MAY & JUNE 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recreation Guidelines...... pg 2
Advocacy & Reading Classes ...... pg 3
Happy Birthday...... pg 4
Event Worksheet Instruction ...... pg 5
Newark Bears – Game Information pg 6
May Events ...... pg 7
May Worksheet ...... pg 8
Great Adventure / Spirit Cruise of NJ...... pg 9
“Save the Date” for Upcoming Events...... pg 10
June Events ...... pg 11
June Worksheet ...... pg 12
Concerned Families Meetings...... pg 13
May & June Calendar of Events...... pg 14
80 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 For Recreation information call @ (908) 354 3040 ext 272 or 374 Website: www.caunj.org
Recreation Guidelines
1. All members attending an event must meet in the Chat Center at the time listed in the newsletter 2. All Members & Non Members MUST Sign up and pay in advance; however, you must check for the availability of each event before submitting payments by calling at ext. 272 or ext. 374. 3. When paying by Check or Money Order you must include event date, event and full name of attendee. Sign-Up sheets must be attached with payment . 4. You need to let the Rec. department know at least ten business days in advance if you are not going to an event or there is no refund or credit 5. There will be no refunds or credit for pre purchased tickets as well as no shows (I.e. vacations, shows, sporting events, etc) 6. If you’re interested in any event please contact your primary counselor or your Program Assistant Director. 7. Recreation Newsletter is also available on our Website at www.caunj.org . 8. If your interested in becoming a CAU Recreational member please call ext. 272 or ext. 374 for an application
For all non members the cost will be an additional $4 per person per event .
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Helping Hands Self Advocacy May 5 th & June 2 nd Location: CAU Main Office 5:30pm – 7:00pm This is an opportunity for you to speak out and stand up for your rights . Cost for your first meeting is free ; each meeting after is $2
Reading Classes
Don’t forget to sign up for Reading Classes. If you are interested, please sign up for any of the classes on the following dates: 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29 from 6 - 7 pm (please note that the time has changed). Classes will cost only $6 and will meet in the Chat Center @ 80 West Grand
You will learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension and much more.
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May & June Birthday Wishes
Alycia Grillo 5/1 Channel Nutt 5/4 Sarah Borges 5/4 Allan Conroy 5/5
Karen Karpinski 5/8 Richard Brendel 5/8 Scott Bialecki 5/11
James Emann 5/12
Edward Kurnos 5/14
Rosemary Miliano 5/15 Anthony Cotton 5/16 Henry Zero 5/18 Brian Baker 5/18 Denise Gatsche 5/22 Joyce Sigue 5/23 David Tomlinson 5/29
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Instructions for the “Monthly Event Worksheet” Please check for availability of each event before submitting any payments by calling Information & Referral Coordinator at ext. 272 or Recreation Director at ext. 374.
1. This form must accompany all payments given to Community Access Unlimited. 2. Complete the Customer Information section completely & the current date. 3. To choose an event, carry the cost amount over to the total column to the right side of the sheet. Non-members put cost amount in non-member column. 4. At the bottom of the total column, add all of the cost amounts you wrote in the Total column. 5. Check the appropriate box for your payment and include that with the sheet and bring it to CAU 6. Make sure you make a copy for your records and show your counselor 7. Your counselor will then go into the shared file and put your name down for each event you paid for.
Cost Date(s) Event Title Time TOTAL Member Nonmember
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Come out for a day at the ballpark… Join fellow members and staff as they watch the 2007 Atlantic League Champion NEWARK BEARS take on the Somerset Patriots on 5/31 and the Bridgeport Bluefish on
6/28!
Both games begin at 4:05 pm! We will be leaving CAU by 3:30 pm at the latest to ensure we make it for the first pitch.
Be sure to sign up to attend these games early to ensure that CAU members are recognized during the games!!
