Sponsored by the CAU RECREATION DEPARTMENT
IN THIS ISSUE Birthdays 2 Member’s 3 Spotlight
Why Recreation is Important! Highlights of 4‐13 Upcoming Events CAU Events 13 Feast with Friends 14‐15 Recreation 16 Calendar January Sign Up 17 Sheet NOVEMBER 16TH February Sign Up 18 Sheet Rec. Guidelines 19
CAU Mission Statement To provide community access through effective and comprehensive support services for people with disabilities, at‐risk youth and people with affordable housing needs, giving them the opportunity to live independently and to lead normal and productive lives as citizens integrated into the community.
Maribel Marin 01/01 Joseph Horgy 01/02 David McKinney 01/02 Lavar Nutt 01/02 Nicholas Justiniano 01/03 Adam Sukenick 01/06 Sandra Dunn 01/06 Renee Weiss 02/01 Edward Raymondi 01/06 Boyd Beattie 02/04 Joy Harootunian 01/06 Rebecca Straszewski 02/07 Sharon Mohry 01/07 Brenda Stover 02/08 Lenore Trower 01/08 Annie Sims 02/10 Desiree Rodriguez 01/10 Tracey Singer 02/10 Darcel VanDunk 01/11 Gabriela Aragona 02/10 Brianna Bradley 01/12 Yassin Reddick 02/11 David Simmons 01/12 John Sefcik 02/11 Darin Anderson 01/14 Wayne Hohweiler 02/11 Linda Frowery 01/17 Mari Kosak 02/13 Gregory Clark 01/17 Cassandra Smith 02/13 Hannah Herbert 01/18 Catherine Araujo 02/14 Tahira Williams 01/18 Diane Caldwell 02/14 Laurie Simms 01/20 Anthony Battle 02/15 Dieula Marcelus 01/21 Randy Mercado 02/15 William Ortiz 01/21 Donald Lachenmayer 02/15 Michelle Werner 01/22 Mark Stevens 02/16 Mark Obler 01/23 Lillian Coleman 02/17 Sonya Roundtree 01/24 Eric Kunkel 02/18 Kathryn Guillermain 01/25 Carmine Ayala 02/18 Saket Bolisetty 01/26 Wayne Petuck 02/19 Myrta Rosa 01/27 Catherine Sobon 02/20 Edward Eiser 01/27 Leslie Lofton 02/20 Glenn Wilks 01/28 Talian "Taleah" Butler 02/22 Rachel Goodrich 01/28 Anthony Robertazzi 02/22 Douglas Matthews 01/29 Tiahara Fletcher 02/22 John Bradley 01/29 Kenneth Bryant 02/23 Melissa Pearl 01/30 Michael Woodruff 02/25 Timesha Jeffery 01/31 James Mullen 02/25 Malcolm Brown 01/31 John Mobilio 01/31
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Danielle absolutely loves CAU Recreation! She tries to attend as many events as possible with her great friend Sharon. Some of her favorites are Medieval Times, and Bingo! She is looking forward to our 2018 overnight trips too! Her aunt is very supportive and has a great relationship with Danielle! Thanks Danielle!! We will see you soon!
EXERCISE ‐ Studies have shown that regular exercise can help prevent diseases, control your weight, increase strength, improve stamina, help you sleep better, and just make you feel better in general RELAXATION‐ Calm your mind, and you’ll lower your blood pressure GROUP PARTICIPATION ‐ Participating in any kind of group activity— a class, theatrical production, community league sport, or pick‐up game, has all kinds of benefits. Group activities help you build your social skills and social networks.
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Game Night & Dinner Date: Thurs., Jan 4th, February 1st Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: 80 West Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ
Cost: $25—Single CAU Member $30—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $30—Single Community Member
Art Class with Antonio/Maurice
Date: Mon., Jan 8th, February 12th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 7:30 PM Location: 80 West Grand Funding has been made possible in Elizabeth, NJ part by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, through a grant administered by the Cost: $15 for all attendees Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
Helping Hands
Date: Tuesday, Jan 2nd, February 6th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: 80 West Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ Cost: First Meeting is Free; $2 per person after first meeting
Helping Hands is one of the oldest and strongest self‐advocacy groups in the state of New Jersey. Advocates are involved in legislative updates, letter writing campaigns, accessibility and voting campaigns, “Meet the Candidates” events, attending local, state and national conferences, and conducing professional workshops. Meetings are held monthly and are open to all people with disabilities.
