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2 Go to top Just ASK for Information about Senior Services in Union County Union County residents seeking information about services for senior adults age 60 and older can visit any of seven convenient Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) locations in March to speak with staff from the county s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging. Experienced staff will be available at public libraries in Linden, Mountainside, Clark, Fanwood and Summit. ASK will also be available at a community center in Westfield. Our goal is to help residents connect with expert assistance and personal guidance, in a friendly, familiar environment close to home, said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. The ASK program has helped hundreds of County residents since it first began in 2012 and I encourage seniors, their families and caregivers to make use of this popular service. Through the ASK community outreach program, members of the staff travel throughout Union County providing information about services such as home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care and support services for caregivers. Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided. All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event. The March 2018 dates and locations are: Wednesday, March 7 Linden Public Library 31 E. Henry Street Linden, :00 am to 12:00 noon Friday, March 9 Mountainside Public Library Constitution Plaza Mountainside, :30 pm-2:30 pm

3 Monday, March 12 Clark Public Library 303 Westfield Avenue Clark, :00 am to 12:00 noon Thursday, March 15 Westfield Community Center 558 W. Broad Street Westfield, :30 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, March 21 Fanwood Public Library 5 Forest Road Fanwood, :00 am to 12:00 noon Monday, March 26 Summit Public Library 75 Maple Street Summit, :30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday, March 27 Union Public Library 1980 Morris Avenue Union, :00 noon to 2:00 pm Go to top

4 Kids Trout Derby Spring Park Activities

5 Saturday, April 14, Echo Lake Park, Lower Lake, Mountainside Wild Earth Fest & Touch A Truck Sunday, April 29, Trailside Nature & Science Ctr. & The Loop at Watchung Reservation Astronomy Day Saturday, May 5, Trailside Nature & Science Center Fishing Derby for People with Disabilities Saturday, May 12, Echo Lake Park Master Gardeners Fair & Plant Sale Sunday, May 20, Demonstration Gardens at Trailside Nature & Science Ctr. Spring Horse Show May 25-27, Watchung Stable National Trails Day Saturday, June 2, Watchung Reservation Rhythm & Blues by the Brook Saturday, June 2, Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield Carnival for People with Special Needs Saturday, June 9, Oak Ridge Park CommUNITY Family Picnic Saturday, June 16, Rahway River Park Walter Ulrich Pool Opening June 23, Rahway River Park Summer Park Activities Summer Arts Festival Season Opener NJ Symphony Orchestra Friday, June 22, Echo Lake Park in Mountainside Summer Arts Festival July Concerts Echo Lake Park, Mountianside, Wednesday Evenings, July 11, 18, 25 Summer Arts Festival August Concerts

6 Oak Ridge Park, Clark, Wednesday evenings, August 1, 8, 15, 22 Family Fun and Flix Movies at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth July 17, 24 & 31, August 14 National Night Out August 7, Meisel Ave Park, Springfield Wednesday Matinees 1:30 pm, July 11, 18, and 25 and August 1, 8, 15 at Trailside Fall Park Activities Fall Festival Sunday, September 30, Trailside Nature & Science Center Four Centuries In a Weekend October Deserted Village and historic sites all over Union County Hayrides & Campfires Tickets required. Dates subject to change. Tickets go on sale Sept. 4 and are not sold at event. Friday, October 5, 6:30 pm (Warinanco Park, Elizabeth) Sunday, October 7, 3:30pm (Trailside) Friday, October 12, 6:30 pm (Trailside) Sunday, October 14, 3:30pm (Trailside) Friday, October 19, 6:30 pm (Trailside) Fall Horse Show October 26 28, Watchung Stable Haunted Hayrides October 26-28, Deserted Village, Tickets required. Tickets go on sale Sept. 18 The Great Pumpkin Sail Thursday, November 1, Echo Lake Park, Tickets required. Tickets go on sale October 2. Trail Rides Saturdays & Sundays, check for times, Watchung Stable

Go to top Cultural Events Calendar Embedded from this page Apr. 6 4 6 pm Art Exhibit (FREE) We Are One with the Earth Come and view original artwork created by Bernie s Place children, ages 6 to 12.