May Events
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Event Location Date Time Cost Movies 1200 S. Stiles St Linden, NJ 5/1/09 6 pm $15.00 Enjoy watching all of the latest releases with your friends as soon as they hit the theaters! Concerned Families Brunch 1730 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 5/2/09 TBA Free Traditionally held as a dinner meeting at CAU – Join us at the Suburban Golf Club in Union for a Brunch for a Brunch this month to discuss the agency! Reading Class CAU – Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 5/4/09 6 pm $6.00 Learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension, and more with your friends at reading class. Work on your IHP goals while you are here! Helping Hands/ Self Advocacy CAI – 88 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 5/5/09 5:30 – 7 pm $2.00 1st meeting is FREE! Every meeting after is $2 for members and non members. Come speak out for your rights! Red Lobster 2520 Route 22 East Union, NJ 5/6/09 6 pm $30.00 Grab the catch of the day with all of your friends at Red Lobster! Nutrition Class CAU Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 5/7/09 6 pm $6.00 Offered to anyone interested in learning how to eat properly as well as follow a medically prescribed diet and still enjoy the things they eat! Pizza and Game Night CAU Café – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 5/8/09 6 pm $15.00 Challenge your friends to your favorite board games while enjoying the best pizza in town! Breakfast at Sunrise Diner 61 Westfield Ave Elizabeth, NJ 5/9/09 10 am $20.00 Why cook on the weekend when you can have breakfast with friends at the diner? Point Pleasant Boardwalk Day Trip Point Pleasant Boardwalk, NJ 5/10/09 10 am $25.00 Join us for a day at the Jersey Shore! Walk on the boardwalk, enjoy the rides, eat good food, and play the arcade games for big prizes! Price includes lunch. Bowling at Jersey Lanes 30 N Park Ave Linden, NJ 5/11/09 6 pm $20.00 Show your friends what a great bowler you really are shoe rental and two games are included in the price. Please bring money for snacks or a soda. Chili’s Jersey Gardens – 651 Kapkowski Rd Elizabeth 5/12/09 6 pm $28.00 Enjoy some of the best food in town – whether it be the sizzling fajitas or a big juicy burger – it’s all delicious! Tiffany’s Restaurant 1637 Vauxhall Road Union, NJ 5/14/09 6 pm $35.00 A popular event for those that enjoy excellent food in a great atmosphere. Don’t forget to try the ribs – a Tiffany’s special! Movies 1200 S. Stiles St Linden, NJ 5/15/09 6 pm $15.00 Enjoy the latest releases as they come out with all your friends on a Friday night! What a great way to start the weekend! Tropicana Diner 537 Morris Ave Elizabeth, NJ 5/16/09 10 am $20.00 Why cook on the weekends when you can have breakfast at the diner with your friends? Classic Car Show Millburn Ave Millburn, NJ 5/17/09 12 pm $10.00 Join us as we spend the afternoon at a Classic Car Show displaying over 125 classic cars on Millburn Avenue between Spring St and Main St. Reading Class CAU – Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 5/18/09 6 pm $6.00 Learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension, and more with your friends at reading class. Work on your IHP goals while you are here! Outback Steakhouse 901 Mountain Ave Springfield, NJ 5/20/09 6 pm $35.00 Continues to remain on our calendar because of its popularity – maybe it has something to do with the outrageously good food and beverages! Bingo and Subs CAU Café – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 5/22/09 6 pm $15.00 Come on down to CAU and join your friends for a game of Bingo and some of the best sub sandwiches in town! IHOP 465 N. Broad St Elizabeth, NJ 5/23/09 10 am $20.00 How many pancakes can you eat? Come join your friends at IHOP to find out – what a great way to spend a Saturday morning! Memorial Day BBQ Nomahegan Park, Cranford NJ 5/24/09 12 pm $15.00 Join us for a big CAU members BBQ to kick off the warm weather and upcoming summer months and celebrate Memorial Day at the same time! Olive Garden 275 Route 22 East, Springfield, NJ 5/27/09 6 pm $28.00 Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine while spending time with your friends! Dealing with Diabetes CAU – Chat Center 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 5/28/09 6 pm $3.00 Join us for an informative presentation on dealing with diabetes. Our agency nurse and staff will address your concerns for dealing with diabetes! Spirit of NJ Lunch Cruise Lincoln Harbor, NJ 5/30/09 10 am $75.00 All members attending this spectacular lunch cruise must arrive by 10 am so we can make it to board at 11 am. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes! Newark Bears Game Riverfront Stadium 450 Broad St Newark, NJ 5/31/09 3 pm $15.00 Come join fellow members as they watch the Newark Bears take on the Somerset Patriots! Don’t forget to bring a few dollars to buy a hot dog or a soda.
