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Mayors Wellness Campaign

Senior Chair Yoga

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

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

  • 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.

Linden Health and Wellness Fair 2025

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

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Polish.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Haitian Creole.

Click here to view and/or download the Health Fair Exhibitor Registration form.

  • Who: Free entry, everyone is welcome!
  • What: Health and Wellness Fair. Free health services will be offered including blood pressure tests, blood sugar tests, DermaView sun damage analyzer, vision tests, hearing tests, dental health screenings, flu vaccinations and more! Free male and female cancer screenings for uninsured/underinsured. 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 11, 2025 from 11am 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.
    • For Exhibitors: Click here to view and/or download the Health Fair Exhibitor Registration form. Please return completed form to the Linden Health Department, which is located at 605 South Wood Avenue. Space is limited, and tables are reserved on a first-register, first-serve basis.

Unity Day – A Juneteenth Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Family Soul invites you to attend Unity Day – A Juneteenth Celebration.

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

  • What: Unity Day – A Juneteenth Celebration. 10th Annual House Music Dance Fest featuring live performances from Timmy Regisford, Spinna, DJ Crue Paris, Warren Soulfingers, B-Crew (Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, and Charlotte Small), and Kenny Bobien.
  • When: This event will take place on the rain date, Sunday, June 29 starting at 3pm.
  • Where: In front of Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free admission. For more information, please call 908-474-8493 or 908-718-5831.

Self-Defense Class

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a self-defense class hosted by the Linden Police Department. The self-defense community event taught by certified instructors will provide our residents the opportunity to learn essential standing and ground skills to stay safe and confident.

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

  • Who: Ages 18 and up.
  • What: Self-defense class hosted by the Linden Police Department. This class is open to all adults, including seniors, who want to learn practical skills to feel safer and confident. Participants should be able to engage in light physical activity, such as standing or basic movements, to fully benefit from the class. Seniors with more advanced mobility challenges are warmly invited to join as spectators.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 5pm until 7:30pm.
  • How: To register online click here, or call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600. Free for Members. Non-Member fee is $6.

Linden’s Incorporation Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Uptown Linden, and the Linden Society for Historic Preservation presents Linden’s Incorporation Celebration!

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

  • Who: Linden community (children and adults).
  • What: Linden’s Incorporation Celebration -100 year anniversary, 1925-2025! Join us for a fun and informative Centennial Celebration of Linden’s Incorporation. Enjoy learning about your city’s history, with music, a trivia contest, games, shows, and much more!
  • When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1pm until 5pm.
    • Linden History Trivia Game with prizes starting at 1pm.
    • Free Carnival Games for children and teens with prizes 1pm until 5pm.
    • Free Magic Show from 4pm until 5pm.
    • DJ music with MC Mike Ruga all day in the Promenade.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: For more information, contact the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

Haitian Heritage Month Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey-Haiti Partners would like to cordially invite you to experience a taste of Haiti.

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

  • What: Haitian Heritage Month Celebration. We would like to cordially invite you to experience a taste of Haiti. Music, culture, dancers, food vendors, raffles, and more!
  • When & Where: The city of linden will be hosting celebrations throughout the month:
    • Haitian Heroes Banners and flag poles decoration. Thursday, May 1 at North Wood Avenue.
    • Senior Luncheon. Monday, May 12, from 11:30am until 1pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • Flag raising and Celebration day. Sunday, May 18, from 4pm until 8pm at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
    • Senior Breakfast (Kozé Lakay). Saturday, May 31, from 9:30am until 11:30am at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: For more information call (814) 688-8258, (908) 372-4131.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to provide free Rabies Vaccination Clinics. New and renewal pet licensing services will also be available. Per City ordinances, all dogs in Linden must be licensed, and anyone found to have an unlicensed dog in the City is subject to summons to Municipal Court. The annual fee for a dog license is $10 for a spayed/neutered dog, and $13 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. In order to be issued a license, the dog owner must provide written proof of a rabies vaccination that is valid for at least 10 months of the licensing year. All Linden residents with dogs that need a vaccination and/or a new or renewed dog license are encouraged to take advantage of these free clinics.

Click here to view and/or download the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics flyer.

*For safety, all dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers*

  • Who: Open to all New Jersey residents. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. License Reminder Notice or photo ID is required.
  • What: Free rabies vaccinations. There will also be staff from the City Clerk’s office present to provide licensing services for both new and renewal dog licenses. Board of Health Outreach staff will be on hand with health information and giveaways. For the convenience of Linden residents, the City recently extended the start and end dates of the dog licensing year. Up until now, dog licenses were valid from April 1 through March 31. Starting with the 2024 licensing year, dog licenses are now valid from June 1 through May 31 each year. By changing the licensing dates to June 1 through May 31 of each year, Linden residents that vaccinate their dogs at the free clinics in May can renew their dog licenses on time, and these vaccinations will be valid for up to 3 full dog licensing years. 
  • When & Where:
    • Saturday, May 3, from 10am until 2pm, at Fire House #2, 302 West St. Georges Avenue.
    • Thursday, May 8, from 4pm until 8pm, at Fire House #3, which is located at 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue.
    • Monday, May 12, from 4pm until 8pm, at at Fire House #1, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free clinic. If there are any questions about the rabies vaccine and/or the free clinics, please call the Board of Health at 908-474-8409, or email here. If there are any questions about dog licensing, please call the City Clerk’s office at 908-474-8406. All current 2024 dog licenses can be renewed up until June 30, 2025 without incurring a late fee. All 2024 dog licenses that are renewed on July 1, 2025 or later will incur a $5 late fee.

Mayors Wellness Campaign Committee

Mayors who make a commitment to the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) inspire their residents to live their healthiest lives. They lead campaigns to create innovative wellness initiatives for residents of all ages. Each year, communities that participate in the annual Mayors Wellness Campaign complete a comprehensive application outlining the research they’ve done to identify their community health needs and highlights the actions the municipality has taken to make their community a healthier place to live, work, age, and play.

The Linden Mayors Wellness Committee, which includes members of the Mayor’s Office, the Health Department, and the Recreation Department, is proud to announce that through their efforts, the City of Linden has been awarded the designation of “Healthy Town Up and Coming” for 2024. The Committee intends to continue to partner with City departments and community organizations to offer a wide variety of health and wellness opportunities and events to our diverse community.

Mayors Wellness Campaign Events

January, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, LMPC
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • Blood Pressure Screening, JTG
  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • Vaccination Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • B/P, B/G, Eye Screening, Linden Library

February, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Health Education, JTG
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • B/P, B/G, Health Education, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • Union County Immunization Clinic, JTG
  • B/P, B/G, Health Education, Linden Library

March, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose, LMPC
  • Blood Pressure / Cholesterol Screen, JTG
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • B/P, B/G, Eye Screening, Linden Library

April, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, LMPC
  • Blood Pressure / Bone Density, JTG
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • B/P, B/G, Eye Screening, Linden Library

May, 2025

June, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, LMPC
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose / Cholesterol Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • Super Health Pharmacy, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • Food Pantry, Morning Star Church
  • B/P, B/G, Eye Screening, Linden Library
  • Unity Day – A Juneteenth Celebration, City Hall

July, 2025

  • Blood Pressure / Cholesterol Screen, JTG
  • Child Health Clinic, JTG
  • Blood Pressure / Blood Glucose Clinic, Ann Ferguson Towers
  • Outreach / BP / BG Clinic, JTG
  • B/P, B/G, Eye Screening, Linden Library

September, 2025

October, 2025

November, 2025

December, 2025