertise.
comed to come relax, fered at the Senior Perhaps you would
socialize, watch televi- Center. The Lawrence like to volunteer to
sion, play board Senior Citizen van is teach a class or give
OFFICE ON AGING
Lillian LaSalle, Executive Director
games, or read. Per- available to provide a talk on a topic of
Luise Watson, Clerk haps you will consider free transportation interest to sen-
Lenny Spellman, Transportation participating in one of for Lawrence seniors iors. The Center is
the many excursions during the day Mon- open 8:30 am – 4:30
Address: 30 Darrah Lane East they offer. A nutritious day through Friday.
Lawrence Twp, NJ 08648 pm Monday to Friday,
Lunch is served For more information excluding holidays.
Office Hours: Monday—Friday through the Mercer or to schedule trans- Feel free to call the
8:30 am to 4:30 pm County Nutrition Pro- portation call the Of- Senior Center at 844-
ject Mondays, Wednes- fice on Aging at (609) 7048 for additional
Telephone: (609) 844-7048 days, Thursdays and 844-7048.
FAX: (609) 896-0279 information.
Fridays.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Activities, Classes and Programs
Livia Borkowski
Lorraine Colavita
Sarah Downing
Dolores Fuessel
Ted Hendricks Acrylic Art Tue PM 500 Club Wed PM
Bertha Hirsch Hula Thursday AM
Athene Kan Ballroom Dance Mon AM
Helen Knobl Bible Class Wed AM Italian Friday AM
David Majofsky Line Dancing Adv. Wed AM
Cheng Mao
Bingo Thu/Fri PM
Beg. Fri AM
Kay Palazey Bridge Club M/W/Th/F PM
Veronica Pickering Mah Jongg Wednesday PM
Bridge Duplicate Tue AM
Pinochle M/W PM & F AM
Busy Bees Wed PM
Sculpture Tuesday PM
Canasta Mon/Thu PM
Sewing Thursday PM
Chess Mon/Wed AM
Spanish Th PM/Wed AM
Choral Group Mon PM
Watercolor Monday AM
Computers Wed PM
Yoga Friday AM
Exercise Mon PM/Th AM
Health Lectures and Screenings
Health lectures are offered 2ND Wednesday of each
the 1ST Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Call
month at the Lawrence Sen- 844-7094 or 844-7048
ior Center at 11:00 am. A for additional informa-
related screening is held the tion.
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 13
Community Gardens My Weeds
“I appreciate the
by The Lawrenceville plot(s) as the previous
misunderstanding
School for the garden- year. Applications by I have had with Na-
ing enthusiast on a new resident gardeners ture over my peren-
first come basis. So, if for any remaining plots nial border.
tomatoes, lettuce or will not be accepted
I think it is a flower
sunflowers are your prior to March 19 and
garden; she thinks it
pride and joy, stop in are limited to 2 (two) is a meadow lacking
and register for one of plots per person. grass, and tries to
The Lawrence Town- the plots. correct the error. “
ship Recreation De- FEE: $35 per plot
Sara Stein
partment provides Returning gardeners
132—20' by 20' garden will have until March
plots on land provided 12 to reserve the same
Lawrence Nature Center
“Earth and sky,
woods and fields,
lakes and rivers,
the mountain and
the sea, are Located on 36-acres guided birdwalks, a
excellent the Lawrence Nature community bonfire, updates about the Law-
schoolmasters,
Center includes woods, nighttime bat hikes, rence Nature Center and
and teach some of
pasture, and a portion summer camps and programs, please contact
of the Shabakunk Earth Day festivities. the Lawrence Township
us more than we
Creek. Since 2003, the The house on the prop- Recreation Department
can ever learn
Nature Center has erty is available for by calling 609-844-7067
from books. “
hosted numerous na- educational programs or visit the website at
ture programs and for the community. For www.lawrencenaturecent
John Lubbock
events including more information and er.net.
Lawrence Community Band
The Lawrence Commu- comradeship and march and classi-
nity Band rehearses at pleasure of making cal music under
the Lawrence Senior music again. The band the direction of
Center on Darrah Lane enjoys playing several Ron Taglairino.