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May Monthly Event Worksheet Customer Information
Full Name(s) ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ______Program ______Cost For Non # Date(s) Event Title Time Cost Total Members 1 5/1/09 Movies 6 pm $15.00 2 5/2/09 Concerned Families Brunch TBA FREE 3 5/4/09 Reading Class 6 pm $6.00 4 5/5/09 Helping Hands/Self Advocacy 5:30 pm $2.00 5 5/6/09 Red Lobster 6 pm $30.00 6 5/7/09 Nutrition Class 6 pm $6.00 7 5/8/09 Pizza and Game Night 6 pm $15.00 8 5/9/09 Breakfast at Sunrise Diner 10 am $20.00 9 5/10/09 Point Pleasant Boardwalk Day Trip 10 am $25.00 10 5/11/09 Bowling at Jersey Lanes 6 pm $20.00 11 5/12/09 Chili’s 6 pm $28.00 12 5/14/09 Tiffany’s Restaurant 6 pm $35.00 13 5/15/09 Movies 6 pm $15.00 14 5/16/09 Tropicana Diner 6 pm $20.00 15 5/17/09 Classic Car Show 12 pm $10.00 16 5/18/09 Reading Class 6 pm $6.00 17 5/20/09 Outback Steakhouse 6 pm $35.00 18 5/22/09 Bingo and Subs 6 pm $15.00 19 5/23/09 IHOP 10 am $20.00 20 5/24/09 Memorial Day BBQ 12 pm $15.00 21 5/27/09 Olive Garden 6 pm $28.00 22 5/28/09 Dealing with Diabetes 6 pm $3.00 23 5/30/09 Spirit of NJ Lunch Cruise 10 am $75.00 24 5/31/09 Newark Bears Game 3 pm $15.00
There are only sixteen slots available for each event, so sign up quickly! Payment Details: (Check one box) For all non members the cost will be Check an additional $4 per person per event . Money Order Cash Please include Sign Up sheet with Payment Make Checks/Money Orders out to: Community Access Unlimited Questions? Call I & R Coordinator (908) 354-3040 Ext. 272 8
JOIN CAU MEMBERS AND STAFF ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009!
Interpreters and special presentations will be available throughout the day.
Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes everyone to the
Annual Deaf and Hard of JOIN USHearing FOR AN EVENT Awareness NOT OFFERED IN DayOVER TWO YEARS
On June 13, 2009!
FEATURING:
A FUN AND FESTIVE CRUISE BOUNTIFUL DINING
DAZZLING CITY VIEWS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, DANCING, DANCING!!!
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Save the Date flyer
10 June Events
Event Location Date Time Cost Reading Class CAU Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 6/1/09 6 pm $6.00 Learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension, and more with your friends at reading class. Work on your IHP goals while you are here! Helping Hands/Self Advocacy CAI – 88 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 6/2/09 5:30 – 7 pm $2.00 1st meeting is FREE! Every meeting after is $2 for members and non members. Come speak out for your rights! This meeting has an Administrative Panel. TGI Friday’s 40 Route 22 West Springfield, NJ 6/3/09 6 pm $28.00 Every day should be a Friday and here at Friday’s it is! Join us for a great time and enjoy dinner with your friends at Friday’s! Movies 1200 S. Stiles St Linden, NJ 6/5/09 6 pm $15.00 Be the first in your group of friends to see all the latest releases! Sunrise Diner 61 Westfield Ave Elizabeth, NJ 6/6/09 10 am – 12 pm $20.00 Why cook on the weekend when you can have breakfast with friends at the diner? Ruby Tuesday’s 120 Glimcher Realty Way Elizabeth, NJ 6/7/09 6 pm $28.00 Right in your own hometown – Ruby Tuesday’s offers a variety of awesome dinners complete with salad bar! Join your friends to celebrate! Chevy’s Fresh Mex 1150 S. Stiles St Linden, NJ 6/9/09 6 pm $28.00 Enjoy some fresh mex food in an exciting atmosphere with all your buddies! Famous Dave’s 1443 Rt 22 East Mountainside, NJ 6/11/09 6 pm $25.00 This past favorite hasn’t been on the calendar in ages – join us for some authentic BBQ in a unique location! Pizza and Game Night CAU Café – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 6/12/09 6 pm $15.00 A favorite for those who participate – challenge your friends to your favorite games while enjoying delicious pizza. What a great way to spend a Friday! Great Adventure 1 Six Flags Boulevard Jackson, NJ 08527 6/13/09 9 am $70.00 Doesn’t the name just say it all – GREAT ADVENTURE! Join us for the Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day! Special presentations all day. Atlantic City Day Trip Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 6/14/09 9 am $40.00 Head to the casinos and try your luck at the slots or a table game! Lunch will be included in the price of the trip. Additional money is needed for gambling. Reading Class CAU Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 6/15/09 6 pm $6.00 Learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension, and more with your friends at reading class. Work on your IHP goals while you are here! Hooters 2319 Route 22 Center Island Union, NJ 6/17/09 6 pm $28.00 Join us for