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Top Golf w / Dinner Date: Thursday, Jan 11th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: 1013 U.S. RT 1 Edison, NJ *Please Arrive to CAU by 5:30pm Cost: $60—Single CAU Member $65—CAU Member with Direct Care Top Golf is the premier entertainment for Supervision golf games for all skill levels, upscale food and drinks and great music. $65—Single Community Member Bingo & Dinner
Date: Jan 12th, Jan 22nd, Feb 2nd, Feb 16th & Feb 26th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: 80 West Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ *All members must arrive CAU Main Office at 5:30 PM Cost: $20—Single CAU Member $25—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervi‐ WIN BIG! GIFT CARDS AS PRIZES!!!!! sion/Single Community Member
Monster Mini Golf
Date: Thursday, Jan 25th & Feb 22nd Time: 6:00 PM‐8:00 PM Location: 775 U.S. 1, Edison, NJ *Please Arrive to CAU by 5:30pm
Cost: $25—Single CAU Member We will have a private room, pizza $30—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision and drink, and $5 arcade card... $30—Single Community Member ALL INCLUDED!!! Don’t miss this!!t
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Disney on Ice
Date: Saturday, January 6th Time: 3:00 PM‐5:00 PM *arrive at CAU at 1:00 PM Location: Prudential Center– Newark, NJ Cost: $35
Mickey and Pals present a talent extravaganza at Disney on Ice! Sing along with Anna, Elsa and Olaf. Sebastian and his band introduce Ariel. Rapunzel and Flynn visit a chorus of harmless hooligans. Belle opens her heart and the enchanted castle staff take center stage for a dazzling spectacle. You never know what feats your family will discover!
Bowling Night at Jersey Lanes Date: Tues., Jan. 30th, & February 20th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: Jersey Lanes—Linden, NJ or other Open location *Pick Up is at the CAU Main Office promptly at 5:30 PM
Cost: $35—Single CAU Member $40—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision Evening will include 2 hours $40—Single Community Member of bowling time, shoe rental and treat from snack bar!!! Magic Show—Champions of Magic Date: Sunday, January 21st Time: 2:00 PM Location: Union County Performing Arts Center—Rahway, NJ *Pick Up is at the CAU Main Office promptly at 12:30pm
Cost: $10—Single CAU Member $15—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $15—Single Community Member SENSORY FRIENDLY!!! Page 6
Rainforest Cafe
Date: Wednesday, January 24th & Feb 14th Time: 6:00 PM‐8:00 PM Location: Menlo Park Mall—Edison, NJ *Please arrive to CAU by 5:30 pm Cost: $45
Try out this amazing dining experience on Valentines Day!! Devils Game Date: Thursday, February 8th Time: 7:00 PM ‐ 10:00 PM Location: Prudential Center –Newark, NJ
Cost: $50—Single CAU Member $55—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $55—Single Community Member
Open Swim @ YMCA
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 23rd, & Feb. 27th Time: 7:00 PM‐8:00 PM Location: Fanwood‐Scotch Plains YMCA *All members must arrive CAU Main Office at 6 pm
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL!
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Join us for Munchies and Money at our Cranford Campus sponsored by TD Bank on select days in January and February. This is complimentary to ALL MEMBERS with a FREE LUNCH! Come and learn some exciting techniques and strategies to help manage your money!!
Dates: TBD—Afternoons at Cranford Campus *CAU would like to thank TD Bank for their generosity and contributions.
Cruise Try out this new dining experience with us at Benihana in Edison, NJ! They cook in front of you while you eat!! Do not miss out on this exciting Japanese dinner show!! Cost $45
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The CAU Players would like to invite ALL MEMBERS to come out and audition for our upcoming Summer show; ANNIE Jr.!!!!!!
AUDITION DATES & TIMES Tuesday, January 16th 6-8pm Thursday, January 18th 6-8pm Saturday, January 20th 10am –12pm & Call Backs After
All Auditions will be held in the Auditorium at 80 W. Grand St
Don’t MISS OUT!!! See why our MEMBERS LOVE THEATRE and PERFORMANCE!!!
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Medieval Times Date: Friday, January 19th & Feb 23rd Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 9:00 PM Location: 149 Polito Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ *All members must arrive CAU Main Office at 5:30 PM
Cost: $65—Single CAU Member $75—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $75—Single Community Member Includes 1 ticket with a meal
Karaoke Night
Date: Wednesday, January 10th Time: 6:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM Location: 80 West Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ *All members must arrive CAU Main Office at 5:30 PM
Cost: $15—Single CAU Member $18—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $18—Single Community Member Enjoy jamming to the greatest hits from the past and present! Served with Dinner!
Dave and Busters Date: Sat. Jan. 27th & Tuesday, February 13th Time: Sat. 12‐3pm and Tuesday 6‐8pm Location: Woodbridge, NJ *All participants must meet at the CAU Main Office promptly at 11:30am and 5:30pm respectively Cost: $45—Single CAU Member $49—CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision $49—Single Community Member
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Movie Matinees & Movie Night Includes choice of movie, popcorn and a beverage at the theatre!
