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Creating and supporting lives of purpose by developing relationships in community through events and activities.

Working the earth, grilling fresh vegetables, grooming a horse, and creating an artistic masterpiece. Check it out!

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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 Classes

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.

  • December 5: EFT / Tapping – EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, more causally known as tapping, is a stress-relieving form of acupressure blending acupressure, kinesiology, mindfulness, and more. Get an introduction and try a guided practice in this class.
  • December 12: Community 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 interaction. 3rd of 4 class-series. Encouraged to attend all 4 (not required). Drums available for use during class.
  • December 19: Community 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 interaction. 4th of 4 class-series. Encouraged to attend all 4 (not required). Drums available for use during class.
  • January 2: EFT / Tapping – EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique, more causally known as tapping, is a stress-relieving form of acupressure blending acupressure, kinesiology, mindfulness, and more. Get an introduction and try a guided practice in this class.
  • January 9: Sound Bath – Sound healing is an ancient tradition that has been found to help reduce stress, balance energy, and bring harmony to body, mind, and spirit. The sound and vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, and other instruments help to restore your body’s equilibrium.
  • January 16: Qigong – Qigong is a form of Chinese energetic medicine that combines physical movements, breathing techniques, meditation, and visualization to balance the body’s internal energy, or Qi. Practiced for thousands of years, it aims to promote healing, restore balance, and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being.
  • January 23: Contemplative and Creative Writing – Tune in to your inner creativity with some guided practices and prompts and see what develops. You may be surprised at what comes up for you and how enhancing your ability to use words can provide an enriching experience of increased self-awareness that will add to your life in recovery.
  • January 30: Mindful Juggling – Who said mindfulness practices need to be boring or oh-so-serious? Try practicing in an inventive way and incorporate mindfulness while learning juggling.

All events will take place Thursday nights at from 6-7pm @ The Community Hub, 9 Church St, Bernardsville unless posted otherwise.

Please register below.

December 5 - EFT / TappingDecember 12 - Community DrummingDecember 19 - Community DrummingJanuary 2 - EFT / TappingJanuary 9 - Sound BathJanuary 16 - QigongJanuary 23 - Contemplative and Creative WritingJanuary 30 - Mindful Juggling

Vision Boarding

In times of change, and especially in the journey of recovery, it’s helpful to envision the future you want to create! Come join Dana and Lori for a fun and inspiring experience where you can focus on your goals, dream boldly, and gain clarity on your vision for the year ahead. Community is our greatest strength—come dream, create, and connect with others on the path of recovery as we shape the future together!

The Community Hub

9 Church Street in Bernardsville

December 7 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Questions? Contact Lori: lcarlson@communityincrisis.org

Register Here

Holiday Season Parade

Main Street Bernardsville presents a Holiday Season Parade, December 14 at 5:00pm.

Enjoy all the business community of Bernardsville has to offer. Celebrate the holidays in style.

CiC will be a prime viewing location. Stop by, say hello and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa on us!

Open Mic Night!

Join us for a night of laughter, music, and unexpected talent at Open Mic Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to give it a go, the stage is yours to shine. From soulful tunes to side-splitting jokes, and maybe even some surprise dance moves, you never know what will happen—but that’s half the fun!

December 20th – 6:30-8:30pm

Location: the HUB (9 church street, Bernardsville NJ)

Light refreshments provided

Please sign up in advance to perform. This helps ensure a time slot for all. Bring your own instruments/mediums!

Questions? Contact Sarah: spopa@communityincrisis.org

Register Here

Canines for Recovery

YES! You heard it right. CiC has a dog-friendly All-Recovery meeting held once a month at the Community Hub.

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 21 @ 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

Register Here

Shaking Off The Holidays

Holistic Natural Recovery Wellness Workshop 

Ready to shake off the holidays and revitalize your energy for the New Year? Come join us on Saturday, January 11th, for our Holistic Natural Recovery Event! Together, we’ll explore three powerful modalities designed to reconnect you with your body, mind, and spirit. Start the year feeling balanced, refreshed, and ready to embrace all it has to offer!

  • QiGong with Mike Schmidt
  • NIA dance with Dana Punzo
  • Sound Bath with Kat Roman
  • Fellowship and snacks

Location: Community In Crisis, 9 Church St, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Date and time: Sat, Jan 11, 2025 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Questions? Contact Lori: lcarlson@communityincrisis.org

Register Here

Yoga At The Hub

When? Tuesdays from 6-7pm

Where? Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ

Community and Connection and The Phoenix, sober active community are proud to introduce Karin German, creator of Yoga On The Go (YOTG). Karin is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. Additional certifications include Gentle and Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Reiki Level I & II.

Each session incorporates asanas (poses) pranayama (proper breathing techniques), affirmations, visualizations and guided meditations for students of all ages, abilities and lifestyles.

YOTG’s simple approach is to meet each student exactly where they are (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually) to integrate the whole yogic experience deeply within.

For additional info please reach out to Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org

Registration is through The Phoenix. Click on registration below to find the class.

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Roots for Recovery

Join us as we kick off this year’s gardening and landscaping project.

Come be a part of our incredible new beginning. We will break ground on a project that will enhance and beautify the green space at the Community Hub’s new home. With your help, our side yard will transform into a place of calm and tranquility where our community is invited to relax, unwind, and reconnect, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Whether you are a green thumb, or are all thumbs, we would love to welcome you to this project. We will sweat a little, laugh a lot and get down to earth for a common goal.

Roots to recovery is currently on hiatus. Check again for future dates.

The Community Hub, 9 Church Street, Bernardsville

Whether you are a green thumb, or are all thumbs, we would love to welcome you to this project.

We will sweat a little, laugh a lot and get down to earth for a common goal.

For more information on this and our other ‘Community in Connection’ programs, please reach out to Ken: kmusgrove@communityincrisis.org

Come VEG with us!

Are you a Foodie? Do you ever wonder how easy it might be to create some great dishes yourself? Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and have some fun?!

All vegetarian dishes and delicious baked goods.

There are no current dates available. Please check back for program availability.

Space is very limited for this in demand activity and registration is required. We’d strongly encourage committing to all 3 weeks to get the full experience of cooking, community and connection.

Where: The Kitchen, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Liberty Corner, NJ

When: To be announced

Questions? Please contact Ken: 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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