a night at Hooters to enjoy all is has to offer including the wings, appetizers, and other great food! Movies 1200 S. Stiles St Linden, NJ 6/19/09 6 pm $15.00 Join us for a night of movie watching with friends! CAU Member’s Prom Peterstown Community Center, Elizabeth, NJ 6/20/09 TBA $25.00 Join your fellow members at the first of its kind – The Prom! More information to follow as it approaches but start shopping for your gowns and tuxedos. Dave and Busters 4661 Palisades Center Drive West Nyack, NY 6/21/09 12 noon $40.00 If you have never been here – it is a must do! Dave and Busters offers good food and great fun with games, entertainment, and prizes for all ages! Applebee’s 671 W Edgar Rd Linden, NJ 6/23/09 6 pm $28.00 Join your friends at a true neighborhood grill for good food, good drinks, and good times! Job Club CEP Day Program 88 W. Grand St Elizabeth 6/24/09 6 – 8 pm FREE Come to job club to learn tips about improving employee/employer relations, improving interviewing skills, enhancing present job performance, etc. Performance Recognition Night CAI – 88 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 6/25/09 6 – 9 pm FREE Join staff and fellow members as they recognize the accomplishments made by our very own CAU members over the course of the past year! Bingo and Subs CAU Café – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth, NJ 6/26/09 6 pm $15.00 Come on down to CAU and join your friends for a game of Bingo and some of the best sub sandwiches in town! Tropicana Diner 537 Morris Ave Elizabeth, NJ 6/27/09 10 am – 12 pm $20.00 Why cook on the weekend when you can have breakfast with your friends at the diner and someone else can cook for you? Newark Bears Game Riverfront Stadium 450 Broad St Newark, NJ 6/28/09 3 pm $15.00 Join fellow members and staff as they watch the Newark Bears take on the Bridgeport Bluefish! Don’t forget some spending money for food or souvenirs. Reading Class CAU Chat Center – 80 W. Grand St Elizabeth 6/29/09 6 pm $6.00 Learn the alphabet, words, sentences, comprehension, and more with your friends at reading class. Work on your IHP goals while you are here! Chinese Buffet 1181 Morris Ave Union, NJ 6/30/09 6 pm $28.00 Come join us for all you can eat at the Chinese Buffet! Go up and help yourself as many times as you want!
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June Monthly Event Worksheet Customer Information
Full Name(s) ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ______Program ______
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There are only sixteen slots available for each event, so sign up quickly Payment Details: (Check one box) Check For all non members the cost will Money Order be an additional $4 per person per event . Cash
12 You are cordially invited… To a Brunch for all CONCERNED FAMILIES Join us to celebrate the 30 th Anniversary for Concerned Families!
When: Saturday, May 2, 2009 Where: Suburban Golf Club 1730 Morris Avenue Union, J 07083 Hosted by: Sidney Blanchard
All Families of CAU members are welcome to attend!
Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to Aleyah Lacey at 908 354 3040 ext. 272 o later than April 21, 2009.
The Concerned Families Meetings are designed for family and friends of members to gather with staff and administration to discuss Community Access Unlimited issues that are of importance to them and the ones they love that are supported by CAU.
13 MAY 2009 T u e s d 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 READING HELPING PIZZA AND CLASS HAND/SELF RED NUTRITION GAME SUNRISE ADVOCACY LOBSTER CLASS NIGHT DINER 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 POINT PLEASANT BOWLING CHILI’S TIFFANY’S MOVIES TROPICANA BOARDWALK RESTAURANT DINER 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 READING BINGO CLASSIC CLASS OUTBACK AND IHOP CAR SHOW STEAKHOUSE SUBS 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MEMORIAL MEMORIAL DEALING SPIRIT OF NJ DAY DAY OLIVE WITH LUNCH BBQ OBSERVED GARDEN DIABETES CRUISE 31 NEWARK BEARS GAME
JUNE 2009 T u e s d 1 2 3 4 5 6 READING HELPING TGI CLASS HANDS/SELF FRIDAY’S MOVIES SUNRISE ADVOCACY DINER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 RUBY FAMOUS PIZZA GREAT TUESDAY’S CHEVY’S DAVE’S AND GAME ADVENTURE NIGHT 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ATLANTIC READING CAU CITY DAY CLASS HOOTERS MOVIES MEMBERS TRIP PROM
14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DAVE PERFORMANCE BINGO AND APPLEBEE’S JOB CLUB RECOGNITION AND TROPICANA BUSTERS NIGHT SUBS DINER 28 29 30 NEWARK READING BEARS CLASS CHINESE GAME BUFFET
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Community Access Unlimited 80 West Grand Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1447