Event Date: Sun, Jan 14th—Sat Feb 3rd, (Matinee –Day Time) Event Date: Monday, Jan 15th & Jan 29th—Feb 5th & Feb 19th (Night) Event Time: Matinee 12 to 3:00 pm & Movie Night 6 to 9:00 pm Event Cost: Single CAU Member—$40 CAU Member with Direct Care Supervision—$42 Single Community member—$42
Members must meet at the CAU Main Office promptly at 5:45 PM for Night Shows
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Camden Aquarium
Date: Saturday, February 17th Time: 11:00 AM—3:00 PM Location: Camden, NJ *All participants must meet at the CAU Main Office promptly at 10am
Cost: $40—Single CAU Member $45‐ CAU Member with Direct Care $45—Single Community Member
Community Access
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EVENT COST: FOR ALL DINING EVENTS: Single CAU Member—$45 There are 12 spots available per event CAU Member with Members must meet at the CAU Main Office Direct Care Supervision—$49 promptly 40 mins before to drive over to the Single Community Member—$49 restaurant. Restaurant Date Time Location Friday, 400 South Park Ave, 6‐8pm TGI Friday’s January 26th Linden Wednesday, Cheesecake Menlo Mall, January 17th 6‐8pm Edison, NJ Factory
Outback Saturday, 12‐3pm Springfield, NJ Steakhouse January 13th Wednesday, 6‐8pm Springfield, NJ Olive Garden January 3rd Sunday, 465 North Broad St. 12‐3pm IHOP January 7th Elizabeth
Tropicana Sunday, 544 Morris Ave 12‐3pm Diner January 28th Elizabeth, NJ
Red Lobster Wednesday, 6‐8pm 2520 Rte 22, January 31st Union, NJ
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EVENT COST: FOR ALL DINING EVENTS: Single CAU Member—$45 There are 12 spots available per event CAU Member with Members must meet at the CAU Main Office Direct Care Supervision—$49 promptly 40 mins before to drive over to the Single Community Member—$49 restaurant Restaurant Date Time Location Sat, Feb 24th & Outback 12‐3pm SAT Wednesday, Springfield, NJ 6‐8pm WED Steakhouse February 28th
Friday, 400 South Park Ave, 6‐8pm TGI Friday’s February 9th Linden
Sunday, 465 North Broad St. 12‐3pm IHOP February 4th Elizabeth
Wednesday, 6‐8pm Edison, NJ Benihana February 7th Rainforest Cafe Wed—Feb. 14th 6‐8pm Menlo Park Mall
All you can eat Saturday, 1701 W. Edgar 12‐3pm Buffet February 10th Road, Linden NJ
Wednesday, 2520 Rte 22, 6‐8pm Red Lobster February 21st Union, NJ
Sunday, Tropicana 544 Morris Ave February 11th & 12‐3pm Elizabeth, NJ Diner Feb 25th
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January Recreation Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1) Happy New Year! 2) Helping Hands 3) 4) Dinner and 5) FREE CONCERT 6) Disney on Ice Game
7) 8) Art w/ Antonio 9) FREE SWIM 10) Karaoke 11) Top Golf 12) 13) Steakhouse
14)Movie Matinee 15) Movie Night 16)Annie Auditions 17) 18)Annie Auditions 19) Medieval Times 20) Annie Audi- tions/ Call Backs
21) Magic Show 22) 23) FREE SWIM 24) Rainforest 25) Monster Mini 26) 27) Dave&Busters Cafe
28) Tropicana 29) Movie Night 30) Bowling 31)
February Recreation Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1) Dinner & Game 2) 3) Movie Matinee
4) 5) Movie Night 6) Helping Hands 7) Benihana 8) NJ Devils Game 9) TGIF 10)
11) Tropicana 12) Art w/ Mau- 13) Dave & Busters 14) Rainforest 15) CABARET 16) 17) Aquarium rice Cafe
18) Movie Matinee 19) Movie Night 20) Bowling 21) 22) Monster Mini 23)Medieval 24) Times
25) Tropicana 26) 27) Free Swim 28)
JANUARY 2018 RECREATION SIGN‐UP WORKSHEET Please return this form with payment to: Community Access Unlimited 80 West Grand St., Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Single Member Cost with Direct Community Date Event/Class Time Total Cost Care Member Cost
1/1 Happy New Year –NO REC 1/2 Helping Hands 6‐8pm $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 1/3 Olive Garden 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/4 Dinner and Game Night 6‐8pm $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 1/5 Kean University Free Concert 7‐9pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/6 Disney on Ice 3‐5pm $35 $35 $35 1/7 IHOP 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/8 Art Class with Antonio 6‐7:30pm $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 1/9 Open Swim @ YMCA 7‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/10 Karaoke Night 6‐8pm $15.00 $18.00 $18.00 1/11 Golf and Dinner 6‐8pm $60.00 $65.00 $65.00 1/12 Bingo and Dinner 6‐8pm $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 1/13 Outback Steakhouse 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/14 Movie Matinee 12‐3pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 1/15 Movie Night 6‐9pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 1/16 Annie Auditions 6‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/17 Cheesecake Factory 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/18 Annie Auditions 6‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/19 Medieval Times 6‐9pm $65.00 $75.00 $75.00 1/20 Annie Auditions 6‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/21 Magic Show 2‐4pm $10.00 $15.00 $15.00 1/22 Bingo and Dinner 6‐8pm $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 1/23 Open Swim @ YMCA 7‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 1/24 Rainforest Cafe 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/25 Monster