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Author: City of Linden

Linden Police Citizen’s Academy

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Linden Police Citizen’s Academy.

  • Who: Open to city employees, business owners and school faculty within the City of Linden who are over the age of 21.
  • What: The Linden Police Citizen’s Academy will provide informational classroom and hands-on training, with members of the Linden Police Department as instructors. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of their police department. Participants will be provided with an overview of the Department’s organization, structure and training.
  • Where: Linden Police Department, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue
  • When: Wednesdays, from 5:30pm until 9:30pm
    • October 25
    • November 1, 8 and 29
    • December 6 and 13
    • Click here for the class agenda.
  • How: Applications available in-person at the Linden Police Department, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue. For more information, contact Det/Sgt. Christian Ramirez by email here. Space is limited. Fifteen (15) spots for the Adacemy are available on a first-come, first-servce basis.

Breast Cancer Prevention

Ladies of Linden, we need your support! Help us spread the word about Breast Cancer prevention this Thursday, September 28, at 2pm outside of City Hall Plaza with our PINK Army of Ladies. 

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

  • What: Breast Cancer prevention and awareness event. Breast Cancer can be treated with early detection. everything Everything else can wait, your health can’t! Make sure you are there to get more information about how you can schedule your free yearly mammogram today. 
  • Where: Outside of Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Thursday, September 28 at 2pm.

Renovations at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center

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. 

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.