News and Events 1-29-16

Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So did everyone survive that winter storm last weekend? Are you done with winter yet? Ground Hog Day is Tuesday so we can always hope for him to predict an early end of winter, however the Farmers Almanac says otherwise and I think they are generally correct. What about you? Are you ready for winter to end or do you still have things you want to do? What do you like to do in the winter time?

With Love and in the Light, Cassie

PS, Check the end of this newsletter for Monmouth County Tourism Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events:
Fri 1/29 Group Reiki Session *cancelled*
Sat 1/30 Monmouth County Community Meeting
Sat 1/30 Star Wars Day
Sat 1/30 Imbolic Ritual
Sun 1/31 Beef and Brew- Highlands
Mon 2/1 Bowling Night
Wed 2/3 Dinner and Karaoke\ *
Thu 2/4 After Work Mixer
Mon 2/8 Bowling Night
Wed 2/10 Dinner and Karaoke
Thur 2/11 Valentines Dance w/Rumba Lesson West Orange
Sat 2/13 Central Park Ice Festival
Sat 2/13 Family Maple Sugaring
Sat 2/13 $5 Comedy Night @ The TajMahal
Sun 2/14 Knights of Columbus Breakfast *
Sun 2/14 Afternoon of Tarot Card Readings *
Sun 2/14 $5 Valentine's Day Comedy Show
Mon 2/15 Bowling Night
Wed 2/17 Dinner and Karaoke
Sun 2/21 Laser Tag for a Cure!
Fri 2/26  Shots @ Big Shots
Sat 2/27 Snowflake Ball
Sat 3/12 Root to Rise in Asbury Park
Sun 3/13 Woodbridge St Patricks Day Parade 
Sun 3/13  Belmar Restaurant Tour
Fri 3/18 Comedy Night @ Red Oak  *
Sat 3/19 Beers on The Boards
Sun 4/24 BBQ @ Sandy Hook *
June 4&5 Keyport Garden Walk*

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Monmouth County Tourism Calender

Places to Sled in NJ

Atlantic County

• “Our favorite is the EHT Nature Reserve [in Galloway].” 

Bergen County

• “Van Saun County Park in Paramus has really great hills.” – Susan A.
• TJ Hill in Fair Lawn, between HB Milnes Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Morlot Ave.  What’s cool about this hill is that there’s 2!  So, you go down the first and there’s a bit of a flat spot and then theres the next. If you have enough speed you can really fly!” – Regina P.
• Bear Mountain, Palisades Parkway, Fort Lee
• Froggy Park, Tenafly
• Junior Senior High School, Ridgefield Park
• Ramsey High School. Ramsey
• Atkins Glen Park, Park Ridge

Burlington County

• Millcreek Park, Willingboro
• “Hands down Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel.” – Michele C.
• Golden Pheasant Country Club, Lumberton

Essex County

• “Riker Hill Art Park in Livingston” – Laura M. Riker Hill art park in Livingston
• “My husband raves about sledding at Flood’s Hill in South Orange when he was growing up. He can’t wait to take our daughter this year.” – Carrie L.
• Mountainside Park, Montclair

Hudson County

• ‘Double Hill’ in Hudson County Park, Bayonne
• “Bunny Hill in Kearny by the AppleBees. [I] Grew up sledding there and now take my kids. [It’s a] Pretty big hill!” – Renee L.

Hunterdon County

• “Nash Park in Clifton, right across from the BEST hotdogs all the way: HOT GRILL!!” – Lisa I.
• Hoffman Park, Union Township
• Round Valley Reservoir, Clinton

Mercer County

• Veterans Park, Hamilton
• Banchoff Park, Ewing

Middlesex County

• Thompson Park, Jamesburg
• East Brunswick High School
• “Plainfield West Nine in Plainfield.” – Janice S.
• Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick

Morris County

• “The Mountain Way School, in Morris Plains, has a majorly steep hill. The ultimate for sledding. That’s where we used to go all the time.” 
• Villa Walsh Academy, Morristown
• Chubb Park, Chester
• Tourne Park, Boonton
• Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Township
• Schooley’s Mountain Park, Washington Township
• Hopatcong State Park, Landing 

Monmouth County

• “My family loves the giant hill at Holmdel Park.  We’ve been going there since my now 6 year old was 2!” –
  
• “For little ones Tower Hill in Red Bank. Otherwise Holmdel Park.” 
• “‘Cemetery Hill’ which is behind Aldi on Rt 36 in West Long Branch.” .
• Howell Library, Howell
• Cheesequake Park, Matawan
• “Monmouth battlefield park in Manalapan has a nice hill that is popular for sledding.” – Melissa M.
• Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan

Ocean County

• Ocean County Park, Lakewood

Passaic County

• Goffle Brook Park, Hawthorne
• Garrett Mountain Reservation, Paterson
• Zelenka Park, Clifton
• Eastside Park, Paterson
• William Paterson University, Paterson
• Bubbling Springs Park, West Milford

Sussex County

• The Hill at Sussex County Community College, Newton – Diana E.