Mini Golf 6‐8pm $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 1/26 TGI Friday’s 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/27 Dave & Busters 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/28 Tropicana Diner 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 1/29 Movie Night 6‐9pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 1/30 Bowling Night 6‐8pm $35.00 $40.00 $40.00 1/31 Red Lobster 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 Name: ______Today’s Date: ______Address: ______CAU Program:______Accessibility?:____ City/State/Zip: ______Phone Number: ______Email: ______Payment Details (check one): □ Check# ______□ Money Order □ Cash Please make checks and Money Orders to Community Access Unlimited and include the following: Name of Event/Class, Date of Event/Class Page 17 FEBRUARY 2018 RECREATION SIGN‐UP WORKSHEET Please return this form with payment to: Community Access Unlimited 80 West Grand St., Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Single Cost with Direct Community Date Event/Class Time Total Member Cost Care Member Cost 2/1 Dinner and Game Night 6‐8pm $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 2/2 Bingo and Dinner 6‐8pm $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 2/3 Movie Matinee 12‐3pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 2/4 iHOP 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/5 Movie Night 6‐9pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 2/6 Helping Hands 6‐8pm $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 2/7 Benihana 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/8 NJ Devils Game 7‐10pm $50.00 $55.00 $55.00 2/9 TGI Friday’s 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/10 All You Can Eat Buffet 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00
2/11 Tropicana Diner 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/12 Art w/ Maurice 6‐7:30pm $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 2/13 Dave & Busters 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/14 Rainforest Cafe 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/15 CAU CABARET 7‐9pm $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 2/16 Bingo and Dinner 6‐8pm $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 2/17 Camden Aquarium 12‐3pm $40.00 $45.00 $45.00 2/18 Movie Matinee 12‐3pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 2/19 Movie Night 6‐9pm $40.00 $42.00 $42.00 2/20 Bowling Night 6‐8pm $35.00 $40.00 $40.00 2/21 Red Lobster 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/22 Monster Mini Golf 6‐8pm $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 2/23 Medieval Times 6‐9pm $65.00 $75.00 $75.00 2/24 Outback Steakhouse 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/25 Tropicana Diner 12‐3pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00 2/26 Bingo and Dinner 6‐8pm $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 2/27 Open Swim @ YMCA 7‐8pm Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary 2/28 Outback Steakhouse 6‐8pm $45.00 $49.00 $49.00
Name: ______Today’s Date: ______Address: ______CAU Program: ______Accessibility?:____ City/State/Zip: ______Phone Number: ______Email: ______Payment Details (check one): □ Check# ______□ Money Order □ Cash Please make checks and Money Orders to Community Access Unlimited and include the following: Name of Event/Class, Date of Event/Class Page 18 CAU Recreation Guidelines Sign Up to participate in a Recreation Event—it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Choose events that interest you and contact the Director of Community Integrations to check availability: 1 Gregory Rybeck at 908‐354‐3040 x4205; [email protected] For CAU Members: For Community Members Contact your counselor or Contact Gregory Rybeck (above) 2 Program Assistant Director to to reserve your spot for your complete registration for events favorite recreation event you’re interested in attending. All participants must complete the Monthly Recreation Sign‐Up Worksheet (included on page 17‐18) and return with payment to: 3 Community Access Unlimited Attn: Recreation Department 80 West Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Additional Information
For events that require advance purchase of tickets or passes, payment for the event will be asked for upfront.
Space is limited for each event, so a reservation is required
If you are unable to attend a class or event you have signed up for, notify the Director of Community Integration at 908‐354‐3040 x4205 within 10 business days advance in order to receive a refund or credit. If the Recreation Department is NOT notified, no refund or credit will be pro‐ vided. No refunds or credits may be given for events with pre‐purchased tickets.
Members who are not CAU Members will be charged an additional fee for attending Recreation events as outlined on the Worksheet. If you are interested in becoming a CAU Recreational Mem‐ ber, contact us. The fee is $300/year and ensures the member price for all events.
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 225 Elizabeth, NJ
80 West Grand Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Phone: 908-354-3040 TTY/TTD: 908-354-4629 Fax: 908-354-2665 www.caunj.org
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