Parks & Recreation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Crochet Corner. Hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner.

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• Who: Linden senior residents.
• What: Crochet Corner hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner. Each participant will receive step-by-step photo instructions and one-on-one instruction as needed. Crocheting tips will be taught to make this adventure successful and fun.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Tuesdays. October 3, 2023 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
• How: Free program for Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8639. 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.

Pardon our appearance and sorry for the inconvenience. During the month of October and most of November, the gymnasium at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (LMPC), located at 1025 John Street, will be temporarily closed for necessary renovations. The facility exercise and classrooms will remain open during this time. The City is replacing the gym floor, bleachers and safety wall padding. In addition, there will be other upgrades designed to serve our residents better. 

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!

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• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2023 Linden Cheer and Mentor Program.

• 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.

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.