Union County

• Echo Lake Park, Mountainside
• Galloping Hill Golf Course, Kenilworth
• Briant Park, Summit

Warren County

• Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Hackettstown

 http://njmom.com/things-to-do/50-best-sledding-hills-new-jersey-offer/







Sergio Bichao, @sbichao 3:26 p.m. EST January 22, 2016

(Photo: Mark R. Sullivan/Staff Photographer)

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• Union and Middlesex counties allow sledding in some parks.
• Somerset County towns allow sledding in local parks.

Central Jersey has no shortage of hills and wide-open spaces.While some counties and municipalities shy away from encouraging sledding in their parks — fearing liability from injuries — there are still plenty of locations where the winter activity is officially sanctioned.
In the Union County parks system, officials allow sledding at Briant Park in Summit; the Summer Arts Hill near Springfield Avenue at Echo Lake Park in Westfield; Lenape Park in Cranford; the detention basin area of Meisel Park in Springfield; and Unami Park in Garwood.
The county also allows cross-country skiing at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains, Oak Ridge Golf Course in Clark and Watchung Reservation in Mountainside.

Sledders speed down a snowy hill at Donaldson Park in Highland Park in January 2015. (Photo: Mark R. Sullivan/Staff Photographer)

In Middlesex County, sledding is allowed at Donaldson Park on South 2nd Street in Highland Park and Thompson Park on Forsgate Drive in Monroe.
New Brunswick allows sledding on the hill at Buccleuch Park.
The hill behind East Brunswick High School also is a popular spot.

Children sled on the snow-covered hill behind East Brunswick High School in 2012. (Photo: Mark R. Sullivan/Staff Photographer)

South Brunswick allows sledding in its parks but says people “sled at their own risk.”
The township website says sledding is permitted only during daylight hours and that children should wear helmets, avoid scarves (which are a strangulation hazard) and use sleds that can be steered.
The website Sledriding.com says a good sledding spot in South Brunswick is at Woodlot Park, off New Road, to the left of the baseball fields.

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While Somerset County’s park system does not officially allow sledding in any of its parks, some municipalities allow sledding on local land, such as Watchung Lake Park and the Warren Township Municipal Building.
The website JerseyFamilyFun.com also lists Duke Island Park and Hillside School in Bridgewater, Greenwood Meadows Park and Mt. Horeb School in Warren, and Village School in Montgomery as sledding places popular with locals.

News and Events 1-22-16

Dear Friend or Friend to be,

How was everyone's week? Mine was good as it started off with a day off on Monday. I used the day to take my son on some errands he needed to do and then TV shopping. I went and got a nice 43 inch smart TV for under $400 for my bedroom and am quite pleased with it. I think I need to  get a wireless keyboard though as its too hard to use the remote. Anyone out there have experience with that? At any rate I  am all set up at home to stay in if we get the big storm predicted....are you?? How do you spend your snowed in days? (please leave a comment below so others can see your ideas)

With Love and in the Light, Cassie


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Upcoming Events:
Fri 1/22 Playing Eucher
Fri 1/22  Shots @ Big Shots 
Sat 1/23 Casino Night 
Sun 1/24 Body Harmonics/Reiki Discussion
Mon 1/25 Aikido - Free Intro Class
Mon 1/25 Bowling Night
Tue 1/26  $5.50 Movie Night - The 5th Wave
Wed 1/27 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 1/29 Group Reiki Session
Sat 1/30 Imbolic Ritual
Mon 2/1 Bowling Night
Wed 2/3 Dinner and Karaoke\
Thu 2/4 After Work Mixer
Mon 2/8 Bowling Night
Wed 2/10 Dinner and Karaoke
Sat 2/13 Central Park Ice Festival
Sun 2/14 Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sun 2/14 Afternoon of Tarot Card Readings
Mon 2/15 Bowling Night
Wed 2/17 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 2/26  Shots @ Big Shots
Sat 3/12 Root to Rise in Asbury Park
Sun 3/13 Woodbridge St Patricks Day Parade 
Fri 3/18 Comedy Night @ Red Oak 
Sat 3/19 Beers on The Boards
Sun 4/24 BBQ @ Sandy Hook
Sun 5/29 Keyport Memorial Day Parade
June 4&5 Keyport Garden Walk

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News and Events 1-15-16

Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was everyone's week? Mine was good, totally getting into the swing of things at the new job and my sinus/cold issues were much better this week. I have an office dilemma though, everyone is going out to eat for lunch on Friday and the company pays but they selected an Indian food place and I can not eat that as I can't handle the spicy food (probably would clear up my sinuses though LOL). I wouldn't mind not going but they are all wanting me to go....what would you do?

