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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!

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  • Who: Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Fit 4 Life; a 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.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Mondays, from 9am to 10am starting September 8, 2025 through November 24, 2025.
    • No class: October 13, 2025.
  • How: Free program. To register or if you have questions, please call 908-474-8600.

Adult Pilates

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Adult Pilates.

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  • Who: 21 and older.
  • 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: Wednesdays, September 10 through November 19, 2025 from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
  • How: $50 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.

Beginners Woodshop Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a beginners Woodshop Program.

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  • Who: Children must be between the ages of 6 through 10 to participate.
  • What: Beginners Woodshop Program, 4-week program. The instructor will guide all students in executing their make-and-take-home project. Please be aware that this program is first-come, first serve.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Mondays, November 3 through November 24, from 6pm until 8pm.
  • How: Fee for the program is $25. Click here to register. If you have any questions or are a first time registrant, please call 908-474-8600.

Knitting for a Cause

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Knitting for a Cause.

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  • Who: Linden senior citizens.
  • What: Knitting and crocheting classes. A basic knowledge of knitting or crocheting is required. The club will teach you the rest! Majority of items that are created are distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street. Location of class is Activity Room #1. at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, from 10am to 12pm starting September 2 through December 30.
  • How: Free program. To register, call 908-474-8600. Registration is required upon joining, please speak to Nancy Falkowski.

Senior Zumba Gold

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Zumba Gold.

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  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation.
  • What: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class. This program recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity, easy-to-follow pace. The main focus is on balance, range of motion, and coordination.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Fridays, September 12 through December 19 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
    • No Class: October 24 and November 28.
  • How: Free program. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation. 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. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Department at 908-474-8600.

Youth Arts & Crafts

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Youth Arts & Crafts.

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  • Who: Ages 6 and up.
  • What: Youth Arts and Crafts. Have your child enjoy a free art-filled program! Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let their creativity blossom.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: September through December from 3:30pm until 5pm.
    • September 18
    • October 2 and 16.
    • November 6 and 20.
    • December 18.
  • How: Free program. For more information, call the Recreation department at 908-474-8639.

Senior Citizen Water Aerobics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Water Aerobics.

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  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Seniors will enjoy the benefit of low-impact water aerobics led by a certified instructor. Swimwear is required, and swim caps are recommended.
  • Where: Rahway YMCA, which is located at 1564 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065. Transportation will be provided, drop off and pick up will be from the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street. The bus will be leaving promptly at 8:30am.
  • When: Tuesdays, September 9 through October 28, from 9am until 10am.
  • How: Fee $10 (+ $6 insurance fee). To register please call 908-474-8600.

Senior Chair Yoga

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Chair Yoga.

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  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Senior Chair Yoga. This program is designed to help loosen stiff joints and muscles, increasing flexibility and making daily activities easier. In addition, you will be strengthening your core muscles to be able to improve your balance and stability, reducing the risk of falls.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Thursdays, September 4 through October 30, from 9am until 10am.
  • How: Program for Linden Senior Residents. The fee for this program will be $9 (mats will be provided). Non-members must register and pay the $6 insurance fee. 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 from 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center, 330 Helen Street or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.

Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, 8th Ward Councilman Mark Armstead, the Linden Police Department, the Linden Fire Department, the DPW Department, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation, invite you to attend Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement.

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  • Who: Linden residents only!
  • What: Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement. Bring the whole family for fun, conversation and community spirit. Let’s build the Linden community one scoop at a time!
  • When – September 10, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm.
  • Where – Dorothy Ford/ St. Mark’s Park, located at 1298 Hussa Street.

Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, 2nd Ward Councilman Barry Javick, the Linden Police Department, the Linden Fire Department, the DPW Department, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation, invite you to attend Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement.

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  • Who: Linden residents only!
  • What: Ice Cream Social & Community Engagement. Bring the whole family for fun, conversation and community spirit. Let’s build the Linden community one scoop at a time!
  • When: September 4, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm.
  • Where: Knosky Park, located at 421 North Stiles Street.