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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. 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: Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics and Yoga. Burn calories, build strength and increase your heart rate during Seat-ercise Chair Aerobics. Improve your flexibility, circulation, and concentration during Seat-ercise Chair Yoga. If you can sit, this workout is for you!
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Thursdays, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm.
    • Chair Aerobics (30min), Chair Aerobics and Yoga (60min).
    • 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

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.

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

  • 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!

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

  • 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.

Rail Safety Week

95% of all rail-related deaths involve drivers going through crossings or pedestrians on the tracks. Help stop track tragedies across New Jersey. Click here to learn more and read Rail Safety Myths Debunked.

Linden VFW Spaghetti Fundraiser

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Cranford VFW Post 335 invite you to attend the Linden Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Spaghetti Fundraiser. Net proceeds will be used to rebuild the Linden VFW.

  • What: Linden VFW Spaghetti Fundraiser hosted by Cranford VFW Post 335. Food provided by Venue 104. Entry ticket includes choice of pasta and meatballs or pasta primavera, salad and dessert. Wine and soft drinks included.
  • Where: VFW Post 335, which is located at 479 South Avenue East, Cranford, New Jersey 07016.
  • When: Saturday, September 30, from 5pm until 8pm.
  • How: $30 per person. Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at VFW Post 335.

Linden Health and Wellness Fair

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to present the Linden Health and Wellness Fair.

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

  • Who: Free entry, everyone is welcome!
  • What: Health and Wellness Fair. Free health services will be offered including blood pressure readings, blood sugar readings, DermaView sun damage analyzer, male and female cancer screenings, vision tests, hearing tests, flu vaccinations and more! Tables with local health and wellness information, products and services. Enjoy prizes and giveaways, including a free six-page budget-friendly recipe booklet available for each attendee.
  • When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10am until 2pm.
  • Where: School #1 Gym, which is located at 720 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free entry. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

2023 Fall Tennis Lessons

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte are pleased to present Fall Tennis Lessons. Youth and Adult sessions will be offered.

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

  • Who: Ages 5 and up. Youth and adult classes designated by age range.
  • What: Fall tennis lessons with games, contests and prizes! Classes will run for six (6) weeks. The classes are designated by age range. Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups. Loaner racquets provided.
  • When & Where:
    • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
    • Wednesday classes will meet at Memorial Park (2600 South Wood Avenue) on September 20 and 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25.
    • Saturday classes will meet at Wilson Park (1113 Summit Terrace) on September 16, 23, and 30, October 7, 14 and 21.
  • How: Youth Session is $75. Adult Session is $85. Additional $10 fee for non-residents. Loaner racquets provided. 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, email us here, or call 908-474-8600. The following original documents are required for first-time registrants:
    • Parent ID (i.e. Drivers License).
    • Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill).
    • Birth Certificate of child.