The library is now hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! The events listed below will be held via Zoom video call. For instructions on how to join a Zoom call, please click here.
Zumba Gold Chair & Chair Pilates – Wednesdays, 9/2 and 9/16 2:00-2:45pm via Zoom
Join instructor Laura Fechter for this fun combo exercise class in a chair! Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.
Zumba incorporates easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on range of motion and coordination. Zumba Gold Chair is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Chair Pilates is a mind-body class based on Pilates principles, using the chair for support and balance as well as various fun props, and incorporating breathing, stretching and strengthening for the whole body!
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to participants the morning of class. The meeting ‘room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Please click one of the following dates to register: 9/2 | 9/16
Tai Chi for Beginners – Tuesday 9/8 and Saturday, 9/26 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom
Dr. Gang Huang, the founder of ‘Seeking Tai Chi,’ will be teaching Tai Chi classes for those who have little or no Tai Chi experience.
The focus will be on fundamentals that aim to improve strength, balance, coordination, and inner piece to lead to healthy living. It is not necessary to attend previous classes to benefit from a Tai Chi for Beginner session. This will be a perfect opportunity to get to experience authentic Tai Chi training which is also referred to as ‘Meditation in Motion.’
Registration is required. A Zoom link for the program will be emailed to all registrants the morning of class. The meeting ‘room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Please click one of the following dates to register: 9/8 | 9/26
Chair Yoga – Thursday 9/10 and Thursday 9/24 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option to practice standing poses to improve balance, strength and flexibility are also included. Expect lots gentle stretching to bring movement to the joints and muscles.
This class is perfect for stress relief and overall well-being.
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to participants the morning of class. The meeting ‘room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Please click on one of the following dates to register: 9/10 | 9/24
Resume Writing Workshop – Tuesday, 9/15 at 3pm via Zoom
Do you know how to successfully create your resume in order to let hiring managers know immediately you are a good fit? Increase your vocabulary by learning how to incorporate power verbs into effective bullet points that sell you to prospective employers. This workshop will cover the basics of writing a strong resume. The class will detail how to create each bullet point to maximize your opportunity to find a job. Formatting a resume and examples of strong and weak bullet points will be shared.
Joan Sternberg is a certified ESL teacher who has spent the majority of her career in corporate sales. She has taught ESL in various formats for the last 14 years and has taught ESL & business courses at Rutgers Univeristy for over 8 years. One of the classes she teaches at Rutgers is an ESL graduate level business class to science majors with a focus on business. All of her business courses include a unit on resume writing and interviewing.
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library. The ‘meeting room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Click here to register.
Pet Loss Support – Sunday, 9/20 at 1:15pm.
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts. The Friends of Nikki Pet Loss Support Group was founded 3/8/01 and has been serving the community for over 19 years. For more information, contact Donna Kahora at 732-246-2124 or at friendsofnikkipetlosssupport@comcast.net.
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library. The ‘meeting room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Click here to register.
New Jersey State Parks Lecture – Tuesday, 9/22 at 7pm.
Some of New Jersey’s most exciting history can be found in our more than two dozen State Parks. Old names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenni Lenape, or ‘Original People.’ Historic battlefields recall New Jersey’s perilous years as ‘the Crossroads of the American Revolution.’ Abandoned forges still speak of our first great industry, and we can trace the beginnings of our transportation network in the paths of the Morris and the Delaware & Raritan Canals.
The slide show includes original photographs of many of New Jersey’s beautiful state parks, plus vintage maps and images of historic people, places, and events. Learn more about the wonderful parks accessible to you and be inspired to pay them a visit!
Kevin Woyce is an author, photographer, and lecturer, specializing in regional American history. His newest books include HUDSON RIVER LIGHTHOUSES and SANTA’S HOMETOWN: How New York City (and a few other places) Shaped the Christmas Season.
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library. The ‘meeting room’ will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program. Click here to register.
If you have any questions about these programs, please leave a comment below, call the Reference Desk at 732-873-8700 Opt. 3, or message us on our chat service (found on the bottom right of our website).
Thanks for reading!
-George, FTPL
