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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.
12/11/25 – Sound Bath
Join us for a calming sound bath led by Karin German. Gongs, singing bowls and other instruments will help relax your body and restore your mind.
12/18/25 – Nia Dance
A mix of movement that combines dance, yoga, & martial arts, this class will help you explore dance through your own rhythmic pattens and imagination.
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!
Vision Boarding Workshop
What’s your vision for the new year?
Join us for this awesome crafting workshop where we will be creating our very own vision boards!
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 9 Church St., Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Questions? Contact Lori at LCarlson@communityincrisis.org
Ready to sign up? Click HERE!
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
December 20th @ 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
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
Community Yoga
When? Tuesdays from 6-7pm
Where? Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ
Feeling odd without Yoga? Join us on the odd weeks of the month ( 1st, 3rd, and when applicable 5th weeks monthly) to offer Hatha 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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