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Parks & Recreation

Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics. Seated fitness classes with instructor Kathy Jackson. If you can sit, this is the workout for you!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Seated fitness classes with instructor Kathy Jackson. Burn calories, build strength and increase your heart rate in a Build A Body’s chair aerobics class executing functional exercises. If you can sit, this is the workout for you!
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Thursdays, from 11:30am until 12pm
    • No class on November 23, 2023.
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8600. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics and Yoga

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics and Yoga. Seated fitness classes with instructor Kathy Jackson. If you can sit, this is the workout for you!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Seated fitness classes with instructor Kathy Jackson. Reduce stress and joint strain, all while boosting your mood in this chair yoga class. Improve your flexibility, circulation and concentration. If you can sit, this is the workout for you!
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Fridays, from 11:30am until 12:30pm.
    • No class on November 24, 2023.
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8600. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Project Healthy Bones

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Project Healthy Bones.

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  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: An osteoporosis prevention, exercise, and education program for older adults. Balance and strength to stand tall.
  • When: Mondays, September 11 through November 20, 2023 at 10am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Fit 4 Life

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Fit 4 Life. Sign up today!

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  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Free program to promote a healthy lifestyle within our senior citizen community. This program includes a focus on warm-ups, balance, strength training and stretching exercises.
  • When: Fridays, October 20 through December 22, 2023, from 9am until 10am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Free program for all Linden senior residents. To register or if you have questions, please call 908-474-8600.

Adult Pilates

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Adult Pilates.

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  • What: Adult Pilates. Provides stability, mobility, and flexibility through concentrated movements. Improves postural alignment and helps correct muscular imbalances.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Every Thursday beginning September 14 through November 2, from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
  • How: $40 plus $6 insurance fee. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. For more information, call 908-474-8600

2023 Linden Cheer & Mentor Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2023 Linden Cheer and Mentor Program directed by Coach Colvin.

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  • Who: Ages 5 through 17.
  • What: Linden Cheer and Mentor Program directed by Coach Colvin.
  • When: Every Saturday from September 16 through November 11.
    • 9am until 10:15am
    • 10:30am until 11:45am
  • Where: Linden P.A.L., which is located at 400 Maple Avenue.
  • How: $50 registration fee, plus a $6 insurance fee. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8627.

Sewing Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer youth and adult sewing programs.

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  • What: Youth and adult sewing classes. Classes are grouped by age range.
    • Youth Sewing (ages 8 through 13): students will learn all about basic hand-sewing stitches!
    • Adult Sewing (ages 18 and up): students will choose their own sewing pattern! All details regarding fabric and patterns will be discussed during the first class. Sewing machines provided for use!
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Six week program. Every Friday beginning on September 29, 2023 through November 3, 2023.
    • Ages 8 through 13, from 5:15pm until 6:45pm
    • Ages 18 and up, from 7pm until 8:30pm.
  • How: $25 for the youth sewing program. $35 for the adult sewing program. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center, 330 Helen Street or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.

Kids Sound & Meditation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Kids Sound & Meditation.

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  • Who: For kids ages 10 through 16.
  • What: Kids Sound and Meditation class. Children will learn learn different ways to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into their daily routine. Crystal sound bowls will be played to help them relax their minds and bodies. Your child will leave with great tools that they can bring with them into their lives.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, September 19 through October 24, from 6:15pm until 7pm.
  • How: Fee for the program is $25. To view full class description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600

Senior Citizen Line Dancing

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Line Dancing.

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  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Senior line dancing classes. Line dancing for seniors is a fun, healthy and rewarding activity and exercise. Dancing styles incorporated into the class include salsa, ballroom and country western.
  • When: Thursdays, September 14 through December 21, 2023, from 10:30am until 11:30am.
    • No class on November 23, 2023.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Free program for all Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Senior Zumba Gold

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Zumba Gold.

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  • Who: For Linden senior residents. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation.
  • What: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity, with easy-to-follow Zumba choreography. The main focus is on balance, range of motion and coordination.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Fridays, September 15 through December 8, 2023 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
  • How: Free program. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.