With Love and in the Light, Cassie

PS Check out the list of Nerdy in NJ events coming up


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Upcoming Events:

Sat 1/16  ERIC- AID with Amethyst 80's 
Sat 1/16 Mission Dance Party
Mon 1/18 Bowling Night 
Tue 1/19 $10 Dinner and $5.50 Movie Night - The Forest
1/19 to 2/5 1/2 price Broadway Ticket Sale
Wed 1/20 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 1/22 Playing Eucher
Fri 1/22  Shots @ Big Shots 
Sat 1/23 Casino Night 
Mon 1/25 Bowling Night
Wed 1/27 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 1/29 Group Reiki Session
Sat 1/30 Imbolic Ritual
Sun 2/14 Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sun 2/14 Afternoon of Tarot Card Readings
Fri 2/26  Shots @ Big Shots
Sun 3/13 Woodbridge St Patricks Day Parade 
Fri 3/18 Comedy Night @ Red Oak 
Sat 3/19 Beers on The Boards
Sun 5/29 Keyport Memorial Day Parade
June 4&5 Keyport Garden Walk

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News and Events 1-8-16

Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was your week? Did everyone get adjusted to being back at work on a normal schedule? I did quite well  with being back to work (despite having to go out early in the cold) after  my 4 1/2 month "vacation". It feels good to be working again and I was worried about having enough time but I have plenty. I find that getting in the swing of things keeps you going as apposed to slowing  down gets you to a near stop. LOL Anyone else have that effect?

With Love and in the Light, Cassie


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Upcoming Events:
Sat 1/9  Drumming
Sun 1/10 Knights of Columbus Breakfast 
Sun 1/10 Ice Sculpting @ Grounds for Sculpture 
Mon 1/11 Bowling Night
Tue 1/12 $5.50 Movie Night - The Hateful 8
Wed 1/13 Dinner and Karaoke
Thu 1/14  USDA Pantry Day
Sat 1/16  ERIC- AID with Amethyst 80's 
Sat 1/16 Mission Dance Party 
Mon 1/18 Bowling Night 
1/19 to 2/5 1/2 price Broadway Ticket Sale
Wed 1/20 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 1/22  Shots @ Big Shots 
Sat 1/23 Casino Night 
Mon 1/25 Bowling Night
Wed 1/27 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 2/26  Shots @ Big Shots
Sun 3/13 Woodbridge St Patricks Day Parade 
Sun 5/29 Keyport Memorial Day Parade
June 4&5 Keyport Garden Walk

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News and Events 1-1-16

Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was your week? The week between Christmas and New Years has always been special to me, I usually have it off and I usually enjoy it. I like getting out to see friends, putting away Christmas stuff, getting organized, watching a lot of movies and of course sleeping a lot. LOL One thing I used to do that I do not anymore is make resolutions. It's not that I have given up on changing and improving myself but to me that is a year long process that I work on during my full moon ceremonies, those who have attened know what I am talking about and how powerful they are. So here's to a new year and new things for us all! Let's make this year great!

With Love and in the Light, Cassie

” Be soft,
Do not let the world make you hard.
Do not let the pain make you hate.
Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness.
Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree,
You still believe it to be a beautiful place.”
* – Iain Thomas

PS check out some great winter day trips at the end of this newsletter!Also list of best at the Jersey Shore 2015..great place to start for this years planning...


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Upcoming Events:

Mon 1/4 Bowling Night 
Tue 1/5 $5.50 Movie Night - Joy 
Now till 1/9 Gift Card Drive 
Wed 1/6  Dinner and Karaoke
Sat 1/9  Drumming
Sun 1/10 Knights of Columbus Breakfast 
Sun 1/10 Ice Sculpting @ Grounds for Sculpture 
Mon 1/11 Bowling Night
Wed 1/13 Dinner and Karaoke
Thu 1/14  USDA Pantry Day
Sat 1/16  ERIC- AID with Amethyst 80's 
Sat 1/16 Mission Dance Party 
Mon 1/18 Bowling Night 
1/19 to 2/5 1/2 price Broadway Ticket Sale
Wed 1/20 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 1/22  Shots @ Big Shots 
Sat 1/23 Casino Night 
Mon 1/25 Bowling Night
Wed 1/27 Dinner and Karaoke
Fri 2/26  Shots @ Big Shots
Sun 3/13 Woodbridge St Patricks Day Parade 
Sun 5/29 Keyport Memorial Day Parade
June 4&5 Keyport Garden Walk

Are you interested in advertising for your event or business? Would you like to reach over 15,000 local peeps for as little as $35? 
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Winter Day Trips

Best of the Jersey Shore 2015