7 Go to top Cultural Events Calendar Embedded from this page Apr pm Art Exhibit (FREE) We Are One with the Earth Come and view original artwork created by Bernie s Place children, ages 6 to 12. Comprising artworks that represent environmental issues that we face, this exhibit was created to promote environmental awareness and social consciousness in the local community. Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad St., Elizabeth Apr pm (doors open 4:30) POETRY Poetry, Pastry & Punch Spoken-Word Artists from NY & NJ IAXB (Independent Authors Book Experience) presents a family-friendly event of local poets sharing their work. Read your own original work or a favorite piece, or just enjoy the evening as others read. Listen to established and aspiring poets read their work, and enjoy pastry and punch. Music by DJ Troy. Refreshments for sale. If you are interested in performing, please register at or send an to info@iabx.org. Adults: $10 in advance (click here) ($15 at the door) Students: $5 Abraham Clark High School Auditorium 122 E. 6th Ave., Roselle Apr 26 May 13

8 Fridays Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2 pm Theatre Continuing the Conversation: An Evening of Short Plays Inspired by Current Events A follow-up to Dreamcatcher s Evening of Short Plays in Response to the Election, Continuing the Conversation is an opportunity to check in with the community on what s important. Written on a theme chosen by the writers in the months prior to the production, the performances will focus on the interaction between the stories we tell in the theatre and the lives we re living. Artists connect with the audience in an immediate way, with discussions following the performances. Tickets: $20 $35 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Ensemble Theatre with Humor and Heart Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave., Summit (for tickets: ) Apr pm FREE CONCERT Tunes & Talk Singer/Songwriter Tunes & Talk is an interactive concert and speaking series tailored for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers, hosted in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment designed by a board-certified music therapist and the Sights & Sounds team at The Arc of Union County. All are invited to enjoy this concert. The Arc of Union County 70 Diamond Rd., Springfield Apr pm CONCERT Plainfield Symphony (with Crescent Choral Society)

9 Gustav Mahler s Symphony No. 2 Resurrection Symphony Visit website below for ticket prices. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield Apr pm CONCERT Virtuoso Marimbist Makoto Nakura Plays at Afternoon Music Virtuoso marimba player Makoto Nakura performs as part of the Afternoon Music series. Meet Makoto at a reception following the concert. $25, Seniors $20, Students Free Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit 4 Waldron Ave. (at Springfield Ave.), Summit May 5 (7 pm) May 6 (3 pm) Musical Theatre The Wizard of Oz After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of Oz, she begins her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home. Along the way she meets Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, who help her. $6 Saint Theresa School/McVeigh Hall (gym) 50 Washington Ave., Kenilworth May 6 3 pm CONCERT The Spirit of 1850

10 The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra performs their final concert of the season at this concert including Von Suppe s Overture to Pique Dame and Glazunov s Reverie for Horn, with featured soloist Lisa Nettleship. The concert will conclude with the sublime First Symphony by Saint-Saens, a grand work that captures the spirit of industrial France in the wake of the Napoleonic era. Free Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School 272 Morris Ave., Summit May pm Theatre Meet the Artist New Play Readings MEET THE ARTIST Series presents two new play readings each spring, providing thought-provoking experiences that include the opportunity for audience discussion with the playwright, director and actors after the performance. It s an entertaining evening that gives audiences a glimpse of the play development process as they provide valuable feedback to the creative teams. Tickets: $10 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Ensemble Theatre with Humor and Heart Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave., Summit (for tickets: ) May 20 (2 pm) Concert Virtuoso Summit Symphony Young Artist Competition Concert of Classical Music Selections FREE Summit High School

11 125 Kent Place Blvd., Summit Jun. 4 1 pm FREE CONCERT Tunes & Talk Sam Ash All-Star Band Tunes & Talk is an interactive concert and speaking series tailored for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers, hosted in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment designed by a board-certified music therapist and the Sights & Sounds team at The Arc of Union County. All are invited to enjoy this concert. The Arc of Union County 70 Diamond Rd., Springfield Jun. 4 1 pm FREE CONCERT Tunes & Talk Sam Ash All-Star Band Tunes & Talk is an interactive concert and speaking series tailored for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers, hosted in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment designed by a board-certified music therapist and the Sights & Sounds team at The Arc of Union County. All are invited to enjoy this concert. The Arc of Union County 70 Diamond Rd., Springfield Jul pm FREE CONCERT The August Symphony Enjoy this annual summer concert of classical music at the Westfield Presbyterian Church.

12 140 Mountain Ave., Westfield

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TABLE OF CONTENTS. Recreation Guidelines... pg 2. Advocacy & Art Classes... pg 3. Happy Birthday... pg 4. Event Worksheet Instruction... MAY & JUNE 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recreation Guidelines... pg 2 Advocacy & Art Classes... pg 3 Happy Birthday... pg 4 Event Worksheet Instruction... pg 5 Helping Hands Calendar. pg 6 May Events... pg 7