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Downtown: Clubs and Organizations: Senior Recreation Center
CONTACT:
Grace Walsh
(201) 767-9785
Park Street
Demarest, NJ 07627
Due to the renovations being done to the Demarest Senior Recreation Center located at the Railroad Station, all activities will be held at the Boro Hall for the next few months.
The Demarest Senior Recreation Center located at the Railroad Station welcomes all from the age of 55. It is open daily from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm except Tuesdays. Monthly meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month, excepting July and August.
Activities held at the Center include bingo, cards, arts and crafts, etc. A monthly trip to Atlantic City is held on the third Tuesday of each month (the fee is $25.) The trip departs from the United Methodist Church on Hardenburgh in Demarest.
Many interesting trips and activities are being planned for the coming year. Please stop at the Center for a monthly bulletin. For more information, call Grace Walsh at the Center, 201-767-9785.
STAINED GLASS CLASS
All Senior Citizens are welcome to join our Stained Glass Class on Fridays to discover the talent you did not know you had. All classes, are directed by a super instructor, Mr. Luhrsen, and the materials are free. Surprise yourself!! Many thanks to Mr. Luhrsen, who does our monthly bulletin, for his wonderful News and Art Work.
BINGO
All Senior Citizens are welcome to play bingo every Thursdays @ 1pm at Borough Hall.
What's New?
Do you want your child to have a fun-filled summer? Then sign up now for the Demarest Summer Recreation Camp (click here). Our six week summer program is offered to children ages 4-11. Camp includes daily special events, arts and crafts, sports, water activities, trips and more! Some of our special events include Water Works Day, Ping Pong Tournament, Halloween in July and much, much more. Don't miss the fun, registration is taking place now.
Summer Camp Staff Needed: The Demarest Summer Recreation Camp is currently accepting applications for summer camp counselors. Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Applications are available at the Demarest Borough Hall. Interviews will take place on May Thursday, May 22nd and Friday, May 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Application deadline is May 12th. When you have completed the application, please mail it to:
Jackie Sicheri
118 Serpentine Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
Saturday, May 10: Emerson Healthy Heart Fair
8:00 to 10:30 am at the Emerson Senior Center, Palisade Avenue, Emerson, NJ
Test your grip strength, learn your body mass index, know your blood pressure numbers, and more. More information on the Demarest Calendar.
Demarest Public Library Annual Spring Fair
Saturday, May 17, 2008, Arts & Crafts Exhibitors Welcome!
The Demarest Public Library Association's Annual Spring Fair will once again be held at the Demarest Duck Pond on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10 am until 4 pm (Rain Date Saturday, May 24). Attendees of all ages will enjoy fine Arts & Crafts, live music in the Peace Gazebo, baked goods, traditional Indian, Korean and Japanese food concessions, canoe rides sponsored by the Boy Scouts, exciting children's rides and games, new merchandise, discounted books, White Elephant Sale, and much, much more, at what has become a favorite tradition among area residents.
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser go directly to the Library to improve the services it offers to the community.
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life To Be Held In Old Tappan. The Relay For Life of Northern Valley, previously held at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest for the past three years has merged with this Relay to form a broader community event. Relay For Life of Old Tappan and Pascack Valley will begin 5:00 p.m. on June 13th and will end 7:00 a.m. June 14th. Sign up and learn more at www.events.cancer.org/ RFLoldtappanNJ.