Thursdays at 7:30 pm. concerts a year for For information
The band encourages community events and call Ron at 883-
community members local nursing homes. 8141. “I wake up in the morning, I do a
to dust off their instru- The music programs little stretching exercises, pick up
ments and join the feature popular, jazz, the horn and play. “ Herb Alpert
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Child Health Services
Child Health clinics program is offered
are available for in- by the Health De-
fants, preschool and partment by ap-
school aged children pointment only.
who do not have Clinics are staffed
“The only way health insurance. by a pediatrician
Services provided and trained public
to keep your
include physical ex- health nurses. Lead
health is to eat ams growth meas- risk assessment and
urements, all re- screening are also
what you don’t quired immuniza- provided. Call the
tions, vision, hearing Health Department
want, drink and developmental at 844-7093 for an
assessments. The appointment.
what you don’t
like, and do
what you’d Municipal Alliance
druther not”
The goal of the Alli- and drug-related
Mark Twain ance is to 'empower problems in the
the community'. community. Alliance THE PUBLIC IS EN-
Membership is com- meetings are held COURAGED TO AT-
prised of local lead- monthly on the TEND. WE NEED
ers, municipal em- fourth Tuesday at your SKILLS,
ployees and resi- 5:00 pm. at the IDEAS, ENERGY,
dents of Lawrence Lawrence Township CONCERN. PLEASE
Township, who want Municipal Building in JOIN US.
to be involved in the Lower Level
preventing alcohol Conference room.
Radon Testing
"A Citizen's Guide to test for radon and able for $12 at the
Radon" is available reduce radon levels health department.
at the Health De- in your home. Additional informa-
partment. This free Please visit the tion can be obtained
publication is pro- health department by contacting the
vided by the U.S. for a free copy. For Lawrence Township
Environmental Pro- residents interested Health Department
tection Agency. It in testing their at 844-7089.
describes what ra- home for radon,
don is and how to test kits are avail-
RECREATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 15
Health Screenings/Assessments
The Health Department provides On the 1ST and 3RD
periodic screening for: Wednesday of each
Colorectal Cancer month, from 1:00 pm
Hearing to 3:00 pm, individuals
Vision can receive blood
Blood Sugar sugar screenings,
Hypertension blood pressure screen-
ings and weight and
Residents can receive assess- health counseling.
ments to determine potential for Staff nursing personnel
developing: will provide counseling
Cervical Cancer and information related
Breast Cancer to these conditions. For
Cardiovascular Disease additional information,
Hypertension please call 844-7093.
Diabetes
The Safe Sitter course
Safe Sitter Classes
rescue breathing and session offered. To Spring Session
was developed to care of a choking complete the class Apr 10, 11, 12
teach adolescents child. Other areas in- satisfactorily partici- 9:00 am 1:00 pm
safe babysitting skills. clude accident pre- pants must attend all
The program teaches vention, how to call classes of the session Summer Session 1
those 11 and older for emergency assis- in their entirety. Class June 25, 26 , 27, 28
how to handle emer- tance, basic childcare size is limited to 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
gencies when caring skills and how to en- twelve students. For
for young children. tertain children and additional informa- Summer Session 2
Instruction includes keep them safe. tion, call 844-7093. Aug 13, 14, 15, 16
dealing with medical There will be a Fall FEE: $40 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
emergencies such as session and a Winter
Animal Control
Residents are reminded, September 30 each year. LICENSE FEES ARE:
all dogs and cats 7 Applications are available DOG – unspayed/unnuetered $14.00
months of age residing in from the Municipal Clerk’s spayed/neutered $11.00 *
Lawrence Township are office or online CAT - unspayed/unnuetered $14.00
required to be licensed. at:wwwlawrencetwp.com. spayed/neutered $11.00 *
Dog license applications Proof of current rabies
are due by January 31 vaccination must be sub- *Proof of spaying/neutering must be
each year and cat license mitted with the license submitted to receive the reduced fee.
applications are due by application.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT
REGISTRATION, UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT AND CONSENT
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT)
Name Birthdate Grade Male Female .
Address / / /
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
Phone # /
HOME CELL
Email Address
Emergency Contact Name Phone Number
Lawrencetwp.com/recreation.html
PROGRAM NAME SESSION TIME
PROGRAM NAME SESSION TIME
PROGRAM NAME SESSION TIME
From time to time the Lawrence Township Recreation Department will feature its programs in the local newspapers
and the Lawrence Township and/or Lawrence Nature Center websites. While the intent of this practice is to be in-
formative, there is a concern about the individual rights to privacy. In order to provide parents and participants
the option to exercise their right to privacy, the Recreation Department is providing the opportunity to have indi-
vidual names and pictures removed from all lists and publications.
Please exclude my child’s name/picture from all programs and publications.
Please include my child’s name/picture on programs, publications and website.
Please include my child’s picture, but not my child’s name on programs, publications and website.
I realize that a risk of being injured is inherent in all sports. I realize the risk of
(Please print name)
injury may be severe, including the risk of fractures, brain injuries, paralysis, or even death. I under-
stand this and attest the above information is correct and wish to participate in the above Lawrence
Township Recreation Department Recreation programs.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds for the registration fee will be assessed a 25% administrative fee for withdrawing
prior to the start of a program. No refunds will be issued after the program has started.
Signature Date
Return Form and Fee to:
Lawrence Township Recreation Department
2207 Lawrence Road
Lawrence Township NJ 08648
THOSE INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
REGISTRATION FEES SHOULD CONTACT THE RECREATION OFFICE AT 844 - 7067.
