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Community In Connection.
Community In Connection is an initiative to bring people together in a safe, substance-free environment. Our Healthy Lifestyle Programming is a great way to support each other, learn a new skill, and have a great time doing it.
Holistic Natural Recovery Workshops & Events
Join us Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 PM at The Community Hub (9 Church St, Bernardsville) for CiC’s Holistic Natural Recovery Program!
*Times/locations may vary occasionally. Please click the flyer on the right to confirm.
Holistic Natural Recovery (HNR) is a multi-dimensional approach to recovery addressing your physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Sessions may include a combination of gentle movement, breath, as well as more holistic wellness offerings.
1/8/26 – EFT (Tapping)
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), often called taping, is a soothing, stress-reducing approach that combines acupressure, kinesiology, mindfulness, and gentle movement. Join us for an introduction and a guided practice you can start using right away.
1/15/26 – Mindful Juggling
Who said mindfulness practices need to be boring or oh-so-serious?! Try practicing in an inventive way and incorporate mindfulness while juggling.
1/22/26 – Acupressure
Learn simple, effective techniques to relieve stress, boost energy, and support your overall well-being. With guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll explore key pressure points and hands-on practices designed to help you thrive throughout the winter months.
1/29/26 – 5Rhythms
Created by Gabrielle Roth, the 5Rhythms® is a conscious dance practice rooted in the principle that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. The 5Rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. These Rhythms are a movement map that, when practiced, allow us to get grounded in our bodies, express our hearts and clear our minds so that our true essence can come forth effortlessly!
2/5/2026- Jin Shin Jyutsu
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a physio-philosophy Japanese practice that balances your body’s energy by using fingers and hands to eliminate stress and release tension. Learn more about JSJ and self-practice in this class.
2/12/26 – Contemplative Creative Writing
Tune in to your inner creativity with guided practices and prompts and discover what your heart wishes to express about love. You may be surprised by what you uncover!
2/19/2026 – Sound Bath
Sound is vibration—and so are you. Sound healing bypasses the thinking mind, helping your nervous system soften, reset, and return to its natural rhythm. Come receive the vibrations and return to your natural rhythm.
2/26/26- Drumming
Drumming facilitates a state of relaxation, joy, and a sense of well- being. In addition to learning rhythms, come develop tools to encourage wellness & social interactions available for us
Amazing Escape Room - Break Out or Be Fooled!
Friday, January 2nd | 6:15 PM Sharp | Amazing Escape Room
Come escape the cold and step into the New Year, while figuring out how to escape the room! This is a fun way to work together as a group, increase communication skills, trust, and remind us that we don’t have to face challenges alone.
Located at the Amazing Escape Room: 326 Route 22 West Green Brook, NJ
Register HERE!
Space is limited, so please sign up only if you can attend. Thank you in advance for being on time for the team!
If plans change text Lori (908) 521-9452 or email at lcarlson@communityincrisis.org
Gonging into the New Year!
Saturday, January 10th | 12:30 – 4:00PM | 9 Church St. Bernardsville
Step into the New Year with clarity and calm! We’ll begin with gentle Qigong to awaken the body and clear old energy, then pause for tuning-in ritual using insight cards to set intentions for what’s ahead. The experience culminates in a powerful Gong sound bath, inviting you to release, reset, and resonate with fresh possibilities for the year to come.
Qigong with Mike Schmidt.
Tuning with Lori Carlson and Sarah Popa.
Gong Sound Bath with Lesley Vollmer.
Ground with light snacks and fellowship.
Register HERE!
Questions? Contact Lori: lcarlson@communityincrisis.org
Canines for Recovery
YES! You heard it right. CiC has a dog-friendly All-Recovery meeting held every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Bring your pup on down and get ready for the coolest, slobberiest, meeting you’ve ever attended (we hope). This meeting open to all!
Friends, family, allies, pitties, corgis AND MORE! No dog? No problem! Throw yourself a bone and show up anyway!
The Community Hub
9 Church Street in Bernardsville
January 17th @ 11:00am
All breeds and sizes welcome, but must be well socialized and leashed at all times. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Light snacks, beverages and doggy biscuits will be provided.
Questions? Contact Sarah: spopa@communityincrisis.org
Valentine Card Making Workshop
Saturday, January 24th | 12-2PM | The Community Hub | 9 Church Street, Bernardsville
Get ready to craft your heart out! Join us at The Hub for a fun, inspiring Valentine’s card-making class using Stampin’ Up! supplies. Perfect for all skill levels! This FREE workshop is hosted by Brenda Miller, a 25-year Stampin’ Up! demonstrator who teaches card-making and scrapbooking. Follow her on Facebook at Stampin with Brenda or on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube @brendamillersu.
Supplies included, no experience required!
Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Please notify us if you need to cancel.
Register HERE!
Questions? Contact Lori at lcarlson@communityincrisis.org
Mallrats and a Movie
Meet at the Food Court! 5PM Browse. 7PM Big Screen.
OMG stop. CiC is like, SO pumped for this.
We’re literally going to the mall and then seeing a movie together! Like, what even is this? A 2007 core memory??
You have to come. It’s gonna be totally iconic.
Movie = a surprise. We’ll spill on socials soon.
• Deets: Mall Hangout starts at 5:00pm (Meet at the food court)
• Location: The Bridgewater Mall
• Movie start time: 7PM Movie at AMC Theaters
• Date: Friday, January 30th
Please arrive on time. Late arrivals must purchase their own movie ticket.
Questions? Contact Sarah at (908) 801-2123.
Community Yoga
When? Tuesdays from 6-7pm
Where? Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ
Feeling odd without Yoga? Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month with Hath Yoga with Karin.
Want to keep an even keel with your practice, join Dana for NIA Yoga Flow on the even weeks of the month (2nd & 4th weeks monthly).
For additional info please reach out to Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org
Registration is through The Phoenix. Click on registration below to find the class.
Register Here
MEET US AT THE FOOD BANK
When? 2nd Tuesdays of Every Month: 10am-2pm
Where? Franklin Food Bank: 224 Churchill Ave, Somerset, NJ
Hello Franklin Township residents Community in Connection will now be tabling on site at the Franklin Food Bank on the second Tuesday of every month 10-2.
Peer recovery specialists will be on hand to offer recovery support resources to those in, seeking, sustaining recovery including family members and allies.
Free. Confidential. Convenient.
For information contact Ken Musgrove: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org
Volunteer for CIC
Community in Crisis depends on the time and talent of wonderful volunteers to support them on a project by project basis or on an ongoing basis.
Skillsets and interests are matched with the volunteer work involved. All volunteer hours can count towards community service. Volunteers from middle school and up are welcome to apply to volunteer with Community in Crisis by emailing info@communityincrisis.org. We are always thrilled to hear from you!
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